Santa's Steam Train Adventure — Ribble Steam Railway

Santa's Steam Train Adventure runs at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum in Preston, Lancashire. The railway works with Fox & Edwards Events on this event, so the booking and the details are on the event company's website.

The journey begins in the museum building, where there are festive activities to enjoy before boarding. Mother Christmas and her elves welcome passengers on to a festive steam train, with a Christmas story book for every child, and Santa makes his way through the train with a quality gift for every child on his nice list: a bespoke plush toy steam engine. Children also receive an activity book, a juice drink and a baked treat, a gingerbread biscuit in the shape of a steam train, and every adult a mince pie.

The operator describes a 55-minute return steam train journey from Preston Riverside, at the museum, along the former Preston docks. The whole experience, including the time in the museum, lasts about 75 minutes. The station cafe is open for winter warmers and there is a gift shop and festive music.

About 75 minutes in all, including a 55-minute steam train journey: festive activities in the museum before boarding, live entertainment from Santa, Mother Christmas and the elves, a plush toy steam engine and an activity book for every child, a juice and baked treat for children and a mince pie for adults.

Departs from Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Chain Caul Road, Preston, Lancashire PR2 2PD, where parking is available. Online booking is essential and is made through the event organiser, Fox & Edwards Events. Tickets do not need to be printed: give your name at the Fox & Edwards check-in desk. Open seating is chosen on boarding, in a coach with seats around tables of four; private compartments for up to eight people are allocated. Each departure has one wheelchair space with up to three accompanying visitors: contact the organiser to discuss availability. Storage for pushchairs on board is limited and they will generally need to be folded. For children with allergies or intolerances, the organiser offers plant-based chocolate free from dairy, gluten, egg and nuts; ask the team on board. Dogs are not allowed on this journey.