Model Railway Exhibitions and Events Calendar
This Exhibitions and Events calendar covers many of the Railway events in the forthcoming months. If your event is not listed just complete the SUBMISSION FORM with your details and we will add them on the next regular update.
We can advertise any of your events up to 12 months in advance AND you can submit any changes you need at any time.
Don't forget Swapmeets and Toyfairs are now listed on their very own Events Calendar.
If you have the time we would also be grateful if we could display a poster at your show.
A copy can be downloaded here (60k).
Please mention www.ukmodelshops.co.uk when you contact any of the event organisers so they can be assured that their listing is worthwhile.
You can also search for ALL events by distance from your Post Code here.
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PENDING: awaiting confirmation and further details from event organiser.
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NOTE: This does not mean the Exhibition is not taking place, it is that we rely entirely upon the submissions of the Event Organisers and do not copy information from other websites.
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Sat 23rd -
Tring & District Model Railway Club - Vale-Rail - 40th Anniversary Show
Aston Clinton Primary School,
Twitchell Lane, Aston Clinton Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
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This is a special event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our club. Most of the layouts on show are owned by club members and represent a variety of scales from N gauge to G scale and several different eras ranging from 1930's to modern image with two guest layouts from friends of the club. The school in Aston Clinton is easily accessed from the A41 bypass just south of Aylesbury and has ample parking. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 23rd -
Braintree & Halstead MRC - Model Railway Exhibition
Bocking Arts Theatre,
15 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex
Model Railway Exhibition, Bocking Arts Theatre (Formerly the Institute) (Behind the Argos store Braintree town centre).
Family (2A & up to 4C).
As wheelchair users will not be able to gain access to the stage area a reduced price is available. At least 14 layouts including N, OO, EM & O gauge. Model shop stands. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 23rd -
DCC Train Automation - DCC Demo Day
Unit 4 the Court Yard,
Bowdens Farm, Hambridge, Somerset
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DCC Train Automation along with DCC Concepts are doing a demo day on the 23rd of June 2018. This day will have use showing you a number of different product ranges. With all our demos up and working for you to try and learn about. You can also come and try out iTrain computer control. A demo for you to try and see what computer control is all about. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 23rd -
Ipswich Transport Museum - Ipswich Transport & Model Festival
Ipswich Transport Museum,
Old Trolleybus Depot. Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Visit three great attractions on one inclusive ticket - the Transport Museum, the Ipswich Railway Modellers Association HQ and the Ipswich Model Engineering Society. A free bus service links the sites and Scograil Model Railways using historic vehicles. Inclusive 'all attractions' Adult ticket £10, accompanied children £1. Normal admission if entering museum only. 11am - 4pm |
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Kings Lynn Model Railway Club - Model Railway Show
Alive Lynnsport,
Greenpark Avenue, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
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The second kings Lynn Model Railway show. At a new venue that's 50% bigger than last year. That means more layouts and more traders. and a fully wheelchair friendly venue. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Plymouth and Souteast Cornwall MRC - Plymouth Model Railway Show 2018
The Abbey Hall,
Catherine Street, Plymouth, Devon
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The Abbey Hall is located behind St Andrews Church. It is possible for disabled and wheelchair users to access the show, but someone will need to inform the door staff that access is required. There are seven layouts at this years show including 1 "O" gauge layout, 4 "00" layouts and 2 "N" gauge layouts. Various trade support and Light Refreshments are also available. |
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Tyneside Railway Modellers - Model Railway Exhibition
Chuter Ede Community Centre,
Galsworthy Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
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This is first show at this venue, it’s a small but friendly group. Hopefully all Gauges will be covered. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 23rd -
Oxfordshire Narrow Gauge Modellers - Open Day
Steventon Village Hall,
The Green, Steventon, Oxfordshire
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A friendly show of high quality, including Richard Holder's Launceston Steam Railway; Ryders Green; Ship Meadow; Green Pond Mine; Tom's Wharf; Ridge Lane; Old Oak; Compass Point; Brandgeight; Otmoor Tramway; Brymbo; and Michael Key's new Port Hallow Tramway. Refreshments, traders, and the famous OO9 Society Sales Stand. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 23rd -
West Camel Model Railway Society - Model Railway Club Show
Davis Hall,
Howell Hill, West Camel, Yeovil, Somerset
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Model Railway Show in a nice friendly atmosphere. Light refreshments available. |
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th -
Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours - Totally Models
Blackpool Transport,
Rigby Road, Blackpool, Lancashire
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The second year of this highly successful event. Featuring model Trams, buses and trains. Set in the historic workshops of Blackpool Transport, includes a shuttle Tram service from Tower to the venue. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th -
Bluebell Railway - 7th Bluebell Model Railway Show
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The Bluebell Railway,
Sheffield Park Station, NR Uckfield, East Sussex
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The Bluebell Railway will be holding its 7th Model Railway Weekend over the 23rd and 24th of June 2018. There will be a wide selection of Layouts, Traders Exhibitors and Practical Sessions held across our 11 mile railway where miniature meets full size. New for this year will be a 7 1/4" miniature railway at Kingscote Station. Our intensive 3 train timetable will be in use and Bluebell Bonus Tickets will be available for the weekend up until 8 days before the event. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th -
