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Updated 07/11/23

Travelling on a train at Christmas can be a magical experience. We have lots of options for you to check out but be warned - they will be booked up before you know it!

🚂Havering Miniature Railway SOLD OUT!
Lodge Farm Park, Romford - Sunday 10th December
Christmas Special - Rides to Santa for pre book ticket holders, Scout group food and games and a couple of small stall holders.
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🚂North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Harlow Garden Centre, Canes Lane, Harlow CM17 9LD
Winter Lights - 25th & 26th November, 2nd, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 27th December, 6th January. No booking needed, just turn up
Santa Trains - 3rd, 16th, 17th & 24th December. Pre booking essential
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🚂Barnards Miniature Railway SOLD OUT!
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Winter Lights - 10th, 11th & 12th November. 
Santa Specials - 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th December
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🚂Epping Ongar Railway
Check website for location of each attraction
Epping Ongar Lights Express - 18th & 19th, 24th - 26th November, 1st - 3rd, 8th - 10th, 15th - 17th, 20th - 22nd, 29th - 31st December, 5th - 7th January
Santa Specials -  25th & 26th November; 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, 20th - 24th December
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🚂Colne Valley Railway
Castle Hedingham Station, Yeldham Rd, Castle Hedingham, Colne CO9 3DZ
Santa Specials - 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, 21st - 24th December
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🚂East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2DS
Days Out with Thomas and Santa - 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th December
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🚂Audley End Miniature Railway LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JB
Christmas Specials - 18th November - 24th December
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🚂The Polar Express
The two venues closest to Romford are:
Spa Valley Railway West Station, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY SOLD OUT
Mid Norfolk Railway Railway Station, Station Rd, Dereham NR19 1DF LIMITED AVAILABILITY