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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- Children's Event
- 1940s Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Steam Gala.
- Vintage Vehicles
- Diesel Gala
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Beer / Ale Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Steam Gala
Join us for our annual Steam Gala. Featuring an intensive timetable, a visiting loco, goods trains and a selection of locally brewed real ales, join us for an unforgettable weekend of steam!
- Dates
- 11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Giants Of Steam
The Bluebell Railway and the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust are pleased to announce that LNER class A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will be the star attraction at the 2024 Giants of Steam Gala.
- Dates
- 11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, 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
- 12th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer & Music Festival
Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.
- Dates
- 17th October 2024 - 20th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 20th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 25th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam n Scream
Join us for an evening of spooky goings on and ghostly activities
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Steam
Halloween Spooky Trains
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Kids Go Free October Half Term
KIDS GO FREE! Free travel for every child with a full fare-paying adult. Max 2 children (0-15 years) per adult.
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween Weekend
Our Ghoulish Ghost train is running this weekend, with Spooky Steam Train Rides all weekend.
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Its a Hoot!
Join us this October half term for a wizarding time!
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween spooky trains
Halloween spooky trains
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 15th November 2024 - 17th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa's SteamLights
Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel with us through the winter landscape!
- Dates
- 15th November 2024 - 17th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 22nd November 2024 - 24th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!
- Dates
- 22nd November 2024 - 24th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa's SteamLights
Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel with us through the winter landscape!
- Dates
- 22nd November 2024 - 24th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
RH&DR Santa Specials
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been running its popular Santa Specials since 1981. Although a lot has changed in the past 40 years the core of the experience remains the same – steam trains and Santa Claus!
- Date
- 23rd November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 28th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away