To book tickets to A Day Out with Thomas at Whistlestop Valley, please visit www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk.
Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at Whistlestop Valley. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas.
There will be lots to enjoy all day, including:
• Unlimited platform train rides at Clayton West behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
• Unlimited platform train rides with Mavis and Toby
• Meet Percy on selected train services
• Pre-booked train to Shelley Station and back (this will NOT be Thomas unless booked on the 10am train)
• Unlimited rides on the Clayton Flyer (miniature railway)
• Singalongs and performances from Rusty & Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt
• Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
• Thomas & Friends character hunt
• Thomas & Friends garden games
• Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
• Children’s small fairground Rides
• A jumping pillow
• Face painting
• A mini disco at Shelley Station with traditional party games*
• A birthday celebration on platform 3*
*At certain times of the day
FAQs
How long are the Thomas rides?
All Thomas rides are approximately 5 minutes long (platform rides) except for the 10am train which is 25 minutes long and travels to Shelley station and back
Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
Yes. All ticket holders are entitled to unlimited platform rides between 11:00 and 17:00
Do I need to book my train to Shelley?
Your outbound train ride to Shelley must be prebooked. The train runs every 30 minutes between 10am and 3pm. Passengers can return on the same train or disembark at Shelley and return on a later service. Please select your preferred outbound train time when booking your ticket online. There is no requirement to book your inbound train
Are tickets available to purchase on the day?
We recommend booking in advance. Tickets on the day will be charged at a higher price and will be subject to availability. We recommend enquiring before travelling.
What does my Day Out with Thomas ticket include?
Your ticket includes all the activities included in the activity section above
Will other Thomas & Friends characters will be there?:
Yes. Mavis and Toby (and hopefully Emily!) will be there alongside Sir Topham Hatt and Sodor station sweepers, Rusty & Dusty
Can I stay all day?
Yes, the event is open to visitors from 09:30 until 17:00
Can I take a pram/pushchair on the train?
Visitors can take collapsible pushchairs on the train in the specified compartment. We cannot transport bassinets or unfolded items. Unfolded items can be stored in the pushchair park on the platform
Is there somewhere to eat and drink?
Yes. The Firebox Café at Clayton West serves hot and cold meals and drinks. The Turntable dessert parlour at Shelley serves ice cream, desserts, hot and cold drinks. There are outdoor and indoor picnic areas available at both sites for consumption of food not purchased from one of our onsite eateries
Are there baby change facilities?
Yes. Baby change facilities are available at both station sites
Is there disabled access?
Although both station sites are fully wheelchair accessible, we regret that we cannot transport unfolded wheelchairs on our trains due to the size and nature of the carriages. We can transport folded wheelchairs if a user is transferable
Prices listed above exclude booking fees.
All transactions are subject to a non-refundable 0.75p transaction charge and non-refundable 10% booking fee (8% on family discount).
To book tickets to A Day Out with Thomas at Whistlestop Valley, please visit www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk.
Please note: Whistlestop Valley does not sell tickets for the Day Out with Thomas events.
Please note: Whistlestop Valley gift vouchers are NOT redeemable against Day Out with Thomas event tickets because Whistlestop Valley does not sell tickets for these events.