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York Model Railway Show

  • Run by York Model Railway Show (company limited by guarantee)
  • York Racecourse (Knavesmire Stand) — York, England, United Kingdom

Next: Mar 27–29, 2027

A three-day model railway show at York Racecourse over the Easter weekend, run by a not-for-profit company.

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Next edition

Mar 27–29, 2027

Easter weekend, Saturday to Monday. Open 10am–5pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4:30pm Monday. Last paid admission 45 minutes before closing.

From £16 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The York Model Railway Show is held every Easter weekend at the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse. The organiser's site says it is always on at Easter, over three days from Saturday to Monday.

The show is organised by York Model Railway Show, a company limited by guarantee. Its website lists exhibitors and traders, ticket types, times and travel options, and posts late changes on an updates page and on its Facebook and X feeds.

Tickets are sold through a box office on TicketTailor, with pre-paid tickets discounted until Good Friday and the box office staying open over the show weekend at on-the-door prices.

What to expect

Three days of railway modelling at the racecourse: layouts from exhibitors, traders, and a printed colour show guide on sale. Late changes to the exhibitor line-up are listed on the show's updates page.

Practical info

Held in the Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX. Last paid admission is 45 minutes before closing. Tickets can be pre-paid at a discount through the show's TicketTailor box office; show your QR code at entry. Ticket types listed include adult, child, family, weekend (ID required) and free tickets for under-5s and for carers of disabled visitors (ID required). Small child step stools can be hired for a returnable deposit, cash only. The show has a Travel Options page.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the York Model Railway Show held?▾
In the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX, according to the organiser.
When is it held each year?▾
Over the Easter weekend, from Saturday to Monday; the organiser says it is always on at Easter.
Is there a discount for buying in advance?▾
Yes. The organiser offers discounted pre-paid tickets through its TicketTailor box office until Good Friday; the box office then stays open over the show weekend at on-the-door prices.
Do I need a QR code for entry?▾
Yes. The organiser asks visitors to show the QR code generated in their TicketTailor account, or it will search for the booking at the door.
Are there tickets for carers?▾
The organiser lists free entry for a carer looking after a disabled person, with ID required.
Can I buy a show guide?▾
A full-colour show guide is sold on the day as an extra to the door price.

Sources

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

Official website: yorkshow.org.uk

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