A family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway is heading to Preston! More than 40,000 have already visited Inspiration on its 60-stop, year-long tour of Britain – and it has received rave reviews, with 9 in 10 saying they would recommend it to a friend. Co-curated with the National Railway Museum, Inspiration...
Come and join us for our 2026 Spring 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 should feature our home...
Come and join us for a Fish & Chip supper served at your reserved seat on a vintage steam train. The train will depart from Preston Riverside station at 5pm. The buffet car will also be open for the sale of alcoholic and soft drinks. Tickets are £30 for Adults and £25 for Children. The...
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!! Rostered locomotive for the steam days over Easter is Furness Railway No.20, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK! NOTE: Timetable subject to...
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!! Rostered locomotive for the steam days over Easter is Furness Railway No.20, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK! NOTE: Timetable subject to...
Easter Sunday 2026 sees our Steam Engines having a short break, and our 1958 Diesel Railbus in service hauling frequent tours of the Preston Dock Railway. Easter weekend offers lots to do for the whole family. As well as the museum, café & playground we also have an Egg Hunt!! NOTE: Railbvs Timetable subject to...
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!! Rostered locomotive for the steam days over Easter is Furness Railway No.20, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK! NOTE: Timetable subject to...
Come and meet Peppa Pig at intervals throughout the day at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum on 11th April! Begin your day with a scenic steam-hauled journey through the former Preston docks and soak up the heritage charm, before heading back to the station where you can browse the museum. Every child will receive...
