Ribble Steam Railway, Preston, Lancashire – Open weekends from May to September and selected dates over Halloween and Christmas. Admission Charges apply

Details

Accessibility:

There is free on-site car parking, including blue badge parking spaces. Ramped access is available to specially-adapted train coaches for wheelchair users and their carers. It is fully pushchair and wheelchair-accessible. There are toilets including disability toilets. Assistance dogs are welcome. The Whistle Stop Café serves snacks and refreshments.

Brief Description:

A steam museum offering visitors a memorable experience of Lancashire’s world famous Industrial heritage.

Further Information

Address:

Chain Caul Road, Preston, Lancashire PR2 2PD

Email:

Mailto:ribblesteamrailway@gmail.com

Phone:

01772 728800

Website:  

http://www.ribblesteam.org.uk/

Opening Hours:

Open weekends from May to September and selected dates over Halloween and Christmas

Train rides leave from the museum platform on the hour at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

2017 Admission Charges

Adults                    £7.00

Children                 £4.50        (children under 3 free)

Concessions           £4.50

Family                    £20.00      (2 adults plus 2 children)

Disabled visitors and their carers are charged at Concession rate.

There may be an additional charge for Special Events.

 Directions:

If you're heading from the M6, leave at Junction 29 (if you're travelling Northbound) - whilst Southbound visitors should depart at Junction 31. Head towards the town centre following Signs for "Riversway Docklands" then follow the brown signs for "Steam Railway".

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Transport:

The closest railway station is Preston approximately 1.8 miles away. Buses operate to the museum. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There is a café within the steam museum and a café in the local area. There is a wealth of attractions including bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, museums and shopping in Preston.