The Magical Santa Express — Statfold Country Park

Statfold Country Park, home of the Statfold Barn Railway, runs The Magical Santa Express as its Christmas event. Guests board the North Pole Express train, described by the operator as a beautifully lit steam train, from the Post Office area, ride to the "North Pole" and then spend time at their leisure on activities including Rudolph's Snack Hut, Mrs Claus' Bakery, cookie decorating, letter writing and Santa's Grotto.

After the grotto, children go to the Toy Shop to choose a present. The operator says the activities last about two hours and the train journey about 12 minutes. It describes the event as a family tradition for returning guests and lists photos from the previous year.

The event is billed on the operator's ticket portal as a charitable fundraising event.

About two hours: a roughly 12-minute ride on a lit steam train to the "North Pole", a visit to Santa's grotto, cookie decorating, letter writing, a snack hut and bakery, and a gift from the Toy Shop. The operator says all children and under-2s receive a visit to the grotto, a gift from Santa's Toy Shop, reindeer food and a sweet treat from Mrs Claus' Bakery.

Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 0BU. The entrance is in the Strawberry Suite in the main car park, with free parking nearby; arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time slot. The train accommodates wheelchairs and there are accessible toilets and lifts: book a wheelchair space when booking. Collapsible pushchairs are welcome but space is limited, so book a place at checkout. Concessions and a carer ticket need evidence on arrival. Phones and personal cameras are discouraged inside the grottos.