Operating Days
We start the year by running steam trains on the Wednesday and Saturday of February half term week.We then run trains every Saturday from the beginning of April to the end of September.
We also run trains on Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday and other
Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays throughout the year. We usually run our vintage
Rail Bus on Wednesdays during August. In October we run our Spooky Trains for
Halloween Weekend, and we finish the year with our Santa Specials in December
Keep your eyes on our social media for more information and details of our special events.. Most tickets offer unlimited travel and each journey lasts approx 35 mins
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Ribble Steam Railway If you go down to the railway… you’re in for a very special day. Join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears’ Picnic, where…
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Ribble Steam Railway If you go down to the railway… you’re in for a very special day. Join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears’ Picnic, where…
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Ribble Steam Railway If you go down to the railway… you’re in for a very special day. Join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears’ Picnic, where…
Spring Steam on the Docks
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. Timetable NOTE: Timetable…
Spring Steam on the Docks
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. Timetable NOTE: Timetable…
Spring Bank Holiday Weekend Specials (with Royal Saloon Dining)
This Spring Bank Holiday weekend, our train service is being operated by Furness Railway No.20, the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in the UK! NOTE: Timetable subject to change.
Royal Saloon Dining
On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon The Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :-…
Summer Steam Saturday
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. Timetable – NOTE:…
Summer Steam Saturday
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. Timetable – NOTE:…
Summer Steam Saturday
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. Timetable – NOTE:…
Steampunk Saturday (with Royal Saloon Dining)
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…
Royal Saloon Dining - Father's Day Celebrations
On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon The Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :-…
Bluey comes to Preston Riverside!
Come and meet Bluey at intervals on Saturday 27th June throughout the day at Ribble Steam Railway! Begin your journey at Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, where you will experience…
Summer Steam Saturday
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. Timetable – NOTE:…
Summer Steam Saturday with Royal Saloon Dining
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. Timetable – NOTE:…
Summer Steam Saturday
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. Timetable – NOTE:…
Vintage Transport Experience with Trains AND Buses!
This August, our friends at the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust will again be running a heritage shuttle bus service between our site in Preston’s Docklands, to their workshop which houses…
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