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West Lancashire Light Railway Summer Gala Weekend

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West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire, PR46SP

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West Lancashire Light Railway Summer Gala Weekend

Three engines in steam, model railway display, children's fairground rides and traditional games.

Free vintage bus rides.  Tearoom with children's picnic boxes, hot food (on Sunday).  Real ale and wine bar.

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Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£4.50 per ticket
Children£3.50 per ticket
Concession£4.00 per ticket
Family (2 adults/2 children)£12.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Events

Sunday, 12th October 2025 - Sunday, 12th October 2025

Pumpkin Sunday at West Lancashire Light RailwayChoose a pumpkin and ride the steam trains. ​​​​​​​
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Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

Directions

Road Directions

Leave A59 or A565 at Tarleton. Follow signs to Hesketh Bank. SATNAV reference PR4 6SP. If visiting by bus take the Preston-Southport bus, no.2.  Alight at Booths, Hesketh Bank.

Public Transport Directions

102 Preston-Southport bus stops close by, at Booths, Hesketh Bank (hourly, Sundays and bank holidays).

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