London Festival of Railway Modelling 2027

About this event

The London Festival of Railway Modelling returns to Alexandra Palace on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March 2027, as announced in the World of Railways show calendar. The Model Railway Club selects the layouts for this annual exhibition, bringing together different scales and railway settings.

Layouts and trade stands

The Model Railway Club’s page dated 21 March 2027 describes around 40 invited layouts and over 90 trade stands, including manufacturers and retailers. It also announces the club’s pre-owned sales stand in the West Hall. These are expected show totals; the complete 2027 layout, trader and society lists have not yet been published.

Two layout appearances have been announced directly by their clubs:

• Temple Bridge — OO gauge: Redditch Model Railway Club confirms its appearance on 20–21 March 2027. The layout imagines a London terminus north of the Thames, with Southern Region operations set in the 1950s–1960s.
• Tŷ’n-y-Coedcae — ScaleSeven: Newport Model Railway Society’s exhibition calendar lists this layout for both days. Built at 7mm to the foot on 33mm-gauge track, it depicts a small goods yard and halt on the Brecon and Merthyr Railway’s Caerphilly branch in the early twentieth century.

These are individual exhibitor announcements, not the complete organiser-approved programme. Appearances remain subject to change. Demonstration, workshop and society-stand totals are not yet confirmed.

Opening times and tickets

Sunday 21 March: 10am–4.30pm, as currently listed by The Model Railway Club. Saturday hours and any advance-ticket early entry remain to be confirmed for 2027.

Adult, child and family prices, booking fees, child-age concessions and the 2027 booking link have not yet been verified. World of Railways currently labels the 2027 show “coming soon”. Its older London ticket pages still link to the 2026 event, so their prices, 9.30am early entry, shuttle timetable and companion-ticket deadline should not be used to plan a 2027 visit. Ask the organiser about 2027 companion tickets and children’s activities before booking.

Venue and getting there

Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY. Alexandra Palace railway station is at the Wood Green entrance to the park; allow for the uphill approach to the Palace. Wood Green is the nearest Underground station, on the Piccadilly line. The W3 bus serves the Palace from Finsbury Park and Tottenham. Check current rail and TfL journey information shortly before travelling.

The venue operates paid parking. Check event-day parking availability, charges and opening arrangements with Alexandra Palace. A dedicated free exhibition shuttle has not yet been confirmed for 2027.

Accessibility and facilities

The venue provides Blue Badge parking, accessible toilets in the Great and West Halls, and a Changing Places facility accessed with help from Visitor Services. Limited wheelchairs are available to borrow/hire and should be arranged in advance. Parking locations and entrance arrangements can vary by event; contact the venue to plan an appropriate route and drop-off.

For venue access enquiries: access@alexandrapalace.com, telephone 020 8365 2121. For exhibition and ticket questions, use worinfo@warnersgroup.co.uk. Catering arrangements, cloakroom charges and event-specific family facilities await the 2027 visitor guide.

Sources and latest check

Researched 17 September 2026 using the organiser, participating clubs and venue. Recheck official information before booking travel or setting out.

• World of Railways — confirmed 2027 dates and venue
• The Model Railway Club — show overview and Sunday hours
• Redditch Model Railway Club — Temple Bridge appearance; layout background
• Newport Model Railway Society — 2027 booking; Tŷ’n-y-Coedcae layout details
• Alexandra Palace — travel and parking; accessibility and facilities
• World of Railways — public enquiry contact; visitor details currently relate to 2026

Layouts and exhibits

Temple Bridge (OO) — announced by Redditch Model Railway Club for 20–21 March 2027; fictional London terminus in the 1950s–1960s Southern Region era.
Tŷ’n-y-Coedcae (ScaleSeven, 7mm/ft, 33mm gauge) — announced by Newport Model Railway Society for both days; Brecon and Merthyr Railway goods yard and halt.
Around 40 layouts expected overall. These early club announcements are subject to change; the full 2027 line-up is still awaited.

What you can expect