Date

30th November 2024 to 22nd December 2024

Itinerary

Whitehead Railway Museum

Price

£15 / £23

Victorian Santa Steam At Whitehead

Dates: 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 12th, 14th, 15th & 19th, 21st & 22nd December
(Note two midweek evenings)

Pay a visit to the original Victorian Whitehead Excursion Platform and Whitehead Railway Museum in Whitehead, County Antrim and enjoy a unique Santa experience unlike any other.  Did you know that Santa has chosen our workshops in which to make all the toys for Christmas? We can’t believe the honour either!! The only problem is that Santa loves steam trains and can get a little distracted so it’s up to you to find him and see if he has anything for you.

When you arrive for your experience, you will enjoy a 10-minute journey in a heritage carriage adorned with Victorian style decorations and hauled by a steam engine. This gives you enough time to open your special envelope containing your letter to Santa.After this, you will be escorted by one of Santa’s helpers down past Santa’s workshop – with a few surprises along the way!As you enter our magical carriage shed, you will be greeted by Mrs Claus who will help you to find Santa. We’re sure that he will appear if you shout loud enough!! You will be amazed when you see Santa’s sleigh and even more excited to see that he has brought along with him some special helpers.All children who have been especially good throughout the year will receive a gift in a reuseable drawstring bag before being taken to The Stables building, where you can enjoy some delicious refreshments and sweet treats.Don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in the chimney of one of our engines!

Look out for the Grinch somewhere around the Museum !!!!

What’s included:

  • Short festive themed train ride (10 minutes approximately) hauled by a magnificent steam engine.
  • Plush envelope for all children travelling containing a letter to Santa to be completed during the journey, colouring in sheet and crayons/pencils.
  • Interacted and magical experience with a visit to Santa and Mrs Claus and a glimpse into the world of Santa’s workshop.
  • High quality gift for all children up to the age of 12 (children under 1 are not required to pay but will receive a small complimentary gift).
  • Gift from Santa is given to all children in a reuseable drawstring bag.
  • Refreshments and sweet treats for all.

Your experience will last for 1 hour, but you are welcome to stay and sample some of the delights of our Cups & Carriages Tea Room.

Please be advised that some of the experience is outdoors and we recommend you come dressed appropriately.

Our carriages are heritage carriages and are not suitable for wheelchair access.If you have special needs, then please do get in contact with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate.

Please arrive on site at least 10 minutes before your allocated time slot.

Should you wish to be in a private train compartment, this can be booked at an £8 supplement for a compartment of up to 6 people, and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

Note, this is a short train ride. Although you will be hauled by an engine under steam, you will not be transported off our site.

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE IN WHITEHEAD, COUNTY ANTRIM AND IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH OUR SANTA TRAINS IN DUBLIN.

Tickets: Adult £15 / Child £23 / Compartment Supplement £8


Tickets may also be purchased at:
Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, 9 Donegall Square North, BT1 5GJ
+44 28 9024 6609

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