North Pole Express — Foxfield Railway

The Foxfield Railway runs its North Pole Express from Caverswall Road Station, at Blythe Bridge near Stoke-on-Trent. The operator describes a splendid return trip of nearly one hour in festive heritage coaches to Dilhorne and back, during which passengers meet on-board entertainers such as elves, a baby polar bear puppet and Santa himself.

Everyone enjoys a festive edible treat; adults get a festive tipple and children a fruit drink, as well as a gift from Santa. First class customers get extra time with Santa in their own private compartment with extra festive decorations.

The station is festively themed and customers enter through, and wait in, the museum; wheelchair, push chair and mobility users can use the ramp. Before and after the trip there is a seasonal hot meal in the café, or a drink in the railway's bar, The Foxfield Arms, during opening hours.

Tickets are sold by the table or compartment rather than per person. The operator describes the train as a treat for the whole family or for a group of adults, with multiple departures each day.

A return trip of nearly one hour to Dilhorne and back with elves, a baby polar bear puppet and Santa, a festive treat for everyone, a festive tipple for adults, a fruit drink for children and a gift from Santa. First class compartments get extra time with Santa.

Boards at Foxfield Railway Station, Caverswall Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG. Tickets are sold by the table (up to four people) or by compartment (up to six or eight people), including a first class compartment for up to eight; an accessible table has space for one wheelchair and two companions, reached from the platform by a ramp. A separate ticket exists for an extra under-three who sits on a knee. Customers wait in the museum before boarding; a café and a bar are on site. There are multiple departures each day.