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The Polar Express Train Ride at Embsay and Bolton Abbey
- 13 Nov – 24 Dec 2026Fri to Sun 13–15, 20–22 and 27–29 Nov; Thu 3 to Sun 6 and Thu 10 to Sun 13 Dec; Wed 16 to Thu 24 Dec. Sat 14 Nov trains leave 11:30, 13:15, 15:00, 16:45 and one later. About 1 hour 30; pyjamas encouraged.Add to calendar
- Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, North YorkshireAbout 85 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £33.95 a child, adults £33.95£135.80 for a family of fourFrom fareharbor.com, checked Mon 26 OctCompare all
- Good for most agesIndoors
- On saleRelaxed sensory coach is a separate ticket type
The Polar Express Train Ride at Embsay and Bolton Abbey is on at Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire from 13 November to 24 December. It's about 85 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices are over £25 a ticket. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.
The ride
- What it is
- Steam train
- How long
- About 1 hour
- Leaves from
- Bolton Abbey Station, near Skipton BD23 6AF, with a large car park. Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your ticket time.
- Santa
- Comes round on board
- Present for children
- Yes
- What's included
- Polar Express story · A story · Hot chocolate · Characters · Elves
- Food and drink
- Hot chocolate and a cookie for everyone, with vegan and gluten-free options chosen when you book.
- Buggies
- Pushchairs and car seats aren't allowed on board. You can leave them on the platform under the veranda, at your own risk.
From thepolarexpresstrainride.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk, checked Mon 26 Oct 2026. Details can change, so check before you set off.
Questions parents ask
How long is The Polar Express Train Ride at Embsay and Bolton Abbey?
About 1 hour.
When do children see Santa on The Polar Express Train Ride at Embsay and Bolton Abbey?
Santa comes round the carriages during the ride, with a present for each child.
Where does it leave from?
Bolton Abbey Station, near Skipton BD23 6AF, with a large car park. Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your ticket time.
Can you take a buggy?
Pushchairs and car seats aren't allowed on board. You can leave them on the platform under the veranda, at your own risk.
Is there food and drink?
Hot chocolate and a cookie for everyone, with vegan and gluten-free options chosen when you book.
How much does The Polar Express Train Ride at Embsay and Bolton Abbey cost?
£33.95 a child, adults £33.95; £135.80 for a family of four.
Do you need to book The Polar Express Train Ride at Embsay and Bolton Abbey?
Yes, book ahead. Relaxed sensory coach is a separate ticket type.
Last checked Mon 26 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: thepolarexpresstrainride.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk. Report a problem
