Pickering - Moors

Santa Express at the NYMR - North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Dates:
Sat 29 Nov 2025 9:30 AM - Wed 24 Dec 2025 9:30 AM

About Santa Express at the NYMR - North Yorkshire Moors Railway

29, 30 November, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 to 24 December

Come and enjoy a brand new interactive adventure for families as they meet Father Christmas on the NYMR Santa Express. The steam train ride will be packed with songs, jokes and the magic of Christmas, brought to life by Santa’s Elves - families will also get to meet the great man himself on board.

Your Santa Express

At Pickering station, families will be welcomed by the sights and sounds of the Santa Express steam train with Christmas decorations, traditional games, and live singing to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Once on board, Santa’s team of elves will keep everyone entertained with sing-alongs, Christmas-cracker jokes, and plenty of fun. Each child will also receive a special keepsake to take home.

Meet The Elves

• Elton Elf, known for his musical skills.

• Joey Marshmallow, the cheeky trickster.

• Chef Custard, who looks after Santa and his reindeer with his special recipes.

• Also, keep an eye out for Chris Mouse, the Station Mouse, who checks that everyone is on the Nice List with his cheeky “eek, eek, eek!”

Fares & Booking

Tickets for the Santa Express start from £29.50 per person with an extra 10% off if you book online before 31 August 2025.

Registered Carers: Registered adult or child carers of a disabled Santa Express passenger are eligible for a reduced-rate ticket when the standard Santa Express fare applies to the disabled passenger. Passengers booking a reduced-rate carer's ticket will be required to provide a valid form of ID to confirm eligibility.

Wheelchair users: On each service we have two dedicated wheelchair user spaces available in our Fuss Free carriage with fold down seats for up to two travel companions, bookable online.

Performances

Performance Date & TimeTicket PriceTicket Link
Saturday 29 November 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Sunday 30 November 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Saturday 6 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Sunday 7 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Saturday 13 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Sunday 14 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Saturday 20 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Sunday 21 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Monday 22 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Tuesday 23 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
Wednesday 24 December 9:30am – 4:30pm Standard: £29.50 Book Now
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