Paddington Visits! (Lancashire)
Event Summary
Come and meet Paddington on 14th & 15th February at intervals throughout the day at Ribble Steam Railway!
Begin your journey at Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, where you will experience a steam train journey through the former Preston Docks which crosses the Ribble Estuary.
Every child will receive a complimentary storybook, activity sheet, crayon, biscuit and juice to enjoy during the journey.
When you return to the museum, Paddington will be waiting to meet families, wave hello and pose for photos, so don’t forget your camera!
Your visit includes entry to the museum so be sure to look around the engine displays and museum. You are welcome to look around the museum before or after your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer gluten-free or dairy-free options on this journey. All meals are provided by a third-party local fish & chip shop therefore, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
Please contact us before making a booking to discuss and confirm your specific requirements.
We're delighted you are considering celebrating a special occasion with us!
Please note that access to your seats on board is usually limited before departure, as the train spends only a short time in the station between trips.
You're welcome to bring decorations to display in your compartment or on your table. For safety and preservation reasons, only Blue Tack is permitted - no tape or pins please.
If you'd like to bring a birthday cake, that is absolutely fine; however, candles are not permitted on board.
To make changes or cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible either by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01629 380600.
We are able to make amendments or refund without charge until the Monday prior to your trip at 23:59, if you have notified us in writing or spoken to a Visitor Support Officer by this time.
Between that time and 24 hours before your trip (usually several days), we can amend or refund your booking with a £25 administrative charge, helping us as a small business cover costs like food which might already have been ordered.
Within 24 hours of your journey's start time, we cannot make any amendments or cancellations. For full booking terms and conditions, please refer click here.
There are no toilets on board the train. However, toilet facilites, including accessible toilets, can be found at the railway museum.
Open Seating:
- Groups of four will be given their own table. If your group is larger than four, we will seat you across the aisle from each other so you can still sit close together and enjoy the event as a group.
Compartment Seating:
- The number of people a compartment ticket covers is the maximum allowed in that compartment. We do allow one additional young child or infant, beyond the stated maximum, however you must add an infant or child ticket when making your booking.
- For larger groups, we recommend booking open-style seating to be seated together, or purchasing multiple compartments. While we can't guarantee it, we'll do our best to allocate compartments next to each other if they are booked in the same order.
The Ribble Steam Railway & Museum offers step-free access from the car park onto the platforms. Ramps are available to assist boarding the train.
Wheelchair spaces are available at certain times, so please contact us in advance to discuss availability.
We encourage all visitors with mobility requirements to get in touch with us beforehand, so we can ensure your journey is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Yes - a bottle of water is included with your meal. However, most journeys also have a licensed bar on board where you can purchase additional drinks. There is also a cafe at the station, and you're welcome to bring any items you've purchased there with you on board.
