Steam into Christmas 2025

Booking information

Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY - please do not call, message or email to make a booking as we will not be able to help.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

There is no Steam Train ride on the mainline during this event
The time you choose when making your booking is the time you will be visiting Santa in The Cabin at Clayton West
Visitors are welcome to arrive from 15.30pm and stay until close 19.15pm
Your ticket only includes one visit to Santa in The Cabin
Please be aware there will be flashing lights and small fireworks at the opening at around 16.00pm, take this into consideration when booking.

These services feature illuminations and flashing lights at the station. Please consider this when making bookings for those with sensitivities to flashing lights

VOUCHERS, OFFERS, PROMOTIONS, DISCOUNTS ARE NOT VALID FOR THIS EVENT.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless the service is cancelled by Whistlestop Valley. If a service operates as scheduled but a ticket holder is unable to attend/use their tickets, no refund will be given.

Full terms & conditions can be found here.

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Steam into Christmas 2025 - 1 Night Only - Grand Opening

Join us for our Opening Night as Santa Brings Christmas to Whistlestop Valley to start our Festive Season!

What’s happening on the day?

Welcome Santa to Whistlestop Valley as he arrives on the platform via steam train at around 4pm
Grand Light Switch On by Santa taking place around the Clayton Flyer
One-on-one meeting with Santa in our new building The Cabin by the platform at Clayton West
Each child over 12 month old will recieve a Golden Coin to spend in Mrs Claus cabin on a gift of their choice
Infants under 12 month will recieve a Whistlestop Valley keepsake gift (tickets MUST be purchased for infants under 1)
Meet Santa's Festive Elves at Clayton West station
The playground, jumping pillow and Clayton Flyer miniature ride-on railway will be open for unlimited use at Clayton West Station.
Unlimited traditional merry-go-round (subject to availabilty, the merry-go-round is not owned by Whistlestop Valley)
The Firebox café and gift shop will be open

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

There is no Steam Train ride on the mainline during this event
The time you choose when making your booking is the time you will be visiting Santa in The Cabin at Clayton West
Visitors are welcome to arrive from 15.30pm and stay until close 7.15pm
Your ticket only includes one visit to Santa in The Cabin
Please be aware there will be flashing lights and small fireworks at the opening at around 4pm, take this into consideration when booking.

Steam Into Christmas Santa Visit Times & Prices

Friday 28th November Santa Visit - 16.15pm/17.15pm/18.15pm Adult £5.00 Child £10.95 (1-16) Infant under 1 £5.00
Concessions, family tickets, discounts, vouchers, promotions, passes & offers are NOT available/valid on Christmas services

All bookings incur a £1.80 booking fee per transaction (not per ticket)
All tickets will be available collect on arrival from the entrance cabin. You will recieve an email with your order reference number and booking details.
Advance booking is necessary – online only!

Terms & Conditions

Once purchased, tickets cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable
If the event goes ahead and a ticket-holder is unable to visit for whatever reason, we regret that tickets cannot be refunded, cancelled, transferred or exchanged
For a full list of Ts & Cs, please visit https://www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk/terms-conditions. By booking tickets, you are agreeing to our Ts & Cs