Festive Friday

Festive Friday is part of the Christmas programme at Whistlestop Valley, the Kirklees Light Railway at Clayton West near Huddersfield.

An after-dark version of the Santa trip on two December Fridays: "Join us for a Fun Filled Festive Friday travelling on a real steam train to the Magical Shelley North Pole!"

What to expect:

• Friday 4 and Friday 11 December 2026, train departures at 16.30 and 17.40
• "You may arrive anytime from 15.30 where our Christmas Elves will be ready to welcome you"
• 25-minute steam ride each way; seats are allocated, so book as one group to sit together
• One-to-one meeting with Father Christmas in his grotto, with a gift for the children
• Reindeer food station, Wishing Tree, North Pole Post Office, Christmas colouring crafts and the Reindeer Express tram
• "Festive Friday bookings DO NOT include the Magic Show at Clayton West"
• "Adult £22.95 Child 1-16 £27.95 Infant under 12 month £7.95"