What is the Polar Express train ride and where does it stop in the UK?
CHRISTMAS is a magical time of year for the whole family.
Nothing will make Christmas feel more special than a ride on the Polar Express.
What is the Polar Express train ride?
Families can enjoy an immersive Christmas experience based on the popular story by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express.
The Polar Express Train Ride gives passengers a magical journey in the UK, based on the 2004 Christmas film.
Passengers on the train get to enjoy delicious cookies and hot chocolate, while listening to the original story and singing along to the soundtrack.
The characters from the film including the conductor, the singing chefs, the homeless man and of course, the main man himself Father Christmas, will all be on board.
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True to the film, the children and families on board are encouraged to wear their pyjamas for a truly immersive journey.
Children also get to write a letter to Santa, check if they are on the naughty or nice list, and receive their first gift for Christmas.
Where does the Polar Express train stop in the UK?
In 2022, the Polar Express stops at 11 different locations across the UK, each one serving a different part of the country.
Anyone in Oxfordshire can join , about an hour away from West London, to experience the magic.
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is for anyone who lives in Kent and East London.
To take part in the magical journey in the West Midlands, in Staffordshire is a great option.
Another one in the West Midlands is the in Shropshire.
For anyone in the South, in Devon is the perfect location.
There is another train in , calling at the Buckfastleigh Station.
In the East and around Norfolk, offers the best chance to jump on the Christmas train.
And in the North, passengers can hop on the in Yorkshire.
In Scotland, volunteers at the in Brechin ensure passengers are transported all the way to the North Pole.
The Polar Express Train Ride departing from Birmingham is back after a short pause because of Covid in 2021.
It departs from .
Those on the Isle of Man can also find a Polar Express at the .
How much does the Polar Express train ride cost?
Standard ticket prices begin from £27.50.
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For a premium experience with more legroom, guaranteed tables and snacks, passengers can also choose the premium tickets from £41.95.
Tickets are in extremely high demand and sell out within hours, so be sure to book in advance.