Please note - on Saturday 19th September for our last ordinary Steam Saturday of the 2026 season, Ribble Steam Railway are hosting an event for the Chorley District Scout Group and we expect that the site will be busy. Our trains will however have coaches reserved for the group to ensure everyone gets a seat...
This September, Ribble Steam Railway are hosting a MacMillan Coffee Morning, where you are invited to come and join us for tea, coffee & cakes in our cafe within the museum. Many of our volunteers lives have been touched by cancer in so many ways, and we're delighted to support MacMillan's fundraising activities through this...
Come and join us for our 2026 Autumn 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 will feature our home...
On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon. 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. On Saturday 26th...
New Event for the Ribble Steam Railway Calendar - Brick Show 2026 Kick off the half term break with a trip to the museum to see a varied display of Lego model display by AFOLs from across the UK. Trade stands will also be in attendance for any Lego inspired gifts. A regular Steam Hauled...
Helga, our 1950's Diesel Railbus will be operating our spooky trains passenger service on 28th October - this Autumn Half Term. Enjoy the all-round views afforded by the Waggon und Maschinenbau unit as we proceed from the museum, across the dock swing bridge & alongside the River Ribble Tickets include entrance to our Halloween Decorated...
Halloween comes early to Preston Riverside! On both days of the Halloween weekend of 2026, come and join us for ghostly goings on. Spooky things will be happening in our museum and on our trains. Dress as your favourite ghostly character and help us find the ghosts in the museum and on the trains. Timetable...
Your chance to be Hercules Poirot or Miss Marple for an evening. Join us for an evening of murder, spooky goings on, mystery and suspense. Interrogate the suspects. Can you identify the killer? This event is for Adults Only. Price is £35 including two return trips on the Ribble Steam Railway and a "fish &...
Halloween comes early to Preston Riverside! On both days of the Halloween weekend of 2026, come and join us for ghostly goings on. Spooky things will be happening in our museum and on our trains. Dress as your favourite ghostly character and help us find the ghosts in the museum and on the trains. Timetable...
Step into a world of imagination this Christmas on board Santa's Steam Train Adventure at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum! Your journey begins in the museum building at the Ribble Steam Railway, where there are festive activities to enjoy. Mother Christmas and her cheeky elves are waiting to welcome you on board our festive...
