Birchington Model Railway Exhibition

9th May 2026

The Centre, Birchington

Thanet's largest and most popular model railway exhibition returns to The Centre in Birchington

10am - 4pm

Organised by the Whitstable based East Kent Model Railway Society, the event expects to host 15 model train layouts and a clutch of reputable specialist dealers.

The illustration of Minnis Bay used in the event's poster was created by Birchington artist David Burley, a former graphic designer for the Southern Railway!

Light refreshments will be on sale, pay and display parking opposite the venue and some free on street parking nearby.

Buses stop close to the railway station which is five minutes walk away from the venue

Click here to find out more about The Centre

Tickets and Pricing

Adults £6, Children £1 (5-16), Families £12 (2ad+3ch) under 5s free

Location

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Address

Birchington Model Railway Exhibition 2026 The Centre, Alpha Road, Birchington
CT7 9EG

Contact

info@thecentrebirchington.co.uk 01843 838010

Links

Website

Accessible toilets

Baby changing facilities

Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Registered Assistance Dogs welcome

Restaurant / cafe / tea shop / catering facilities