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North Pole Express at the Foxfield Railway
Foxfield Railway · Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire · 21st November to 24th December 2026
About this event
Foxfield Railway runs its North Pole Express from Caverswall Road Station in Blythe Bridge, near Stoke-on-Trent, on 21, 22, 28 and 29 November and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December 2026. There are several departures each day, with times shown in the DigiTickets booking system. Despite the name, this is Foxfield's own event, not the licensed Polar Express.
The train runs in festive heritage coaches from Caverswall Road to Dilhorne and back, a return trip of nearly an hour. On board there are entertainers, including elves, a baby polar bear puppet and Santa himself.
Everyone gets a festive edible treat. Adults get a festive tipple and children a fruit drink, and every child receives a gift from Santa. First Class gives you extra time with Santa in your own private compartment, with extra festive decorations.
Tickets are sold by the table or compartment, from a table for up to 4 to a First Class compartment for up to 8, and the price changes by date and departure. An Accessible Table has space for one wheelchair and two companions, with ramp access from the platform, and the station building and car park are step free.
A baby polar bear on board
As well as Santa, the entertainers on board include elves and a baby polar bear puppet, during a return trip of nearly an hour from Caverswall Road to Dilhorne in festive heritage coaches.
First Class time with Santa
Book First Class and Santa spends extra time with your family in your own private compartment for up to 8, which comes with extra festive decorations. Prices run from £123 to £215 depending on the date.
Treats for every passenger
Every passenger gets a festive edible treat, adults have a festive tipple and children a fruit drink, and every child is given a gift from Santa, all included in the table or compartment price.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
21st November to 24th December 2026
21, 22, 28 and 29 November and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December 2026
Several departures a day, times shown when you book
24 December listed 08:00 - 14:00
Return trip to Dilhorne of nearly 1 hourAges
All Ages
Getting there
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
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