ALL ABOARD THE SANTA EXPRESS!
Tickets on sale for popular festive train
TICKETS have gone on sale for the popular Santa and Steam event at Churnet Valley Railway. Father Christmas and his elves will be meeting boys and girls on the Santa Express on selected dates between November 21 and Christmas Eve. Churnet Valley Railway will also be offering hot and cold festive treats. A spokesman for the railway said: “We can’t have a Santa Express with no Father Christmas, so if you’re happy for a detour, we’ll have to head for the North Pole to pick him up. “Journeying through Staffordshire’s hidden valley, each of our happy little elves will help spread Christmas cheer with songs and quizzes to pass the time on our adventure north.
“Don’t forget to look out of the window though, as magical happenings may appear alongside your train.
“After passing through the Northern Lights, the train will arrive at the North Pole where hopefully Father Christmas will be waiting for the Santa Express’s arrival.
“Welcoming Father Christmas on board, we will then continue our journey as our hero ventures through the train to meet everyone and collect all the Santa wishlists for Christmas Day.”
Each child will receive a gift from Father Christmas, while his elves will provide a drink and chocolate to all on board – including mums, dads, grandmas and grandads.
The train ride lasts about one-anda-half hours. The dates are:
November 21, 22, 28, 29; December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24; Froghall departures: 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm.
Wednesday evening: December 2, 9, 16; Froghall departures: 4pm and 6pm.
Prices range from £7-£21.
For more information or to book tickets, take a look at santaandsteam.co.uk.
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