Santa Express

The Santa Express is part of the Christmas programme at Whistlestop Valley, the Kirklees Light Railway at Clayton West near Huddersfield.

A 25-minute steam journey to Shelley North Pole, where every child meets Father Christmas one-to-one in his grotto: "Join us for a Magical Journey on a Real Steam Train to Shelley North Pole to visit Santa and his Mischievous Elf!"

What to expect:

• Twelve dates, 28 November to 24 December 2026; the time you book is your train departure
• First departure 10.00am, last 17.20pm, back at Clayton West by about 19.10pm (times vary by date)
• "One-on-one meeting with Father Christmas in his grotto with a gift for the children"
• Reindeer food station, a Wishing Tree, North Pole Post Office and Christmas colouring crafts
• "Adult £25.95 Child £29.95 Infant (under 12 Month) £7.95" (£26.95/£31.95 from 18 December)
• Illuminations and flashing lights throughout; the last Christmas Eve service has a small fireworks display