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SUMMARY:Kent Area Group of Scalefour Society Open Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kent Area Group of Scalefour Society – Open Day\, \nYalding Station\, Hampstead Lane\, Yalding\, ME18 6HN \nSaturday: 10am – 5pm. \nFeaturing a full-scale model of Eridge station\, in connection with the Tonbridge Exhibition. Entrance is free with limited tea/coffee available.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/kent-area-group-of-scalefour-society-open-day-2026/
LOCATION:Yalding Station\, Hampstead Lane\, Yalding\, ME18 6HN\, Yalding Station\, Hampstead Lane\, Yalding\, ME18 6HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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SUMMARY:Tonbridge Model Railway Exhibition 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Exhibition\n\n\nThe club runs an annual exhibition every year on a Saturday in mid February at the local leisure centre. It’s one of the largest one-day model railway shows in the area and known for the quality and variety of the exhibits showing a range of different gauges\, scales and prototypes. We also endeavour to have a range of interesting sales stands from traditional model shops to specialist traders and societies.  \n​​ \nIf you want to contact our exhibition manager regarding our exhibitions or invites for club layouts to others please use the details in the ‘contact us‘ section of this website or in the footer below.  \n​ \nOur next exhibition will be on \n​ \nSaturday 21st February 2026 \nbetween 10am and 5pm \nat the Angel Centre in \nTonbridge. \n​​ \nMore details on who’s attending and how to find the venue are shown in the sections below.   \n​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\nThe Angel Centre\, Tonbridge\, Kent\, TN9 1SF \nThe Angel Centre is conveniently located in the centre of Tonbridge\, a 5 minute walk from Tonbridge railway station with frequent trains to and from London\, Sevenoaks\, Redhill\, Ashford\, and Tunbridge Wells\, and a short walk from the High Street bus stops. In addition\, the venue is surrounded by large car parks (pay and display). \nMost of the building is wheel chair accessible with a lift between floors. Access to the exhibition is via the main entrance. There will be light refreshments available within the centre and the nearby high street has a range of coffee shops and restaurants and various takeaway food outlets..  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much\n\n\nCost: ​Adults £8\, Under 16 free \nPayment by cash or card \n​‘Hop ups’ to allow children to see some exhibits will be available (subject demand) for a small deposit (cash only) from the admissions desk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will be there\n\n\nThis is a list of those layouts\, traders and other stands that have been invited and may change as a result of elements out side of our control. We suggest checking it again occasionally\, especially closer to the exhibition.    \n​ \nLayouts\n​ \nAlbert Street Parcels           OOBrunswik                              NBulldog Quay\, Oare Creek   EMDublingham Goods              OOEttington Verso                     OOExpress Daisy Sidings         EMFence House NCB               OOHaydon Square E.1             OLochtern Quay                     OO9Lochty                                  EMLockdown Sidings                OOLondon Road Sidings           OOMoors View                           NNeuhausen                           HONorthport Quay                    7mmOuse Wharf                          P4Penmaenbach                      OORoshven                               OOSurrey Arms                         EMTellindalloch in Autumn        OOThe Victory                           OOThe Yard                               O-32mm/O-16.5mmWittenden                            O-16.5/O9 \n​Traders \n​​ \nDart CastingsDow ScenicsSupercastDemo R SawyerGolden ArrowBest Toys & ModelsCambrian ModelsRailroad TradingC + L FinescaleInvicta ModelsSouthern Scale ModelsRapido Trains UKAce ProductsPlus DaughtersDavid WillsRail BooksTrainsportersWagon YardSquires ToolsHarrison BrownCoastal DCCSouthern Electric GroupCarriage & WagonHeritage in Motion​ \n​​ \nOthers \n​​ \nAdmissions DeskTMRC Sales StandTMRC Membership & Display \nSpa Valley RailwayTonbridge Model Engineers0 Gauge Guild *EM Gauge Society StandKids Have-A-Go Layout  (TT)M Cousins + Have-0-Go Layout \n* Awaiting confirmation
