Model show
The London Festival of Railway Modelling
- Run by Warners Group Publications (World of Railways), in association with The Model Railway Club
- Alexandra Palace — London, England, United Kingdom
Next: Mar 20–21, 2027
A two-day model railway exhibition at Alexandra Palace, north London, held in March and presented by World of Railways.
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Mar 20–21, 2027
Two-day show, Saturday and Sunday.
About this event
The London Festival of Railway Modelling takes place at Alexandra Palace in north London and is presented by World of Railways, the website of Warners Group Publications, publisher of British Railway Modelling magazine.
For its latest edition the organiser listed more than 40 layouts, chosen by The Model Railway Club, and more than 90 trade stands in the Great Hall, with food outlets around the perimeter run by the venue and a Bachmann Kids' Zone for children aged 5 to 16. A free shuttle bus ran between Alexandra Palace station and the venue on both days.
For the latest edition the organiser said there was full disabled access with the exhibition on the ground floor, and that only guide and assistance dogs were admitted.
What to expect
Layouts and trade stands in the Great Hall, catering provided by the venue, and, at the latest edition, a Bachmann Kids' Zone with kits and other activities for children aged 5 to 16.
Practical info
Held at Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY. At the latest edition a free shuttle bus ran continuously between Alexandra Palace station and the venue, and bus W3 also served Ally Pally from Northumberland Park to Finsbury Park. For that edition the organiser listed dedicated accessible parking bays in the Grove car park and the East car park, a drop-off point at the Palm Court entrance, and a companion ticket policy for visitors who need a full-time companion. A cloakroom was provided by the venue, with a charge per item. Only guide and assistance dogs were admitted. Catering outlets at the venue took card payments only.
Where it happens
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Sources
Dates checked on Oct 5, 2026 from the official site: world-of-railways.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: world-of-railways.co.uk
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