7 Nov – 23 Dec
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
This weekend in Stoke-on-Trent
Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November · 1 event
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13 Christmas events in Stoke-on-Trent
13 family Christmas events across 10 venues in Stoke & Staffordshire. The first is on Saturday 7 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 4 of them on Christmas Eve.
21 Nov · 10:20am
Father Christmas at the Ancient High House
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- The Ancient High House, Stafford
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
21 Nov – 24 Dec
North Pole Express at Foxfield Railway
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Foxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
27 Nov – 23 Dec
Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa Sleepover
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Alton Towers, Alton
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
27 Nov – 23 Dec
Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers Resort
Santa's grotto
- Alton Towers, Alton
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa Specials at Amerton Railway
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Amerton Railway, Amerton
- Ages 0–10
- Outdoor
5–24 Dec
A Magical Christmas at Amerton Farm
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Amerton Farm & Billy's Farm Barn, Amerton
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
6 Dec · 10am
Christmas with the Alpacas SEN Quiet Session
Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed
- Wetley Moor Alpacas, Werrington
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
12–20 Dec
Santa Specials
Santa's grotto
- Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
12–20 Dec
Santa Specials at Apedale Valley Light Railway
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
13 Dec · 12pm
Santa Specials: Quiet Train
Santa's grotto
- Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Stoke & StaffordshireMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in Stoke-on-Trent?
13 Santa's grottos are listed in Stoke-on-Trent.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at the Ancient High HouseThe Ancient High House, Stafford · Sat 21 Nov · 10:20am · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa SleepoverAlton Towers, Alton · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Stoke-on-Trent?
12 events in Stoke-on-Trent suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at the Ancient High HouseThe Ancient High House, Stafford · Sat 21 Nov · 10:20am · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa SleepoverAlton Towers, Alton · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
What Christmas events are on for kids in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend?
This weekend (Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November), 1 event is on in Stoke-on-Trent.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · Sat 7 Nov
What Christmas events are there for babies in Stoke-on-Trent?
12 events in Stoke-on-Trent welcome babies under one.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Father Christmas at the Ancient High HouseThe Ancient High House, Stafford · Sat 21 Nov · 10:20am · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa SleepoverAlton Towers, Alton · 27 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Stoke-on-Trent?
4 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Stoke-on-Trent.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Specials at Apedale Valley Light RailwayApedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle-under-Lyme · 12–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Stoke-on-Trent?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 events in Stoke-on-Trent are on that day.
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa Specials at Amerton RailwayAmerton Railway, Amerton · Thu 24 Dec
- A Magical Christmas at Amerton FarmAmerton Farm & Billy's Farm Barn, Amerton · Thu 24 Dec
- Meet Father ChristmasTrentham Shopping Village, Stoke-on-Trent · Thu 24 Dec · 9am
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Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Stoke-on-Trent: quieter, calmer times with more space.
- Christmas with the Alpacas SEN Quiet SessionWetley Moor Alpacas, Werrington · Sun 6 Dec · 10am
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Stoke-on-Trent?
11 events in Stoke-on-Trent are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley & Froghall Station), Stoke-on-Trent · 7 Nov – 23 Dec
- Father Christmas at the Ancient High HouseThe Ancient High House, Stafford · Sat 21 Nov · 10:20am
- North Pole Express at Foxfield RailwayFoxfield Steam Railway, Blythe Bridge · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- Christmas at Alton Towers Resort - Santa SleepoverAlton Towers, Alton · 27 Nov – 23 Dec
- A Magical Christmas at Amerton FarmAmerton Farm & Billy's Farm Barn, Amerton · 5–24 Dec
