BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ribble Steam Railway - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD 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:20260418T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20251204T113125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T081227Z UID:17431-1776508200-1776529800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Spring Sunshine Railbus Tours of the Docks DESCRIPTION:Our 1950’s Diesel Railbus will be operating our passenger service on 18th April. \nEnjoy 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 \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. \nProvisional Timetable \n \nTickets available on arrival at the museum – Cash & Cards Welcome! \n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £28\n \n Day Rover\n \n \n\n \n \nOther Classes Available \nAdult : £10 \nChild : £6 \nConcession : £8.50\n \n \n Buy Online now closed\, but you can still purchase tickets from our shop on arrival URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/spring2026drb/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Operating Days,Railbus Running Day,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Diesel-Railbus.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20241220T152436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181446Z UID:16732-1775899800-1775926800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Meet Peppa Pig DESCRIPTION:Come and meet Peppa Pig at intervals throughout the day at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum on 11th April!\nBegin 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.\nEvery child will receive a complimentary activity sheet\, crayon\, biscuit and juice to enjoy during the journey.\nWhen you return to the station\, Peppa Pig will be waiting to meet families\, wave hello and pose for photos\, so don’t forget your camera! \n\n\n \n Fox & Edwards Ticket Site URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/peppa-pig2026/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,FoxandEdwards,non-season-ticket,Operating Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/APPROVED-Peppa-Pig-Lancashire-Artwork-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 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:20260424T130158 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:20260405T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T143000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20251231T153038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T101818Z UID:17551-1775383200-1775399400@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Diesel Railbus Specials DESCRIPTION: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. \nEaster weekend offers lots to do for the whole family. As well as the museum\, café & playground we also have an Egg Hunt!!\n\nNOTE: Railbvs Timetable subject to change depending on passenger loadings \n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £28\n \n Daily Rover Ticket\n \n \n\n \n \nOther Classes Available : \n\nAdult : £10.00\nChild : £6.00\nConcession : £8.50\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/easter-weekend-specials-2026-3/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,Operating Days,Railbus Running Day,Season-ticket-inclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/railbus-platform.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:20260424T130158 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:20260424T130158 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:20260328T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T183000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20251229T171704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T171704Z UID:17539-1771668000-1771691400@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Winter Steam on Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join us at the end of the February Half-Term break for a wintry journey along the Preston Dock Railway.  Enjoy our hourly steam hauled departures from 11:00 \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. \nTimetable –\n \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \nOnline tickets available – However\, you can also buy them on arrival at the museum – 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\nChild – £7.50\nConcession – £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-feb2026/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hornetoncarriages-e1767028599332.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20231231T145214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T100901Z UID:15570-1771408800-1771432200@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Half Term Pirates and Princess Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a Pirates and Princesses-themed half-term train ride. We will be running our Top and Tail trains throughout the day with a steam engine on the front and a diesel engine at the back. Come dressed as your favourite pirate or princess – there might even be some prizes for the best dressed. \nTickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all-day travel on the trains. We also have a gift shop and a café serving drinks and light refreshments. \nTrains depart from Preston Riverside station at the following times. The return trip lasts 30 minutes. \nTimetable –\n11.00am\n11:45am\n12.30pm\n1.15pm\n2.00pm\n2:45pm\n3.30pm \nOnline booking is available\, but you can also just turn up and pay on the day \n\n \n Family Ticket\n \n \n \n \n £32\n \n All Day Rover\n \n \n\n \n \nOther ticket types available \n\nAdult : £12.50\nChild : £7.50\nConcession : £10.00\n\n \n \n Buy online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/half-term-wednesday/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pnp-feb26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20251120T090057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T110258Z UID:17409-1767693600-1767974400@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Railway 200 Inspiration Train Visit DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway is heading to Preston!