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Updated 04/11/24

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 
Lodge Farm Park, Romford - Saturday 7th December
Santa Run - Tickets for a train ride to  see Santa in his grotto + gift bag + sweets and a mince pie.
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North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Harlow Garden Centre, Canes Lane, Harlow CM17 9LD
Winter Lights - 14th November; 16th November; 1st December. No booking needed, just turn up
Santa Trains - 14th & 15th December; 21st & 22nd December; 24th December.  Pre booking essential via website.
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Barnards Miniature Railway 
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Winter Lights - 8th, 9th & 10th November
Santa Specials - 30th November; 1st, 7th & 8th December SOLD OUT
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Epping Ongar Railway
Check website for location of each attraction
Epping Ongar Lights Express - 16th & 17th November; 22nd - 24th November; 29th & 30th November, 1st December, 6th - 8th December; 13th - 15th December; 20th - 22nd December; 27th - 31st December; 3rd - 5th January; 10th - 12th January 2025
Santa Specials - 23th & 24th November; 30th November; 1st December; 7th & 8th December; 14th & 15th December; 19th - 24th December
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Colne Valley Railway
Castle Hedingham Station, Yeldham Rd, Castle Hedingham, Colne CO9 3DZ
Twilight - 7th December, 14th December & 21st December from 4.30pm 
Santa Specials - 30th November; 1st December; 7th & 8th December; 14th & 15th December; 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 - 14th December; 20th & 21st December.
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Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JB
Christmas Specials - 21st 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 
Mid Norfolk Railway Railway Station, Station Rd, Dereham NR19 1DF