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tonbridge-model-railway-exhibition-2026/
LOCATION:Angel Centre\, Angel Lane\, Tonbridge\, Kent\, TN9 1SF\, Angel Centre\,\, Angel Lane\, Tonbridge\, Kent\,\, TN9 1SF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tonbridge Model Railway Club (TMRC)":MAILTO:https://www.tonbridgemrc.com/about
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SUMMARY:Erith MRS Exhibition 24th - 25th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Erith Model Railway Society’s January Exhibition\, one of South East England’s largest shows\, will be returning to the Harris Garrard Academy. The show will continue to encompass around 30 layouts\, extensive trade and society support\, demonstrators and static exhibits\, making almost 100 stands in total. \n \nVenue Address: Harris Garrard Academy\, Yarnton Way\, Thamesmead\, NR Erith\, Kent\, DA18 4DW. \n  \nOpening Times: \nSaturday 24th January 2026 – 10:00am to 5:00pm \nSunday 25th January 2026 – 10:00am to 4:00pm. \n  \nEntry Prices: \nAdults – £10.00 (or £9.00 in advance). \nJuniors (12-17) – £5.00 (or £4.50 in advance). \nAccompanied Children Under 12 – Free. \nEntry price includes free exhibition guide. \n  \nWe can accept cash and card payments on the entry desk. \n  \nThe venue can be reached by Abbey Wood railway station (10-15 minute walk away)\, which is served by regular Southeastern\, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line services. \nTfL bus services 180\, 401 and B11 stop in front of the venue\, with 177\, 229\, 244\, 301\, 469 and 472 services stopping nearby on the A2041 road\, and Super Loop service SL3 stopping at Abbey Wood station. \nThere is a sizeable free on-site car park\, full disabled access (including toilets)\, a large refreshment area with plenty of seating and an extensive range of hot and cold food and drinks at reasonable prices. \n  \nPlease check our website for further details (directions\, link to advance ticket sales\, list of exhibitors\, etc.): \nhttps://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/erithmrs/exhibit_january.html \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/erith-mrs-exhibition-24th-25th-january-2026/
LOCATION:Harris Garrard Academy\, Yarnton Way\, Thamesmead\, Erith\, Da18 4DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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SUMMARY:Canterbury Model Railway Exhibition 2026
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/canterbury-model-railway-exhibition-2026/
LOCATION:St Anselm’s School\, Canterbury\, St Anselm's School\, Canterbury\, Kent\, CT1 3EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251230T160000
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SUMMARY:Maidstone & Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/maidstone-mid-kent-model-railway-exhibtion-2025/
LOCATION:Lockmeadow Market Hall\, Barker Road\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
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SUMMARY:Clacton Model Railway Show Sunday 14th December 2025 - 10am – 4pm
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 14th – Clacton Model Railway Show\, Clacton Leisure Centre\, Vista Road\, Clacton-on-Sea\, England\, CO15 6DB \n(10am – 4pm). \nAdults – £8\, \nConcessions – £5\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £5\, \nFamily – £15. \nUp to 20 layouts\, trade stands\, plus other displays.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/clacton-model-railway-show-sunday-14th-december-2025-10am-4pm/
LOCATION:Clacton Leisure Centre\, Vista Road\, Clacton-on-Sea\, England\, CO15 6DB\, Clacton Leisure Centre\,\, Vista Road\, Clacton-on-Sea\,\, Essex\, CO15 6DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T170000
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CREATED:20251119T094322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T094322Z
UID:5409-1763805600-1763830800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Banstead Winter Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Banstead Winter Model Railway Exhibition 2025 will be held on Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, at the 3rd Banstead Scout Group on Scout Ridge.\n\nThe North Downs Model Railway Circle presents it and benefits the 3rd Banstead Scouts.\n\nThe event starts at 10:00 AM and runs until 5:00 PM. \n\nDate: Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nLocation: 3rd Banstead Scout Group\, Scout Ridge\, Banstead\, Surrey\nPresented by: The North Downs Model Railway Circle\nCharity: In aid of the 3rd Banstead Scouts \nCost: Adults £6\, Senior/Disabled £5\, Under 16s £3\, Families [2+2] £12
