Transport & Heritage Railway Festivals

Festival of British Railway Modelling

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

February 2027 (Dates TBC)

Celebration of model railways featuring over 30 hand-picked British working layouts in various gauges.

KWVR Steam Gala

Keighley, West Yorkshire

2027 Dates TBC

Intensive passenger service, guest locomotives, goods train demonstrations, and double-headed trains.

Sports Cars In The Park at Newby Hall

Newby Hall, North Yorkshire

2027 Dates TBC

Attracts more than 1,000 sports cars on display alongside related trade stalls in beautiful parkland.

1940's Weekend at KWVR

Keighley, West Yorkshire

2027 Dates TBC

Experience the golden age of railway travel with vintage steam trains and historic period carriages.

We'll Meet Again

Elvington, North Yorkshire

2027 (Dates TBC)

Reenactors, vintage military vehicle displays, music, and aircraft on an original WWII RAF bomber base.

Classic Car Day at Hull Museums Quarter

Hull, East Yorkshire

May 2027 (Date TBC)

Stroll through the Museums Quarter Garden to explore dozens of vintage and classic motor vehicles.

Tractor Fest

Newby Hall, North Yorkshire

June 2027 (Dates TBC)

The UK's largest vintage tractor and engine show attracting around 2,400 exhibits at Newby Hall.

Wheelfest and 1940's Ropergate

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

June 2027 (Date TBC)

A vehicle show with exhibits, entertainment, children’s rides, and a costumed parade in the town centre.

NYMR Diesel Gala

North York Moors

June 2027 (Dates TBC)

Celebrating the sights, sounds, and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives in the National Park.

Race The Waves

Bridlington, East Yorkshire

June 2027 (Dates TBC)

Hot-rod, vintage, and classic cars and bikes running on Bridlington beach in tribute to land speed trials.

KWVR Diesel Gala

Keighley, West Yorkshire

June 2027 (Dates TBC)

Four days where heritage guest diesel locomotives take over the tracks at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Bradford Dragonboat Festival

Bradford, West Yorkshire

June 2027 (Dates TBC)

Adrenaline-fuelled dragon boat racing on the water with land-side family attractions in Roberts Park.

Duncombe Park Steam Rally

Helmsley, North Yorkshire

July 2027 (Dates TBC)

Two-day event playing host to steam engines, tractors, vintage cars, lorries, crafts, and a funfair.

Doncaster Balloon Festival

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

July 2027 (Dates TBC)

Tethered hot air balloon displays, night glow shows, trade tents, and live family entertainment.

Masham Steam Rally

Masham, North Yorkshire

July 2027 (Dates TBC)

Hundreds of rare heritage vehicles including traction engines, tractors, motorcycles, and classic cars.

Historic Vehicle Rally at Newby Hall

Newby Hall, North Yorkshire

July 2027 (Date TBC)

Over 1,000 classic and historic vehicles polished up and put on parade in the grounds of Newby Hall.

Whitby Traction Engine Rally

Whitby, North Yorkshire

2027 Dates TBC

Tractor pulling, steam engines, classic cars, vintage tractors, fairground organs, and stationary engines.

VW Festival

Harewood House, Leeds

August 2027 (Dates TBC)

Full weekend of live entertainment, music, kids' rides, bird gardens, and a massive gathering of VWs.

Driffield Steam Rally

Driffield, East Yorkshire

7th & 8th August 2027

Elvington Large Model Airshow

York, North Yorkshire

7th and 8th August 2027

Whitby Regatta

Whitby, North Yorkshire

August 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)

Full weekend of coastal entertainment, yacht racing, rowing races, and a spectacular firework display.

Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally

Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire

August 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)

Organised by Outdoor Shows at Scampston Hall, celebrating historic traction engines and transport.

Dubs Int' Dales

Bedale, North Yorkshire

24th to 27th September 2026

A relaxed VW campout festival in the Dales featuring camper vans, live music, and family fun.

NYMR Annual Steam Gala

North Yorkshire

24th to 27th September 2026

Iconic heritage steam engines in action across 18 miles of track through the North York Moors.

The Moor Custom Car Show

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

May 2026 / 2027 (Date TBC)

Over 75 unique vehicles showcasing classic cars, hot rods, American muscle, and custom rides.

Thunder Day at Yorkshire Air Museum

Elvington, North Yorkshire

July 2026 / 2027 (Date TBC)

Live engine runs of historic aircraft including the Victor, Nimrod, Jet Provost, and Dakota.

Diesel and Beer Gala

Embsay, North Yorkshire

August 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)

Packed timetable of diesel action paired with top-quality local beers and live entertainment.