The National Garden Railway Show 2026 takes place on Saturday 25th April 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth. Widely regarded as the largest show of its kind in Europe, this is a must-visit event for anyone interested in large-scale and garden railway modelling.
Event details
- Date: Saturday 25 April 2026
- Venue: NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, CV8 2LH
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- Focus: Large-scale and garden railway modelling
Official event website: National Garden Railway Show 2026
The biggest garden railway show in Europe
The National Garden Railway Show brings together leading manufacturers, specialist traders, and some of the most impressive large-scale layouts in the hobby. Whether you’re into live steam, battery-powered locomotives, or detailed scenic builds, this show offers a rare chance to see it all in one place.
Visitors can explore new products, watch live demonstrations, ask questions, and get hands-on inspiration from experienced modellers. There’s also the chance to enter or view Model of the Year, browse member-to-member sales, and take part in the grand prize draw.
Trainsporters will be attending
Trainsporters will be exhibiting at the National Garden Railway Show 2026. If you’re working in larger scales or transporting stock to exhibitions, come and speak to us about storage and transit solutions designed to keep your models safe and secure.
Featured layouts
The 2026 show includes a strong line-up of 14 large-scale layouts, showcasing live steam, battery operation, and track-powered systems across a variety of gauges:
- Ridgmont (16mm, 32mm gauge) – Award-winning scenic layout
- Dow Bridge JunKtion (G scale) – 15m+ layout built from reclaimed materials
- Garden Rail “Layout in a Day” (32mm & 45mm)
- Modular 16mm Layout – Association Modular Group
- Dixon Green / Saed-y-Parc (16mm, 32mm) – Live steam and battery, interactive features
- Mwch Grumblyn (16mm, 32mm & 45mm) – Steam-powered with coal-fired locos
- Anglia Roads (Gauge 1) – A popular crowd favourite with live steam
- St Gennys (32mm) – Compact rural Eastern European setting
- Warton Road (Gauge 3) – Large-scale showcase layout
- The Yard (16mm) – Interactive micro shunting layout
- Stately Manor (7/8" scale) – Detailed and characterful display
Alongside these layouts, there will also be static and specialist displays from:
- 16mm Military Narrow Gauge Modellers
- 7/8ths Scale Modellers Group
- Isle of Man Railway Group
What to expect on the day
The National Garden Railway Show is all about getting close to the models and the people behind them. Expect to see live steam locomotives in action, detailed scenic work, and innovative control systems, alongside traders offering everything from rolling stock and accessories to tools and materials.
It’s also one of the best opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts, learn new techniques, and get inspired for your own garden railway projects.