Welcome to GRES

Modelling Group Evening 26th August 2025
2026-08-26 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.

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 10th September 2025
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00

2026 AGM
2026-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Thursday 17 Sept – AGM.
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

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

Modelling Group Evening 23rd September 2025
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 15th October 2025
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00

HERNE BAY Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 24 October 2026 EKMRS
2026-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Herne Centre, School Lane, Herne CT6 7AP, Herne Centre, School Lane,, Herne, CT6 7AP, United Kingdom
HERNE BAY Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 24 October 2026
Herne Centre, School Lane, Herne CT6 7AP

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 2025
2026-10-28 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 12th November 2025
2026-11-12 18:00 - 20:00

Modelling Group Evening 25th November 2025
2026-11-25 18:00 - 20:00