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/banstead-winter-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:3rd Banstead Scout Group\, Scout Ridge\, Banstead\, Surrey\, SM7 1RB\, 3rd Banstead Scout Group\, Scout Ridge\,\, Banstead\, Surrey\, SM7 1RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20241031T095606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T102856Z
UID:4351-1762077600-1762099200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:50th Model Railway Exhibition 2025 -Sunday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/50th-model-railway-exhibition-2025-sunday/
LOCATION:Northfleet School for Girls\, Northfleet School for Girls\, Hall Road\, Northfleet\, Kent\, DA11 8AQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
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SUMMARY:50th Model Railway Exhibition 2025 -Saturday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/50th-model-railway-exhibition-2025-saturday/
LOCATION:Northfleet School for Girls\, Northfleet School for Girls\, Hall Road\, Northfleet\, Kent\, DA11 8AQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
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SUMMARY:Whitstable Model Railway Exhibition 25th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Not long to go now until the Whitstable Model Exhibition on Saturday 25 October\, organised by the East Kent Model Railway Society. \n17 layouts plus half a dozen traders to fill the halls of the Swalecliffe Community Centre\, Adult admission is £5 and accompanied children under 16 are free. \nIn addition\, there will be the club’s latest limited edition wagon on sale. T.S. King\, which is still trading in Herne Bay town \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/whitstable-model-railway-exhibition-25th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Centre 19 St John’s Road\, Swalecliffe\, Whitstable CT5 2QU\, Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Centre\, 19 St John’s Road\, Swalecliffe\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 2QU
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable)":MAILTO:ekmrswhitstable@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20251001T104646Z
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SUMMARY:Beckenham and West Wickham Model Railway Show Saturday 18th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:ONE DAY Beckenham Model Railshow 2025Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\, Forest Hill\, London SE23 2XN.Saturday 18th October 2025 10am – 4:30pmBIGGER VENUE – Beckenham & West Wickham MRC are proud to announce we moved to bigger venue which will allow us to bring you more layouts (around 20)\, Demos and traders. The venue is Forest Hill Boys School – the 75 bus stops about 100 yards from the entrance\, and it’s only 15mins walk from Forest Hill & Sydenham Stations which has 9 local bus routes give you better connections. BWWMRC Would like to thank our sponsors for helping with this venue – Bachmann\, Kent Garden Railway\, Harrison Brown Models\, Heritage in Motion & Invicta Model Rail. \n£10.00 per Adult\, Children (up to 16) accompanied by an adult free. \nAbout 20 working layouts\, trade stands and refreshments \nAdvance tickets\, save £2.00 \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/beckenham-and-west-wickham-model-railway-show-saturday-18th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\, Forest Hill\, London SE23 2XN.\, Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\,\, Forest Hill\, London\, SE23 2XN
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Beckenham & West Wickham MRC":MAILTO:bwwmrc @ me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20251001T105424Z
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SUMMARY:Folkestone Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Folkestone\, Hythe and District Model Railway Club \n\nVenue: Leas Cliff Hall\, The Leas\, Folkestone\, CT20 2DZ\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOpening Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm both days \n\n\n\n\nPrices \n\n\nAdults £8.00\nChildren £4.00\nFamily £22.00 \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website folkestone-mrc.com \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/folkestone-model-railway-exhibition-saturday-4-and-sunday-5-october-2025/
