Princess Alexandra’s Royal Saloon

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Come and join us in the  lovingly  restored Great Eastern Railway Royal Saloon, built in 1898. The carriage was specifically built for Princess Alexandra, wife of the future King Edward VII.

 

Princess Alexandra’s Royal Saloon

We serve refreshments on board throughout the day between 11am and 3pm. In the morning we serve coffee and cake. At lunchtime we serve a Ploughman’s Lunch with a beer or a glass of white wine (non alcoholic alternative also available).  In the afternoon we serve Alison’s Cream Tea or Alison’s Afternoon Tea. You can also add a glass of prosecco for an extra special treat.

General admission tickets (£12.50 for Adults and £7.50 for Children) include entrance to our wonderful museum and travel on other trains throughout the day. We also have a gift shop and a tea room serving drinks and light refreshments.

Trains depart from Preston Riverside Station every hour from 11.00am.

Royal Saloon Supplement in addition to general admission tickets – £5.00 for Adults and £2.50 for Children.

Refreshments Available

11.00am Train Morning Coffee and Cake

Coffee & Cake in the Royal Saloon

Join us for one return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying coffee and cake.
Additional charge £5.00 for Adults and Children.

1.00pm Train Ploughman’s Lunch

A typical Ploughman’s Lunch in the Royal Saloon

Join us for two return trips on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying our take on a Ploughman’s Lunch, consisting of cheese, pork pie, pickles and bread with a beer, a glass of white wine or an apple juice.
Additional charge £10.00 for Adults and £10.00 for children. The Ploughman’s Lunch is not recommended for children under 8 years old.

2:00pm Train Alison’s Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea

Alison’s Cream Tea in the Royal Saloon

Join us for two return trips on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying a traditional Cream Tea consisting of  and jam and cream scones, cup cakes and hot drinks. You can also include a glass of Prosecco for the adults on arrival.

Additional charge £10.00 for Adults, or £15.00 with a glass of prosecco and £10.00 for Children. The Cream Tea is not recommended for children under 8 years old.

For the Afternoon Tea you will be served a selection of  sandwiches (usually ham and cheese), cream and jam scones, cup cakes and trifle, along with hot drinks. You can also include a glass of Prosecco for the adults on arrival.

Additional charge £20.00 for Adults, or £25.00 with a glass of prosecco and £20.00 for Children. The Afternoon Tea is not recommended for children under 8 years old.

2025 Dates

Sunday 15th June – Father’s Day

Saturday 12th July

Saturday 16th August

Saturday 20th September – Rail 200 / RSR 20th Anniversary

Booking details 

Space is limited to only 14 guests per train so early booking is advisable.

Unfortunately 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 requirement or guarantee that food has been prepared in a nut free environment.

Tickets for Coffee & Cake, Ploughmans Lunch, Cream Tea and Afternoon Tea are only available on line.  Please follow the relevant link below to purchase these.

 

 

 

 

2025 Dates

Sunday 15th June – Father’s Day

Saturday 12th July

Saturday 16th August

Saturday 20th September – Rail 200 / RSR 20th Anniversary

Private Hire

The Royal Saloon is also available for private hire. It can be attached to the front of the train on any of our standard operating days (except Wednesdays in August or Special Event days) for your exclusive use. The saloon can accommodate up to 16 people, ideal for a group / club meeting, a special celebration or a birthday treat. We can offer a variety of refreshments including Coffee & Cake, Ploughman’s Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Traditional Cream Tea. For further information or to discuss your requirements please e-mail me on Alison.Pinch@Ribblesteam.co.uk.

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