Elf Express 2025

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The most magical train ride of the year!

Elf Express 2025: Santa and Elf inside Train Carriage

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

Monday 22 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. 

Read our Elf Express FAQs.

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