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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5th April 2025
Open Day and Model Railway Show

Open Day and Model Railway Show

North Dorset Railway, Blandford Forum, Dorset,

Open Day and Model Railway Show 5th April 2025

Date
5th April 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Shillingstone Station, Station Road, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SA, GB
Distance
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26th April 2025
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!

Date
26th April 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Model Railway Weekend

Model Railway Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Join us for an extra special weekend at the railway as we host our Model Railway Weekend.

Dates
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Bank Holiday Model Railway Weekend

Bank Holiday Model Railway Weekend

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Come and join us for our Model Railway Weekend featuring model railways in N Gauge, 00 Gauge, 0 Gauge and G scale up to full size.

Dates
23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Salute to the 40s

Salute to the 40s

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Chatham, Kent,

Get ready for the most spectacular vintage festival of the year. This iconic weekend is brimming with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family.

Dates
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
1940s Event
Model Railways Event
Location
Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
Distance
0 away
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
BMR15 Event

BMR15 Event

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

Set to be one of our biggest events since opening. This fantastic gala brings together a combination of intensive passenger services, demonstration goods trains, model railways, miniature traction engines, and more. Its going to be a good one, so make sure to save it in your diary.

Dates
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Miniature Engine Rally
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Model Railways Event
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away