Polar Express Train Ride at Wensleydale Railway

The Polar Express is steaming back to the Yorkshire Dales ready to amaze, delight and create memories you’ll cherish in years to come!

 

Get your pyjamas and dressing gowns on and your Polar Express tickets in hand and get ready to take part in the train ride of your life! A fully immersive theatrical experience lies in wait for you beyond the station of Leeming Bar at Wensleydale Railway, if you just believe.

 

Before your very eyes, the story of the Polar Express will come to technicolour life. Beloved characters from the story including the chefs, Conductor and maybe even the ghost on the train will draw you ever deeper into the story of the Polar Express Train Ride. As the train steams along it’s journey, everyone will be served hot chocolate and a sweet treat just like in the film!

 

As you arrive back at the station, your journey isn’t quite over. There’s still time to pick up a special souvenir to remember your magical adventure. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Yorkshire at Wensleydale Railway is a truly unforgettable Christmas experience for the whole family.

 

 

* Children under 2 will be required to sit on lap. This ticket is £5.00 and MUST be booked by calling our sales team on 01697349999

 

Package includes:

- Special memories that will last a lifetime

- A souvenir Golden ticket, hot chocolate, sweet treat and a bell given out on the train

- Luxury travel and experienced coach driver

- Local Pick up

 

 

Please be aware that there may be walking involved throughout the day, we recommend sensible shoes and if you require assistance then please make the Reays Team aware on booking.

 

Although we endeavour to make a comfort stop on route this is not always possible.

 

If you’ve never experienced the magic of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, this could be the year your family begins a truly unforgettable Christmas tradition. Returning to the stunning Yorkshire Dales, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is ready once again to amaze, delight, and create heart-warming memories you’ll treasure long after the festive season ends.

 

Slip into your pyjamas and dressing gowns, clutch your golden tickets, and prepare for a journey like no other. From the moment you arrive at Leeming Bar at Wensleydale Railway, you’ll be immersed in a magical, theatrical experience filled with music, storytelling, and festive wonder.

This is more than just a train ride, it’s a shared moment of joy, laughter, and togetherness, where childhood excitement meets timeless Christmas spirit. All aboard for a festive adventure your family will talk about for years to come.

 

 

We require a deposit of £45.00 per person on booking, all deposits are non-refundable once paid. The full balance must be paid 8 weeks prior to departure.

 

 or ask about a payment plan if required

 

 

****Reviews from 2025****

 

• Absolutely fantastic from beginning to end! No worries, no stress, just a smooth, joyful experience all the way through. Thank you so much, Reays, for such a wonderful time!

• A brilliant day out from start to finish 10/10! Highly recommend!

• What a wonderful experience, our two girls absolutely loved it! We went on THE POLAR EXPRESS with Reays in December 2025, and from the excitement of queuing before boarding to the music and hot chocolate on board, every moment was magical. The visit from Santa and the special gifts were the perfect finishing touch. The children were completely wrapped up in the Christmas magic from start to finish!