THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is part of the programme at Churnet Valley Railway, a heritage line in the Staffordshire Moorlands. "This just-over-an-hour-long family-friendly adventure departs from Froghall Station" and heads for the North Pole to collect Santa.

What to expect:

• "Our 2026 season starts on the 7th of November 2026 and runs on selected dates until the 23rd of December 2026."
• "Immersive, interactive, panto-style live entertainment", singing and dancing chefs, the story told by its characters
• "Rich and creamy hot chocolate with a crispy, crunchy Christmas cookie", plus the silver sleigh bell
• Santa boards for the return trip and meets passengers
• "join us dressed in their most festive pyjamas and remember to bring a coat and gloves"
• "Tickets: £28.95–£52.95 per person." "Children under 2: £3.00 flat fee."
• Allow about an hour and a half in all; there is ample onsite parking
• "we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs" because of the heritage coach design