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SUMMARY:Christmas at the Railway: Thomas Specials
DESCRIPTION:A magical festive experience with Thomas \nStep into a world of festive wonder as Thomas takes you on a special journey along his Christmas Branch Line from Wansford to Yarwell and back. \nThis approximately 2-hour experience combines a magical train ride\, festive activities\, and a visit from Santa Claus\, creating the perfect Christmas outing for families. \nYour Experience\nYour visit begins at our heritage booking office\, where you’ll receive your Golden Ticket and enter a festive setting complete with market cabins\, seasonal treats\, twinkling lights and festive characters. \nDon’t forget to bring your letter to Santa Claus and visit the festive post office\, where Santa’s postal workers will prepare it ready for posting. \nEnjoy time in our marqueed area\, with photo opportunities and a chance to meet Mrs Claus\, before boarding your train. \nOnce on board\, relax as Thomas takes you on a short journey along his branch line with an extended stop at Yarwell Station. Along the way\, Santa’s elves will entertain you before Santa Claus visits every child at their seat\, presenting a festive wish coin to exchange for a gift after your journey at one of Santa’s Toy Shops. \nWhat’s Included\n• Approximately 1 to 2 hour festive experience\n• You will be on the train for approximately 50 minutes behind Thomas; around 30 minutes of this will be stationary at Yarwell Station while Santa gives out his Festive Wish Coins\n• Santa’s elves providing entertainment on board the train\n• Meet Santa Claus on board\n• Bring a letter to Santa Claus\, have it franked at Santa’s Post Office\, and then you can post it in one of his post boxes\n• Festive surroundings with characters\, music and décor\n• Gift for every child\, toddler and baby
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/christmas-at-the-railway-thomas-specials/
LOCATION:Nene Valley Railway\, Wansford Station\, Stibbington\, Peterborough\, PE8 6LR
CATEGORIES:Experiences & Workshops
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SUMMARY:💙🎄 CHRISTMAS WITH THOMAS! 🎅🚂
DESCRIPTION:Thomas is getting ready for Christmas at the Nene Valley Railway! \n📅 Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd December \nJoin Thomas for a very special festive journey along his Branch Line as part of Christmas at the Railway: Thomas Specials. \nAnd Thomas isn’t the only very special visitor you’ll meet… \n🎅 Santa will visit children aboard the train!\n🪙 Every child receives a special Christmas Wish Coin\n🎁 Exchange your coin for a gift at Santa’s Toy Shop after your journey\n💙 Enjoy a festive journey with Thomas\n🎄 Soak up the Christmas atmosphere at Wansford\n🍷 Mulled wine\, mince pies & festive treats\n🎁 Seasonal gifts and a wonderful festive market feel \nFor little Thomas fans\, this is a chance to combine Christmas\, Santa AND Thomas in one magical day out at The Home of Thomas. 💙🎄 \n🎟️ Book Christmas at the Railway: Thomas Specials:\nhttps://nvr.org.uk/product.php/734/christmas-at-the-railway-thomas-specials \nThomas. Santa. Christmas. All aboard! 🎅💙🚂
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/%f0%9f%92%99%f0%9f%8e%84-christmas-with-thomas-%f0%9f%8e%85%f0%9f%9a%82/
LOCATION:Nene Valley Railway\, Wansford Station\, Stibbington\, Peterborough\, PE8 6LR
CATEGORIES:Experiences & Workshops,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Christmas at the Railway: Santa Specials
DESCRIPTION:A magical festive experience for the whole family \nStep into a world of wonder this festive season with the magical Christmas experience at the Nene Valley Railway\, where timeless traditions\, family memories\, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic come together. \nYour Christmas Experience\nYour experience begins as you check in at our festively decorated heritage booking office\, where each party will receive their Festive Golden Ticket\, granting your party access to our magical Christmas experience. \nFrom here\, step into a festive setting where you will find open-air market cabins offering a selection of seasonal nibbles and drinks\, which you can purchase as you explore. You will be greeted by some of our festive characters\, who will be on hand to meet and greet\, pose for photos\, and may even treat you to a little festive sing-song. Enjoy the magical surroundings with twinkling lights\, seasonal music and festive cheer throughout. \nAll children\, don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa Claus and be sure to visit his Post Office before boarding your train\, where you will meet a couple of Santa’s postal workers on special assignment. They will ensure your letters are franked and ready for you to post in one of the special post boxes located around the site. \nThere will also be a marqueed area\, beautifully decorated with festive displays\, offering perfect photo opportunities and the chance to meet Mrs Claus. \nAll Christmas trains depart promptly at their scheduled departure time\, so please ensure you are ready to board in good time. Your departure time will be clearly printed on your ticket. \nOnce on board and settled into your reserved seats\, you can relax as