LOCATION:Leas Cliff Hall The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DZ\, Leas Cliff Hall\, The Leas\, Folkestone\, CT20 2DZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250901T143228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T143403Z
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SUMMARY:Spa Valley Railway Model Railway Weekend 20th & 21st September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spa Valley Railway – 5th Model Railway Show (Model Railway Weekend)\nDates:Saturday & Sunday\, 20–21 September 2025 • 10:00 – 17:00 both days spavalleyrailway.co.uk \nVenue:Spa Valley Railway — Stations at Tunbridge Wells West\, Groombridge\, and Eridge in Kent spavalleyrailway.co.ukWikipedia \n\nWhat’s On\n\n\nLayouts GaloreA stunning collection of more than 30 model railway layouts in scales ranging from N\, OO\, O\, OO9\, S\, and more\, displayed across multiple stations and for the first time onboard the trains spavalleyrailway.co.ukVisit Kent. \n\n\nTrade StandsAt least 10 trade stands\, featuring exhibitors such as David Wills Model Railways\, Roxley Models\, Kent Model Exchange\, Cyril Kennett Second Hand Sales\, Andy Lynch Model Railways\, Models U Drive\, Kent Garden Railways\, On the Rails\, Southern Scale Models\, Rainers Trains\, and Dream Steam Ltd. spavalleyrailway.co.uk. \n\n\nSpecial Activities \n\n\nModel railway hunt with fun for all the family—including a chance to win a prize spavalleyrailway.co.uk. \n\n\nA two-train service featuring the famous Bulleid Pacific 34053 ‘Sir Keith Park’ spavalleyrailway.co.ukVisit Kent. \n\n\n\n\nLayouts to Look Out For (just a sample): \n\n\nEngland’s Dark Satanic Mills \n\n\nTunbrick Wells\, Upperton\, The Paystow Branch\, Brook Street \n\n\nEnsthorpe\, Harland Castle\, Daleside\, Travelling to Wedded Bliss \n\n\nBrunswick\, Oakbourne\, Quarry Falls\, Merrybrook Parkway \n\n\nOxley Heath\, Horsebridge Wharf\, Kinlochewe\, Scarlington \n\n\nDublingham Goods Station\, The LB&L Line\, Out West \n\n\nWhite Meadow Quarry\, Roast Green Road Depot\, Hornby Dublo \n\n\nLarger & Lime Works\, Lockbourne Ohio\, West Green MPD spavalleyrailway.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & Pricing\nAll-Day Train Travel + Exhibition (Tunbridge Wells West only): \n\n\nAdult: £16.00 \n\n\nSenior (60+): £15.00 \n\n\nChild (2–15 yrs): £9.00 \n\n\nFamily (2 adults + 2 children): £41.00 spavalleyrailway.co.uk      \n\n\nVisit Kent \n\n\nExhibition-Only (Tunbridge Wells West): \n\n\nAdult: £11.00 \n\n\nSenior: £10.00 \n\n\nChild: £6.00 \n\n\nFamily: £28.00 Visit Kent \n\n\nTickets can be purchased online in advance or on the day via the Spa Valley Railway website
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/spa-valley-railway-model-railway-weekend-20th-21st-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T142759Z
UID:5167-1758362400-1758380400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable) – Pop-up Model Railway Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable) – Pop-up Model Railway Show\n\n\nOrganiser: East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable) \n\n\nPop-up Model Railway Show\, Strode Park House\, Lower Herne Road\, Herne Bay\, CT6 7NE (10am – 3pm). Adults – £3\, Accompanied Under 16s – £1. East Kent MRS will be displaying their model railway layouts as part of the annual fun day.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/east-kent-model-railway-society-whitstable-pop-up-model-railway-show-2025/
LOCATION:Strode Park House\, Lower Herne Road\, Herne Bay\, CT6 7NE\, Strode Park House\, Lower Herne Road\, Herne Bay\, CT6 7NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250901T141910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T141910Z
UID:5163-1758276000-1758385800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rapido Railex 2025 – Model Railway Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:When:Friday & Saturday\, 19–20 September 202510:00 – 16:30 each day rapidotrains.co.ukRMweb \nWhere:The Market Hall\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW(Minutes’ walk from Maidstone West Station; ample pay-and-display parking nearby; wheelchair accessible venue) rapidotrains.co.uk \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nHigh-quality model railway layouts including: \n\n\nOverlord (OO) – A dramatic Normandy invasion-themed Southern ports scene rapidotrains.co.uk+1 \n\n\nOther layouts such as Leysdown (P4)\, Redbridge Wharf (OO)\, Whiteoak Light Railway (0-16.5)\, Bryn Y Brenin (OO & 009)\, Bristol Harbour (OO)\, Croxley