5Dec
Visit Santa by Train at Colne Valley Railway
Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham · Essex
15 miles awayRailways Tickets available Adults £25 Selected dates, 5 Dec – 23 Dec 2026
The 10.25-inch gauge miniature railway beside Audley End House runs its Christmas Special from 21 November to 24 December 2026, with a premium version, The Golden Journey, from 5 to 20 December. Passengers ride the Christmas Express through the woods to Father Christmas's winter workshop, where every child receives a gift. Runs on selected dates within the season.
Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham · Essex
15 miles awayRailways Tickets available Adults £25 Selected dates, 5 Dec – 23 Dec 2026Starts on Clothall Road, Baldock; finishes at St Mary's car park, Hitchin, Baldock · Hertfordshire
18 miles awayRuns FreeNorth Weald Station, Epping Ongar Railway, North Weald · Essex
21 miles awayRailways Tickets available From £130 Selected dates, 28 Nov – 24 Dec 2026