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OPERATING DAYS AND EVENTS

Our first event of the season is Pirates and Princesses taking place during February half term on Wednesday 19th and Saturday 22nd February.  Doors open at 10.00 am. No need to pre-book.

Upcoming Special Events

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May

Wild West Wonderland with our Rail on the Ale event!

All Day
Ribble Steam Railway

Bank Holiday, Ribble Railway is transforming into a Wild West wonderland with our Rail on the Ale event! 🎉🍻 🌟🚂 Get ready, because this May Dust off your cowboy hat…

25
May

Wild West Wonderland with our Rail on the Ale event!

All Day
Ribble Steam Railway

Bank Holiday, Ribble Railway is transforming into a Wild West wonderland with our Rail on the Ale event! 🎉🍻 🌟🚂 Get ready, because this May Dust off your cowboy hat…

26
May

Wild West Wonderland with our Rail on the Ale event!

All Day
Ribble Steam Railway

Bank Holiday, Ribble Railway is transforming into a Wild West wonderland with our Rail on the Ale event! 🎉🍻 🌟🚂 Get ready, because this May Dust off your cowboy hat…

14
June

Peter Rabbit is hopping in to visit Ribble Steam Railway

10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway

On Saturday 14th June, Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by Peter Rabbit™ on the Ribble Steam Railway, bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam train…

15
June

Fathers Day - Royal Saloon Refreshments

11:00 am — 4:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway

Come and join us on Fathers Day when in addition to the standard accommodation available on our hourly departures between 11:00 and 15:00, we will be serving refreshments in the…

21
June

Trains AND Buses!

10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway

On 21st June, our friends at the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust will be running a heritage shuttle bus service between our site in Preston’s Docklands, to their workshop which houses…

28
June

Steampunk Saturday

10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway

A new event to the Ribble Steam Calendar for 2025 – June 28th sees us celebrate Steampunk!  We’re hoping to see so much colour and unique styles from Steampunk community…

03
August

Here comes the Guffalo!

10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway

On Sunday 3rd August, Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by The Gruffalo™ at the Ribble Steam Railway Railway, bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam…

23
August

August Bank Holiday Model Railway Weekend

23rd August 2025 10:00 am — 25th August 2025 5:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway

Come and join us for our Model Railway Weekend featuring model railways in N Gauge, 00 Gauge, 0 Gauge and G scale up to full size. Tickets include entrance to…

29
November

Santa Specials 2025

29th November 2025 10:00 am — 21st December 2025 5:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway

Let Ribble Steam Railway & Museum bring even more happiness and entertainment to your seasonal celebrations. Create warm and magical memories with one of our Santa Special Steam experiences. The…

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