\nMore 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.\nCo-curated with the National Railway Museum\, Inspiration reveals how railways transformed the UK – and ultimately the world. It includes a fascinating look at railway firsts\, hands-on engineering challenges and a whistle-stop tour of interesting – and lesser-known – careers on our railways. \nThe train will be calling at Preston Riverside station at Ribble Steam Railway from Tuesday 6th  January 2026 until Friday 9th January 2026. \nAdmission to the Ribble Steam Railway Museum has been especially reduced for this occasion to a cost of £2 for adults and £1 for children.  Your ticket includes a specific timeslot to visit Inspiration to ensure the train is not overcrowded.  Once you have completed your tour of Inspiration\, you are welcome to look around the Ribble Steam Railway museum\, showcasing a selection of full size exhibits from the North West industrial railway’s heritage. \nThis reduced price includes access to the railway’s museum. Car parking is free and the shop and café will be open. \nInspiration has been described as “brilliant” and “fascinating”. One recent visitor said they “loved that it was interactive. I visited with people from age 18 to 85 and there was something for everyone”.\nAnother said: “I loved everything as soon as I got on board. The displays and history of the railways to the interactive stuff was all brilliant in my eyes\, even my five-year-old daughter absolutely loved it.” \nInspiration is part of Railway 200\, the national campaign marking two centuries of the modern railway. Thousands of events across the UK and the world have celebrated a British innovation that revolutionised travel\, supercharged economies and enabled mass tourism\, sports leagues and the standardisation of time. \n\n \n Book your place now\n \n \n \n \n £2\n \n Adult Ticket\n \n \n\n \n \n\nChild tickets also available for only £1\n\n \n \n Get your tickets URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/railway-200-inspiration-train-visit/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screen_Coming_Landscape-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250917T073010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T220249Z UID:17346-1766311200-1766397599@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Santa Specials 2025 DESCRIPTION:Let Ribble Steam Railway & Museum bring even more happiness and entertainment to your seasonal celebrations. \nCreate warm and magical memories with one of our Santa Special Steam experiences. The perfect opportunity for a family get together\, sprinkled with a generous helping of festive fun\, excitement and laughter. \nSnuggle up with your loved ones in our traditionally steam-heated carriages. Please wrap up warm as sometimes this takes a while to heat up the carriages. Watch eyes light up as Father Christmas visits you in your seat to hand each child their very own Christmas gift. Light seasonal refreshments on the train are included and Mrs Ribble’s Tea Room will be open for extra drinks and goodies. \nTickets include access to our festively trimmed museum and there will be live music and you might even spot the odd elf or two! \nDon’t forget to bring your letters for Santa and post them in our special Santa Mail post box. \nSanta Trains will depart at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable and changes may be made subject to an administration fee\, and subject to availability of suitable seats. No refunds will be made for cancellations or non-arrivals.Things You Need To Know\n• If you require wheelchair access please contact us prior to making your booking. \n• Please arrive around 15-30 minutes before the departure time of your booked train to ensure that you have time to board comfortably. \n• Ensure you check in at the desk on arrival. \n• There are no working toilets on the train so please make use of the facilities in the shop\, baby changing also available. You will be on the train for around 65 mins. \n• Prams can be left inside the museum\, at the top of the ramp near the platform\, as we don’t have room for them on the train. \n• If you need to know anything during your visit just ask on of our friendly members of staff who will be only too pleased to help you have a great day. \n• DOGS: Although we normally welcome your four legged friends\, as the Santa Specials are so busy and noisy we politely request that you leave your dogs at home on this occasion. This is for the comfort of everyone\, including your pets. \nPLEASE NOTE: Santa Specials MUST be booked in advance\nWe are using a new ticket booking system for 2025 – We have put together  a short guide to help if you get stuck with online booking\n\n \n \n \n Santa Special Tickets \n \n \n \n \n Online Booking Essential\n \n \n \n \n £20\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nWhen booking\, it is essential to select the details of each passenger to ensure the children get an appropriate present\, and the adults an appropriate refreshment! \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/santa-special-2025-07/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,non-season-ticket,Operating Days,Santa Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/3B669D80-6B35-4050-93A0-A78055D4889E.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20251019T110947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T110947Z UID:17395-1761732000-1761818399@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:October Half Term Museum Open Day DESCRIPTION:Our Museum is Open Wednesday 29th October\nIf you’re not able to join us over the weekend of 25th & 26th October for our Spooky Trains\, but would still like to visit and enjoy our decorated museum – we are open from 10:30 until 15:00\nAs well as access to our decorated Museum\, our tea room will be open serving light refreshments and hot drinks. \nThere will be no trains running on the day\, so our ticket prices are only £5.00 for Adults & £2.50 for children URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/october-half-term-museum-open-day/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/museum-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250616T153522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T070042Z UID:17096-1758362400-1758387600@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Final Steam Saturday of 2025 main season DESCRIPTION:The final day of our main operating season for 2025 will be 20th September\, so this will be your last opportunity for some Preston Docks Steam until the Halloween Specials at the end of October!  