A steam locomotive stands in snow at Quorn and Woodhouse station during a Great Central Railway winter gala, steam and snowfall merging in the cold air.
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Christmas Special at Audley End Enchanted Railway

📅 Selected dates, 21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026📍 Audley End Enchanted Railway, EssexCB11 4JB

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.

What’s on

  • Miniature steam ride through the Audley End woods
  • Father Christmas's winter workshop with a gift for every child
  • The Golden Journey premium experience 5-20 December
  • Season runs 21 November to Christmas Eve

🎄 Santa trains sell out early: popular December dates at the big-name railways are usually gone by late October. See which trains still have seats →