Dates
Saturday 29 November
Sunday 30 November
Saturday 6 December
Sunday 7 December
Saturday 13 December
Sunday 14 December
Saturday 20 December
Sunday 21 December
Visitor information
Make this Christmas truly magical aboard our Elf Express. Enjoy a live performance from Santa and his Elves, before boarding a festive-themed heritage train ride.
Meet our mischievous Chief Elf and the jolly man himself, Santa Claus, as they join you on a journey packed with entertainment, Christmas tunes, and festive fun. Capture the magic with plenty of photo opportunities, enjoy a hot drink and seasonal sweet treat, as well as a special gift from Santa.
Dates:
29, 30 November, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 December
Event start times:
9.45am | 11.15am | 12.45pm | 2.15pm | 3.45pm
Price:
Tickets from £20. Group tickets also available for private compartments.
Refunds:
We are unable to exchange/refund tickets once booked, so please ensure that you very carefully select the correct date and time of the train and the correct position of the seats (i.e facing each other, not back-to-back).
About the event
There are some outdoor elements to the event so please make sure you are wrapped up for the weather. Be sure to wear a warm coat, outdoor shoes/boots and bring your hats, gloves and scarves too.
We cannot wait to meet you all. Here are a few tips to help you plan your visit:
- Children aged 0 – 12 years will receive a gift from Santa. Elves will give adults a sticker during the event, so that you can tell us your child's name.
- You will be asked to wait outside until the event start time.
- Please allow sufficient time for your journey. We are situated close to a retail park so traffic may be heavy and event times cannot be delayed.
- Your timeslot is for the interactive show, not the train departure. Guests should arrive at their booked time for the 15-minute museum performance before boarding the train.
- We have a free on site car park with 74 spaces, plus an overflow. Please park courteously.
- Please have your ticket ready to show our staff either on your phone or a printed copy.
- Buggies can be left in the museum whilst you are on the train. Please contact a member of staff on arrival.
- Passengers visiting a steam railway must expect to come across the products of combustion which may settle on clothing and liability for this is excluded.
*Locomotive may vary according to availability
