Shows & Events
January
22nd - Great Central Railway -
Steam and Diesel Weekend - 22-25 January 2026
IT WAS A GOOD AND VERY BUSY DAY ON SATURDAY
IT WAS A GOOD AND VERY BUSY DAY ON SATURDAY
Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley, Leicestershire
February
21st - Great Central Railway
Meet Paddington with Fox and Edwards - 21-22 February 2026
Paddington carages are only for children and parents
Other carages are available for other adults.
Explore behind the scenes and enjoy a great day out! LE postcode residents get tickets for £12 with code LOCAL50. Includes unlimited train travel — plus Kids for a Quid!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS - ENJOY DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR JUST £12 EACH WITH CODE LOCAL50
Paddington carages are only for children and parents
Other carages are available for other adults.
Explore behind the scenes and enjoy a great day out! LE postcode residents get tickets for £12 with code LOCAL50. Includes unlimited train travel — plus Kids for a Quid!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS - ENJOY DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR JUST £12 EACH WITH CODE LOCAL50
Loughborough. Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
28th - Great Central Railway
Spring Steam Weekend - 28 February- 1 March 2026
Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
14th - Nene Valley Railway
Thomas Branch Lines -14-15 February 2026
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Wansford - PE8 6LR - Off the A1
28th - Great Central Railway
Railwayana Swappmeet -28 Feb - 03 March
Join us for the return of our Spring Steam Weekend, where you can experience travelling behind three of the GCR steam home fleet plus a diesel railcar at the UK’s only preserved double-track mainline.
Join us for the return of our Spring Steam Weekend, where you can experience travelling behind three of the GCR steam home fleet plus a diesel railcar at the UK’s only preserved double-track mainline.
Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley, Leicestershire
March
7th - Nene Valley Railway
Disel Gala - 7-8 March - 2026
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Wansford - PE8 6LR - Off the A!
28th - Nene Valley Railway
Thomas Branch Lines - 28-29 March 2026
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Wansford - PE8 6LR - Off the A!
April
3rd - Great Central Railway
Goods Friday - 3 April 2026
Celebrate Good Friday with us and experience the exceptional power of goods trains in action alongside our regular passenger services.
Celebrate Good Friday with us and experience the exceptional power of goods trains in action alongside our regular passenger services.
Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
18th - Great Central Railway
Road Rail Steam - 18-19 April 2026
Join us and experience live demonstrations of steam-powered machinery, explore displays of traction engines and road vehicles, and enjoy steam and diesel-hauled train rides.
Join us and experience live demonstrations of steam-powered machinery, explore displays of traction engines and road vehicles, and enjoy steam and diesel-hauled train rides.
Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
24th - Great Central Railway
Spring Diesel Gala -24-26 April,- 2026
Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
25th - Nene Valley Railway
Thomas Branch Lines - 25-26 April - 2026
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Wansford - PE8 6LR - Off the A!
May
9th - Melton Mowbray 40s Weekend
40s Anual May Show on the park - 9-10 May 2026
Melton Mowbray will be transformed into the 1940s with activities, fashion and music characterising a period when Britain was at war. The event starts at 10am and runs through to 5pm on both days with a spectacular parade through town on the Sunday morning.
A weekend of 40s themed entertainment, vintage stalls, re-enactments from the era, vintage cars, living history displays, 1940’s live music and plenty of delicious food and drink.
Come and enjoy the atmosphere; a fantastic event for all the family.
Free coach parking available – must be reserved in advance.
Melton Mowbray will be transformed into the 1940s with activities, fashion and music characterising a period when Britain was at war. The event starts at 10am and runs through to 5pm on both days with a spectacular parade through town on the Sunday morning.
A weekend of 40s themed entertainment, vintage stalls, re-enactments from the era, vintage cars, living history displays, 1940’s live music and plenty of delicious food and drink.
Come and enjoy the atmosphere; a fantastic event for all the family.
Free coach parking available – must be reserved in advance.
Melton Mowbray Town Estate field
30th - Nene Valley Railway
A good show for children - 30-31 May 2026
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Wansford - PE8 6LR.- Off the A!
22nd - Great Central Railway
Disel Running Day
Loughborough. Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
30th - Great Central Railway
1940s Weekend - 30-31 May - 2026
Step back in time for our much-loved 1940s Weekend! With vintage trains, live entertainment and re-enactments, period displays, and an atmosphere bringing the era of wartime Britain vividly to life.
Step back in time for our much-loved 1940s Weekend! With vintage trains, live entertainment and re-enactments, period displays, and an atmosphere bringing the era of wartime Britain vividly to life.
Loughborough. Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
June
13th - Stapleford SMR Railway
Railway Trains, Models and Miniatures -13-14 June 2026
The Stapleford Miniature Railway in Leicestershire holds its, now renowned, annual Models and Miniatures event in June, typically on the second weekend. While the event features miniature steam engines, classic cars, tractors, and vintage displays, it is crucial to note that for June 2026, the passenger railway will not be operating due to extensive track maintenance, though the rally and other attractions will still take place.
The Stapleford Miniature Railway in Leicestershire holds its, now renowned, annual Models and Miniatures event in June, typically on the second weekend. While the event features miniature steam engines, classic cars, tractors, and vintage displays, it is crucial to note that for June 2026, the passenger railway will not be operating due to extensive track maintenance, though the rally and other attractions will still take place.
Stapleford near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
6th - Nene Valley Railway
Murder on the Railway - 6 June 2026
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Wansford - PE8 6LR - Off the A!
27th - Nene Valley Railway
Thomas Branch Line Weekend - 27-28 July -2026
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Trains will run on both days from the main station.
It is wise to book ahead
Wansford - PE8 6LR - Off the A!
27th - Great Central Railway
Wallace & Grommet Afternoon - 27-28 May 2026
Loughborough. Quorn, Rothley, Leicester
