Shoeburyness Model Railway Club – 42nd Annual Model Railway Exhibition
 
Shoeburyness Model Railway Club are proud to present our 42nd Annual Model Railway Exhibition, taking place over the weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026.
 
The exhibition will once again be held at The Seaglass Centre, Thorpe Hall School, Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3RD.
 
This friendly two-day show will feature a varied selection of layouts in a range of scales and gauges, supported by specialist traders, club stands and refreshments. Whether you are an experienced modeller, a railway enthusiast, a family looking for a day out, or someone new to the hobby, there will be plenty to see and enjoy.
 
Layouts currently listed include: Flatford Road Gasworks, DIBS Yard, Old Oxendale Sidings, Moos, Andrews Yard, Clayton West, Compton Heath, Shaftsbury Parkway, Lynneton Yard, Cherry Orchard Lane, Bembridge, Thorpe Green, Jacobsville, Websters Halt and Llanwyddyn.
 
Traders and societies currently listed include: Bunters Yard, B12 Steam Locomotive Society, Trainsporters, Roxley Models, Chaplin Diecast Models, Fenland Model Railways, Leigh Models & Hobbies, Plus Daughters, Round in Circles, Tierney Model Railway Shop, Wheels of Southsea and WM Collectables.

Opening times:
Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Admission:
Adults: £8.00
Children: £1.00
The venue is fully accessible, with free parking available on site.
For further information, please visit: www.shoeburynessmrc.org

Saturday 1st August 2026
 
BRIDPORT, Dorset
 
Organiser
Bridport & District Model Railway Club
 
Venue
The Sir John Colfox Academy, Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3DT
 
Open
Saturday 10 am-4 pm
 
Admission
Adults (over 16 years) £8
Child (under 16 years) Free
Card payment accepted
Amenities
Full disables access, free parking and light refreshments all day
 
Features
40 layouts, demonstrations and trade stands
 
Contact
Ken Banks 07484-213267    [email protected] 

Join us for our fourth Models Weekend at The Battlefield Line Railway.
15+ Layouts
15+ Traders
Free parking
On-site catering
Miniature and full size trains
https://www.battlefieldline.co.uk/models

Kingsway Model Railway Society (KMRS) annual exhibition at the Kingsway Centre, Wellingborough on Sunday 9th August 2026
Venue: Kingsway Centre, 130 Kingsway, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 2HF
Open: 10:00 - 16:00
Admission: Adults £5, Children £1
Amenities; Refreshments, free parking, level access
Features: Layouts, including the KMRS fixed 00 gauge layout, Trade Stalls, Members sales
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.kmrs.org.uk
Exhibition Advertisement 2026.pdf

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August 2026
Loughborough Grammar School
Burton Walks, off Leicester Road, Loughborough
Model railway exhibition with Around 32 layouts, Drive Thomas for kids of all ages,traders, demos & societies.
Car sat-nav, use LE11 2AQ
Entrance off Leicester Road, Loughborough.
Spread over 4 halls this is the premier model railway exhibition of the East Midlands.
Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Admission:
Adults – £12.00, Children – £5.00, Family – (2 adults & up to 3 children) £25.00 Cash or Card
Free exhibition guide with included with entry, whilst stocks last.
Plenty of free car parking is available.
The venue is disabled friendly.
Hot and cold refreshments will be available, including hot savories’, filled cobs and cake!
Cash or Card taken.