BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ribble Steam Railway - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260926T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260921T072711Z CREATED:20260721T090120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T072711Z UID:18060-1790424000-1790442000@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Royal Saloon Dining DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn Saturday 26th September – Steam Gala Day – we will be serving refreshments in the Royal Saloon which will be stationary in Platform zero. \nIn the morning we will be serving Coffee & Cake. In the afternoon we will be serving a Cream Tea. \nThe ticket price includes entrance to our wonderful museum\, cafe\, shop\, the supplement to dine in the Royal Saloon and unlimited travel in standard class accommodation on all other trains thorough out the day. As this is the Saturday of our Autumn Gala there will an intensive service with lots of engines in steam. We also have a gift shop selling railway themed souvenirs and a tea room serving drinks & light refreshments. \n11.00am  and 12 noon – Morning Coffee and Cake \n \nCoffee & Cake in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us for a static dining experience of coffee and cake in the Royal saloon. \nAdults £22.50 (General admission + Royal Saloon Supplement + Coffee & Cake (Tea is also available). \nChildren £15.00 (General admission +Royal Saloon Supplement + Coffee & Cake (Tea is also available). \n1pm and 2pm – Cream Tea \n \nCream Tea in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us for a static dining experience of a traditional Cream Tea consisting of  scones\, jam and cream and hot drinks. \nAdults £27.50 (General admission  + Royal Saloon Supplement + Cream Tea). \nChildren £20.00 (General admission +Royal Saloon Supplement + Cream Tea). \nBooking details \nSpace is limited to a maximum of 16 guests per sitting so early booking is advisable. Any unsold seats will be available for purchase on the day. \nFor the 16:30 departure the Royal Saloon will be attached to the train for one return trip up the line. No refreshments will be available and an additional charge will apply for travel in the saloon\, payable in cash on the day. \nUnfortunately due its age and method of construction\, we are sorry but the Royal Saloon is not accessible to wheelchair users. Due to limitations in the Royal Saloon kitchen we regret we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements or guarantee that food is prepared in a nut free environment. \nTickets are non-refundable. No refunds will be made for cancellations or non arrivals. \n\n\n \n Book Your Royal Saloon Tickets Here URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/26th-sept/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,non-season-ticket,On Train Dining,Operating Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Royal-Saloon-Cream-Tea-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260921T075745Z CREATED:20260818T124329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T075745Z UID:18180-1790416800-1790445600@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Autumn Steam Gala DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our 2026 Autumn 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 will feature our home steam fleet. \nThroughout the day there will be regular shunting demonstrations in our museum yard\, along with a number of the locomotives using our turntable \nLocomotives expected to be in service : \nFurness Railway No.20\nBorrows No.48 “The King”\nPeckett 1935 “Hornet”\nHunslet 3155 “Walkden”\nTimetable \n \nAll advertised locomotives are subject to availability  \nTickets are all-day rover tickets. \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. \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 \nDining Services \n \n \n \nOn the day\, we are pleased to offer two dining options\nThese tickets may be purchased as alternatives to the basic entrance tickets above\, and include a dining service aboard the 1898 Royal Saloon built for Princess Alexandra. \nThe Coffee & Cake and Cream Tea Options offer a timed static dining experience on board the saloon as it will be stabled in our bay platform. \nTickets must be pre-booked for these options\, and links to the online booking system are below. \nFor the 16:30 departure the Royal Saloon will be attached to the train for one return trip up the line. No refreshments will be available and an additional charge will apply for travel in the saloon\, payable in cash on the day. \n\n\n \n Coffee & Cake\n \n\n\n \n Cream Tea URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2026/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FR20 Running Day,Gala Day,King Running Day,On Train Dining,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Advert-Template-Autumn-Steam-gala-2026-e1787322494326.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T133521Z CREATED:20260402T110235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T133521Z UID:17816-1781953200-1781971200@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Royal Saloon Dining - Father's Day Celebrations DESCRIPTION:On several dates throughout the year\, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon \nThe Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :- \nSaturday 20th June – Fathers Day Celebrations \nSaturday 25th July – Summer Saturday \nMonday 31st August – Bank Holiday Weekend \nSaturday 26th September – Autumn Gala Weekend \nThe 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. \nWe 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. \nThe 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. We also have a gift shop selling railway themed souvenirs and a tea room serving drinks & light refreshments. \n11.00am Train – Morning Coffee and Cake \n \nCoffee & Cake in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us for one return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying coffee and cake. \nAdults £22.50 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £5.00 Coffee & Cake (Tea is also available). \nChildren £15.00 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £5.00 Coffee & Cake (Tea is also available). \n12.00 pm and 1pm Train – Ploughman’s Lunch \n \nPloughman’s Lunch in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us at 12 o’clock or 1 o’clock for a return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying our take on a Ploughman’s Lunch\, consisting of cheese\, pate\, mini pork pie\, tomatoes\, grapes\, pickles and bread with a beer\, a glass of white wine or an apple juice. \nAdults £27.50 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £10.00 Ploughman’s Lunch). \nChildren £20.00 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £10.00 Ploughman’s Lunch). \nThe Ploughman’s Lunch is not recommended for children under 8 years old. \n2:00pm Train  – Traditional Afternoon Tea \n \nAfternoon Tea in the Royal Saloon\nFor the Afternoon Tea you will be served a selection of  sandwiches\, a mini pork pie\, sausage rolls\, cream and jam scones\, cup