A premier model railway event in the South

Step aboard for a journey through miniature worlds! Basingstoke & North Hants Model Railway Society is thrilled to host another highly anticipated Model Railway Show in 2026, Where the magic of railways comes to life in stunning detail! Please join us to see a great line-up of Layouts, Societies, and Traders!

DATES 14 & 15 March 2026

PLACE The Blue Coat School, formerly Aldworth School, Basingstoke.
Satnav postcode for show visitors: RG22 6HQ

OPENING TIMES – 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday

ADMISSION – £10 – accompanied children under 16 FREE

REFRESHMENTS – will be on sale until mid-afternoon, all at realistic prices.

We will be accepting contactless card payments for both entry and refreshments throughout the event.

Layouts

18 Layouts confirmed for the show.
Please click here for more details.

Traders

23 Traders confirmed for the show.
Please click here for more details.

Societies

5 Socities confirmed for the show.
Please click here for more details.

Free Heritage Bus Service

A service operated by the Aldershot and District Rescue and Restoration Society will operate from the West Ham Leisure Park (where there is ample free parking) and Basingstoke Railway Station. Please click here for the timetable and details of the stopping places.

Directions

BY CAR: The Event is Signposted by the AA.
Satnav Post Code for visitors to our show (car park at rear of school): “RG22 6HQ”.

BY STAGECOACH BUS: (Rail station to Pinkerton Road, rear entrance of school) Route 3, every 10 mins on Sat and every 30 mins on Sun.

Disabled Access

Almost all show areas are level access with no steps. The only exception is Squires Models and Tools, which is up on the school’s stage and accessible via a lift. We have reserved parking for our disabled visitors in the rear car park off Pinkerton Road.