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.
Photo: simon tunstall · CC BY 3.0
Railway Events

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride – Mid-Norfolk Railway

📅 Selected dates in November 2026📍 Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham station, NorfolkNR19 1DF

The Mid-Norfolk Railway stages The Polar Express from Dereham station, with the story performed on board, hot chocolate and a cookie served at seat, and a silver sleigh bell keepsake for each passenger. It runs on selected dates in November and December 2026 in Standard, Deluxe and Premium carriages, with Premium adding larger seats, a ceramic mug and complimentary parking at Dereham. 2026 tickets went on sale at noon on 12 March 2026 through the railway's Qlickets booking system.

What’s on

  • Departs Dereham station on the heritage line
  • Standard, Deluxe and Premium carriages
  • Hot chocolate, cookie and silver sleigh bell for every passenger
  • Complimentary Dereham parking with Premium tickets
30Jun

Royal Norfolk Show 2027

Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich · Norfolk

10 miles awayCountry Wed 30 Jun – Thu 1 Jul 2027