Upcoming Events
Come along to one of the following exhibitions in the UK and see the latest product samples, chat to the team, enter exclusive competitions plus lots more!
The London Festival of Railway Modelling
We've back at The London Festival of Railway Modelling this year, setting up our stand in the iconic Alexandra Palace. If past events are anything to go by, this one is sure to be incredible, with lots of layouts, exhibitors, clubs and societies in attendance.
- 21st-22nd March 2025
- Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
- Get more information here
Model Rail Scotland 2026
With over 50 layouts and 130 exhibitor stands, Model Rail Scotland is always an important one in the Hornby diary! We hope to see you at the Scottish Event Campus in March.
- 27th-29th March
- Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, G3 8YW
- Get your tickets when they go on sale here
Rails of Sheffield In-Store Event
Join us at the Rails of Sheffield store for a weekend filled with model railway fun. Our pop-up trade stand will include sneak peeks at upcoming releases and a closer look at some of our samples.
We look forward to seeing you there.
- 10th-12th April 2026
- 21-29 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield
Model World LIVE
We can't wait to see you all at Model World LIVE 2026. Back for another year, with over 190 stands, inspiring model layouts, and scale modelling displays, there's something here for every type of hobbyist.
- 24-26th April 2026
- National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
- Tickets are on sale now
The Great Electric Train Show
The 2026 Great Electric Train Show brings more than 30 top-quality hand-picked model railways together with over 50 trade stands and expert modelling demonstrations.
Expect some of the biggest names in the hobby - including Hornby!
- 10th-11th October 2025
- Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST
- Find out more about the show here
The Great British Model Railway Show
Last year, visitors to The Great British Model Railway Show were treated to 40 layouts, more than 30 specialist traders, 10 modelling demonstrations and family-friendly displays for younger enthusiasts. As the event aims to build on that success, this year's Show looks to be even better than ever!
- 23rd -26th October 2025
- The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire
- We'll let you know when tickets are on sale.
The National Festival of Railway Modelling
We'll be at Britain’s biggest model railway show, The National Festival of Railway Modelling, on 20th-22nd November at the NEC, Birmingham.
This event showcases over 60 of the UK's finest layouts, curated by the editorial team behind British Railway Modelling. You can also discover the latest products and shop from over 100 leading manufacturers and retailers.
- 20th-22nd November 2025
- NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT
- We'll let you know when tickets for this event are on sale.
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