Flying Scotsman at Swanage Railway
Friday, 23 October 2026 to Sunday, 01 November 2026
Type: History and Heritage
Booking Required: Yes
The world-famous Flying Scotsman will be visiting Swanage Railway in autumn 2026, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. This is a hugely exciting moment for the railway and a rare opportunity to see one of the most famous steam locomotives in the world here in Purbeck.
Owned by the National Railway Museum, this iconic locomotive will be with us for ten days, from Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November 2026 (inclusive). Bookings open in mid-July
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Station House, Railway Station Approach
Swanage
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