you embark on a magical winter journey through the Nene Valley. Along the way\, Santa’s elves will be on board to entertain you and keep the festive spirit alive. \nDuring your journey\, Santa Claus will visit every child at their seat\, sharing a special moment and presenting each child with a festive wish coin\, a magical token which is to be exchanged after your journey for a gift of your choice from one of Santa’s Toy Shops. \nWhat’s Included\n• A 1 to 2-hour Christmas experience\, including approximately 1 hour train ride\n• Meet Santa Claus on board the train\n• Santa’s elves providing entertainment on board the train\n• Bring a letter to Santa Claus\, have it franked at Santa’s Post Office\, and then you can post it in one of his post boxes\n• Festive surroundings with snow\, music and themed décor\n• Seasonal food and drink available to purchase on the platform\n• Food available to order at the time of booking to enjoy on board the train\n• Gift for every child\, toddler and baby\n• Miniature Railway (additional £1 on the day)\n• Garden Railway\n• Model Railway \nPendennis Castle at Christmas\nWe are delighted to welcome the famous Great Western Railway steam locomotive No. 4079 Pendennis Castle to the Nene Valley Railway this Christmas\, visiting us with kind thanks to Didcot Railway Centre. \nBuilt at Swindon in 1924\, Pendennis Castle is one of Britain’s most celebrated surviving steam locomotives and has a remarkable history spanning more than a century\, including 23 years spent in Australia. \nDuring its visit\, Pendennis Castle will haul a selected number of our Santa Special services\, giving some of our Christmas visitors the opportunity to travel behind this magnificent locomotive. \n\nFood & Drink\nThis year we have made food an optional extra.  You are also welcome to bring your own. \nSeasonal food and drink will be available to purchase from our booking hall cafe and open-air market cabins on the platform\, as well as our on train buffet car.  Addionally you will also see some ticket options that include a mulled wine and a mince pie\, which can be collected from one of our cabins. \nYou can also pre-order food at the time of booking to enjoy on board your train journey\, freshly prepared by Tea and the Gang. Pre-Ordered food can be collected from our collection point on Platform 2 prior to boarding. \nTicket Prices \n• Adult / Senior: £30\n• Adult / Senior (with Mulled Wine & Mince Pie): £36 (Available on last service of the day and all services on 23rd & 24th December)\n• Child (2 to 15 years): £30\n• Baby / Toddler (Under 2 years): £12 (seated on lap — if a seat is required\, please purchase a child ticket) \nPrivate Compartments \nUpgrade your experience with a private compartment for up to 6 people: \n• £240 per compartment\n• £276 per compartment (with Mulled Wine & Mince Pies) (Available on last service of the day and all services on 23rd & 24th December) \nEnjoy your own exclusive space — perfect for families or groups looking for a more private and relaxed festive experience. \nAdditional Guests in Compartments: \n• You may add up to 2 additional children (under 2 years) seated on laps\n• Plus 1 additional child (2–15 years) or adult\n• All additional guests must be added at the time of booking\n• All additional guest tickets incur additional charges
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/christmas-at-the-railway-santa-specials-2-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Nene Valley Railway\, Wansford Station\, Stibbington\, Peterborough\, PE8 6LR
CATEGORIES:Experiences & Workshops,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:NEW YEAR'S RACE DAY
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to bring back our New Year’s Race Day for a second year\, raising funds once again for the\nmuch-loved BE MORE FAB charity.\nJoin us for an afternoon of virtual horse racing\, games and entertainment\, with something for everyone to enjoy.\nKeeping with tradition\, it’s BYOB! Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with family\nand friends\, all while supporting a fantastic cause. \nTICKETS\n£15 PER ADULT\n£7.50 PER CHILD
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/new-years-race-day/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Corby
CATEGORIES:Experiences & Workshops,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:AN EVENING WITH CELTIC LEGEND – JOHN HARTSON ☘️
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible night with one of the most prolific strikers of his generation\, “Big Bad John” Hartson! From lighting up the Premier League with Arsenal and West Ham to becoming a Centurion in the green and white hoops\, John Hartson has done it all.Hear behind-the-scenes stories from a glittering career\, his time at Parkhead\, playing for Wales\, and scoring on the biggest stages. ⚽️ \nLive Interview & Q&A 🧠\nStories from the Dressing Room 🥅\nUnrivaled Insights into Celtic FC \nGet your tickets now through Eventbrite for a truly unforgettable evening!
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-celtic-legend-john-hartson-%e2%98%98%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Corby
CATEGORIES:Experiences & Workshops
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