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West Lancashire Light Railway
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Lancashire's only narrow gauge railway.
A short 2ft-gauge passenger line situated in the village of Hesketh Bank, between Southport and Preston.
Featuring locomotives, wagons and other equipment from long-gone industrial sites in Lancashire, other parts of the UK and overseas.
The Railway is open, with steam-hauled passenger trains in operation, every Sunday and Bank Holiday, April until the end of October. Special events are held throughout the year, including Easter egg hunts, Galas, teddy bears’ outings and Santa specials. The first train starts at 11:30 and runs every 30 minutes (allowing for carriage cleaning), last train runs at 16:00. For details of special events, including Santa specials, please visit the web site.
The Waiting Room cafe is now open, with seats outside and under a canopy.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child | £4.00 per ticket |
| Family (two adults & two children) | £14.00 per ticket |
| Senior/armed forces. | £3.00 per ticket |
Discounted any day advance ticket available online.
Terms and conditions apply.
NHS and other key workers can receive an extra 10% discount on advance tickets.
| Season (31 Mar 2024 - 22 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* Sundays and Bank Holidays until the end of October, first train 11.30, last train 16.30. Variations in opening times may apply for special events including Santa Specials in December.
Trains run every 30 minutes to allow for carriage cleaning.
Friendly Engine Day at West Lancashire Light RailwayMeet the friendly engines at this special day for families. 
Teddy Bears Day at West Lancashire Light RailwayPlenty of surprises down in the woods today.
Stawberries & Steam at West Lancashire Light RailwayMeet Mr Strawbs, and celebrate the famous Hesketh Bank strawberries.
Princess and Pirates Day at West Lancashire Light RailwayMeet the friendly engines at this special day for families. 
Summer Gala at West Lancashire Light RailwayA two-day summer steam gala, bringing all your favourite attractions into one event.
Working Engines Day at West Lancashire Light RailwayThe big parade of little engines.
Pumpkin Express at West Lancashire Light RailwayRide the trains and choose your pumpkin. 
Halloween Special at West Lancashire Light RailwayChoose from four fear-filled trains and enjoy a frightful event.
Children in Need/Macmillan Coffee Morning at West Lancashire Light RailwayPudsey Bear visits the railway.
Santa Specials at West Lancashire Light RailwayTake a short ride on a Santa Special steam train to Toyland and meet Father Christmas.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018Leave A59 or A565 at Tarleton. Follow signs to Hesketh Bank. SATNAV reference PR4 6SPIf visiting by bus take the Preston-Southport bus, no.2. Alight at Booths, Hesketh Bank.
102 Preston-Southport bus stops close by, at Booths, Hesketh Bank. (Hourly, Sundays and Bank Holidays).
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