The locomotive scheduled for today’s trains is Borrows No.48 “The King”\, a rare example of a Well Tank locomotive built in St Helens in 1906 \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. \nTimetable –\n\nNOTE: Timetable subject to change.\nOnline Booking link below\, although payment on arrival is also available. \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 URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-250920/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TheKingonpassenger-Andy-Jackson.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250616T153341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T080328Z UID:17094-1757757600-1757782800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Autumn Steam Saturday DESCRIPTION: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. \nSaturday 13th September is the final running date in our 2025 calendar to feature Barclay No.1969 “JN Derbyshire”\, before the loco leaves Preston to visit some other railways around the UK. \nTimetable –\n \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \nOnline Booking link below\, although cash and card payment on arrival is also available. \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 URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-250913/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/jnd-passenger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250616T153059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T153059Z UID:17088-1754733600-1754758800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Steam Saturday DESCRIPTION: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 –\n11.00am\n12.00noon\n13.00pm\n14.00pm\n15.00pm \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \nOnline Booking link below\, although payment on arrival is also available. \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 – £12.5\nChild – £7.50\nConcession – £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online - Available Soon URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-250809/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES: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:20250726T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250516T134712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T064211Z UID:17046-1753524000-1753549200@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Steam Saturday DESCRIPTION: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 –\n11.00am\n12.00noon\n13.00pm\n14.00pm\n15.00pm \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \nOnline Booking link below\, although payment on arrival is also available. \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 – £12.5\nChild – £7.50\nConcession – £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-250726/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES: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:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250516T132458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T064334Z UID:17044-1752919200-1752944400@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Steam Saturday DESCRIPTION: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 –\n11.00am\n12.00noon\n13.00pm\n14.00pm\n15.00pm \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \nOnline Booking link below\, although payment on arrival is also available. \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 – £12.5\nChild – £7.50\nConcession – £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-250719/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jnd-yard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250105T141802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T064444Z UID:16767-1751709600-1751734800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Steam Saturday DESCRIPTION:Tickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all day travel on the trains\, with the rostered locomotive for the day being Furness Railway No.20 – the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the country\, at 162 years young! We have a gift shop and a café serving drinks and light refreshments. \nTimetable –\n11.00am\n12.00noon\n13.00pm\n14.00pm\n15.00pm \nNOTE: Timetable subject to change. \nOnline Booking link below\, although payment on arrival is also available. \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 – £12.5\nChild – £7.50\nConcession – £10\n\n \n \n Buy Online URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-250705/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20onbridge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130158 CREATED:20250605T141828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T141828Z UID:17079-1749988800-1750006800@ribblesteam.org.uk SUMMARY:Fathers Day Steam Trains DESCRIPTION:Come and join us on Fathers Day\, when we will be operating an hourly Steam service from 11.00 – 15.00\, you can even treat Dad to a bottle of one of our in-house Ales from our buffet car. \n \nIn addition\, our museum and cafe\, and for the children\, a play park. \nYour Ticket is valid on all trains for the day. \n\n\n \n On-Line booking available\, you can also pay on arrival – card and cash welcome. URL:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/fathers-day-2025/ LOCATION:Ribble Steam Railway\, Chain Caul Rd\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 2PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Events,Operating Days,Season-ticket-inclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ribblesteam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/434148970_3666517190272206_7570479521584743574_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ribble Steam":MAILTO:enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR