Days Out in Loughborough

Steam & Whistle

Our Gastro train, perfect for a Saturday night out with friends!Introducing The Steam and Whistle, the Great Central Railway’s gastro train experience.

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

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Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Join us for Leicestershire’s biggest beer festival; a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations…

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Join us for Leicestershire’s biggest beer festival; a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations…

Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Loughborough

Wine, Cheese & Steam

You’re invited to a special evening experience at the Great Central Railway on selected Saturdays, from 6:30pm, in partnership with Rothley Vineyard.Step aboard…

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

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Autumn Steam Gala

It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala!Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-…

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

Autumn Steam Gala

It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala!Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-…

Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Loughborough

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Join us for an unforgettable Bonfire Night at Great Central Railway! Our Bonfire Night & Fireworks at Quorn & Woodhouse Station is one of Leicestershire’s most…

Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Loughborough

Discover Your Railway

Join us for a special day out as we celebrate winning the Best Day Out in Leicestershire Award!

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

Discover Your Railway

Join us for a special day out as we celebrate winning the Best Day Out in Leicestershire Award!

Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Loughborough

Remembrance Sunday

Join us on Sunday 8th November for our Remembrance Service, taking place on the platform at Loughborough Central Station.

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

Last Hurrah Steam Gala

Round off the season in style at the Last Hurrah Gala, our end-of-year celebration of steam power.

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

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Last Hurrah Steam Gala

Round off the season in style at the Last Hurrah Gala, our end-of-year celebration of steam power.

Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Loughborough

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Last Hurrah Diesel Gala

Why should steam fans have all the fun? Say goodbye to 2026 and get some miles in with an intensive weekend timetable starring the GCR diesel home fleet.Followi…

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

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Last Hurrah Diesel Gala

Why should steam fans have all the fun? Say goodbye to 2026 and get some miles in with an intensive weekend timetable starring the GCR diesel home fleet.Followi…

Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Loughborough

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