Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum Hidden away in the heart of Preston’s old Industrial Docklands, Ribble Steam Railway has itself been greeting visitors since 2005.
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Whatever the weather, you can expect a warm and friendly welcome from Ribble Steam’s team of committed volunteers. Whether you are a keen steam enthusiast, or just simply looking for a fun and relaxed day out, Ribble Steam offers a memorable experience of Lancashire’s world famous Industrial heritage. Visit the museum discover the history of Preston docks and the story of the first electric trains

. Did you know Preston once had a key role in designing and building trains, close to docks, that were then exported all over the World? There is always much to explore in the “hands on” museum and you may be curious about the “engineering goings on” in the workshops. Watch treasured industrial engines and locomotives being lovingly restored behind the scenes. Remember to check out the RSR shop to find a memento by of your visit, special gift, specialist publication or popular railway character memorabilia. Look out for art activities and special events such as Steam or Diesel Galas, exhibitions, Friendly Engines, Family Fun on our Teddy Bears Specials, Classic Car Day on Father's Day, Model Tramways weekend and our Ever popular Santa Specials. Most of our running days offer unlimited travel and each journey takes approx 35 mins.

05/06/2026

J.N. Derbyshire will be in steam tomorrow! 🚂💜

Tomorrow is one is one of your last opportunities to see her in action at Ribble Steam Railway before she leaves us😢

Departures will be on the hour, every hour from 11am - 4pm (subject to change), and with our unlimited day travel tickets, you can enjoy as many journeys as you like!

⏰ Open 10:00am - 4:30pm
📍 Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
🌟Walk ins welcome or book here https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-2/

Steampunk returns to Ribble Steam Railway!🚂⚙️Join us on Saturday 20th June as we celebrate all things Steampunk! With st...
04/06/2026

Steampunk returns to Ribble Steam Railway!🚂⚙️

Join us on Saturday 20th June as we celebrate all things Steampunk! With steam trains, entertainment, traders, and Victorian-inspired style, there's plenty to look forward to!

What to expect:
🎩Steampunk traders and handcrafted goods
🎶Live entertainment
🚂Steam train rides hauled by Furness No. 20
📸Steampunk-themed photo booth
🔧Behind-the-scenes workshop tours
👥A collective group Steampunk photo to round off the day
🏠Plenty of indoor activities
🍽Royal Saloon Dining

Plus, visitors arriving in full Steampunk attire can enjoy discounted admission!

Whether you're a Steampunk enthusiast or simply looking for a unique day out, we'd love to see you there!

🎟Book now at https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steampunk-saturday/

One of your last chances to see JN Derbyshire in steam🚂💜Join us this Saturday for steam-hauled journeys along Preston Do...
03/06/2026

One of your last chances to see JN Derbyshire in steam🚂💜

Join us this Saturday for steam-hauled journeys along Preston Docks and enjoy a great day out with family & friends!

Andrew Barclay No. 1969 'JN Derbyshire' will soon be leaving us at Ribble Steam Railway, making this one of your final opportunities to see her in action🔥

Book now!🎟 https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/steam-saturday-2/

May Recap!☀We had a very busy May here at Ribble Steam Railway! Alongside our regular Steam on the Docks running every S...
02/06/2026

May Recap!☀

We had a very busy May here at Ribble Steam Railway!

Alongside our regular Steam on the Docks running every Saturday, we welcomed teddy bears and cowboys to the railway over the Bank Holiday weekends for our Teddy Bear Picnics and Wild West Adventures🤠🧸

Our popular Royal Saloon dining experiences also took place on Bank Holiday Monday, giving our visitors the chance to dine like royalty.

There's plenty of fun coming up in June, including our regular Steam Saturdays, our Steam Punk Event on 20th June, alongside our Royal Saloon dining, and a special visit from Bluey at the end of the month with our friends at Fox & Edwards Events🚂🩵

Find out more here📩 https://rsrm.short.gy/May

Don't forget to say hello today!👋😄If you're looking for something a little different this weekend, Ribble Steam Railway ...
30/05/2026

Don't forget to say hello today!👋😄

If you're looking for something a little different this weekend, Ribble Steam Railway & Museum is open from 11:00 today for steam train journeys along the Preston Docks🚂⚓

You can also explore our museum, visit the cafe and gift shop, and little ones can enjoy the outdoor play area - there is something for all ages to enjoy!

Walk-ins are always welcome🥰

Behind every journey is a huge amount of work🚂⚒️There’s always lots going on behind the scenes that you don’t always get...
28/05/2026

Behind every journey is a huge amount of work🚂⚒️

There’s always lots going on behind the scenes that you don’t always get to see at Ribble Steam Railway...

In the workshop, our volunteers are constantly working to restore, repair, and maintain our locomotives and rolling stock, helping to preserve Britain’s railway heritage for future generations.

From major overhauls to day-to-day maintenance, every job plays a part in keeping these incredible pieces of history running here in Preston.

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers for the time, skill, and hard work they put in behind the scenes👏🚂

As always...we're open this Saturday👋☀Come along & join us for a half-term adventure along the Preston Docks at Ribble S...
27/05/2026

As always...we're open this Saturday👋☀

Come along & join us for a half-term adventure along the Preston Docks at Ribble Steam Railway!

We will be running 11:00 - 15:00, and with our all-day rover tickets, you can travel as many times as you like🚂

🎟Book here https://rsr.hops.org.uk/tickets

Don't forget we are open on Bank Holiday Monday!🤠🌟Join us tomorrow for Wild West adventures hauled by the UK's oldest wo...
24/05/2026

Don't forget we are open on Bank Holiday Monday!🤠🌟

Join us tomorrow for Wild West adventures hauled by the UK's oldest working steam locomotive, Furness No. 20!

We have loads of themed activities, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and more going on all day - so come along and join the fun!☀😆

See you tomorrow!👋

🎟Book now at https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/ww26-3/ (walk-ins welcome!)

Cowboys, steam trains, wild west adventures... happening today!🤠👏Come along for a full day of themed activities, steam-h...
23/05/2026

Cowboys, steam trains, wild west adventures... happening today!🤠👏

Come along for a full day of themed activities, steam-hauled journeys, and family fun!

We have lots going on, including:
🚂Unlimited steam train rides
💰Treasure Hunt
🐴Cowboy games, including our cowboy shooting range
🎨Arts & crafts
📸Photo Booth
🎶Live entertainment
🥪Alison's Chuck Wagon

Don't forget to wear your best wild west outfit!
Walk-ins welcome✅

Furness No. 20 will be in steam this weekend👏🌟Come and join us over the Bank Holiday weekend for sunshine, steam, and Wi...
22/05/2026

Furness No. 20 will be in steam this weekend👏🌟

Come and join us over the Bank Holiday weekend for sunshine, steam, and Wild West adventures🤠

We've got lots going on around the site for the whole family - unlimited steam train rides, Wild West themed activities, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and more!

Experience the golden age of steam this weekend at Ribble Steam Railway🚂💛

🎟Tickets available here! https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/ww26-1/

Address

CHAIN CAUL Road
Preston
PR22PD

Opening Hours

10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441772728800

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