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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Classic Class on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - Experience Voucher

Immerse in the sights, sounds, and intrigue of Chris Van Allsburg’s classic children’s tale with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Classic Class on the Embsay and Bolton Railway.

Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. Wrapped up warm in your cosiest pyjamas, settle into your seats with the most delicious warm hot chocolate and glorious chocolatey cookies. Sit back and enjoy being read the classic Christmas Story ‘The Polar Express’. Watch as the story comes to life before your eyes, scene after scene on board the steam train and around the train tracks.

As Santa and his elf assistant arrive in your carriage, they will give everyone their very own silver sleigh bell as the ‘first gift of Christmas’. As the sounds of beloved Christmas carols fill your ears and hearts, the train starts its journey back to Bolton Abbey. You’ll also be able to pick up any gifts or treasures to take home in the gift shop.

What happens on the day?

With everyone wrapped up warm in their cosiest pyjamas, you’ll climb aboard the train with the friendly chefs helping you to find your seats. When you start on your journey, you’ll be astounded as iconic moments from the movie come to life around you. Singing, dancing chefs will serve everyone the most delicious warm hot chocolate and chocolatey cookies. Then sit back and enjoy being read the classic Christmas story ‘The Polar Express’ by Chris Van Allsburg. Characters will show you all the beautiful picture pages from the book so the whole carriage can follow along. You can join in too – you’re welcome to bring your own copy and follow the story. Watch as the story comes to life before your eyes, scene after scene on board the steam train and around the train tracks. As Santa and his elf assistant arrive in your carriage, they will give everyone their very own silver sleigh bell as the ‘first gift of Christmas’. As the sounds of beloved Christmas carols fill your ears and hearts, the train starts its journey back to Bolton Abbey. On return to the railway station, the magical adventure doesn’t stop there – you can pick up any gifts or treasures to take home in the gift shop.

Location:

Skipton

Experience Includes

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Classic Class on the Embsay and Bolton Railway for three or Four
  • Reserved seats in the Polar Classic carriages
  • Hot chocolate and freshly baked cookie
  • Silver sleigh bell from Santa
  • Golden ticket

Experience Excludes

  • Food and drinks
  • Travel to/from venue

Departure location

Skipton

Duration

Please allow 1.5 hours for the experience

Terms & Conditions

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vegan and Gluten Free options available
  • This experience is unable to cater for coeliac or vegan diets
  • This experience runs on the following dates. Exclusions may apply.
  • 22/11/24 4.00 pm / 5.45 pm
  • 29/11/24 12.30 pm / 2.15 pm
  • 30/11/24 9.45 am
  • 5/12/24 12.30 pm / 2.15 pm
  • 6/12/24 12.30 pm / 2.15 pm
  • 12/12/24 12.30 pm / 2.15 pm
  • We recommend you book at least two weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available.
  • All bookings are subject to availability.
  • Please allow 1.5 hours for the experience
  • Please do not book your transportation until you have confirmed your date of visit because the experience is subject to availability.
  • Cancellation Policy: Experience vouchers can be cancelled with a full refund if cancelled within 30 days of purchase. Experience vouchers are non-refundable after 30 days of purchase and 100% cancellation charges will apply. Once you make a booking with the Experience Operator, you are bound by their terms and conditions. Make sure you understand their rules regarding changing a booking (particularly at short notice) as amendments may not be possible in the case of infringement of these rules.