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Special Events 2008

Sunday 25th May

Vintage/Classic Vehicle Rally

Our annual Spring Rally with a wide-ranging display of vehicles from the last century.

Sunday 8th June An exhibition and demonstration of the intricate art of lace making by the Beer Lace Group.
Sunday 15th June

Father's Day

FREE ENTRY for Dads when bringing one or more children

Sunday 29th June PECORAMA is the venue for the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Great West Run for Classic Cars, a superb display of vintage and classic vehicles.
Sunday 13th to Wednesday 16th July

Teddy Mac Days

Colouring competitions, quizzes, story reading and book signing by Margaret Edmonds, author of the Teddy Mac series of children's books based on the adventures of a teddy bear on the Beer Heights Light Railway.

Monday 14th to Friday 18th July

PECO Playgroups Week

Children's entertainment daily with Shows at 12 noon, all the PECO loco's in operation plus unlimited rides on the railway for Bargain Ticket holders.

Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July

Thomas the Tank Engine Story Days

Christopher Awdry, current author of the Thomas the Tank Engine books will be at Pecorama for story reading and book signing on both days.  Entertainment at 12 noon and unlimited rides on the railway for Bargain Ticket holders.

Sunday 20th July

PECO Garden Day

Our annual event for charity with gate receipts given to a local worthy cause. Children's entertainment, folk dancing and cream teas to piano music on the terrace.

Tuesdays only 29th July to 26th August

Kit Construction Days

Personal tuition in kit building from expert modeller Maggie Gravett.  Nominal charge payable for kits.

Sunday 24th to Monday 25th August

August Bank Holiday Special Events

A Bank Holiday weekend of special attractions, sponsored by PECO, brand leader in the manufacture of model railway track.  To include a live steam miniature traction engine display, guest locomotive son the Beer Heights Light Railway, continuous live steam demonstrations by the 16 mm Association on the SM32 layout, Circus Skills Workshops, live music and entertainment.

Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th August

PECO Loco Week

The busiest time of the year for the Beer Heights Light Railway with the entire Peco fleet of steam, diesel and battery powered locomotives in operation, assisted by guest locos in running an intensive train service.  Also regular trips on the tram shuttle to the Beer Mine branch.

Monday 29th September to Saturday 25th October

FREE ENTRY to the PECO Gardens

Garden Room Restaurant open with a special Autumn Menu featuring local produce in association with October's Devon Celebration of Food.  Separate tickets available for the Beer Heights Light Railway and PECO Model Railway Exhibition.
Monday 27th to Friday 31st October

Autumn Half Term Week

Hallowe'en fun and games, ride the Ghost Train on the Beer Heights Light Railway. Normal ticket prices apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  
The Peco Group of Companies
Address: Peco, Beer, Nr. Seaton, Devon EX12 3NA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1297 21542      Fax: +44 (0)1297 20229