Extend the Magic! We can’t wait to welcome you to the magical Polar Express Train Ride at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. It’s an experience that many guests last year would agree can make your child’s Christmas! As a result, we have had visitors travelling all over the country for the experience at Wensleydale. […]
Notes from the Elves
“All aboard! Well, you coming?” New this December, Wensleydale Railway in Yorkshire is proud to present the memory-making marvel that is THE POLAR EXPRESS™! Your family can now hop aboard this awe-inspiring steam train. Located conveniently off the A1 in Leeming bar, begin the journey of a lifetime. Enlighten your senses to the Christmas experience […]
Last Updated February 2021. As we prepare to welcome travellers for the 2021 season, the fabulous Wensleydale elves are not the only ones busy. Did you know there are currently 4 other THE POLAR EXPRESS™ locations in the UK? Seaton Tramway in the south, Mid Norfolk Railway in the east and Telford and Birmingham in […]
One of the most common questions asked about the Polar Express is ‘what is the boy’s name on Polar Express’? The answer is, no-one knows! He is never named in the film and in the credits, he is referred to only as ‘Hero Boy’. Here is a list of some of the main Polar Express […]
When you’ve decided what day you will be climbing aboard the Polar Express train ride at Wensleydale, you might be wondering what else there is to do in the area. Our Yorkshire Christmas experience will be the highlight of your day but there is plenty to see and do around the area. The scenic area […]
This is definitely the most important thing you can do to make sure you are ready for when tickets are released. Sign up at The Polar Express Newsletter where you’ll be the first to know when tickets go on sale. Find out about your local heritage railway For some people, the Polar Express at Wensleydale […]