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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- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Children's Event
- Steam Gala.
- Diesel Gala
- Model Railways Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- Halloween Event
- All Dates
- Dec 2023
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- Dec 2024
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
- 6th December 2023 - 8th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Noel Night Train
An evening of Christmas spirit with a steam train ride and refreshments
- Date
- 7th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
- Dates
- 8th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Statfold’s Magical Santa Express
All aboard Statfold’s Magical Santa Express this Christmas for a festive day out for the whole family!
- Dates
- 8th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Steam Trains
Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Steam Specials
Santa Specials
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festive Express
Enjoy a steam train ride, then Santa gives each child a present!
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Take a trip to Lapland
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Join Santa and his special team of elves at either Pickering or Grosmont Station before a magical adventure aboard the Santa Express which will take you on a festive journey you won’t forget!
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Elf Express
Christmas themed, family fun event
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Santa Specials
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
All aboard the Christmas train at Weardale Railway for an experience that will bring the festive spirit to life for the whole family.
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Trains
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with your family on a magical journey to Arley to see our ALL-NEW Christmas Show, as Jingle and Jangle the mischievous Elves return for more festive fun!
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QR, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
THE ENCHANTED EXPRESS
Let the festive magic begin, as the instantly recognisable voice of Dame Julie Walters guides you on board The Enchanted Express, starting from Bridgnorth station each weekend throughout December.
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QR, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Christmas on the Cambrian
Santa 2023 - Christmas services at Cambrian Heritage Railways
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Old Station Building, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials and Steamlights
After our successful season last year, we aim to give you another wonderful festive experience with all the traditional sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas
- Dates
- 9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festive Afternoon Teas
Hop aboard and enjoy a festive Afternoon Tea
- Dates
- 12th December 2023 - 14th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
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
- 13th December 2023 - 15th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.
- Date
- 14th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away