Hall Depot (OO)\, Bowaters (0-16.5)\, Dinsdale 1960s (OO)\, Llaniog Station (OO)\, and more RMweb \n\n\n\n\nEngaging trade stands and retailers\, featuring: \n\n\nRapido Trains UK team with sneak peeks at new models and announcements rapidotrains.co.uk \n\n\nModelu offering 3D scanning for personalized figures rapidotrains.co.uk \n\n\nOfficial retailers and scenery suppliers like The Wagon Yard\, Fourdees\, Double O Association\, Coastal DCC\, Rails of Sheffield\, Kernow Model Rail Centre\, Maxitrak/Accucraft\, World of Railways—each offering products\, demos\, advice\, and exclusive goodies RMweb \n\n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\nEarly-Bird (advance): £7.50 per adult; kids go free when accompanied by a paying adult rapidotrains.co.ukRMweb \n\n\nOn-the-door: £10 per adult; children still free
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/rapido-railex-2025-model-railway-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Market Hall\, Maidstone\, The Market Hall Lockmeadow Leisure Complex Barker Road\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250901T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T141104Z
UID:5156-1757757600-1757865600@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Faversham Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Faversham Model Railway Exhibition 2025📅 13–14 September 2025 \nSaturday: 10:00 – 16:30 \nSunday: 10:00 – 16:00 \n📍 The Abbey School\, London Road\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8RZ \n🚂 Layouts | Trade Support | Society Stands | Refreshments | Free On-Site Parking \n🎟️ Admission: \nAdults (17+): £7.00 \nChildren (5–16): £3.00 \nUnder 5’s: Free \nCash preferred \n🔗 More info: www.favershammrc.org.uk
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/faversham-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:The Abbey School\, London Road\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8RZ\, The Abbey School\, London Road\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250804T094554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T094554Z
UID:5114-1754733600-1754845200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tinkers Park Railway Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August – Tinkers Park Railway Gala\, Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS (10am – 5pm both days). \nPayment via cash only \nAdults – £8\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £2\, \nFamily – £20. \nModel railway layouts\, trade stands\, rides on a narrow gauge railway and a beer tent. Plus a bus rally on the Sunday. \nThere will be intensive train action on the Great Bush Railway\, plus a special appearance from a local classic car club\, as well as a small funfair for the children\, also our ever popular traction engine trailer rides around the 25 acre site\, along with cab rides in our Green Goddess fire engine. \nFor all enquiries relating to the Railway Gala\, please contact: mrplus@tinkerspark.com \nFor Bus entry requests\, especially if you would like to be in service over the weekend. please contact: busrally@tinkerspark.com \nCash-only site
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tinkers-park-railway-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS\, Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tinkers Park Railway":MAILTO:mrplus@tinkerspark.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250804T094029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T094127Z
UID:5107-1754733600-1754758800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9th August – Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition\, St Richards Catholic College\, Ashdown Road\, Bexhill-On-Sea\, East Sussex TN40 1SE (10am – 5pm). \nAdults – £6\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £2\, \nFamily – £14. \n22 layouts and 10 trade stands. \nAttendance List\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendance List for the up coming Exhibition\n\n  \nLayouts:\nOut West 0n30 \n‘U’ Drive It \nSt. Petrock Quay 0 / 0-16.5 \nNeustist N \nGas Street Yard 0 \nPenmawr 00 \nLargar and Lime Works 0n30 \nWickhambreux Road 00 \nTram Layout 00 \nPagham Harbour 0-16.5 \nRybnik N \nRichborough Port N \nQueen Charlotte’s Dock 0 \nFence Houses NCB 00 \nCanute Road Quay 00 \nDaconby Town 3mm \nTraders\nRail Books \nMike Turner \nGolden Arrow Productions \nEuroscale Models \nRoger Jones \nSupercast \nThe Wagon Yard \nNeale Rainer \nSquires Tools \nHarrison Brown \nSocieties\n7mm Narrow Gauge Assiciation \nSouthern Electric Group \nHastings Tramways Group \nBMRC Sales stand \nBRMC Display
