THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Tram Ride — Seaton Tramway

Seaton Tramway, the tramway that runs between Seaton and Colyton in Devon, operates THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Tram Ride on selected dates in the weeks before Christmas. The operator describes a magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in specially decorated single-deck tramcars.

On board, passengers enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie. At the North Pole they can speak to Santa and admire the lights while they walk around the North Pole, and every guest receives their first gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell, from Santa himself. On the return journey, passengers sing along to Christmas carols.

The operator says the experience lasts approximately two and a half hours and that seats are limited on its snug single-deck tramcars. It presents the trip as one for the grown-up kids too, a trip down memory lane to a traditional Christmas of old.

About two and a half hours in all: a tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in a decorated single-deck tramcar, hot chocolate and a cookie, time to speak to Santa and walk around the lit North Pole, a silver sleigh bell for every guest, and carols on the way back. Seating on the tramcars is limited.

Boards at Seaton Station, Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon EX12 2WD, next to the Tesco superstore. The operator's ticket page says the date and time booked must be correct because changes may not be possible, and may carry a charge. Tickets are not refundable except if the operator cancels the event. Families and friends travelling together are advised to book under the same booking, otherwise the operator cannot guarantee that they sit together. Wheelchair users should book by phone on 01297 20375. Dogs cannot be accepted on board this event. Tickets are collected at Seaton Station on the day of travel, and the operator asks passengers to arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. Parking is in the pay and display car parks of Seaton, roughly a three-minute walk from the station.