Visiting Ribble Steam Railway in 2026
Book Online or Pay on the Day
We run a number of themed special events throughout the year, this year starting in February, with our main operating season starting at Easter, and then we operate trains every Saturday until September.
Keep your eyes on our social media for more information and details of our special events.
Standard Ticket Prices (Held at 2025 rates)
*(prices and travel for special events may vary)
Adult (16+) £12.50
Children(3 – 15) £7.50
Under 3 – FREE
Concessions (Disabled, Carers and 65+) £10.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children) £32.00
All prices inlcude access to the Museum, Mr Ribble’s Playground, Mrs Ribble’s Tea Room and All-Day* Travel
Each journey lasts approximately 35 mins
All our standard events can be booked online in advance or pay on arrival (except Fox & Edwards Events, Santa Specials & Dining Services that need to be pre-booked)
If you are planning to visit as a family group more than twice in 2026, our new Season Ticket may be of interest to you
RSR Annual Members enjoy discounted entry on operating days – Proof of membership will be required on arrival
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Final Autumn Steam Saturday of 2026
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…
MacMillan Coffee Morning
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…
Autumn Steam Gala
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…
Royal Saloon Dining
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…
Ribble Steam Railway - Brick Show 2026
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…
Helga the Haunted Railbus
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…
Halloween Spooky Trains
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…
Murder Mystery Night
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…
Halloween Spooky Trains
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…
Santa's Steam Train Adventure
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…
Santa's Steam Train Adventure
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…
Santa's Steam Train Adventure
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…
Facilities
Ramped access is available to our specially adapted coach for wheelchair users and their carers.
Disabled visitors and their carers are charged at Concessionary Rates.
There is ample free car parking adjacent to the entrance, including disabled parking spaces right outside the doors.
Group Visits
- 10 – 19 visitors 5% discount.
- 20 – 40 visitors 10% discount
- 41 – 59 visitors 15% discount.
- 60+ visitors 20% discount.
All groups must be pre-booked to qualify for any discount.
Pets
We welcome dogs and ask that they are respectfully kept under control, so other passengers or staff are not inconvenienced.
To keep everyone safe, please keep your dog on a lead at all times. Note for hygiene purposes, dogs are not allowed on seats (or tables!). We also do not permit dogs (except assistance dogs) into the cafe or on train buffet.
We welcome Guide dogs and/or hearing dogs accompanying passengers with disabilities, and normally permit access to all public areas of trains, stations and other premises.
No other animals may be conveyed without the express permission of the company.
Please ask a member of staff if you need any assistance.
Please note the following…
The railway is a working environment, so please ensure children are supervised at all times during your visit.
The company accepts no liability for any inaccuracy in the information contained on this website.
Timetable information is subject to alteration without notice.
On occasion, operational reasons may require that a diesel locomotive is used to replace the steam locomotive service.
