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Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway
HE'S AGREED TO RETURN FOR 2023, SO IT'S ALL ABOARD FOR SANTA'S SPECIAL TRAIN!
This was by far the best Santa experience on a railway I've been on over the years
Take a return journey on Santa's Fantastically Festive Special Train from North Weald to meet Santa and his friends during this unique experience, with the added bonus that all children receive a present from Santa!
The experience starts as you join our vintage London bus service at either Epping Underground station or in Ongar at the times shown below. When you arrive at North Weald Station you will get the chance to get in the spirit with something from our festive food stall whilst you listen to our live brass band! As you wait for the train perhaps you will meet our characters who will be walking around the crowds looking for the nice children to make sure that Santa will find them later. Naughty children will not be allowed to board the train!
Note: Trains are planned to be hauled by a steam locomotive, though for operational reasons the 15.40 experience may be hauled by a heritage diesel locomotive on some dates. Every effort will be made to operate services as advertised but the Epping Ongar Railway reserves the right to substitute a diesel locomotive for steam in unavoidable circumstances. No refunds will be offered in the event that a diesel locomotive is substituted.
Not long after arriving the excitement mounts as you cross the footbridge to join Santa's fantastically festive Special Train, which will take you on a return journey via the ancient Epping Forest to Ongar. Whilst the children wait for Santa to find them on the train and give them a present, our performers will be around to keep you entertained. The children will find time to write a letter for Santa and can also enter our drawing competition.
This was by far the best Santa experience on a railway I've been on over the years
Take a return journey on Santa's Fantastically Festive Special Train from North Weald to meet Santa and his friends during this unique experience, with the added bonus that all children receive a present from Santa!
The experience starts as you join our vintage London bus service at either Epping Underground station or in Ongar at the times shown below. When you arrive at North Weald Station you will get the chance to get in the spirit with something from our festive food stall whilst you listen to our live brass band! As you wait for the train perhaps you will meet our characters who will be walking around the crowds looking for the nice children to make sure that Santa will find them later. Naughty children will not be allowed to board the train!
Note: Trains are planned to be hauled by a steam locomotive, though for operational reasons the 15.40 experience may be hauled by a heritage diesel locomotive on some dates. Every effort will be made to operate services as advertised but the Epping Ongar Railway reserves the right to substitute a diesel locomotive for steam in unavoidable circumstances. No refunds will be offered in the event that a diesel locomotive is substituted.
Not long after arriving the excitement mounts as you cross the footbridge to join Santa's fantastically festive Special Train, which will take you on a return journey via the ancient Epping Forest to Ongar. Whilst the children wait for Santa to find them on the train and give them a present, our performers will be around to keep you entertained. The children will find time to write a letter for Santa and can also enter our drawing competition.
Sat 25 Nov to Sunday 24 Dec 2023
Ongar Station
Station Approach
Ongar Essex CM5 9BN
You can choose one of the following times: 09:00 (9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 December only)
10:40
12:20
14:00 (not 24 December)
15.40 (not 24 December)
Remember, your experience starts on the vintage London bus from either Epping Underground station, or Ongar, at the times stated above, before you join Santa's Train at North Weald.
For full pricing details available on the event website: www.eorailway.co.uk/events/santa-specials/
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