Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Feb 2020: HUGE Machinery Weekend
Sacrewell
Thornhaugh,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
10am-4pm
Events in East England
The East of England was a major centre for the Royal Air Force and the US Air Force during the Second World War and there are museums reflecting this. However, a wide range of interests are covered, such as water pumping stations, gas works, traction engine builders and industrial railways.
The Steam Heritage Guide includes contact details, opening times and description of preservation and heritage attractions across the East of England region including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Huntingdonshire.
Steam Rallies and Events in February 2020
Sat 15th - Sun 16th Feb 2020: Thomas Half Term Specials
Nene Valley Railway 2020
Wansford Station,
Stibbington ,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
Travel behind Thomas on his Branch Line to Yarwell and back, the train then continues to Peterborough hauled by a bigger locomotive.
Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Feb 2020: Thomas Half Term Specials
Nene Valley Railway 2020
Wansford Station,
Stibbington ,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
Travel behind Thomas on his Branch Line to Yarwell and back, the train then continues to Peterborough hauled by a bigger locomotive.
Sun 23rd Feb 2020: 50 Years of London Country Bus Services – Bus Running Day
Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station,
Station Approach,
Ongar,
Essex.
Tel: 01277 365 200.
This event, based at North Weald Station, will feature new routes running to local towns and villages. It will commemorate fifty years of London Country…
Fri 28th - Sat 29th Feb 2020: Chappel Winter Beer Festival
East Anglian Railway Museum 2020
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station,
Wakes Colne,
Colchester,
Essex.
Tel: 01206 242 524.
In association with CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.
Steam Rallies and Events in March 2020
Sat 7th - Sun 8th Mar 2020: Spring Steam Gala
Nene Valley Railway 2020
Wansford Station,
Stibbington ,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
Sat 14th - Sun 15th Mar 2020: Spring Steam Gala
East Anglian Railway Museum 2020
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station,
Wakes Colne,
Colchester,
Essex.
Tel: 01206 242 524.
Sat 21st - Sun 22nd Mar 2020: Eastern Counties Vintage Show
Royal Norfolk Showground, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TT.
Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Country Fayre / Heavy Horses / Miniature Steam / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
Fri 27th - Sun 29th Mar 2020: Spring Steam Gala
Sheringham Station,
Station Approach,
Sheringham,
Norfolk,
NR26 8RA.
Tel: 01263 820 800.
Sat 28th - Sun 29th Mar 2020: Southern Expo 2020
Hornchurch Sports Centre, Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1JU .
It's one of the largest and friendliest plastic modelling shows in the South East of England. Sat – 10am-5pm / Sun – 10am-4pm
Steam Rallies and Events in April 2020
Fri 3rd - Sun 5th Apr 2020: Spring Diesel Event
Mid-Norfolk Railway
Dereham Station,
Station Road,
Dereham,
Norfolk.
Tel: 01362 690 633.
Sat 4th - Sun 5th Apr 2020: 1940s Weekend
Whitwell & Reepham Railway
Whitwell Road,
Reepham,
Norfolk.
Tel: 01603 871 694.
A great weekend to go back in time and even have a spam and jam sandwiches, dress in 40s clothing if you wish. Stalls in the marquee exhibiting guns and…
Sat 4th - Sun 5th Apr 2020: Mixed Traffic Weekend
Nene Valley Railway 2020
Wansford Station,
Stibbington ,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
Sat 4th - Sun 19th Apr 2020: Easter Eggspress
Aylsham Station,
Norwich Road,
Aylsham,
Norfolk,
NR11 6BW.
Tel: 01263 733858.
Join us for some Easter fun! Free Easter Egg for every child who completes our Easter trail.
Sun 5th Apr 2020: Founder’s Day
Thursford
Thursford,
Fakenham,
Norfolk.
Tel: 01328 878 477.
A day of non-stop music from the Mechanical Organs to celebrate our founder George T Cushing MBE, with our Wurlitzer shows staring Robert Wolfe at normal…
Fri 10th - Mon 13th Apr 2020: Easter Day Out with Thomas
East Anglian Railway Museum 2020
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station,
Wakes Colne,
Colchester,
Essex.
Tel: 01206 242 524.
Bust my buffers! Enjoy an Easter treat as Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Chappel station….
Sun 12th - Mon 13th Apr 2020: Easter Express
Barnards Miniature Railway 2020
Barnards Farm,
Brentwood Road,
West Horndon,
Essex.
Sun 12th - Mon 13th Apr 2020: Easter Steam Up
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway 2020
Brockford Station,
Wetheringsett,
Stowmarket,
Suffolk.
Tel: 01449 672 670.
Sun 12th Apr 2020: TransportFest
Museum of Power
Hatfield Road,
Langford,
Nr Maldon,
Essex.
Tel: 01621 843 183.
Miniature steam train open for rides (extra charge applies) 'Astaria' model village open "Marshall" the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by…
Sat 18th - Sun 19th Apr 2020: Spring Diesel Gala
Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station,
Station Approach,
Ongar,
Essex.
Tel: 01277 365 200.
Sun 19th Apr 2020: The American Fly In 2020
Old Buckenham Airfield, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1PU.
We're celebrating everything American once again. As a former USAAF base we’ll be turning the airfield back into a piece of America. The 453rd…
Sun 19th Apr 2020: Anniversary of the end of WW2
Colne Valley Railway
Yeldham Road,
Castle Hedingham,
Halstead,
Essex.
Tel: 01787 461 174.
Sat 25th - Sun 26th Apr 2020: Saffron Walden Crank Up
CARVER BARRACKS,
(NEW SITE!),
Saffron Walden,
Essex,
CB10 2YA.
Tel: 07882 175 438.
Sat 25th - Sun 26th Apr 2020: Thomas Branch Line Trains
Nene Valley Railway 2020
Wansford Station,
Stibbington ,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
From the Steam Heritage Shop
Winifred Goes To America
The second book in the series is the true story of a little quarry engine that is sold and travels to America. Follow her amazing adventure across…
£3.75
Paddle Steamers at War 1914-18
A guide to the paddle steamers used – and lost – in the First World War.
£6.75
Hollycombe – Steam in the Country
Hollycombe is far more than just a working steam museum... it’s a place where the past comes to life.
£12.00
August 2018
- An Amazing Talent – a young artist with a love for old vehicles
- Returning To Steam At Twyford
- Converting a Series 1 Land Rover into a 'train'
- Steam Returns to Astley Green – but only for a weekend
- On The Case – a pair of American tractors
- Sussex Silver Steam
