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The Leigh Festival of Model Railways & Transport Modelling 2026 takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026 at Leigh Sports Village Leisure Centre. This year's exhibition is particularly special as Leigh Model Railway Society celebrates its 50th anniversary, with a packed weekend of layouts, traders, demonstrations and other forms of transport modelling planned to mark the occasion. Event details Dates: Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2026 Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Venue: Leigh Sports Village Leisure Centre, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY Admission: Adults £8.00 Children: Ages 15 and under free Parking: Free parking...

The Darlington Model Railway Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026 at the Oakleaf Sports Complex in Newton Aycliffe. Organised by Darlington Model Railway Club, the two-day show brings together more than 20 layouts, specialist traders and railway modellers from across the region. Event details Dates: Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2026 Opening times: 10:00am – 4:00pm both days Venue: Oakleaf Sports Complex, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6QZ Admission: Adults £8.00 Children: Accompanied under-16s free Parking: Free on-site parking You can find further information from Darlington Model Railway Club. More...

The Leyland Model Railway Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August 2026 at Halls for All in Leyland, Lancashire. Organised by the Leyland Model Railway Club, this popular exhibition brings together layouts, traders and railway enthusiasts for a family-friendly weekend celebrating all aspects of the hobby. Event details Dates: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August 2026 Venue: Halls for All, 44 Moss Lane, Leyland, PR25 4SH Organiser: Leyland Model Railway Club Further details regarding opening times, layouts and admission prices are expected to be announced closer to the event. A popular North West railway exhibition The...

The Wimborne Model Railway Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026 at The Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna. Organised by the Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs, the show brings together a varied line-up of layouts, traders and support stands for a friendly summer weekend of railway modelling. Event details Dates: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August 2026 Saturday: 10:00am – 4:30pm Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Venue: The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AL Admission: Adults £7.00 Children: Accompanied under 16s free Parking: Free parking available Official event information: Wimborne Model Railway Exhibition...

The Bridport Model Railway Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 1st August 2026 at The Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, Dorset. Hosted by the Bridport & District Model Railway Club, the show promises a busy day of layouts, specialist trade stands and modelling demonstrations. Event details Date: Saturday 1st August 2026 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Venue: The Sir John Colfox Academy, Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT Admission: Adults £8.00 Children: Under 16s free Payment: Card payments accepted A full day of model railway displays Visitors can expect approximately 40 model railway layouts, giving the exhibition a strong variety of...