Welcome to GRES

Modelling Group Evening 23rd September 2026
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Kent
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.

Spa Valley 2026
2026-09-19 10:00 - 2026-09-20 16:00 | Kent
Spa Valley Railway model railway weekend
19/20 September 2026
Tunbridge Wells West Station

2026 AGM (members only)
2026-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Thursday 17 Sept – AGM (members only)
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

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

Club Talk – Tuesday 1st September 2026 - 'Preserving The Medway Queen' - Mark Bathurst
2026-09-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
‘Preserving The Medway Queen’ – Mark Bathurst

Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

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

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

Club Talk – Tuesday 4th August 2026 - Preserving the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS' - Graeme Gleaves
2026-08-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Preserving the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS’ – Graeme Gleaves
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

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

Chatham 2026
2026-07-18 10:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00 | The Historic Dockyard Chatham, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TZ, United Kingdom
The Chatham Show 18th and 19th July 2026
Chatham & District Model Railway Club Layouts

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

Club Talk – Tuesday 7th July 2026- Memories of Britain's railways - James Willis and Jeremy Washington
2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Tuesday 7th July – Memories of Britain’s railways – James Willis and Jeremy Washington
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

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

GRES Family day 21st June 2026
2026-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Higham Memorial Hall, Rochester, School Lane Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL, United Kingdom
For the second year, we are proud to announce Family Day 2026, on 21st June, 2026.
The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society is proud to host our 2nd annual Family Day – a fun-filled event for all ages!
🚂 What’s on:

Model Train Layouts, Demonstrations & Displays
Model Train Sales
Train-Themed Events & Party Hosts
Play Activities for Children
Loco DCC Chip Fitting & Onsite Repairs
Windmill Hill Family-Friendly 00 Gauge Layout

…and much more!
🍩 Snacks, hot & cold drinks available to purchase🅿️ Free parking on site
Admission:
£3 per adult and up to 2 children (Under 18)
£5 Family ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 children)
Photos from Family day 2025
A Successful GRES Family Day: A Celebration of Community, Railways, and Fun – Welcome to GRES

Fleetdown Community Centre Saturday Shopping event, Dartford 13th June 2026
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Fleetdown Community Centre, Dartford, Fleetdown Community Centre,, Swaledale Road, Dartford, DA2 6JZ, United Kingdom
GRES Will be attending this event with our Windmill Hill layout.

A friendly community shopping event bringing together local crafters, small businesses, and independent sellers for a relaxed Saturday morning market.
Event Details

Date: Saturday 13th June
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Fleetdown Community Centre, Dartford

What to Expect

Handmade crafts and unique gifts
Small business stalls
Miscellaneous sellers offering a variety of items
A welcoming community atmosphere

Why Attend

Support local creators and independent traders
Discover one-of-a-kind items
Enjoy a relaxed weekend activity with family or friends

Stall Booking
If you would like to book a table for the event, please contact:

Paula – 07891 424401

Join Us
Come along and enjoy a morning of browsing, buying, and supporting your local community.

Modelling Group Evening 11th June 2026 - Cancelled
2026-06-11 08:00 - 20:00 | Kent
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.

Club Talk – Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - Roosendaal Station - Henry Harryman
2026-06-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Tuesday 2 June – Roosendaal Station – Henry Harryman
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

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

SAMREX Model Railway Exhibition
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-24 16:00 | Robertsbridge Village Hall, Station Road, Robertsbridge, E Sussex, TN32 5DA, Robertsbridge Village Hall, , Station Road, Robertsbridge,, E Sussex, TN32 5DA, United Kingdom
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th –
SAMREX Model Railway Exhibition, Robertsbridge Village Hall, Station Road, Robertsbridge, E Sussex, TN32 5DA
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm.
Adults – £5, Accompanied children U16 – free.
Ten layouts and two trade stands.
Parking, refreshments and a real life railway attached!

Club Talk – Thusday 21st May 2026 - John Pearson - 'B17 locomotive trust'
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
John Pearson will tell us about the ‘B17 locomotive trust’
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

Hastings Model Railway Show 2026
2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Summerfields Leisure Centre, Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET, Summerfields Leisure Centre, Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET
Hastings Model Railway Show, Summerfields Leisure Centre, Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET
10am – 4pm
Adults – £8, Children 3-15 – £5, Family – £15.
Discounts for pre-booked tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/694601
Many layouts and trade stands.
Parking, refreshments and disabled access available.

Pratts Bottom Model Railway Exhibition 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 2026-05-17 16:00 | Pratts Bottom Village Hall, Pratts Bottom Village Hall, Norsted Lane, Rushmore Hill, BR6 7PO, United Kingdom
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th – Pratts Bottom Model Railway Exhibition, Pratts Bottom Village Hall, Norsted Lane (off Rushmore Hill), BR6 7PQ
Saturday: 10am – 5pm;
Sunday:10am – 4pm
Adults – £6, Children 3-15 – £1.50, Family – £13.50.
Many layouts and trade stands.
Parking, refreshments and disabled access available.

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

BIRCHINGTON Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 9 May 2026 EKMRS
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | The Centre Birchington Alpha Road Birchington CT7 9EG, The Centre Birchington, Alpha Road Birchington, Kent, CT7 9EG, United Kingdom
BIRCHINGTON Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 9 May 2026
The Centre, Alpha Road, Birchington, Kent CT7 9EG

Club Talk – Tuesday 5th May 2026 It’s time for a PEP talk (Part 2) George Marcar
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Tuesday 5th May 2026 It’s time for a PEP talk (Part 2) George Marcar
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

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

Club Talk - Thursday 23 April 2026 - 200 years of train travel – 100 notable events (part 2) - Tony Riley
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Thursday 23 April 2026
Tony Riley, will return to deliver part two of his talk 200 years of train travel – 100 notable events. Join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).

Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

GRES open day 18th April 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Higham Memorial Hall, Rochester, School Lane Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL, United Kingdom

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

ELHAM Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 11 April 2026 EKMRS
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Elham Village Hall, Elham Village Hall, High Street, Elham, Kent, CT4 6SX, United Kingdom
