Events
There's plenty to see, do and enjoy at heritage railway events around the UK. Many railways also offer experience days such as driving a train or dining experiences.
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- Steam Gala.
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
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- Days out with Thomas
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- Beer / Ale Event
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- Illuminated Train
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5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Eggspress
Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,
Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of Easter Trail
- Dates
- 5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
5th April 2025 - 6th April 2025
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
- Dates
- 5th April 2025 - 6th April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
12th April 2025 - 13th April 2025
Farmyard Friends
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
If you’ve visited us at Christmas you’ll have met our festive Donkeys. Meet them again as they bring some seasonal friends with them to help celebrate Spring.
- Dates
- 12th April 2025 - 13th April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
12th April 2025
Fairytale Express
Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,
Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express
- Date
- 12th April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Egg Event
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Easter Steam Train Rides
- Dates
- 18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
19th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Egg Hunt
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 19th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025
Easter Express 2025
Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,
Join us on the Barnards Miniature Railway Easter Express on Sat 19th and Sun 20th April 2025 for a 20 minute return journey as we board the only Easter egg hunt that you do whilst riding on a miniature railway. This is a PRE-BOOK event and further details will appear here nearer the time.
- Dates
- 19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
20th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Egg Specials
Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,
Easter Egg Specials
- Dates
- 20th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
20th April 2025
Easter Family Fun Day
North Dorset Railway, Blandford Forum, Dorset,
Easter Family Fun Day 20th April 2025
- Date
- 20th April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Shillingstone Station, Station Road, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
Bluey Visits Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Bluey
- Dates
- 3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Nature by Rail
Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,
Free prize for every child on completion of our I Spy nature trail on the train journey
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Brick Express Weekend
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!
- Dates
- 31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
2nd June 2025 - 7th September 2025
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 2nd June 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
Teddy Bear's Outing
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
14th June 2025
Peter Rabbit
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Peter Rabbit
- Date
- 14th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Paddington â„¢
Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Paddington â„¢
- Dates
- 21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
Peppa Pig
Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Peppa Pig
- Dates
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Full Steam for Forces Weekend
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A weekend showcasing military displays
- Dates
- 2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
3rd August 2025
The Gruffalo
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
The Gruffalo
- Date
- 3rd August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away