Perth and District Model Railway Club - A Celebration of Model Railways, Perth 2018
The Dewars Centre,
Glover Street, Perth, Perth & Kinross
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Perth & District MRC proudly present the largest club-organised exhibition in Scotland and nominated one of the best exhibitions in the UK. High quality layouts from all over the UK, some making debuts in Scotland combined with a varied selection of commercial traders, demonstrations and specialist societies combine to make a cracking show. Situated in Perth, the event is easy to reach by train, bus and car. Come and enjoy Scotland's Summer Show! |
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Romsey & District Railway Modellers Society - 39th Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Crosfield Hall,
Broadwater Road, Romsey, Hampshire
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Following the dissapointment of having to cancel our traditioanl March exhibition due to the adverse weather we are delighted to be able to stage the rescheduled 39th Annual Romsey Model Railway Exhibition in June. The time of year may be different but rest assured the exhibition will be the usual friendly and diverse show that our visitors have come to expect. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Grange Community Association - Summer Edition of the Modellers Exhibition
The Grange Leisure Centre,
Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex
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This is a NEW edition of our ever popular Annual Modellers Exhibition held at the Grange. As in past years we will be hosting a full show with local modelling clubs and society as well as railway clubs from the local area and further afield in attendance. There will be a boating lake with working models. sit-on model railway train ride and model tank battles. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sun 24th -
Exeter Gauge 0 Group - Exeter Gauge 0 Group Open Day
Whimple Victory Hall,
School Hill, Whimple, Devon
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Exeter Gauge 0 Group Open day to celebrate 25 years of our Group. Approx 5 Layouts plus a Large multi Gauge Test Track, Standard gauge and Narrow Gauge tracks available. Demos, include 7mm Narrow Gauge stock construction, 7mm Standard Gauge Loco & Rolling Stock construction. GOG guild Rep in attendance, Light Refreshments, Note! Limited Venue Parking, on street parking, but please park responsibly. South West Railway run a Limited Sunday service to Whimple. 4 Minutes walk. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Mon 25th -
Northants & Rutland O Gauge Group - Coarse O Gauge Running Meet
Harringworth Village Hall,
Gretton Road, Harringworth, Northamptonshire
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Informal group running classic 0 gauge trains, vintage and modern; bring your own Hornby, Bassett-Lowke, Ace, Darstaed, Exley, MTH, Atlas locos and stock to run on our loose-lay tracks. Mostly 3-rail but we have one 2-rail track. Modern or vintage, clockwork or electric welcome but we are unable to accommodate steam inside for insurance reasons. |
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Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club - Open Doors Event
Wrenbury Village Hall,
Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire
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This year, our 5th annual event, we have 3 layouts under construction, Kerbstone St Margaret's our 00 layout, our club N gauge layout and a smaller portable N layout. A range of model railway items for sale plus DVDs and magazines. Free entry and refreshments are available. See an example of a 00 modular board built to the NMRA BR standard. The O gauge Chelagasa Town is making a return + American HO Wisconsin Rapids & a portable garden railway. Miniature traction engines weather permitt MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Market Harborough Model Railway Group - Open Day
Christchurch,
Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
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Market Harborough Model Railway Group Supported by Leicester Model Railway Group. Joint club open day for the benefit of the Christchurch Wild Honey Appeal, hence no admission charges but donations welcome, and all proceeds to go in support of the appeal. On street parking, limited on site parking for disabled badge holders. Six layouts arranged, others possible too. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 30th -
The Wrecking Crew - Wrecrail IV
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St Nicholas Church Hall,
Rectory Lane, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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Better late than never! the Wrecking Crew belatedly announce the return of WrecRail with another selection of small diesel-orientated layouts in various scales, along with demos from the great and the good of the model railway world, presented in the unique atmosphere we pride ourselves upon! Light Refreshments will be available, along with a small selection of traders and the whole shebang kicks off at 10 am until 4pm. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 30th - Sun 1st July -
North East of England N Gauge Group - 3rd Model Railway Exhibition
Gateshead Masonic Hall,
Alexandra Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
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The Club are working towards this being an annual event. This will be its third exhibition. It is the only exhibition in the north of England to be wholly dedicated to N Gauge. Layouts will be mainly those belonging to members and the club itself with at least one visiting layout. It is another opportunity to find out more about N Gauge modelling. The Club are always on the lookout for new members and are available to answer your questions. |
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Sat 30th - Sun 1st July -
The Exe Model Railway Society - Exeter 2018 Model Railway Exhibition
The Matford Centre,
Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon
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A warm welcome to the annual EXE M.R.S model railway exhibition which is widely regarded as one of the premier exhibitions in the South West. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Please note: If you are travelling a long distance it may be worth checking ahead to confirm event dates and times. THE UK Model Shop Directory have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information however, no liability is accepted for any damage, costs, injury or financial loss of any kind incurred as a result of reliance on the information or opinions provided.
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