Jump aboard the Bure Valley Railway Festive Express this Christmas, and book your places on the steam train to visit Santa's Grotto. Starts from the 6th December on select dates up until Christmas Eve.

It's never too early to start talking about Christmas! Especially when tickets can sell out fast! So, let's begin making plans for what to do with kids this December! A visit to see Santa will of course, be on the cards when it comes to the Christmas lead up. What better way to spend time at the grotto than a trip on the Bure Valley Railway? A traditional family Christmas experience which includes more than a visit to see Santa and his elves, but a steam train journey through the Norfolk countryside starting and ending at Aylsham Station. A round-trip adventure with plenty of Christmas fun and, of course, a special Christmas gift.

Visit Santa's Grotto

We have been delighting families on our Christmas Festive Express for the past 35 years. The real magic for the Bure Valley Railway team is seeing the children become parents and the parents become grandparents. Christmas is about family, and it's always a pleasure to see passengers old and new.

Your Christmas experience begins in your private heated compartment with a welcome from our station staff at Aylsham Station before making your way to the steam train, ready for a fun-filled ride to Santa’s grotto. You'll travel to Brampton and back to Aylsham for your Santa experience. The journey is 30 minutes, giving little ones time to think about what they want to ask Santa for Christmas this year. Adults, be sure to look out the windows and catch a glimpse of the stunning Norfolk countryside. You never know, you might see the reindeer on their travels! As you make your way back to Aylsham Station, Santa will be waiting to greet you on his sleigh.

What's Included with your Ticket

Upon arrival, be prepared to see lots of festive decorations dotted around the station. Enjoy Christmas magic and a festive treat box, with a drink, each tailored for children and grown-ups. Includes delicious homemade mince pies and mini cakes. Be sure to take a look around our gift shop before visiting Santa and the elves, where children can seek some Christmas present inspiration.

Once the journey is complete to Santa's Grotto, you'll have the chance for a photo with Santa and the elves and some time to chat with the big man himself to share what you'd like for Christmas this year. Every child up to the age of 15 receives a personalised present. Just remember, it's important to be exceptionally well-behaved at Christmas time... that includes parents and grandparents too.

If, as an adult, you fancy a festive experience to see Bure Valley Railway by night with Christmas lights along the way, tickets are also available for our Noel Night Train. Plus, from 27th December through to 4th January, you'll receive a FREE mince pie with every full fare paying passenger.

Important Information about your Trip

• Pre-booking is essential. Please do not arrive on the day without booking. There will be no space.
• Price per person is £26.00 (adult or child). Babes in Arms are FOC but do not receive a present from Santa.
• Please arrive at Aylsham Station 20-30 minutes before your train departs to collect your boarding pass and festive refreshments to enjoy on your journey.
• The train travels to Brampton and then back to Aylsham - not to Wroxham.
• The Festive Express experience lasts for approximately one hour in total.
  
  

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