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/bexhill-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:St Richards Catholic College\, Ashdown Road\, Bexhill-On-Sea\, East Sussex\, TN40 1SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250804T093602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T093742Z
UID:5103-1754215200-1754236800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025\n\nOur 3rd August 2025 Event day incorporates a model railway exhibition featuring layouts and trade/Society stands. \nThis is an indoor/outdoor event.    \nA favourite in the steam day calendar\, the Engine Shed is converted to an exhibition among the locos. Organised by Invicta Model Rail  Invicta Model Rail stockists of Hornby\, Bachmann\, Peco\, Gaugemaster and most other leading brands\, hosted in conjunction with a BWLR Steam Day\, it makes a fantastic family day out. Plenty of model rail layouts to wonder at and stalls to wander around\, it caters for the seasoned hobbyist to the newly inspired. Best value tickets are online up until the day before\, get yours here:\n\nInvicta Model Railway Show and Steam Day – Sunday 3rd August \n\nLayouts \n\nLayouts include \nRainbow Rock (GN15) \nLoads Of Balls \nSomewhere In France (oo9) \nNeustift (N) \nStoney Shaw (016.5) \nFawcett Street (OO) \nShillingstone (N) \nFrittenden Rd (O) \nHolmeshurst (O) \nNonington Quay (OO) \nHeathcote (N) \nCrookham Vale (OO9) \nCawdor (OO) \nOre & Upless light railway \n\n  \nTrade/Society stand include \nInvicta Model Rail\, Sidcup. Tel: 0208 302 7774 \nSittingbourne & Kemsley \nAndy Lynch Secondhand \nNGRS (Narrow Gauge Railway Society) \n  \nBredgar & Wormshill Model Railway Show\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\, Kent\, ME9 8AT (10am – 4pm). Adults – £20\, Under 16s – £10\, Family – £50; (or £15\, £7.50 and £40 respectively if tickets bought in advance). Charges include unlimited rides on the narrow-gauge steam trains
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/invicta-model-railway-exhibition-sunday-3rd-august-2025/
LOCATION:Bredgar & Wormshill Model Railway\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\, Kent\, ME9 8AT\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\,\, Kent\, ME9 8AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Invicta Model Railway Exhibition":MAILTO:invictamodelrail@btconnect.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250721T103701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T103701Z
UID:5090-1753610400-1753632000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sevenoaks Model Railway Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY 27TH JULY \n10am – 4pm \n\n\nSevenoaks Primary School \nBradbourne Park Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN13 3LB \n20 fully scenic model railway layouts and 13 trade stands\, Free on site parking and full wheelchair access. On site café. Ticket prices listed below include discounted entry prices for pre booking. Entry price for ticket sales on the door on the day will be slightly higher and tickets on the day are available from 10am on the Sunday. All those with pre booked tickets also get early entry from 9:45am on the day. Discounted pre booked tickets will be taken off sale at 8am on the day of the show. \nON THE DAY DOOR PRICES:\nAdults £7\nOver 65’s £5\nChild (3 to 16) £5\nFamily £15 ( 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) \nPRE-BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AND PAY:\nAdults £5.95\nOver 65’s £3.95\nChild (3 to 16) £3.95\nFamily ( 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) – £12.95 \nUnfortunately\, we regret that dogs are not permitted at the venue\, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs. \nShow runs from 10am to 4pm with early entry at 9:45am for pre booked discounted ticket holders \nUnder 16’s must be accompanied by an adult \nPlease note although the ample onsite car park is free\, it might fill quickly and the car park will not be marshalled on the day. Parking on site is at your own risk
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/sevenoaks-model-railway-show-2025/
LOCATION:Sevenoaks Primary School Brandbourne Park Road (Entrance) Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3LB\, SEVENOAKS: Sevenoaks Primary School 0 Brandbourne Park Road (Entrance) Sevenoaks\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN13 3LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Model Railway Quest":MAILTO:modelrailwayquest@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250226T110237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101437Z
