Transport Festivals in Yorkshire 2026 / 2027
Planes, Trains, Classic Cars, Steam Engines & Vintage Tractors — the Days Out Yorkshire guide to the best transport festivals and heritage railway galas across the county.
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Model RailwaysFestival of British Railway Modelling
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
8th and 9th February 2026
Celebration of model railways featuring over 30 hand-picked British working layouts in various gauges.
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Steam GalaKWVR Steam Gala
Keighley, West Yorkshire
19th to 22nd March 2026
Intensive passenger service, guest locomotives, goods train demonstrations, and double-headed trains.
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Sports Cars
Sports Cars In The Park at Newby Hall
Newby Hall, North Yorkshire
2026 / 2027 Dates TBC
Attracts more than 1,000 sports cars on display alongside related trade stalls in beautiful parkland.
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Vintage Railway1940's Weekend at KWVR
Keighley, West Yorkshire
16th to 17th May 2026
Experience the golden age of railway travel with vintage steam trains and historic period carriages.
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Aircraft & Vehicles
We'll Meet Again
Elvington, North Yorkshire
May 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Reenactors, vintage military vehicle displays, music, and aircraft on an original WWII RAF bomber base.
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Free / Classic CarsClassic Car Day at Hull Museums Quarter
Hull, East Yorkshire
May 2026 / 2027 (Date TBC)
Stroll through the Museums Quarter Garden to explore dozens of vintage and classic motor vehicles.
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Vintage TractorsTractor Fest
Newby Hall, North Yorkshire
June 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
The UK's largest vintage tractor and engine show attracting around 2,400 exhibits at Newby Hall.
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Free / Classic CarsWheelfest and 1940's Ropergate
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
June 2026 / 2027 (Date TBC)
A vehicle show with exhibits, entertainment, children’s rides, and a costumed parade in the town centre.
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Heritage RailwayNYMR Diesel Gala
North York Moors
June 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Celebrating the sights, sounds, and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives in the National Park.
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Hot Rods & VintageRace The Waves
Bridlington, East Yorkshire
June 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Hot-rod, vintage, and classic cars and bikes running on Bridlington beach in tribute to land speed trials.
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Heritage RailwayKWVR Diesel Gala
Keighley, West Yorkshire
June 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Four days where heritage guest diesel locomotives take over the tracks at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
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Boats & WatercraftBradford Dragonboat Festival
Bradford, West Yorkshire
June 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Adrenaline-fuelled dragon boat racing on the water with land-side family attractions in Roberts Park.
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Steam RallyDuncombe Park Steam Rally
Helmsley, North Yorkshire
July 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Two-day event playing host to steam engines, tractors, vintage cars, lorries, crafts, and a funfair.
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Hot Air BalloonsDoncaster Balloon Festival
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
July 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Tethered hot air balloon displays, night glow shows, trade tents, and live family entertainment.
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Steam RallyMasham Steam Rally
Masham, North Yorkshire
July 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Hundreds of rare heritage vehicles including traction engines, tractors, motorcycles, and classic cars.
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Classic CarsHistoric Vehicle Rally at Newby Hall
Newby Hall, North Yorkshire
July 2026 / 2027 (Date TBC)
Over 1,000 classic and historic vehicles polished up and put on parade in the grounds of Newby Hall.
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Steam & Traction
Whitby Traction Engine Rally
Whitby, North Yorkshire
31st July to 2nd August 2026
Tractor pulling, steam engines, classic cars, vintage tractors, fairground organs, and stationary engines.
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Classic Cars
VW Festival
Harewood House, Leeds
August 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Full weekend of live entertainment, music, kids' rides, bird gardens, and a massive gathering of VWs.
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Steam FairDriffield Steam Fair
Driffield, East Yorkshire
August 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Family fun weekend filled with the nostalgia of steam engines and a traditional fairground.
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Boats & Regatta
Whitby Regatta
Whitby, North Yorkshire
August 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
Full weekend of coastal entertainment, yacht racing, rowing races, and a spectacular firework display.
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Steam & Traction
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.
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VW & Camper RallyDubs 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.
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Heritage RailwayNYMR 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.
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Free / Custom CarsThe 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.
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Live Aircraft RunThunder 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.
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Heritage RailwayDiesel 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.
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