Christmas at the National Railway Museum

Hop aboard for a magical Christmas day out at the National Railway Museum in York.

When: November 12 to January 3

Where: National Railway Museum, York

Ticket price: Included with admission. The Father Christmas experience, which costs £15 per child, also includes a mini warming hot chocolate and 10% off in the shop.

Photo credit: Trustees of the Science Museum Group.  

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More information from organisers:

Meet Father Christmas aboard a railway carriage, explore festive railway history and get hands-on with winter science for a full day out of festive rail magic. 

Families can escape the winter chill and discover a whole day of festive fun at the National Railway Museum in York this Christmas, with Father Christmas, free family activities, festive science and plenty of opportunities to make magical memories together.  

Father Christmas will be taking up residence in the Guard’s compartment of the museum’s historic Tri-composite train carriage in Station Hall from Wednesday 2nd to Wednesday 23rd December to meet children and give them each a special gift. Extended, relaxed meet-and-greets will also be available for visitors who may benefit from a quieter and more flexible experience.  

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