UID:4735-1752919200-1753027200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chatham Show Purchase Early Bird Tickets Model Railway Exhibition 19-20th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Chatham Show is returning to the The Historic Dockyard Chatham for 2025 following the success of 2024. Join us on 19-20th July for one of the largest events in the South East celebrating all things model railways and model engineering. \n \nTicket Prices – Available Online \nPrices locked for 2025 \n£10 on the day \n£9 in Advance\, also allowing entry 30 mins early at 9.30am each day \nAccompanied children (under 16) free \nTimes \nSaturday 10am – 5pm \nSunday 10am – 4pm
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/chatham-show-purchase-early-bird-tickets-model-railway-exhibition-19-20th-july-2025/
LOCATION:The Historic Dockyard Chatham\, The Historic Dockyard Chatham\, ME4 4TZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham & District Model Railway Club":MAILTO:info@chatham.show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250602T143813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T143836Z
UID:5038-1751108400-1751126400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Kent Model Railway Society Pop-up Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:A special exhibition with the East Kent Model Railway Society \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 28 June\, 11am to 4pm Pop Up Model Railway Show with East Kent Model Railway Society \nNormal admission charges apply. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are FREE \n\n\n\n\nTickets and Pricing\n\n\n\n£3 concessions\, £4 full admission\, children 16 and under FREE accompanied by an adult
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/east-kent-model-railway-society-pop-up-exhibition-2025/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250523T084038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T084108Z
UID:5006-1749891600-1749913200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Maidstone vintage toy fair Market Saturday 14 June
DESCRIPTION:Maidstone vintage toy fair Market\nKent’s largest toy collectors fair \nOpen 9am – 3pm\nAdmissions £3\nDATES for 2025\n\nSaturday 12 April\nSaturday 14 June\nSaturday 4 Oct\nSaturday 6 Dec\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/maidstone-vintage-toy-fair-market-saturday-14-june/
LOCATION:Lockmeadow Car park\, Lockmeadow Car park\, Baker Street\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250505T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T182834Z
UID:4947-1748080800-1748102400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Billericay Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBillericay Model Railway Exhibition\, Hannakins Farm Community Centre\, Rosebay Avenue\, Billericay\, CM12 0XP (10am – 4pm). Adults – £5.00\, Concessions – £4.50\, Under 18s – £3.00\, Family – £13.00.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/billericay-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:Hannakins Farm Community Centre\, Rosebay Avenue\, Billericay\, CM12 0XP\, Hannakins Farm Community Centre\, Rosebay Avenue\, Billericay\,\, Billericay\, Essex\, CM12 0XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250416T080920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101415Z
UID:4912-1746871200-1746892800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Birchington Model Railway Exhibition - Saturday 10 May
DESCRIPTION:Birchington Model Railway Exhibition – Saturday 10 May \n \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/birchington-model-railway-exhibition-saturday-10-may/
LOCATION:The Centre Birchington Alpha Road Birchington CT7 9EG\, The Centre Birchington\, Alpha Road Birchington\, Kent\, CT7 9EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable)":MAILTO:ekmrswhitstable@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250402T074624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T075031Z
UID:4844-1744452000-1744560000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ashford Festival of Railway Modelling 2025
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/ashford-festival-of-railway-modelling-2025/
