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Polar Express Train Ride

& Oxford Christmas Market

We first have some time at Oxford Christmas Market before making our way to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway for a marvellous, magical Christmas spectacle.

Your magical journey will begin just like the blockbuster motion picture, with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ arriving at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway to begin your special adventure to the North Pole and back again. You’ll meet all the beloved characters from the iconic film, including the Conductor, some very talented chefs, a man no-one seems to be able to see except you, and of course, Mr Claus himself. The whole family will experience a theatrical extravaganza on board a steam train as you head to the North Pole. As you carry on further North, you may encounter some stray Caribou on the track and other magical events, as well as sharing the original THE POLAR EXPRESS™ tale read to you by our singing chefs. You’ll enjoy a tasty cookie and our famous hot chocolate as you pull up to the home of Santa Claus, the North Pole. Santa will arrive in your carriage and, if you’re on his Nice List, you’ll receive a beautiful silver sleigh bell from Santa’s sleigh to treasure forever. Everyone in the family will have a chance to chat with Santa and get a photo.

Arriving home to Cholsey and Wallingford Railway, your journey isn’t quite over yet. In Santa’s workshop you can write him a letter, check who’s on the Nice list with the Naughty and Nice Scanner and visit the gift shop for treasures to remind you of your trip. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway will be a truly magical Christmas journey.

See Tour Information for more details.

We first have some time at Oxford Christmas Market before making our way to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway for a marvellous, magical Christmas spectacle.

Your magical journey will begin just like the blockbuster motion picture, with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ arriving at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway to begin your special adventure to the North Pole and back again. You’ll meet all the beloved characters from the iconic film, including the Conductor, some very talented chefs, a man no-one seems to be able to see except you, and of course, Mr Claus himself. The whole family will experience a theatrical extravaganza on board a steam train as you head to the North Pole. As you carry on further North, you may encounter some stray Caribou on the track and other magical events, as well as sharing the original THE POLAR EXPRESS™ tale read to you by our singing chefs. You’ll enjoy a tasty cookie and our famous hot chocolate as you pull up to the home of Santa Claus, the North Pole. Santa will arrive in your carriage and, if you’re on his Nice List, you’ll receive a beautiful silver sleigh bell from Santa’s sleigh to treasure forever. Everyone in the family will have a chance to chat with Santa and get a photo.

Arriving home to Cholsey and Wallingford Railway, your journey isn’t quite over yet. In Santa’s workshop you can write him a letter, check who’s on the Nice list with the Naughty and Nice Scanner and visit the gift shop for treasures to remind you of your trip. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Cholsey and Wallingford Railway will be a truly magical Christmas journey.

See Tour Information for more details.

Price includes:

  • Return coach travel
  • Premium Train Ticket (Silver Sleigh Bell from Santa; Freshly baked cookie and hot chocolate; Souvenir Ceramic Mug) Under 2s travelling on a lap only receive a Silver Sleigh Bell.
  • Free time at Oxford Christmas Market
Tour information:
  • You are welcome to wear pyjamas for the full Polar Express experience, however please remember you will also be visiting Oxford!
  • Under 2s must sit on an adults lap. Please do not include Under 2s in the total number of passengers, however you must add an 'Adult with Under 2 on Lap' Train ticket during the booking process.
  • Train Seating will be in 4s around a table, or pairs. Bookings of more than 4 will be seated as close together as possible. Guests may share tables with other parties.
  • No Pushchairs allowed on The Polar Express, but can be left on the platform.
  • No Wheelchairs allowed on The Polar Express, but can be left on the platform.

Back by (Swindon): 19:00 approx.

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