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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The Polar Express Train Ride at the Churnet Valley Railway

📅 Selected dates, 7 Nov – 23 Dec 2026📍 Froghall Station, Churnet Valley Railway, StaffordshireST10 2HA

The licensed Polar Express departs Froghall on selected dates from 7 November to 23 December 2026, heading up the Churnet Valley to collect Santa for the return leg. The train ride lasts about an hour with hot chocolate, cookies and performers on board, and around 90 minutes is suggested for the full experience.

What’s on

  • One of the earliest starting Santa programmes, from 7 November
  • Hot chocolate and cookies on board
  • Santa boards for the return journey
  • Online ticket sales only
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