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Helga the Haunted Railbus (half-term spooky railbus rides)

Name: Helga the Haunted Railbus (half-term spooky railbus rides)
Start: 2026-10-28
End: 2026-10-28
Location: Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Wed 28 Oct 2026Wed 28 Oct, 10.30am–3.30pm, all-day travel
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Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, PrestonAbout 60 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25Family £28, adult £10, child £6; pay online or on arrival
Good for most agesIndoors and out

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Helga the Haunted Railbus is on at Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston on Wednesday 28 October. It's about 60 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices: Family £28, adult £10, child £6; pay online or on arrival. There's no need to book. It suits most ages, with some of it indoors.

Good to know about Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Parking: Plenty of free parking beside the entrance, with Blue Badge spaces right by the doors.
Buggies: Easy step-free access to all areas.
Food: Mrs Ribble's Tea Room, included with admission.
Toilets: Full accessible facilities on site.

From ribblesteam.org.uk, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.

Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: ribblesteam.org.uk. Report a problem

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Helga the Haunted Railbus (half-term spooky railbus rides)

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