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MuseumEvent/running days: adult £12.50, child £7.50, concession £10, family £32 (train rides included). Museum-only open days cheaper (2025: adult £5, child £2.50)Ages 0+Both

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Chain Caul Road, Preston, PR2 2PD · Preston

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Working steam railway on Preston Docks where kids can ride behind steam and diesel engines along the dock line (about 25 minutes per trip) and explore a big indoor museum shed full of locomotives. There's an outdoor playground and a tea room, and it's only open on set running and event days, so check the calendar before you go. Lots of themed days through the year, from Halloween Spooky Trains to Santa Specials in December.

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Hours
Opens on set running/event days only, usually 10:30am-4:30pm. Coming up: Sat 24 Oct (Brick Show), Wed 28 Oct (Helga the Haunted Railbus), Sat 31 Oct (Halloween Spooky Trains)Santa Specials Nov-Dec - check the website
Address
Chain Caul Road, Preston, PR2 2PD
Price
Event/running days: adult £12.50, child £7.50, concession £10, family £32 (train rides included). Museum-only open days cheaper (2025: adult £5, child £2.50)
Setting
Both
Facilities
Café · Outdoor playground · Museum · Exploration centre · Gift shop
For the kids
Ride a real steam train along Preston Docks + explore the loco shed
Phone
01772 728800

Last checked Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →

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