UK Model Railway Shows 2026 – The Best Railway Modelling Exhibitions This Year

From major national exhibitions to smaller enthusiast-run local shows, here are some of the best UK railway modelling exhibitions from June onwards in 2026.

6 June 2026 — Hazel Grove MRC Open Day — Stockport

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A relaxed North West club open day featuring local layouts and modelling displays.

13–14 June 2026 — Railex Buxton — Derbyshire

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A popular Peak District exhibition with scenic layouts, traders, and modelling inspiration.

20–21 June 2026 — Scalefour Crewe — Cheshire

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One of the UK’s best exhibitions for finescale and highly detailed railway modelling.

27–28 June 2026 — Shrewsbury Festival of Model Railways

A growing regional exhibition with club layouts, traders, and demonstrations.

18–19 July 2026 — Chatham Model Railway Show — Kent

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Held at the Historic Dockyard Chatham with layouts, traders, and demonstrations.

25–26 July 2026 — RailEx NE — North Shields

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A growing North East exhibition covering multiple gauges and eras.

22–23 August 2026 — Soar Valley Model Railway Exhibition — Loughborough

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A popular Midlands exhibition featuring layouts, traders, and club displays.

5–6 September 2026 — Liverpool Model Railway Exhibition

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A strong North West exhibition with layouts, scenic modelling, and traders.

5–6 September 2026 — GuildEx — Stafford

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One of the UK’s premier O gauge railway modelling exhibitions.

12–13 September 2026 — Leigh Festival of Model Railways & Transport

A fantastic North West exhibition combining railway and transport modelling.

26–27 September 2026 — Stafford Model Railway Show

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One of the UK’s best-known railway modelling exhibitions with superb layouts and specialist traders.

Official Website:
Stafford Railway Circle Exhibition

3 October 2026 — Stockport & District Railway Modellers Autumn Open Day

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A smaller enthusiast-focused open day showcasing local modelling projects.

10–11 October 2026 — Great Electric Train Show — Milton Keynes


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Excellent for modern image modelling, RTR releases, weathering, and DCC sound.

Official Website:
Great Electric Train Show

10–11 October 2026 — Warley at Statfold — Staffordshire

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A unique exhibition combining scale model railways with narrow gauge steam train rides.

Official Website:
Warley at Statfold

17–18 October 2026 — Wakefield Model Railway Exhibition

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A strong Yorkshire regional exhibition featuring layouts and independent traders.

24–25 October 2026 — Leeds Model Railway Society Exhibition

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A well-established Yorkshire exhibition with layouts covering multiple gauges and eras.

31 October – 1 November 2026 — Warrington Model Railway Exhibition

One of the North West’s best-known regional railway modelling exhibitions.

21–22 November 2026 — National Festival of Railway Modelling — NEC Birmingham



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A major national event featuring layouts, manufacturers, traders, and demonstrations.

12–13 December 2026 — Manchester Model Railway Exhibition

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A great end-of-year regional exhibition for railway modellers in the North West.

Full Date Order List

  • 6 June 2026 — Hazel Grove MRC Open Day — Stockport
  • 13–14 June 2026 — Railex Buxton — Derbyshire
  • 20–21 June 2026 — Scalefour Crewe — Cheshire
  • 27–28 June 2026 — Shrewsbury Festival of Model Railways
  • 18–19 July 2026 — Chatham Model Railway Show — Kent
  • 25–26 July 2026 — RailEx NE — North Shields
  • 22–23 August 2026 — Soar Valley Model Railway Exhibition — Loughborough
  • 5–6 September 2026 — Liverpool Model Railway Exhibition
  • 5–6 September 2026 — GuildEx — Stafford
  • 12–13 September 2026 — Leigh Festival of Model Railways & Transport
  • 26–27 September 2026 — Stafford Model Railway Show
  • 3 October 2026 — Stockport & District Railway Modellers Autumn Open Day
  • 10–11 October 2026 — Great Electric Train Show — Milton Keynes
  • 10–11 October 2026 — Warley at Statfold — Staffordshire
  • 17–18 October 2026 — Wakefield Model Railway Exhibition
  • 24–25 October 2026 — Leeds Model Railway Society Exhibition
  • 31 October – 1 November 2026 — Warrington Model Railway Exhibition
  • 21–22 November 2026 — National Festival of Railway Modelling — NEC Birmingham
  • 12–13 December 2026 — Manchester Model Railway Exhibition
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UK Model Railway Shows Map – June Onwards 2026

Explore the locations of the railway modelling shows listed in this guide.