Victorian Santa Experience

Did you know that Santa has chosen their workshops to make all the toys for Christmas? They can’t believe the honour either!! The only problem is that Santa loves steam trains and can get a little distracted so it’s up to you to find him and see if he has anything for you.

When you arrive for your experience, you will enjoy a 10-minute journey in a heritage carriage adorned with Victorian style decorations and hauled by a steam engine. This gives you enough time to open your special envelope containing your letter to Santa. After this, you will be escorted by one of Santa’s helpers down past Santa’s workshop – with a few surprises along the way! As you enter the magical carriage shed, you will be greeted by Mrs Claus who will help you to find Santa. They’re sure that he will appear if you shout loud enough!! You will be amazed when you see Santa’s sleigh and even more excited to see that he has brought along with him some special helpers. All children who have been especially good throughout the year will receive a gift in a reuseable drawstring bag before being taken to The Stables building, where you can enjoy some delicious refreshments and sweet treats. Don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in the chimney of one of the engines!

What’s included: -

• Short festive themed train ride (10 minutes approximately) hauled by a magnificent steam.
• Plush envelope for all children travelling containing a letter to Santa to be completed during the journey, colouring in sheet and crayons/pencils.
• Interacted and magical experience with a visit to Santa and Mrs Claus and a glimpse into the world of Santa’s workshop.
• High quality gift for all children up to the age of 12 (children under 1 are not required to pay but will receive a small complimentary gift).
• Gift from Santa is given to all children in a reuseable drawstring bag.
• Refreshments and sweet treats for all.

Your experience will last for 1 hour, but you are welcome to stay and sample some of the delights of the Cups & Carriages Tea Room.

Please be advised that some of the experience is outdoors and they recommend you come dressed appropriately.

Their carriages are heritage carriages and are not suitable for wheelchair access. If you have special needs, then please do get in contact and they will do their utmost to accommodate.

Please arrive on site at least 10 minutes before your allocated time slot.

Should you wish to be in a private train compartment, this can be booked at an £8 supplement and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

Note, this is a short train ride. Although you will be hauled by an engine under steam, you will not be transported off site.

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