Take the Santa Special before Christmas...
Enjoy a 25-minute ride in a festively decorated steam train, along an historic narrow-gauge railway that celebrates its 90th birthday this year.
Take a walk through the Magic Tunnel to meet Santa, where children will receive a quality present.
Have a hot punch and mince pie in the friendly atmosphere of the station buffet. But book early to avoid disappointment!
...Or the Mince Pie Special after Christmas
Need a change of scene to finish off the festive season? We offer the perfect post-Christmas family getaway!
Come for a relaxing 25-minute ride on our festive steam train, and enjoy a hot punch and mince pie in the station buffet.
More and more people are making this a regular seasonal rendezvous, meeting up with family and friends they haven’t seen for a while. For a longer visit, stay for some of Rosa’s home cooking!
...Or do some shopping
The railway shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas the Tank Engine merchandise for miles around--and many more gift ideas for all the family. Open on every operating day.
...And Wednesdays are special!
Santa Specials are a popular end-of-term treat for playgroups and primary schools, and groups like Cubs and Brownies. On Wednesdays, we offer one extra free Adult ticket for every 10 accompanied children--but space is limited, so book early!
Wednesday is also a good day for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet chat with Santa.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
When can I travel?
Santa Specials
Saturdays: 5th, 12th & 19th December
Sundays: 6th, 13th & 20th December
Wednesdays: 9th, 16th & 23rd December
Mince Pie Specials
Sunday 27th & Monday 28th December.
Departures from Page’s Park on all days:
10.40, 11.20, 12.00, 12.40, 13.40, 14.20, 15.00
How much does it cost?
Extra value--2008 prices held!
Santa Specials:
Adult £7.00
Child aged 2 to 15 years £7.00
Child aged under 2 years £3.00
Mince Pie Specials:
Adult £5.00
Child aged 2 to 15 £2.50
Child aged under 2 FREE
An agency fee is charged for phone and online bookings. Tickets can be collected on the day of travel, or posted to you at extra cost. There is a £5 charge for any subsequent alterations to bookings.
How do I book?
ONLINE: You are one click away from instant reservation! Have your debit or credit card handy.
BY PHONE: 24-hour reservations on 08444 77 1000 (UK only). Calls cost a maximum of 5p/minute from a BT landline. For other networks, check with your service provider.
IN PERSON: The Booking Office at Page’s Park station will be open to take bookings from 10.00am to 4.00pm, every Sunday and other operating day until 20th December.
GROUP BOOKINGS: For parties of 10 people or more, call 01525 373888 (International +44 1525 373 888) between 10.00am and 4.00pm (UK time) on Sundays or other operating days until 20th December. Or email us with your requirements.
As the roads are likely to be busier than usual around Christmas, please allow plenty of time for your journey. You should aim to arrive at Page’s Park 30 minutes before your departure time, to allow for parking, walking to the platform, and finding seats on the train--especially if you are collecting tickets as well. The trains run to a tight schedule to fit everyone in, and may not wait for late arrivals.
Please note that the Christmas train services run between Page’s Park and Leedon only, and not over the full length of the line. We announce this every year, but still get at least one complaint!
© 2009 Leighton Buzzard Railway Ltd
www.buzzrail.co.uk
Last updated 5th November 2009
