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Events

Events are annual special days with a dedicated focus – they are not ordinary running days.

Engineering Open Weekend

12 - 13 September 2026

Autumn Steam Gala

2 - 4 October 2026

Magic journey on wightwick hall 6989

26 - 28 October 2026

Halloween witches of watercress woods

29 - 31 October 2026

Halloween horror train (18+)

29 - 31 October 2026

Steam Illuminations

November 2026 - January 2027

Father Christmas Express

12 - 24 December 2026

Wallace & Gromit Present Cracking Hobbies

27 - 28 September

Extinct Express
(Fox & Edwards events)

8 - 9 February 2025

Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet

22 - 24 August 2025

Hey duggee meet & greet

28 - 29 june 2025

VE Day

8 May 2025

Sir Nigel Gresley Experiences

8 - 12 October 2025

Wizard Week

25 October - 2 November 2025

Magic of Locomotion

14 - 22 February 2026

Flying Scotsman Experiences

10 - 21 March 2026

Easter Bunny Train

2 - 6 April 2026

Spring Steam Gala

24 - 26 April 2026

Retro Wheels & Rails

13 - 14 June 2026

Watercress Festival

Sunday 17 may 2026

Day Out With Thomas

4 - 9 August 2026

Solar eclipse observation special

12 August 2026

Diesel gala

10 - 12 july 2026

Other Experiences

Train ride experiences on running days enhanced with an extra activity.

More experiences coming soon!

Guided Tour of Alresford

selected dates throughout the year

Vineyard Tour at Pinglestone Estate

selected dates throughout the year

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Themed Days

Themed Days are regular running days enhanced with activities based on a specific theme.

2026 Themed Days coming soon.

Teddy Bears' picnic

25 - 27 July 2025

Princesses and Dragons

8 - 9 march 2025

Watercress Bricks

5 - 6 September 2026

Cracking Hobbies

26 - 27 September 2026

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