Model show
The Manchester Model Railway Show
- Run by Warners Group Publications (World of Railways)
- Sugden Sports Centre — Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Next: Dec 12–13, 2026
A two-day model railway show at the Sugden Sports Centre in central Manchester, presented by World of Railways in December.
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Dec 12–13, 2026
Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 10am–4pm. Advance ticket holders enter from 9:30am.
From £14 (as published by the operator)
About this event
The Manchester Model Railway Show is presented by World of Railways, the website of Warners Group Publications and publisher of British Railway Modelling magazine. The organiser bills it as Manchester's premier model railway show, a day out for all ages, and its booking page presents it in association with the Manchester Model Railway Society.
It is held at the Sugden Sports Centre on Oxford Road in central Manchester, less than five minutes' walk from Manchester Oxford Road station according to the organiser. The booking page describes two exhibition halls with model railway layouts in a range of scales and gauges, specialist retailers and traders, and clubs and societies.
The organiser lists children under 16 as free with a fee-paying adult.
What to expect
Model railway layouts in a range of scales and gauges, specialist traders selling tools, kits, accessories, books and models, and clubs and societies. The organiser says advance tickets include early entry.
Practical info
Held at the Sugden Sports Centre, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester M1 7HL. Manchester Oxford Road station is less than five minutes' walk; Manchester Piccadilly is a 15 to 20 minute walk. There is no public parking on site apart from limited accessible parking; the organiser points to nearby pay-and-display and multi-storey car parks. Children under 16 are free with a fee-paying adult. Tickets are cheaper in advance than on the day.
Where it happens
Spots and live cams nearby
Where to watch trains within 100 km of Manchester.
Live Cams
- AltrinchamAltrincham12 km
- Heywood, Greater Manchester — East Lancashire Railway, Camera 2Heywood13 km
- Burrs Country Park, Greater Manchester — East Lancashire Railway, Camera 1Bury16 km
- Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester — South, View 1Ramsbottom20 km
- Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester — South, View 2Ramsbottom20 km
- Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester — North, View 3Ramsbottom20 km
Frequently asked questions
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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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