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Gravesend West in miniature - GRES Modellers
2025-08-05 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Tuesday 5 August – Gravesend West in miniature – GRES Modellers

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

Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025
2025-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Bredgar & Wormshill Model Railway, The Warren, Swanton Street, Bredgar, Kent, ME9 8AT, The Warren, Swanton Street, Bredgar,, Kent, ME9 8AT, United Kingdom
Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025

Our 3rd August 2025 Event day incorporates a model railway exhibition featuring layouts and trade/Society stands.
This is an indoor/outdoor event.
A 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:

Invicta Model Railway Show and Steam Day – Sunday 3rd August

Layouts

Layouts include
Rainbow Rock (GN15)
Loads Of Balls
Somewhere In France (oo9)
Neustift (N)
Stoney Shaw (016.5)
Fawcett Street (OO)
Shillingstone (N)
Frittenden Rd (O)
Holmeshurst (O)
Nonington Quay (OO)
Heathcote (N)
Crookham Vale (OO9)
Cawdor (OO)
Ore & Upless light railway

Trade/Society stand include
Invicta Model Rail, Sidcup. Tel: 0208 302 7774
Sittingbourne & Kemsley
Andy Lynch Secondhand
NGRS (Narrow Gauge Railway Society)

Bredgar & 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

Sevenoaks Model Railway Show 2025
2025-07-27 10:00 - 16:00 | 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
SUNDAY 27TH JULY
10am – 4pm

Sevenoaks Primary School
Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LB
20 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.
ON THE DAY DOOR PRICES:
Adults £7
Over 65’s £5
Child (3 to 16) £5
Family £15 ( 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)
PRE-BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AND PAY:
Adults £5.95
Over 65’s £3.95
Child (3 to 16) £3.95
Family ( 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) – £12.95
Unfortunately, we regret that dogs are not permitted at the venue, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs.
Show runs from 10am to 4pm with early entry at 9:45am for pre booked discounted ticket holders
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult
Please 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

164th Birthday of Dover Priory railway station - 26th July
2025-07-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Priory Station Approach Road, Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB, United Kingdom, Priory Station Approach Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB, United Kingdom
Name the bear competition
Raffle
Vintage bus rides
Trades stands
Windmill Hill, child-friendly layout
..and more!

On Saturday, 26th July, customers and colleagues are invited to join the birthday celebrations at Dover Priory station as it celebrates its 164th birthday!
James Pickering, a member of the station, said:
“There will be a smaller Birthday Party to celebrate the station’s actual birthday on Tuesday 22 July from 11:30 AM at Dover Priory Station Waiting Area.
“But Saturday will be an opportunity to see the unveiling of a display on the vast Railway History of Dover, which along with a small ceremony will feature a small buffet and of course a Birthday Cake!
“This project has meant a lot to me and has seen outstanding collaboration between Southeastern’s Dover Priory team, Dover District Council’s Community Rail Partnership, Southern Electric Group, Dover Transport Museum and former railway staff.”
Dover Priory station is located here: Google Maps (link opens in new window)
Information on Dover Priory station is available here: Dover Priory Station Information Page

Saturday 26th July 10am – 4pm
Dover Priory Station
Come along to Dover Priory Station to celebrate Dover Priory’s 164th birthday and the 200th anniversary of Britain’s Railways!
Lots of things to see and do!
Name the bear competition Raffle
Vintage bus rides around Dover Trade stands and so much more!
An event not to be missed, all whilst raising money for the Railway Benefit Fund.
Sponsored by White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership & Southern Electric Group.

About the event or activity
Venue
Priory Station Approach Road, Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB, United Kingdom
Date
26 July 2025
Further information
Open to the public, no booking required
Poster or Southern Electric Group Facebook page

Modelling Group Evening 23rd July 2025
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Chatham Show Purchase Early Bird Tickets Model Railway Exhibition 19-20th July 2025
2025-07-19 10:00 - 2025-07-20 16:00 | The Historic Dockyard Chatham, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TZ, United Kingdom
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.

Ticket Prices – Available Online
Prices locked for 2025
£10 on the day
£9 in Advance, also allowing entry 30 mins early at 9.30am each day
Accompanied children (under 16) free
Times
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm

Modelling Group Evening 10th July 2025
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00

Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society - Andrew Hoseason
2025-07-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Tuesday 1 July – Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society – Andrew Hoseason
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

East Kent Model Railway Society Pop-up Exhibition 2025
2025-06-28 11:00 - 16:00
A special exhibition with the East Kent Model Railway Society

Saturday 28 June, 11am to 4pm Pop Up Model Railway Show with East Kent Model Railway Society
Normal admission charges apply. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are FREE

Tickets and Pricing

£3 concessions, £4 full admission, children 16 and under FREE accompanied by an adult

Bluebell Railway Model Railway Exhibition
2025-06-28 10:00 - 2025-06-29 16:00 | The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, NR Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QL., The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, NR Uckfield,, East Sussex, TN22 3QL., United Kingdom
View the timetable for this event
The event starts at 10am on Saturday and Sunday and finishes at 4pm on both days.
The layouts & traders are subject to change.
Prices are for travel and event admission.
* Any child (aged between 3-15 years old) can travel on our railway for just £1 with any fare-paying adult.
Under 3’s travel for free.
On-the-day tickets for this event will be available at our booking offices.
An enhanced platform ticket will be available for purchase on the day. This permits the holder to the event at Sheffield Park and also at Horsted Keynes, it does not permit travel by train

