Manchester Christmas Model Railway Show

About this event

The Manchester Christmas Model Railway Show runs on 12–13 December 2026 at the Sugden Centre, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HL.

The organiser advertises more than 25 layouts and over 40 traders, clubs and societies. Announced layout highlights include Barrihandie in OO, Offerston Quay in O, Smalldale Quarry in N and Wolfstatt in HO, offering a mix of scales and settings. Trade stands will cover models, tools, kits, accessories and railway books.

General opening is 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday. Advance-ticket holders can enter at 9.30am on either day. Advance adult admission is £14, and under-16s are admitted free.

The city-centre venue is served by nearby public car parks. Check the organiser’s show page for the latest layout and trader lists, ticket terms and travel information before your visit.

Event information: World of Railways show information.

Layouts and exhibits

Antham Michley
Bangor (Penrhyn)
Barrihandie
Billton Goods
Cromer
Delyn-Y-Coed (The Harp Trees)
Grimley Moor
Hazelwood Junction
Hungerford
Lily Lane
Meifod
Millsbridge
Nicola Landing
Obbekaer
Offerston Quay
Puerto del Sol
Rockport
Romiley
Slag Bank
Smalldale Quarry
Swan Street Goods
Towyn Pendre
Trowland
Winn Street Engineers
Wolfstatt
You Can Do It (MMRS Starter Layout)

What you can expect