Santa's Special Trains at Epping Ongar Railway

The experience starts with a vintage London bus ride from Epping Underground station or Ongar to North Weald, where a festive food stall and live brass band wait on the platform before Santa's train departs for a return run via Epping Forest to Ongar. Runs 28-29 November and 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19-24 December 2026, with bus departures between 10.35 and 15.35. Allow around two and a half hours for the full visit.

What’s on

• Vintage London bus link from Epping or Ongar included
• Live brass band and festive food stall at North Weald
• Present for every child on board
• Runs 28-29 Nov and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-24 Dec 2026