GRES Annual Outing to the Great Central Railway
2025-06-28 08:00 - 17:00

Modelling Group Evening 25th June 2025
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00

GRES Family day 22nd June 2025
2025-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Higham Memorial Hall, Rochester, School Lane Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL, United Kingdom
GRES Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society Family Day 22nd June 2025
Everyone, young and old, is invited to join us for an exciting day of railway-themed fun, including:

Model Train Layouts, Demonstrations & Displays
David Wills – Model Train Sales
Bob Vine – Amazing Marble Machines
Trainmaster, Train-Themed Events & Party Hosts
We Are Beams, Play Activities
4 Sub Association
Loco DCC Chip fitting and onsite repairs
LB&L Line Layout
Windmill Hill family friendly 00 Gauge layout
Jongreg 009 Gauge Layout
Locomotive graveyard 00 Gauge Layout
Double O Gauge Association
Dartford Scale Model Club
Rue CFF Bahnweg
Medway Slot Car Club
Dovetail games presenting Train Sim World® 5

+ more
Snacks plus Hot & Cold Drinks available to purchase
Free Parking
This is a FREE event hosted by GRES, but donations are always appreciated!
We are excited to announce that Dovetail Games will be joining us to show Train Sim World® 5 and their fantastic add-ons including Networkers and Thomas!

Join us for our free Family Day event on 22nd June 2025

Maidstone vintage toy fair Market Saturday 14 June
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Lockmeadow Car park, Lockmeadow Car park, Baker Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LW, United Kingdom
Maidstone vintage toy fair Market
Kent’s largest toy collectors fair
Open 9am – 3pm
Admissions £3
DATES for 2025

Saturday 12 April
Saturday 14 June
Saturday 4 Oct
Saturday 6 Dec

Modelling Group Evening 12th June 2025
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00

**** Cancelled **** Fastrack - Shane Hymers, KC **** Cancelled ****
2025-06-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Tuesday 3 June – Fastrack – Shane Hymers, KC
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled
The Emmanuel Church, Gravesend, has incurred a leak, and the water has been turned off as a result. Our meeting this evening has had to be cancelled.

Tuesday 3rd – Shane Hymers, from KCC will be joining us to talk about Go Ahead’s operation of Fastrack services around Gravesend and Dartford. I’m sure he will tell us about the issues faced in introducing electric buses to these services.
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 28th May 2025
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | GRES Model Railway Club HQ, Longfield, United Kingdom

Billericay Model Railway Exhibition 2025
2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Hannakins Farm Community Centre, Rosebay Avenue, Billericay, CM12 0XP, Hannakins Farm Community Centre, Rosebay Avenue, Billericay,, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0XP, United Kingdom
Billericay 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.

Midland & Great Northern Railway - Bob Poole
2025-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Thursday 22 May – Midland & Great Northern Railway – Bob Poole
Regular meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday and the second-to-last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

Modelling Group Evening 15th May 2025
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | GRES Model Railway Club HQ, Longfield, United Kingdom

Birchington Model Railway Exhibition - Saturday 10 May
2025-05-10 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 10 May

It’s time for a PEP talk - George Marcar
2025-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Tuesday 6th May It’s time for a PEP talk (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 23rd April 2025
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | GRES Model Railway Club HQ, Longfield, United Kingdom

LMS Patriot Project - Colin Hall
2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Thursday 17th – Colin Hall will be joining us to give us an update about the LMS Patriot Project, and it appears there has been significant progress since the last visit to GRES. This will take place 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

Ashford Festival of Railway Modelling 2025
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-13 16:00 | Ashford College, Ashford College, TN23 1NN, United Kingdom

Modelling Group Evening 10th April 2025
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | GRES Model Railway Club HQ, Longfield, United Kingdom

Pratts Bottom Model Railway Show 2025 - Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 16:00 | Pratts Bottom Village Hall, Pratts Bottom Village Hall, Norsted Lane, Rushmore Hill, BR6 7PO, United Kingdom

GRES Open day March 2025
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Higham Memorial Hall, Rochester, School Lane Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL, United Kingdom
Location: Small hall, Higham Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL

Details:
Join us in the small hall at Higham Memorial Hall on 5th April for a fun and interactive day featuring:

Windmill Hill – A family-friendly layout where everyone can have a go at operating a model train
Running layouts – A small selection of GRES model railway layouts will be on show
Automated train demonstrations
Kit building
Friendly advice on model railways
Loco DCC chip fitting and repairs

Cost: £3 per adult for the main hall and free submission to the small hall.
– children (under 16) are free with accompanying paying adult

My holiday in Australia (David Hanger)
2025-04-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Tuesday 1st: My holiday in Australia (David Hanger)
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 March 2025
2025-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | GRES Model Railway Club HQ, Longfield, United Kingdom
