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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- Diesel Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- Children's Event
- Steam Gala.
- Vintage Vehicles
- Model Railways Event
- Bus Rally
- Days out with Thomas
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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ListerFest
A celebration of all things Lister
- Dates
- 18th May 2024 - 19th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Freight Demonstration Day
Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains
- Date
- 19th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Join us for a day for all those fans of diesel locomotives - an intensive timetable will operate. More information on the SRPS Diesel Group Facebook page.
- Dates
- 24th May 2024 - 26th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 25th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Nature by Rail
Free prize for every child on completion of our I Spy nature trail on the train journey
- Dates
- 25th May 2024 - 2nd June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
50th Anniversary of Steamport Southport Opening
50th Anniversary of Steamport Southport Opening
- Date
- 25th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Alison's Cream Tea
Join our friendly Front of House Director Alison and her team for her Cream Tea Experience. An afternoon of tea, coffee, homemade scones and cake, all while travelling on our 1950’s steam train. Create those special memories, which you tell us that you love so much!
- Date
- 26th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Brick Express Weekend
Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!
- Dates
- 1st June 2024 - 2nd June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 7th June 2024 - 9th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Strictly Bulleid II
Celebrating sheer Bulleid brilliance and the drama of the 1940s leviathans of steam in action, the three-day Strictly Bulleid II event on the Swanage Railway will be a locomotive gathering not to be missed.
- Dates
- 7th June 2024 - 9th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear's Outing
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 8th June 2024 - 9th June 2024
- 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
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Grab your favourite teddy and the Bo’ness Railway Bears for a scenic steam train journey along the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct!
- Dates
- 8th June 2024 - 9th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 15th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dad Goes Free
A Dad travels FREE with a full fare-paying adult. One free Dad per booking. Pre-booking is essential
- Dates
- 15th June 2024 - 16th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Grand Summer Gala
Miniature traction engines, vintage cars, models railways and much more.
- Dates
- 15th June 2024 - 16th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage VehiclesModel Railways Event
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
CAMRA Real Ale Festival
Friday 16th June 6.30pm - 10.30pm Saturday 17th June from 10.30am - 10.30pm (or until the beer runs out)
- Date
- 15th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Forth Valley Gin Trains
We've teamed up with our friends at award-winning Linlithgow Distillery to offer an evening like no other.
- Date
- 15th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Father's Day
Join us on Father's Day for a fun filled family day with both steam and heritage diesel hauled trains, a vintage vehicle display, and a free vintage bus to and from Linlithgow & Blackness. The Dining Car will be open for breakfast and Afternoon Tea too!
- Date
- 16th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Bus RallyVintage Vehicles
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Alison's Cream Tea
Join our friendly Front of House Director Alison and her team for her Cream Tea Experience. An afternoon of tea, coffee, homemade scones and cake, all while travelling on our 1950’s steam train. Create those special memories, which you tell us that you love so much!
- Date
- 16th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Specials
Looking for a lazy Sunday afternoon treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton & Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special
- Date
- 16th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away