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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Railway Events · In 58 days

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride – Wensleydale Railway

📅 Selected dates, 13 Nov – 23 Dec 2026📍 Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar Station, North YorkshireDL7 9AR

The Polar Express Train Ride runs on selected dates from 13 November to 23 December 2026 on the Wensleydale Railway, departing Leeming Bar Station with up to six departures a day. Hot chocolate and a cookie are served at seat while the Conductor punches golden tickets and performers act out the story, and Santa boards to give every passenger a silver sleigh bell. 2026 is the seventh year of the event at the railway, operated by PNP Events under licence.

What’s on

  • Hot chocolate and cookie served at your seat
  • Golden ticket punched by the Conductor, silver sleigh bell from Santa
  • Up to six departures a day including evening trains
  • Pyjamas encouraged

🎟️ Selling fast when we last checked (2026-09-12). Peak December dates go first.