cakes and a mini trifle\, along with hot drinks. You can also include a glass of Prosecco for the adults on arrival for £5.00 \nAdults £37.50 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £20.00 Afternoon Tea). \nChildren £30.00 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £20.00 Afternoon Tea). \nThe Afternoon Tea is not recommended for children under 8 years old. \n3pm Train – Cream Tea \n \nCream Tea in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us for one return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying a Cream Tea consisting of  and jam and cream scones and hot drinks. You can also include a glass of Prosecco for the adults on arrival for £5.00 \nAdults £27.50 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £10.00 Cream Tea). \nChildren £20.00 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £10.00 Cream Tea). \nThe Cream Tea is not recommended for children under 8 years old. \nBooking details \nSpace is limited to a maximum of 14 guests per train so early booking is advisable. \nUnfortunately due its age and method of construction\, we are sorry but the Royal Saloon is not accessible to wheelchair users. Due to limitations in the Royal Saloon kitchen we regret we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements or guarantee that food is prepared in a nut free environment. \nTickets are non-refundable. No refunds will be made for cancellations or non arrivals. \n\n\n \n Book Your Royal Saloon Tickets Here URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/on-train-dining-2-2/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:On Train Dining,Operating Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Royal-Saloon-exterior.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:20260406T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260402T105848Z CREATED:20240604T132907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T105848Z UID:16223-1775473200-1775491200@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Royal Saloon Dining DESCRIPTION:On several dates throughout the year\, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon \nThe Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :- \nMonday 6th April – Easter Monday \nMonday 26th May – Bank Holiday Monday \nSaturday 20th June – Fathers Day Celebrations \nSaturday 25th July – Summer Saturday \nMonday 31st August – Bank Holiday Weekend \nSaturday 26th September – Autumn Gala Weekend \nThe 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. \nWe will be serving refreshments throughout the day. In the morning we will be seving 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. \nThe 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. We also have a gift shop selling railway themed souvenirs and a tea room serving drinks & light refreshments. \n11.00am Train – Morning Coffee and Cake \n \nCoffee & Cake in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us for one return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying coffee and cake. \nAdults £22.50 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £5.00 Coffee & Cake (Tea is also available). \nChildren £15.00 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £5.00 Coffee & Cake (Tea is also available). \n12.00 pm and 1pm Train – Ploughman’s Lunch \n \nPloughman’s Lunch in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us at 12 o’clock or 1 o’clock for a return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying our take on a Ploughman’s Lunch\, consisting of cheese\, pate\, mini pork pie\, tomatoes\, grapes\, pickles and bread with a beer\, a glass of white wine or an apple juice. \nAdults £27.50 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £10.00 Ploughman’s Lunch). \nChildren £20.00 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £10.00 Ploughman’s Lunch). \nThe Ploughman’s Lunch is not recommended for children under 8 years old. \n2:00pm Train  – Traditional Afternoon Tea \n \nAfternoon Tea in the Royal Saloon\nFor the Afternoon Tea you will be served a selection of  sandwiches\, a mini pork pie\, sausage rolls\, cream and jam scones\, cup cakes and a mini trifle\, along with hot drinks. You can also include a glass of Prosecco for the adults on arrival for £5.00 \nAdults £37.50 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £20.00 Afternoon Tea). \nChildren £30.00 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £20.00 Afternoon Tea). \nThe Afternoon Tea is not recommended for children under 8 years old. \n3pm Train – Cream Tea \n \nCream Tea in the Royal Saloon\nJoin us for one return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying a Cream Tea consisting of  and jam and cream scones and hot drinks. You can also include a glass of Prosecco for the adults on arrival for £5.00 \nAdults £25.00 (£12.50 General admission +£5.00 Royal Saloon Supplement + £7.50 Cream Tea). \nChildren £17.50 (£7.50 General admission +£2.50 Royal Saloon Supplement + £7.50 Cream Tea). \nThe Cream Tea is not recommended for children under 8 years old. \nBooking details \nSpace is limited to a maximum of 14 guests per train so early booking is advisable. \nUnfortunately due its age and method of construction\, we are sorry but the Royal Saloon is not accessible to wheelchair users. Due to limitations in the Royal Saloon kitchen we regret we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements or guarantee that food is prepared in a nut free environment. \nTickets are non-refundable. No refunds will be made for cancellations or non arrivals. \n\n\n \n Book Your Royal Saloon Tickets Here URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/on-train-dining/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:On Train Dining,Operating Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Royal-Saloon-exterior.jpg 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:20260328T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T183000 DTSTAMP:20260315T094239Z CREATED:20260315T094239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T094239Z UID:17766-1774717200-1774722600@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Fish & Chip Supper DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a Fish & Chip supper served at your reserved seat on a vintage steam train. \nThe train will depart from Preston Riverside station at 5pm. The buffet car will also be open for the sale of alcoholic and soft drinks. \nTickets are £30 for Adults and £25 for Children. \nThe tickets are valid all day so why not come earlier\, have a look round our museum\, including a special display of items not normally out on show\, and have a ride on one of the other trains running that day. As this is our Spring Steam Gala day there will be 5 steam engines operating an intense timetable. \n\n\n \n Tickets can only be booked in advance by following this link. URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/fish-chip-supper/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,On Train Dining,Operating Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-07-142912.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR