Clacton Model Railway Show

About this event

Clacton Model Railway Show takes place at Clacton Leisure Centre, Vista Road, CO15 6DB, on Sunday 13 December 2026. Organised by Model Railway Quest, the show opens from 10am to 4pm, with admission from 9.45am for advance-ticket holders.

The advertised programme features more than 20 scenic layouts and a substantial trade section. Examples include Brief Encounter Monochrome, Filisur RhB, Glenfield, Stiffkey and Upper Corris, giving visitors a varied selection of subjects to explore.

Door prices are £8 for adults, £5 for seniors aged 65 and over, £5 for children aged 3–16 and £15 for a family. The family ticket covers two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. Advance tickets offer lower prices; check the booking page for totals including fees.

The ground-floor venue is described as wheelchair friendly. An on-site café and car park are available, with free all-day street parking also advertised. Only assistance dogs are admitted.

Event information: Model Railway Quest ticket and event information.

Layouts and exhibits

All Cars Stop Here — OO
Batts Corner — OO
Brief Encounter Monochrome — OO
Brightlingsea — N
Crib Lane — G
D’Ikea Kato Dioramas — N/009
Daisy Lane TMD — OO
Dublingham Goods — OO
Filisur RhB — 1:150, 9mm
Glenfield — N
Havengore — 009
Jaspers Green — O
Lockes Down — O
Moos — HO/HOe
Nostalgia Reimagined — O
Ornate Taints — TT120
Reddingham — OO
Shunting Puzzle — OO
Small n Working — N
Stiffkey — O
Tellindalloch in Autumn — OO
Tendring 100 1964 — Dublo
Upper Corris — 009
Waterlooville Stabling Point — OO
Western St Peters — OO

What you can expect