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THE POLAR EXPRESS Tram Ride at Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway · Seaton, Devon · 27th November to 24th December 2026
About this event
Seaton Tramway runs the officially licensed THE POLAR EXPRESS Tram Ride, with the story played out on its trams rather than a train. It runs on 27 to 29 November, 4 to 6 December, 11 to 13 December and 18 to 24 December 2026, from Seaton Station on Harbour Road, and the whole experience lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Every ticketed passenger gets a hot chocolate and a cookie. The tram ride takes about 30 minutes each way, and in 2026 there is a longer stop of about an hour at the North Pole, where you visit Santa, watch an elf show and join in with carol singing. Food and gifts are on sale there, and there are chances for a photo with the cast.
Every passenger receives a silver sleigh bell from Santa, the first gift of Christmas. The organiser charges adults and children the same, because the event is designed for children of all ages, and The Polar Express book can be added to a booking for £6.99.
Tickets cannot be collected in advance, so arrive at Seaton Station at least 20 minutes before your departure to pick them up. Departure times appear in the booking engine once you choose a date. Tickets sell out very quickly and there is very little scope for rescheduling, so book with care.
An hour at the North Pole
In 2026 the stop at the North Pole stretches to about an hour, with a visit to Santa, an elf show, carol singing and the chance of a photo with the cast, before the 30 minute tram ride back to Seaton.
Hot chocolate, a cookie and a bell
Every ticketed passenger gets a hot chocolate and a cookie on the tram, and everyone receives a silver sleigh bell from Santa, the first gift of Christmas, all included in the fare.
The story told on a tram
Seaton Tramway runs the officially licensed Polar Express on its trams, a different take on the story. Adults pay the same as children, because the organiser designs the whole experience for children of all ages.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
27th November to 24th December 2026
27 to 29 November, 4 to 6 December, 11 to 13 December and 18 to 24 December 2026
Departure times are shown in the booking engine once you choose a date
The experience lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes
Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to collect ticketsAges
All Ages
Getting there
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
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