Welcome to GRES

Modelling Group Evening 26th November 2025
2025-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively.
We hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield, Kent, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate, share ideas, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here.
To become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.

Modelling Group Evening 11th December 2025
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 15th January 2025
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 28th January 2025
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 12th February 2025
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 25th February 2025
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 12th March 2025
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 25th March 2025
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 16th April 2025
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 29th April 2025
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 14th May 2025
2026-05-14 08:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 27th May 2026
2026-05-27 08:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 11th June 2026 - Cancelled
2026-06-11 08:00 - 20:00
This meeting has been cancelled – please do not attend

We hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield, Kent, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate, share ideas, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here.
To become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.

Modelling Group Evening 24th June 2026
2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 16th July 2026
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 29th July 2026
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 13th August 2026
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 26th August 2026
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 10th September 2025
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 23rd September 2026
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 14th October 2026
2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00
Please note the change of date from 15th October to 14th October.
GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively.
We hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield, Kent, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate, share ideas, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here.
To become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.

GRES Exhibition 24th October 2026
2026-10-24 10:00 - 16:30 | St George’s Church Hall, Church Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DJ, St George's Church Hall, Church Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DJ
GRES Exhibition 2026 – Saturday 24th October 2026
We’re excited to welcome you to the GRES Exhibition 2026, taking place on Saturday 24th October 2026. After a period of uncertainty, we’re delighted to confirm that the event now has a venue secured and planning is well underway.
This year’s exhibition will be a one‑day show, offering a compact but high‑quality selection of model railway layouts, traders, and demonstrations.

Location and opening times
Saturday 24th October 2026: 10:00 to 16:30.
Please note the change of venue from previous exhibtions:
📍 St George’s Church Hall, Church Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DJ
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A More Intimate Exhibition for 2026
For this year only, the exhibition will be held in a smaller hall than our traditional venue, giving us the opportunity to curate a focused and varied display of layouts. We’re particularly keen to feature:

Small and medium‑sized layouts
Portable or modular layouts
Creative or unusual modelling projects

Demonstrations and hands‑on activities

Whether you’re a regular visitor or new to GRES, you can expect a friendly, welcoming show with plenty to enjoy.

Outdoor Courtyard Displays
Alongside the main hall, we also have access to a courtyard area, ideal for:

Garden railway exhibits
Outdoor‑friendly layouts
Live demonstrations
Interactive displays

This additional space allows us to broaden the range of layouts on show and offer something a little different for visitors.

Exhibitors Wanted – Indoor & Outdoor
We are actively seeking smaller layouts to help us make the most of the available space. If you have a layout that would suit either the indoor hall or the outdoor courtyard, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Contact our Exhibition Manager: exhibition.manager@gres.org.uk

Join Us in October
More details — including layout lists, traders, and visitor information — will be added as the event approaches. We look forward to welcoming you to a great one‑day show this October.

Modelling Group Evening 28th October 2026
2026-10-28 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 12th November 2026
2026-11-12 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 25th November 2026
2026-11-25 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 10th December 2026
2026-12-10 18:00
