Please see below list of Special Events arranged for 2008 at the Wimborne Model Town
(NOT the Wimborne Model Village as our web designer referred to it as).
The Model Town Annual Plant Sale
Sat 17th & Sun 18th May
Your chance to get fully stocked up for the summer.
No admission charges apply.
School Whitsun Holiday Week Mon 26th - Fri 30th May Thomas the Tank Engine Week
Meet Christopher Awdry and get your Thomas books signed by the author!
Plus
Huge range of Thomas merchandise in the marquee
Complete the Thomas the Tank Engine Puzzle sheet
Giant Thomas the Tank Engine Floor Puzzle and Ballpool!
The Model Town Annual Model Tram Weekend
Sat 28th & Sun 29th June
Model Tram enthusiasts from all over the country display their magnificent working model tram layouts staged in two huge marquees in the grounds!
Candlelight Evenings
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th (6.30pm - 10pm)
Every Wednesday Evening in August
See the model town illuminated by candlelight. Enchanting! Plus children’s Magic Show, candyfloss & popcorn and a Sting in the Tale Storytelling event on 20th.
Thomas the Tank Engine Storytelling Evenings
8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th (6.30pm - 10pm)
Every Friday in August
Listen to author Christopher Awdry telling his stories about ‘Thomas’, set in our beautiful floodlit gardens. You can also enjoy the Model Town BBQ.
Call Wimborne Model Town for exact timings.
October Half Term Holiday
Monday 27th - Friday 31st October
Children’s Magic Show at 12noon and Storytelling at 2.30pm,
Held in a marquee in the gardens.
Plus author Christopher Awdry and his ‘World of Thomas’ team.