NORTH POLE EXPRESS 2024

Step aboard the Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express for a steam train journey to the North Pole!

Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express is one of the most popular and magical festive experiences in the North East, perfect for families and children. Your adventure begins at East Tanfield Station, where the excitement builds before you even board the train. Upon arrival, you’ll meet the North Pole Express Ticket Conductor, who will clip your special North Pole passport, officially marking the start of your journey.

Before you board your steam hauled North Pole Express train, Santa’s cheerful elves will entertain you with song and dance before being transported to the North Pole through stunning winter landscapes.

Once you arrive, step into Father Christmas’s magical grotto at the North Pole, where you’ll have the chance to visit him in person, with each child receiving a special gift. Enjoy festive refreshments, take part in Christmas activities, and meet the cheeky elves before heading for home on your North Pole Express steam train.

Experience Includes:

• North Pole Express steam train journey
• North Pole Express passport and goody bag per child
• Elf show at East Tanfield station
• Meet the North Pole Express ticket conductor and elves
• Grotto entry and Father Christmas visit with each child receiving a special gift
• Festive drink and snack for all the family at the North Pole
• Christmas activities at the North Pole
• Free car parking

Experience Dates:

• • Saturday 30th November – fully booked
  • Sunday 1st December – fully booked
  • Saturday 7th December – fully booked
  • Sunday 8th December – fully booked
  • Saturday 14th December – fully booked
  • Sunday 15th December – fully booked
  • Wednesday 18th December* – fully booked
  • Thursday 19th December* – fully booked
  • Saturday 21st December – fully booked
  • Sunday 22nd December – fully booked
  • Monday 23rd December – fully booked
  • Tuesday 24th December – fully booked

*schools may not have broken up

Experience Times:

• Experience 1 – starts at 10:25am, finishes at 12:50pm
• Experience 2 – starts at 11:25am, finishes at 1:50pm
• Experience 3 – starts at 12:25pm, finishes at 2:50pm
• Experience 4 – starts at 1:25pm, finishes at 3:50pm
• Experience 5 – starts at 2:25pm, finishes at 4:50pm
• Experience 6 – starts at 3:25pm, finishes at 5:50pm
• Experience 7 – starts at 4:25pm, finishes at 6:50pm

Ticket Prices:

• Babies (Under 1) – £6
• Children (1 – 15 years) – £20
• Adults (16 years +) – £20

Booking fees apply.

Additional Information:

• Prebooking required. No tickets will be available on the day.
• Adult tickets can not be used as child tickets.
• If you need to book additional adult tickets, please email [email protected].
• No animals allowed, except assistant dogs.
• The North Pole Express experience is mainly an outdoor event, we advise you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear.