Terms and Conditions
Updated 15th January 2023
By purchasing tickets you agree to the following terms and conditions.
1. Definitions
When the following phrases with capital letters are used in these Conditions, this is what they will mean:
Event Outside Our Control: is defined in clause 7.
Filming of Children Consent Form: the form which We may ask you to sign to consent to the filming of children during the provision of the Experience for the purpose of marketing and publicity;
Order / Booking : your order / booking for the Experience;
Experience: carriage and entertainment on board the Wensleydale Railway’s THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride pursuant to and, as set out in, your Booking;
Ticket: means a ticket (not souvenir golden ticket), e-ticket, wristband or any other device or mechanism which allows the bearer to attend an Event.
Conditions: the conditions set out in this document; and
We/Our/Us/The company: PNP Events who operate the event, at and on behalf of Wensleydale Railway. PNP Events registered offices are at PNP Events, J12 Halesfield 19, Telford
When We use the words “writing” or “written” in these Conditions, this will include e-mail unless We say otherwise.
Venue: means Wensleydale Railway Station, any stations / areas under control by Wensleydale Railway preservation society and all carriages / trains operated at Wensleydale Railway.
You / Your: means any person seeking admission to the venue.
2. Our contract with you
When you submit your order/booking and payment to Us, it does not mean We have accepted your order for the experience. Our acceptance of your order will become binding between you and Us when We issue you with an email acceptance of your order, at which point a contract will come into existence between you and Us.
We will provide you with a “Booking Confirmation” email until We ship your order. We will then provide you with an “E-Tickets” email indicating your Tickets have been dispatched to you.
Your E-Ticket(s) permit you passage on board the experience ONLY on the date and time stated on your order. Souvenir Golden Tickets act only as souvenirs and are not a valid form of travel on board the train.
3. Changes to these terms and conditions
We reserve the right to revise these terms and conditions from time to time in the following circumstances:
- To reflect changes in the rules of admission, changes in health and safety and/or security procedures, changes to the arrangements in place between PNP Events and Wensleydale Railway, and/or changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
- Each visit to the venue will be subject to these Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to be aware of any changes to these terms and conditions.
- changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements
4. The Experience / THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Event
We will supply the experience to you on the date and time set out on your order.
Whilst We attempt to run the event as close to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride experience as possible we may need, at short notice, to make operational changes to enable the event to continue to run – this may include substituting the Steam Engine for a Diesel Locomotive or running the event statically from within the platform with the train not moving.
We will make every effort to complete the experience at the time set out on your booking, however there may be delays due to an ‘Event Outside Our Control’.
We may have to suspend or delay the start time of the Experience if We have to deal with technical or mechanical problems, or to make improvements to the Experience or have an Event outside of our control. We will make a reasonable effort to contact you to let you know in advance where this occurs, unless the problem is urgent or an emergency.
5. Age restrictions and Young persons
We will not be obliged to allow any child less than 18 years of age on board the Experience unless that child is accompanied by a responsible person aged 18 or over. Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 will not be allowed to board. You may be asked to present valid proof of age prior to boarding the Experience.
Children over the age of 17 must purchase an adult ticket. If you are unable to produce valid proof of age when asked to do so, you may be refused travel on board the Experience.
6. Entry
You require a valid E-Ticket for entry. In some cases, if you are the lead booker for the party you must produce valid photographic proof of identity which matches the name on the booking.
In order for you to enter the venue, you must enter with the lead booker of the party.
You may be asked to show your Ticket and/or ID for inspection at any time during the Event. Failure to do so may result in you being required to leave the venue.
We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who We believe:
- Has obtained their tickets illegally
- Has counterfeit tickets
- Has purchased tickets from an un-authorised 3rd party.
You should arrive for your experience at the venue, or the designated parking area, at the times stated on your E-Tickets. We will not be liable if you miss the experience as a result of your late arrival, and will not be obliged to hold up the experience to wait for you, or provide a seat for you on the experience at another date and time.
Searching is a condition of entry to protect your safety and that of other visitors. We may conduct security searches of clothing, bags and other items, as determined by us in our reasonable discretion, including on entry and exit of our Venue.
Animals with the exception of registered assistance dogs are not permitted to the venue or on board any trains. Any customer with a registered assistance dog must contact Us in advance of booking tickets.
In order to ensure the security, safety and comfort of all visitors, we reserve the right at our reasonable discretion to refuse your admission to, or to eject you from, the relevant Venue without compensation or refund under the Passenger Behaviour clause 13.
7. Pricing and payment
The price of the Experience will be set out on our website or in literature at the time We confirm your Booking. Our prices may change at any time, but price changes will not affect Bookings that We have confirmed with you.
8. Events Outside Our Control
We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of Our obligations under these Conditions that is caused by an Event outside Our control.
An Event outside Our control means any act or event beyond Our reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action by third parties, civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war, fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster, or failure of public or private telecommunications networks.
If an Event outside Our control takes place that affects the performance of these are our obligations:
We will contact you as soon as reasonably possible to notify you; and attempt to reschedule the event on a best endeavours basis. In the case of an event outside of our control We do not guarantee the event will run, and we will not make any refunds. We reserve the right to offer you alternative dates.
In the unfortunate event the train is unable to operate because of government instructions due to a pandemic, you will be notified as soon as possible and your trip will be rescheduled for as soon as we are able to run. In the event of the event not being able to be run at all, or the rescheduled date not being suitable, a refund will be offered or a credit against the event for the following year with a gift voucher to the value of 10% of your order for our shop. In these circumstances refunds may take up to 90 days to process and booking fees and insurance will not be refunded. If no government restrictions are in place, our event will operate. We will not refund if you chose not to travel due to personal choice. Booking fees and Ticket Protection are not refundable in any circumstance.
9. Tickets & Seating
E-Tickets shall be emailed to you 1 week before your event start date. You must bring your E-tickets on the day of the event. Failure to do so may result in you missing out on the experience.
If you miss your event start due to any reason beyond our control We do not guarantee We can offer you an alternative date or time. There are no spare seats on any of our carriages across any of the days we operate.
Our carriages have seating arranged in 4’s around a table or in pairs. Due to the high demand for tickets, it is highly likely you will be sharing your table with another family. Parties of over 4 will be seated as near to each other as possible, priority given to earliest booking. We reserve the right to change carriage configuration without notice.
10. Your rights to Refunds, Cancellations and order amendments
Unfortunately due to the popularity of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride event we are unable to offer any cancellations, refunds, or reschedules therefore please be sure you can attend on the dates/times selected when you book.
As the event takes place in winter please plan appropriately for the road conditions, remember this is England and the weather can vary dramatically, however this event is not affected by the weather and will run no matter the weather conditions, even in rain and snow. PNP Events and Wensleydale Railway is not liable for any road closures or delays.
If the experience does not run to the precise times advertised, refunds will not be payable on Tickets and we will not be responsible for the cost of alternative travel arrangements or for any other loss you suffer (including loss of enjoyment).
You are only liable for a refund should We fail to run the event. There will be NO refunds for guests arriving late due to but not limited to; illness, poor weather, vehicle breakdowns, public transport, acts of God and anything covered in the Events Outside Our Control. Booking fees, Ticket Protection, Souvenir Golden Tickets and any retail items are not refundable in any circumstance.
There is a £10 fee for any changes to the booking (Including but not limited to Name, Address, Date, Time etc) If you sell your tickets the £10 admin charge needs to be paid by you to change the name and address.
If you decide to cancel your booking for any reason prior to the 31st September, there is a £10 administration fee. Booking fees and Ticket Protection are not refundable in any circumstances.
If you decide to cancel your order for any reason between the 1st October and 31st October, there is an administration fee of 25% of your total tickets cost. Booking fees and Ticket Protection are not refundable in any circumstances.
There will be NO changes to tickets or refunds of bookings after 31st October.
11. Our rights to Refunds & Cancellations
We may cancel the contract for the Experience at any time as a result of an Event Outside Our Control, We will either, at Our sole discretion, provide an alternative date for the Experience or, if this is not possible, refund these paid amounts to you.
We may cancel the contract for the Experience at any time by providing you with at least 14 calendar days’ notice in writing. If you have made any payment in advance for the Experience that has not been provided to you, We will either, at Our sole discretion, provide an alternative date for the Experience or, if this is not possible, refund these paid amounts to you.
We may cancel the contract for the Experience at any time with immediate effect by giving you written notice, if you break the contract in any material way and you do not correct or fix the situation within 10 days of Us asking you to do so in writing. If you break the contract, no refund will be payable and We will not be obliged to provide you with an alternative date for the Experience.
12. How we may use your personal information
We will use the personal information you provide to Us to:
- provide the Experience
- process your payment for the Experience
- By entering into this agreement you agree to us using cookies and storing cookies.
13. Passenger Behaviour
We wish to make the Experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible for all of Our guests. Therefore, We ask that you (and any children under your control):
- behave in a reasonable and lawful manner at all times during the Experience;
- comply with any reasonable request from a member of Our staff
- be considerate when using mobile phones.
You agree that you shall not
- be abusive or threatening to any of Our staff or any other person
- conduct yourself in a way which may endanger yourself, the carriage or any person or property on board
- obstruct any member of Our staff in the performance of their duties or fail to comply with their reasonable instructions
- behave in a manner which causes discomfort, inconvenience, damage or injury to other persons
- obstruct or allow any of your belongings to obstruct any aisle or emergency exit
- play any music players, musical instruments or electronic devices, that are audible and distracting or annoying to any person, or which interfere with, or render less audible, any public address system or other equipment
- take on board the carriage, any alcoholic drinks or drugs (other than medicines) for the purpose of consuming during the Experience
- bring a dog or any other animal on board the Experience. However, we do allow trained assistance dogs on board the Experience
- board the carriage whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- smoke (including electronic cigarettes) on board the carriage and anywhere on Wensleydale Railway property
If you fail to comply with the above, We shall be entitled to remove you from the carriage and the event, refuse you further use of the Experience, cancel your ticket without refund, and take any further steps as We may deem necessary in the circumstances. If We consider it necessary we will contact the Police or other relevant security service. We reserve the right to refuse carriage on board the Experience, either on a one-off or permanent basis, to anyone We consider a nuisance or danger to Our passengers or Our staff.
We will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that other passengers behave appropriately during the Experience however, We will not be liable for any act or omission of any other passenger during the Experience. You are responsible and liable for any passenger under the age of 18 who accompanies you.
14. Luggage / Possessions
We reserve the right to refuse items to be taken on board the experience and into Wensleydale Railway property.
Larger items including Wheelchairs and pushchairs cannot be carried onto the train or carriages. They must be left at the station.
All property and belongings are the responsibility of the owner and We accept NO responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings on board or left at the station.
We shall be entitled to inspect all luggage and property, for the purpose of the security and safety of our staff and our customers.
If we find any luggage we are entitled to open/examine it to ensure it is safe to store. Anything we deem hazardous, dangerous or perishable or otherwise unsuitable for storage shall be disposed of within 48 hours of our receiving or finding of the items.
If you have lost any items please make us aware as soon as possible. We will take reasonable care of the items should we locate them.
If we find any of your luggage, We will store it, at your risk, at such location as We deem appropriate.
If you have not collected your items within 1 month of our receiving or finding it we may dispose of it as we wish.
15. Other Important Conditions
This contract is between You and Us. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms.
Each of the paragraphs of these Conditions operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.