# Ribble Steam Railway Santa Steam Train 2026

> Ribble Steam Railway Santa Steam Train 2026 runs 5 to 22 December 2026. Adults £27.50. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/ribble-steam-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

5 to 22 Dec 2026, Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston.

A 55-minute steam train ride along the former Preston docks with Santa, Mother Christmas and elves. Every child gets a plush toy engine and goodies, and adults get a mince pie.

| Dates | 5 to 22 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 22 December |
| Departs From | Preston Riverside, at the museum PR2 2PD [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.7604,-2.7518) |
| Journey | a 55 minute return steam train journey |
| Includes | Mother Christmas and Santa on board, a plush toy steam engine and activity book for every child with a juice and baked treat, and a mince pie for every adult |
| Tickets and Price | Adults £27.50. Listed as 27.50 pounds with online booking essential; the page does not say whether this is per person or whether children pay the same |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/santas-steam-train-adventure-lancashire) |
| Organiser | Ribble Steam Railway with Fox & Edwards Events. [Official page](https://ribblesteam.org.uk/santa-special/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Preston](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=53.7604&lng=-2.7518&address=Preston%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_ribble_steam_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Ribble Steam Railway](https://ribblesteam.org.uk/event/santa-2026-01/), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Where Is Ribble Steam Railway Santa Steam Train?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates.

[Worden Hall Christmas Craft Market  Leyland, Lancashire  5 to 6 Dec 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/worden-hall/) [Hoghton Tower Christmas Gift Market  Hoghton, Lancashire  28 to 29 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hoghton-tower/) [Chorley Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Market  Chorley, Lancashire  22 Nov 2026  9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chorley/) [Rivington Christmas Craft Market  Rivington, Lancashire  21 to 28 Nov 2026  Open Saturdays only  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rivington/)

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