BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ribble Steam Railway - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ribble Steam Railway X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ribble Steam Railway REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T163000 DTSTAMP:20260708T134300Z CREATED:20260625T131750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T134300Z UID:18004-1783765800-1783787400@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Steam Saturday DESCRIPTION:This Summer\, take advantage of reduced admission prices available on our standard events in July and August \nA Family ticket can be purchased for only £28\, Adult admission is £10.95\, Child tickets are £6.57 and concession tickets are £8.75 \nThese reduced price 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. \nTimetable –\n \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \nOnline Booking link below\, although payment on arrival is also available. Cash & Cards Welcome! \n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £32\n \n Day Rover\n \n \n\n \n \nOther ticket types are available \n\nAdult – £12.50 £10.95\nChild – £7.50 £6.57\nConcession – £10 £8.75\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-0711/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FR20 Running Day,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Courageous-Gary-Severn-2000x1492-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T090503Z CREATED:20250105T140549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T090503Z UID:16761-1781949600-1781974800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Steampunk Saturday (with Royal Saloon Dining) DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets 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. \n \n\n\n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £32\n \n Day Rover\n \n \n\n \n \nOther ticket types are available \n\nAdult – £12.50\nChild – £7.50\nConcession – £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDining Services in Princess Alexandra’s Royal Saloon are also available on this date\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Royal Saloon Dining Tickets URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steampunk-saturday/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FR20 Running Day,On Train Dining,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000011324.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T090920Z CREATED:20260512T122626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T090920Z UID:17912-1779703200-1779728400@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild West Weekend DESCRIPTION:Step into the Old West for a fun-filled family adventure with steam trains\, games\, entertainment\, and plenty of cowboy excitement! \nHunt for hidden treasure\, try your luck at the cowboy shooting range\, enjoy arts & crafts\, and snap a photo at our themed photo booth. Young cowboys and cowgirls can pan for treasure and trade their finds for shiny gold coins\, while our cheerful Singing Cowboy keeps the Wild West spirit alive throughout the day. \nDon’t forget to dress in your best Western outfit for the daily costume competition!! \nPicnic boxes will also be available from Alison’s Chuck Wagon — £10 for adults and £5 for children. \nTickets 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. \n \n\n\n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £32\n \n Day Rover\n \n \n\n \n \nOther ticket types are available \n\nAdult – £12.50\nChild – £7.50\nConcession – £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nRoyal Saloon Dining Tickets also available on this date\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Ticket Booking Link\n \n\n\n Spring Bank Holiday Monday\, our Great Eastern Railway Royal Saloon will be running\, offering a unique on train dining experience with Coffee & Cake\, Ploughmans Lunch\, Afternoon Tea & Cream Tea offerings URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/ww26-3/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,FR20 Running Day,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6be8e00f-beea-45cd-881e-0f8f248d1162-e1778588574753.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T163000 DTSTAMP:20260203T110057Z CREATED:20241215T150216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T110057Z UID:16697-1775469600-1775493000@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Easter Weekend Specials (with Royal Saloon Dining) DESCRIPTION:Easter weekend offers lots to do for the whole family. As well as the museum\, café\, playground and of course the magnificent trains we also have an Egg Hunt!! \nRostered locomotive for the steam days over Easter is Furness Railway No.20\, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK! \n \n \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £32\n \n Daily Rover Ticket\n \n \n\n \n \n\nOther Ticket Options\nAdult : £12.50\nChild : £7.50\nConcession : £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nRoyal Saloon On Train Dining Service \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ticket Booking Link\n \n\n\n This Easter Monday\, our Great Eastern Railway Royal Saloon will be running\, offering a unique on train dining experience with Coffee & Cake\, Ploughmans Lunch\, Afternoon Tea & Cream Tea offerings URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/easter-weekend-specials-2026-4/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,FR20 Running Day,On Train Dining,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/easter-no21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T163000 DTSTAMP:20260111T124134Z CREATED:20251229T171022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T124134Z UID:17536-1775296800-1775320200@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Easter Weekend Specials DESCRIPTION:Easter weekend offers lots to do for the whole family. As well as the museum\, café\, playground and of course the magnificent trains we also have an Egg Hunt!! \nRostered locomotive for the steam days over Easter is Furness Railway No.20\, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK! \n \n \nNOTE: Timetable subject to locomotive availability \n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £32\n \n Daily Rover Ticket\n \n \n\n \n \n\nOther Ticket Options\nAdult : £12.50\nChild : £7.50\nConcession : £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/easter-weekend-specials-2026-2/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,FR20 Running Day,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/easter-no21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T163000 DTSTAMP:20260111T123948Z CREATED:20251229T170931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T123948Z UID:17534-1775210400-1775233800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Easter Weekend Specials DESCRIPTION:Easter weekend offers lots to do for the whole family. As well as the museum\, café\, playground and of course the magnificent trains we also have an Egg Hunt!! \nRostered locomotive for the steam days over Easter is Furness Railway No.20\, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK! \n \n \nNOTE: Timetable subject to locomotive availability and potential alteration \n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £32\n \n Daily Rover Ticket\n \n \n\n \n \n\nOther Ticket Options\nAdult : £12.50\nChild : £7.50\nConcession : £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/easter-weekend-specials-2026-1/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,FR20 Running Day,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/easter-no21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260324T111428Z CREATED:20241215T144010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T111428Z UID:16680-1774692000-1774720800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Spring Steam Gala DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our 2026 Spring Steam Gala.\nVisit 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. \nA varied timetable will be in operation throughout the day\, which should feature our home fleet. \nThere’s even a new Fish & Chip Service to complete the day (see below) \nThe event will hopefully see the return of Hunslet 3155 “Walkden” return to service for the first time in a number of years \nLocomotives expected to be in service : \nFurness Railway No.20\nBorrows No.48 “The King”\nBarclay 1969 “JN Derbyshire”\nPeckett 1935 “Hornet”\nHunslet 3155 “Walkden”\nTimetable \n \nBrake Van Rides Return for 2026\nWe will once again be operating short brake van rides aboard our Southern Region “Queen Mary” brake van from Platform 0 at Preston Riverside. \nFor a small supplement\, you can ride behind a variety of locomotive combinations whilst they’re not operating the main full-line service. \nSpaces on each shuttle will be limited\, and include the opportunity to take in rarely accessed track at RSR\, as the short journey takes you Westward from the station\, towards the Preston Council Locomotive Shed\, built as part of the Railway’s redevelopment in the 1980s. \n \nAll advertised locomotives are subject to availability  \nTickets are all-day rover tickets. \nBrake Van Rides from Platform 0 during the March 2025 Gala – Gary Severn\nFurness Railway Trust will be opening their workshop for the day & offering rare tours of the facility\, where you can see first hand progress on their large restoration projects of 4979 Wooton Hall\, GWR 5643\, Hunslet 3794 “Cumbria” and Peckett 1925 “Caliban”.  They will also be running a book stall to raise funds for the Trust. \nSome recently published footage from our Spring Gala in 2025\n\n\n \n Adult\n \n \n \n \n £15\n \n All Day Rover\n \n \n\n \n \nOther ticket types available \n\nConcession – £12.50\nChild – £10.00\nFamily (2a+2c)- £35.00\n\nTickets can be bought online via the link below – or you can pay on the day. \n \n Buy Online \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nFish & Chip Dining Service \n \n \n \n\n\n \n 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. \nFish & Chips will be served at your reserved seat\, and the buffet car will be open for the sale of alcoholic & soft drinks too!\n \nSome recently published footage from our Spring Gala in 2025 URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2026/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FR20 Running Day,Gala Day,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FR20-and-royal-saloon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR