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Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition

  • Run by Uckfield Model Railway Club
  • Uckfield Civic Centre — Uckfield, England, United Kingdom

Next: Oct 17–18, 2026

A two-day annual model railway exhibition at Uckfield Civic Centre in East Sussex each October, run by Uckfield Model Railway Club.

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Next edition

Oct 17–18, 2026

Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm both days. Admission on the door only.

From £10 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition is the annual show of the Uckfield Model Railway Club, held each October at the Uckfield Civic Centre in East Sussex. The club says it features a selection of some of the best quality layouts around, with full trade support and demonstration and society stands.

The layouts and stands spread over both floors of the Civic Centre, which has stair and lift access. Uckfield railway station is about five minutes' walk away. The organiser says free parking is available in the adjacent Luxford Field car park (time limits apply) and, for the show weekend, in the railway station car park. Hot and cold refreshments are available from Luxfords, the licensed restaurant in the Civic Centre.

At the latest edition the exhibition incorporated Scalefour Southeast, a regional event of the Scalefour Society.

What to expect

Layouts chosen for quality, trade stands, demonstration and society stands over two floors. An illustrated A5 exhibition guide with track plans and photographs of the layouts is on sale. At the latest edition admission was on the door only.

Practical info

Held at Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AE, five minutes' walk from Uckfield station (hourly Southern services; Saturday trains run direct from London Bridge via East Croydon and Oxted, Sunday trains from Victoria with a change at Oxted). The organiser says free parking is available in the adjacent Luxford Field car park (time limits apply) and, for the show weekend, in the Uckfield Railway Station car park, TN22 1HS. Lift and stair access between the two floors; disabled-friendly via ramps from the council car park. Only guide and assistance dogs are admitted. Periscopes can be borrowed against a returnable deposit. Up to two children aged 5 to 15 are admitted free with a paying adult; under-5s are free. At the latest edition admission was on the door only, by cash or card.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition held?▾
At Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AE, according to the organiser.
How do I get there by train?▾
Uckfield station is about five minutes' walk and is served by hourly Southern services. Saturday trains run direct from London Bridge via East Croydon and Oxted; Sunday trains start from Victoria with a change at Oxted.
Is there parking?▾
The organiser says free parking is available in the adjacent Luxford Field car park (time limits apply) and, for the show weekend, in the railway station car park, postcode TN22 1HS.
Is there food on site?▾
Hot and cold refreshments, including lunchtime meals, are available from Luxfords, the licensed restaurant within the Civic Centre, and hot bacon or sausage baps from 9am each morning.
Is it accessible?▾
The exhibition is on two levels with stair and lift access between them. The organiser describes the venue as disabled friendly, reached by ramps from the council car park, and lends periscopes against a returnable deposit.
Do children pay?▾
Up to two children aged 5 to 15 are admitted free with a paying adult; under-5s are free. Unaccompanied and additional children are charged.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 5, 2026 from the official site: uckfieldmrc.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: uckfieldmrc.co.uk

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