Midlands Garden Rail Show

The Midlands Garden Rail Show, originally known as The Large Scale Model Rail Show, is a model railway exhibition for the larger gauges and scales. Its organizer, Meridienne Exhibitions Ltd, says it has run since the early 2000s and describes it as the model railway show for the larger gauges.

The show offers visitors layouts in Gauge 1, O gauge, G scale and more, brought by clubs and societies. Once visitors have been inspired to build their own layout, the organizer says, they can talk to the show's specialist suppliers, who are happy to guide them towards the right product.

It is held at the Warwickshire Event Centre, on the A425 Southam Road near Leamington Spa, where the organizer lists free parking, a coffee shop and a mezzanine restaurant. Meridienne Exhibitions runs other shows for modellers and hobbyists at the same venue.

Layouts in the larger gauges and scales, including Gauge 1, O gauge and G scale, shown by clubs and societies, plus specialist suppliers who give advice to people starting a layout of their own. Food is available on site.

Warwickshire Event Centre, A425 Southam Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1FE (visitor entrance off the A425 Southam Road; follow the signs to the Visitor Entrance). The Fosse Way entrance is for exhibitors only and visitors cannot enter there. Free parking; limited day parking for motorhomes. Disabled facilities, a coffee shop and a mezzanine restaurant. Last admission is one hour before closing. Tickets are sold on the organizer's website and on the day from the ticket office. Local buses run from near the venue, from Leamington Spa town centre and from the railway station. Phone: 01926 614 101.