Santa Express — Cholsey & Wallingford Railway

The Cholsey & Wallingford Railway runs its Santa Express from Wallingford Station in Oxfordshire. The operator invites families to take a train trip with Santa: passengers are entertained by Santa's elves, visited by Father Christmas, and every child receives a present. The journey takes approximately an hour and passengers are accompanied throughout by the elves and the railway's team of volunteers.

Before departure, adults receive a free festive drink and a mince pie, and children a soft drink and a sweet treat from the railway's kiosk. The operator says these trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives.

The operator notes that passengers on the Santa Express board at Wallingford, where some parking is available on a first come, first served basis, and that advance booking is essential.

A journey of about an hour accompanied by Santa's elves and volunteers, a visit from Father Christmas, a present for every child, and before departure a festive drink and mince pie for adults and a soft drink and sweet treat for children. The trains are diesel hauled.

Boards at Wallingford Station, 5 Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 9GQ. Advance booking is essential. Passengers on the Santa Express must board at Wallingford; there is some parking at the station, first come, first served. Because of the layout of the 1950s coaches, access for people with mobility issues is very limited; wheelchair users may travel with one companion in the guard's brake van, with a ramp, and are asked to contact the railway in advance. Phone 01491 835067.