Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

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Chain Caul Road, Preston, PR2 2PD

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Steampunk Saturday (with Royal Saloon Dining)
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Steampunk Saturday (with Royal Saloon Dining)

Returning to the Ribble Steam Calendar for 2026 – June 20th sees us celebrate Steampunk!  We’re hoping to see so much colour and unique styles from Steampunk community members across the North West and beyond. Tickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all day travel on the trains. We have a gift shop and a café serving drinks and light refreshments. Family Ticket £32 Day Rover Other ticket types are available Adult – £12.50 Child – £7.50 Concession – £10 Buy Online Dining Services in Princess Alexandra’s Royal Saloon are also available on this date  Royal Saloon Dining Tickets

Sat 20 Jun11:00Ribble Steam Railway, Chain Caul Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, United Kingdom
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Royal Saloon Dining - Father's Day Celebrations
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Royal Saloon Dining - Father's Day Celebrations

On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon The Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :- Saturday 20th June – Fathers Day Celebrations Saturday 25th July – Summer Saturday Monday 31st August – Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 26th September – Autumn Gala Weekend The Royal Saloon was built by the Great Eastern Railway in 1898 and has recently been fully restored by our volunteers. The carriage was specifically built for Princess Alexandra, wife of the future King Edward VII. We will be serving refreshments throughout the day. In the morning we will be serving Coffee & Cake. At lunchtime we will be serving a Ploughman’s Lunch with a beer or a glass of white wine (non alcoholic alternative also available). In the afternoon we will be serving Alison’s Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea. For an extra touch of luxury you can also add a glass of prosecco. The ticket price includes entrance to our wonderful museum, cafe, shop, the supplement to travel in the Royal Saloon and unlimited travel in standard class accommodation on all other trains thorough out the day.

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Bluey comes to Preston Riverside
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Bluey comes to Preston Riverside

Come and meet Bluey at intervals on Saturday 27th June throughout the day at Ribble Steam Railway! Begin your journey at Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, where you will experience a steam train journey through the former Preston Docks which crosses the Ribble Estuary. Every child will receive a complimentary storybook, activity sheet, crayon, biscuit and juice to enjoy during the journey. When you return to the museum, Bluey will be waiting to meet families, wave hello and pose for photos, so don’t forget your camera! Your visit includes entry to the museum so be sure to look around the engine displays and museum. You are welcome to look around the museum before or after your journey.  Fox & Edwards Tickets

Sat 27 Jun10:30Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
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Summer Steam Saturday with Royal Saloon Dining
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Summer Steam Saturday with Royal Saloon Dining

Tickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all day travel on the trains. We have a gift shop and a café serving drinks and light refreshments. Timetable – NOTE: Timetable may be subject to modification due to operational circumstances on the day. Also running that day is our Great Eastern Railway Royal Saloon, offering a unique experience in a carriage built for a Princess! –  Ploughman’s Lunch and Cream Tea offerings are available on various departures during the day. Any tickets purchased for individual Royal Saloon trips allow access to the museum, and all other standard class services that day! Standard (non-dining) Family Ticket £32 Day Rover Other ticket types are available Adult – £12.5 Child – £7.50 Concession – £10 Buy Online Royal Saloon Dining Tickets  Online Booking Essential for Royal Saloon Dining Services

Sat 25 Jul11:00Ribble Steam Railway, Chain Caul Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, United Kingdom
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Summer Steam Saturday with Royal Saloon Dining
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Around £32

Summer Steam Saturday with Royal Saloon Dining

Tickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all day travel on the trains. We have a gift shop and a café serving drinks and light refreshments. Timetable – NOTE: Timetable may be subject to modification due to operational circumstances on the day. Also running that day is our Great Eastern Railway Royal Saloon, offering a unique experience in a carriage built for a Princess! – Ploughman’s Lunch and Cream Tea offerings are available on various departures during the day. Any tickets purchased for individual Royal Saloon trips allow access to the museum, and all other standard class services that day! Standard (non-dining) Family Ticket £32 Day Rover Other ticket types are available Adult – £12.5 Child – £7.50 Concession – £10 Buy Online Royal Saloon Dining Tickets  Online Booking Essential for Royal Saloon Dining Services

Sat 25 Jul11:00Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
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Royal Saloon Dining
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Royal Saloon Dining

On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon. The Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :- Saturday 20th June – Fathers Day Celebrations Saturday 25th July – Summer Saturday Monday 31st August – Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 26th September – Autumn Gala Weekend The Royal Saloon was built by the Great Eastern Railway in 1898 and has recently been fully restored by our volunteers. The carriage was specifically built for Princess Alexandra, wife of the future King Edward VII. We will be serving refreshments throughout the day. In the morning we will be serving Coffee & Cake. At lunchtime we will be serving a Ploughman’s Lunch with a beer or a glass of white wine (non alcoholic alternative also available). In the afternoon we will be serving Alison’s Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea. For an extra touch of luxury you can also add a glass of prosecco. The ticket price includes entrance to our wonderful museum, cafe, shop, the supplement to travel in the Royal Saloon and unlimited travel in standard class accommodation on all other trains thorough out the day.

Sat 25 Jul12:00Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
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Vintage Transport Experience with Trains AND Buses
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Around £32

Vintage Transport Experience with Trains AND Buses

This August, our friends at the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust will again be running a heritage shuttle bus service between our site in Preston’s Docklands, to their workshop which houses around 40 vehicles dating from 1930 to 2004, and meet some of their volunteers. Meanwhile at Preston Riverside, your tickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all day travel on the trains. We have a gift shop and a café serving drinks and light refreshments. Rail Timetable – Shuttle Bus Timetable – To be confirmed *Whilst the bus transfers are free, RVPT would be very grateful for any donations visitors are able to offer Online Booking will be available soon, although payment on arrival is also available. Family Ticket £32 Day Rover Other ticket classes available : Adult – £12.50 Child – £7.50 Concession – £10.00 Buy Online - Available Soon

Sat 8 Aug11:00Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
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Royal Saloon Dining
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Royal Saloon Dining

On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon. The Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :- Saturday 20th June – Fathers Day Celebrations Saturday 25th July – Summer Saturday Monday 31st August – Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 26th September – Autumn Gala Weekend The Royal Saloon was built by the Great Eastern Railway in 1898 and has recently been fully restored by our volunteers. The carriage was specifically built for Princess Alexandra, wife of the future King Edward VII. We will be serving refreshments throughout the day. In the morning we will be serving Coffee & Cake. At lunchtime we will be serving a Ploughman’s Lunch with a beer or a glass of white wine (non alcoholic alternative also available). In the afternoon we will be serving Alison’s Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea. For an extra touch of luxury you can also add a glass of prosecco. The ticket price includes entrance to our wonderful museum, cafe, shop, the supplement to travel in the Royal Saloon and unlimited travel in standard class accommodation on all other trains thorough out the day.

Mon 31 Aug13:00Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
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