✨ A Magical Christmas Adventure Begins...

Join us at Nene Valley Railway for a festive experience like no other – the return of our much-loved Christmas at the Railway! Climb aboard for a heartwarming adventure full of sparkle, surprises and festive cheer, perfect for the whole family.

*This video uses clips from last year and therefore some aspects will be different this year.

Join Nene Valley Railway this festive season on our magical Santa's Reindeer Rescue and help Santa prepare for the big day.

🦌 Santa's Reindeer Rescue

🎶 Start the magic with the cheerful elf duo, Crackle and Pop, whose songs and cracker jokes will lift everyone's spirits.
🐾 Then it's off through the candy cane forest where you'll meet Bramble, the North Pole’s newest Stable Master! There’s just one problem… the reindeers' magic is missing, and Bramble needs your help to save Christmas!
🎁 Once the magic is restored, head to the Elves’ Workshop and make your very own reindeer food to sprinkle around on Christmas Eve.

🎅 A Visit with Santa

Now’s your chance to select your preferred seating and choose how you'd like to meet Santa.

🚪 Private Compartments (for up to 6)
With this exclusive option, instead of visiting Santa in his grotto, he will visit you in your private compartment, where he will hand deliver a gift for each child to take home!

All compartments include:

• A festive platter (Standard or Vegetarian) served at your table:
   Sandwiches, pigs in blankets or falafel, yule log, mince pies, sweets, no drinks included
• In your compartment you can add up to 2 additional children (up to 2 years) sat on laps (additional fee applies), which must be done at the point of booking
• Extra food can be pre-ordered via the link in your confirmation email and picked up from Platform 2 before departure

For food-related questions, contact: orders@origin8delicafes.com

🪑 Per Person – Standard Open Seating
With this option, you'll find Santa waiting in his magical grotto, ready to thank you for helping to save Christmas. Each child will receive a special early festive gift to take home—an ideal moment to snap a photo with the big man himself!

After your visit, collect any pre-ordered food and board the train.

• Seating is arranged at tables of 4.
• Larger groups will be split across multiple tables.
• If your party has fewer than 4 people, the extra seats at your table will remain unoccupied.
• You will not be seated with other groups.

🚂 The Magical Train Journey

Step aboard our heritage train from Wansford Station for a return journey to Peterborough and back, filled with festive cheer. Expect festive songs and laughter from our onboard elves as you roll through the wintry countryside. If you would prefer a quieter time on board, we would suggest booking a private compartment or booking onto our quiet train service which will run on Wednesday 17th December.

🎟️ What’s Included

🌟 A fully immersive festive experience at Wansford Station
🦌 Reindeer food making with the elves
🎅 A meet-and-greet with Santa in his grotto or a personal visit in your private compartment
🎁 A gift for every child
🚂 A return journey on a heritage train (steam or diesel)
🎭 On-train entertainment with cheeky Christmas elves
📖 A festive activity booklet
🛍️ Access to the gift shop, café, and onboard bar

⏱️ Experience duration: Approx. 2 hours
📍 Location: Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station

🧁 Optional: Add Food to Your Experience

Per Person – Standard Open Seating does not include food, but you can pre-order delicious festive meals from our café partner, Origin8, after booking your event tickets. Choose from Christmas lunches, festive afternoon teas, kids’ lunch boxes, and more.
Private compartment bookings include a festive platter which will be in your compartment before the train departs, but you can pre-order extra food to be collected from the platform if you wish
Food enquiries to orders@origin8delicafes.com

Once you have booked and paid for your event tickets, you will then be provided with a link to Origin8’s website where you can purchase your food.

It is important when purchasing your food that you provide the correct date and time for your booking. You will collect your food from Platform 2 before you board the train.

Any food orders after 4pm the Monday before you travel may not be accommodated.

♿ Accessibility

An accessible coach is available on all dates, with limited wheelchair spaces.
📞 Please call 01780 784444 to book.

🧘 Quiet Day – Wednesday 17th December

For those who prefer a calmer experience, this day offers all the fun at a gentler pace — with reduced crowd sizes and lower noise levels. Ideal for guests with sensory sensitivities.

🎫 Ticket Prices

Adult / Senior - £38.00
Child (1 to 15 Years) - £38.00
Baby (Under 1 Year) - £6.00
Compartment (Up to 6 people) - £320.00

NOTE: Ticket sales for compartments will close 2 days before; all other tickets will close at 3pm the day before