Model Clubs, Shows and Swapmeets

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There are many local model railway clubs around UK, most of which are open to membership – listings can be found: here

There are also many nationwide specialist societies which focus on niches such as ‘Modelling the LNWR’. These can be found here

Model Railway Exhibitions usually occur for 1-3 days – usually at a weekend – most weeks of the year somewhere across the UK. Listings occur across a range of for and media; Model Railway Directory and Magazine Listings.

Within reach of Hereford

  • Bristol
  • Cardiff
  • Warley, NEC
  • Monmouth

Best ‘National’ events

  • NEC
  • Warley at Statfold
  • GETS Milton Keynes
  • Railex, Aylesbury
  • Bristol
  • Doncaster
  • Alexandra Palace

Swapmeets are focused more on trade and sales stands, bring & buy etc. Listings via Model Railway Directory. Regular examples in range of Hereford include

  • Brecon
  • Malvern
  • Ludlow Racecourse