News and Events
We'll keep you all updated with all the latest news, developments and events from Lappa Valley on this page.
Events
Lappa Valley’s Grand Gala Weekend 2026
13th & 14th June 2026
Lappa Valley's Grand Gala Weekend is going to be the BIGGEST we've ever hosted, complete with visiting steam locomotives on our main railway for the very first time! Tickets on sale NOW.
Ellie’s 20th Birthday Celebrations Weekend
4th - 5th July 2026
Join us for a weekend of special services as we celebrate Ellie's 20th birthday!
PAW Patrol’s Chase at Lappa Valley
25th - 26th October 2026
Chase from PAW Patrol is coming to Lappa Valley on the 25th & 26th October. Get the dates in your diary now!
News
Timetables Released for Lappa Valley’s Grand Gala Weekend
We’re excited to share that the official timetables for our Grand Gala Weekend on 13th and 14th June 2026 have now been released.
Duke of Cornwall Earns Its Wings: Lappa Valley Unveils New Look for Historic Locomotive in Support of Cornwall Air Ambulance
At Lappa Valley, we’re proud to have revealed a vibrant transformation for one of our most iconic locomotives — in tribute to an airborne cousin.
Lappa Valley announces biggest-ever gala – including “homecoming” of tribute locomotive
For the first time in the railway’s history, operational visiting steam locomotives will run on the attractions 15-inch gauge Main Railway. The weekend will also see a record five steam locomotives in action at once – the most ever at Lappa Valley.