What's on in Much Hoole

Lancashire, England

From craft workshops the kids won't stop asking about to quiz nights that'll test your knowledge of Lancashire trivia (yes, really) — Much Hoole has it sorted. Coffee mornings, farmers' markets, film screenings, book clubs, open mic nights, toddler groups, and the occasional village fête that runs like clockwork. All the events that happen in village halls and community centres and local venues that the big listings sites don't bother with. We check the parish council pages, the library noticeboards, the venue websites buried three clicks deep. If it's happening locally and it's worth knowing about, it's here.

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Spring Steam Gala
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Spring Steam Gala

Come and join us for our 2026 Spring Steam Gala. Visit our fabulous museum then take a trip on one of the many steam trains running each day. Our Tea Room will also be open for drinks and light refreshments. A varied timetable will be in operation throughout the day, which should feature our home fleet. There’s even a new Fish & Chip Service to complete the day (see below) The event will hopefully see the return of Hunslet 3155 “Walkden” return to service for the first time in a number of years Locomotives expected to be in service : Furness Railway No.20 Borrows No.48 “The King” Peckett 1935 “Hornet” Hunslet 3155 “Walkden” Timetable will be published closer to the event Tickets are all-day rover tickets. Adult £15 All Day Rover Other ticket types available Concession – £12.50 Child – £10.00 Family (2a+2c)- £35.00 Tickets can be bought online via the link below – or you can pay on the day. Buy Online Fish & Chip Dining Service  For our Spring Steam Gala – we’re operating a special “Fish & Chip” Service with the 1700 departure.  Limited seats are available for this – and purchasing this ticket includes your main entry admission for all other standard services on the day – So arrive early & take in sights & sounds. Fish & Chips will be served at your reserved seat, and the buffet car will be open for the sale of alcoholic & soft drinks too!

Sat 28 MarRibble Steam Railway, Chain Caul Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, United Kingdom(4.7mi)

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