Find THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride near you & step inside the Christmas story
All aboard! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is bringing the much-loved Christmas adventure to locations across the UK in 2026, inviting families to step aboard and become part of the story.
- Experience an officially licensed immersive theatrical recreation inspired by THE POLAR EXPRESS™
- Meet much-loved characters including The Conductor, singing and dancing Chefs and The Hobo
- Sip Hot Hot Hot, Hot Chocolate and tuck into a delicious cookie during your adventure
- Watch live actors, musical performances and storytelling bring the Christmas tale to life
- Meet Santa during your journey and receive the First Gift of Christmas
- Choose from locations across England, including London, Birmingham, Devon, Kent and Yorkshire
Whether you're boarding in the heart of London or setting off from a heritage railway in the countryside, each location puts you right in the middle of the festive action.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 2026 UK Locations
- Birmingham: Depart from Birmingham Moor Street Station for an immersive Christmas train ride featuring a brand-new show for 2026
- London: Board at London Euston Station and experience THE POLAR EXPRESS™ right in the heart of the capital
- South Devon: Head to South Devon Railway in Buckfastleigh and climb aboard in a beautiful heritage railway setting
- Spa Valley: Join the adventure at Spa Valley Railway in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Wensleydale: Begin your festive journey at Wensleydale Railway in Leeming Bar, Yorkshire
Golden Tickets, dancing Chefs, hot chocolate & the First Gift of Christmas - included in your tickets!
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is much more than a journey by rail. It's an immersive theatrical production, with live performers, choreographed musical numbers, audience interaction and storytelling taking place around you as the train travels.
Characters from the story bring each carriage to life, with The Conductor leading the way while singing and dancing Chefs serve the famous Hot Hot Hot, Hot Chocolate and a cookie.
Then listen carefully for the sound of sleigh bells because there's another passenger you won't want to miss. Santa joins the adventure to meet families and present the First Gift of Christmas.
Find your nearest THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, gather your favourite people and get ready to climb aboard for Christmas 2026!