Activities & Events
​The first passenger railway opened on September 27, 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world. Railway 200 is a year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway and inspire a new generation of young pioneering talent to choose a career in rail. It invites community, rail and other groups to get involved. Starting in January 2025, a wide variety of activities and events are being planned to celebrate rail’s remarkable past, its role today, and its importance to a sustainable future. At 12 noon on 1 January 2025 the Railway 200 campaign was launched with a national whistle off and a wave off! Go to https://railway200.co.uk/ for more information.
We are proud to be part of Railway 200 as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Come and join us to celebrate all things railway related in 2025. We’ve got lots of exciting events and activities throughout the year and we’ll be adding new activities and events in the coming months, so keep an eye on our social media and the Railway 200 events page. Scroll down for more information now.
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BCCRP Art Competition
We are holding an art competition! The winning artworks will be reproduced as weatherproof installations at stations along the Barton Cleethorpes route.
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We are looking for art that addresses any of three categories:
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1. Railway 200
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail https://railway200.co.uk/
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2. Community Rail
We are looking for lighthearted and inventive work that captures the essence of community rail https://communityrail.org.uk/ These can be in any setting, as long as the connection to rail/community rail is immediately obvious.​
3. The Barton Cleethorpes Line
We have some of the most stunning scenery and architecture along our line and encourage artwork showing this.
Railway 200 Events with Barton Cleethorpes CRP
BCCRP Art Competition Rules
We invite entries from any source, but the following requirements must be followed.
1. A maximum of four entries per person.
2. The work must clearly depict one of the categories mentioned above.
3. Please supply a brief, one-line title or caption for each entry and state which category it addresses.
4. If submitting photos as artwork: -
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digital photos must be in JPEG format ONLY (high res)
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any photos that show health and safety contraventions on the railway or station will be disqualified
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any photo of people, must have the subject’s consent for their photos to be taken and told that the photo may be used in publicity including print, online and social media and
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if the photos contain a person under the age of 18 consent must be secured from their parent or guardian, either directly or via their school/college.
5. Submitting your entries
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you can submit them in person to Barton Cleethorpes CRP, Humber & Wolds Rural Action Office, Wilderspin School Museum, Queens Street, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5QP;
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if you choose to post entries, we cannot be held responsible if they are lost in the post;
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if you are able to scan the work, send it to: officer.bccrp@hwrcc.org.uk
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if you require the work to be collected, please contact the officer to discuss this.
6. By submitting your entry/entries, you are confirming that you are the owner of the work and agree to it/them being used in publicity.
7. Closing date - 28 February 2025
BCCRP Photography Competition
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Here at BCCRP, we want you to get creative! We are holding a photography competition, and the winning twelve photos will be turned into a calendar for 2026 as well as receiving fabulous prizes.
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We are looking for photos that address one of three categories:
1. Railway 200
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail https://railway200.co.uk/
2. Community Rail
We are looking for light-hearted and inventive images that capture the essence of community rail https://communityrail.org.uk/ These can be in any setting, as long as the connection to rail/community rail is immediately obvious.
3. The Barton Cleethorpes Line
We have some of the most stunning scenery and architecture along our line and encourage photos showing this.
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We invite entries from any source, but the following requirements must be followed.
1. The work must clearly depict one of the categories mentioned above.
2. A maximum of four photos per entry
3. Digital photos must be in JPEG format ONLY (high res)
4. Please supply a brief, one-line title or caption for each photo
5. Any photos that show health and safety contraventions on the railway or station will be disqualified
6. With any photo of people, you must obtain the subject’s consent for their photos to be taken and explain that the photo may be used in publicity including print, online and social media.
7. If the photos contain a person under the age of 18 consent must be secured from their parent or guardian, either directly or via their school/college.
8. By submitting a photo, you are confirming that you are the owner of the image and agree to it being used in publicity.
9. Closing date – 31 August 2025