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Santa's Steam Train Adventure

Name: Santa's Steam Train Adventure
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-22
Location: Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

5–22 Dec 20265, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 & 22 Dec 2026; 75 mins incl. 55 mins on the train
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Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, PrestonAbout 60 min drive from Timperley
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£25+Booking shown from £175 on organiser's site (check what it covers)
Great for little onesIndoors and out
On saleNew format for 2026 run by Fox & Edwards; free changes until the Monday before
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Santa's Steam Train Adventure is on at Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston from 5 December to 22 December. It's about 60 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices: Booking shown from £175 on organiser's site (check what it covers). You need to book ahead. It suits younger children best, 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 Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: ribblesteam.org.uk. Report a problem

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