

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: East Somerset Railway Steam Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 01 Jun, 2025 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ? East Somerset Railway Steam Gala – May 31st &amp; June 1st, 2025! ?

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of steam! Join us at the East Somerset Railway for our Steam Gala, featuring an exciting lineup of locomotives (to be announced soon!).

? What to expect:
? Visiting and resident steam locomotives
?️ Unlimited rides on our heritage railway
? Delicious refreshments &amp; gift shop
?‍?‍?‍? A perfect day out for all the family!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for loco announcements! Who's excited? ?

Follow us on Instagram, facebook and TikTok for the latest updates.

#EastSomersetRailway #SteamGala #HeritageRailway #FamilyDayOut
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/warminster/east-somerset-railway-steam-gala/200028158617221
- **Event Categories**: calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 196

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://eastsomersetrailway.com/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=warminster-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Warminster
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cranmore Railway Station, BA4 4QP Cranmore, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.20667
- **long**: -2.17709
- **full address**: Cranmore Railway Station, BA4 4QP Cranmore, United Kingdom, 18 Station Road, Warminster, BA12 9BP, United Kingdom,Warminster

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: East Somerset Railway (https://allevents.in/org/east-somerset-railway/11714902)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Cranmore Railway Station, BA4 4QP Cranmore, United Kingdom, 18 Station Road, Warminster, BA12 9BP, United Kingdom,Warminster
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** East Somerset Railway
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about East Somerset Railway Steam Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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