LOCATION:Ashford College\, Ashford College\, TN23 1NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIMREC":MAILTO:https://aimrec.co.uk/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250213T074405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T101217Z
UID:4588-1743847200-1743955200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pratts Bottom Model Railway Show 2025 - Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/pratts-bottom-model-r-iilway-show-saturday-5th-and-sunday-6th-april-2025/
LOCATION:Pratts Bottom Village Hall\, Pratts Bottom Village Hall\, Norsted Lane\, Rushmore Hill\, BR6 7PO\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="ORPINGTON & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY":MAILTO:exhibition@odmrs.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250304T073911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T074013Z
UID:4772-1742032800-1742142600@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:The London Festival of Railway Modelling 15th & 16th March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Experience London’s premier model railway show at Alexandra Palace! Perfect for families and enthusiasts\, the show is regarded as one of the biggest and best railway modelling exhibitions in the UK. \nExplore over 35 meticulously curated layouts in various scales and gauges\, presented by The Model Railway Club. These displays showcase talent from the UK\, Europe\, and the US\, offering inspiration for hobbyists of all levels. \nSpread across two grand halls\, the event features 70+ top retailers\, specialist manufacturers\, and small suppliers\, making it the ideal spot to shop for model railway products. Visitors can also connect with societies\, clubs\, and experts through live demonstrations\, ready to answer questions and share their expertise. \n  \nFor full details of how to book\, visit:\nAlly Pally – RMweb \nAdmission\nAdults £17 (£16 in advance up 8.30am on the day) \nChildren £8 \nFamily (2+2) £40 \nChildren under 5 go free \nDesk payments: Card payment preferred (VISA/MASTERCARD ONLY)\, but cash is accepted. \nAdvanced booking closes at 8.30am on the day of the show.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/the-london-festival-of-railway-modelling-15th-16th-march-2025/
LOCATION:Alexandra Palace\, Alexandra Palace\, London\, Greater London\, N22 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20250303T144410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T102746Z
UID:4763-1742032800-1742140800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Grinstead Exhibition of Model Railway 2025
DESCRIPTION:The East Grinstead Model Railway Club 85th Anniversary Exhibition 15th and 16th March 2025. \n \n  \nSackville School\, Lewes Road\, East Grinstead\, West Sussex\, RH19 3TY \n  \nopening times : Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm \nAdults: £7.00 \nConcessions\, 60 and over: £5.00 \nChildren\, 15 and under: free \n  \nlayouts in all gauges. \nTrade stands. \nRefreshments. \nFree parking. \nWheel chair Access. \n  \nContact Malcom Bonnell (exhibition manager) tel. 01342 346172 \nemail: exhibition@egmrc.org.uk \nwebsite: www.egmrc.org.uk \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/east-grinstead-exhibition-of-model-railway/
LOCATION:Sackville School\, Lewes Road\, East Grinstead\, West Sussex\, RH19 3TY\, Sackville School\, Lewes Road\,\, East Grinstead\, West Sussex\, RH19 3TY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="The East Grinstead Model Railway Club":MAILTO:exhibition@egmrc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T050128
CREATED:20241016T075553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101353Z
UID:4280-1741428000-1741449600@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Aylesham Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nAylesham Model Railway Exhibition 2025 \nOld School\, Main Hall\nAylesham Community Trust\nAckholt Road\nAylesham\, nr Dover CT3 3AJ \nSaturday 8th March 2025 10am to 4pm\nSuperb layouts + trade support \nAdmission:\nAdults £5\,\nChildren free \n  \nA5 Aylesham map handbill 2025_01 \nA5 Aylesham map handbill 2025 page 02
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/aylesham-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:Old School\, Main Hall Aylesham Community Trust Ackholt Road Aylesham\, nr Dover CT3 3AJ\, Old School\, Main Hall\, Aylesham Community Trust\, Aylesham\, CT3 3AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable)":MAILTO:ekmrswhitstable@gmail.com
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