Models Weekend 2026
2026 marks our fourth annual Models Weekend
On the 8th & 9th August, join us at Market Bosworth for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 1/4" scale, a variety of trade stands and also the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe!
Event highlights:
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15+ Traders including new, second hand, tools, kits and more...
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Full-size trains will be running during the weekend
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Hot & cold refreshment's, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site.
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FREE heritage bus link both days from Nuneaton & Hinckley, direct to the show.
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Car parking at Market Bosworth, or why not park at one of our other stations and buy a combined ticket and arrive by train!
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FREE full colour showguide!
Event Supporters
FREE!
Show opening times:
Saturday 8th; 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 9th; 10:00 - 16:00
Event Only Admission Prices:
Adult :- £8
Concession :- £4
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £20
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Event Admission & All-Day Train Travel Combined Prices:
Adult :- £20
Concession :- £13
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £50
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Concession price is valid for children (age 3-15), seniors (65+) and registered carers (evidence required).
No other discounts are valid on this special event (SRS members, railriders, HRA passes etc...), and standard rate tickets are not available, only the tickets as shown above.
Train & Bus Combined Timetable for 8th & 9th August 2026
Book Tickets
Three Spires TMD
2026 Layouts
- Thomas & Friends Garden Railway - courtesy of Matthew Lock from the Market Bosworth Model Railway Society (MBMRS)
A large G scale layout with your favorite Thomas characters and more on show
- 5" and 7 1/4" Miniature Railway (MBMRS)
The newly extended miniature railway will be in operation over the weekend with steam and electric locomotives in action - small additional charge payable for train rides
2026 Traders
- Bachmann Europe PLC & Bachmann Collectors Club
See the latest models on display from the new Autumn 2025 announcements
Official stockist of the latest model railway items in OO and O gauge from Bachmann, Hornby, Accurascale & Dapol
New, pre-owned, kits, repairs, DCC fitting, weathering, customisation and more...
Large stocks of new and used 00 & N gauge model railway items. Steam and Diesel Locos, Coaches and Wagons, Track & Accessories
- Bomber County Models
A huge selection of models in all scales, with plenty of bargains to be found
- Keith's Model Railways
Keith returns this year with yet more model railway delights
- Rob's Trains
Vast selection of second hand model railways
- Historical Railway Maps
A fascinating collection of historical railway maps to purchase in A3 format created by Zoe Hunter
Detailed kits and components, with a focus on British Rail, London Transport and the London Underground
Wide range of models, tools, kits and more
Kits for the garden railway modeller
- Jill's Trains
Extensive selection of second hand, quality model railway products
- Battlefield Line Railway Book Stall
A mountain of 2nd hand books, available to purchase at rock-bottom prices, with all proceeds going to The Battlefield Line Railway
- Baz's Model Rail
Tools, electronics, parts, lighting effects and more
Societies & Other Displays
- N Gauge Society
The N Gauge Society was formed in 1967 with the aim of promoting and encouraging N Gauge Railway Modelling, and support for N Gauge Modellers. They will be present with their members shop, selling exclusive kits and parts.
- Shackerstone Railway Society
See what the volunteers of the Shackerstone Railway Society have been up to recently. Or better still, why not join the society that owns and operates The Battlefield Line Railway and get stuck in?