Day Out With Thomas 2026

All Aboard for a Rockin' Good Time!

Day Out With Thomas™: Let's Rock, Let's Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to the heritage railways across the country!

Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, watch the exciting live shows with Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing, join in the Thomas & Friends™ character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more

Day Out With Thomas returns to Whistlestop Valley in 2026:

7th & 8th March 2026

6th & 7th June 2026

22nd & 23rd August 2026

10th & 11th October 2026

Also included:

Enjoy a full day of fun with the whole family, there’s so much to do. Your ticket includes all the activities listed below plus, Thomas & Friends™ giveaways for every child!

• Hop onboard unlimited platform rides at Clayton West behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
• Thomas will also pull the daily trains to Shelley at 10:00 and 12:40
• Meet Thomas' other friends Emily and Percy
• Enjoy unlimited platform train rides on Toby and Mavis
• Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt
• Watch the exciting live shows with Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty
• Explore and have fun in the Thomas & Friends music corner
• Join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt
• Play with the Thomas & Friends garden games
• Listen to the Thomas & Friends storytelling sessions with Sir Topham Hatt
• Have fun in the Play Pod with the Thomas & Friends toys, arts and crafts
• Visit the Thomas & Friends tattoo station
• Capture your family memories with the Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
• Bounce on the giant jumping pillow
• Ride the Clayton Flyer (a miniature railway)
• Have your face painted
• Watch the amazing magic shows
• Play on the crazy golf course
• Enjoy plenty of playground adventures at Clayton West and Shelley
• Don’t miss the tasty treats from the dessert parlour at Shelley
• Pop along to the Thomas & Friends gift shop

Ticket prices

Please see Day Out With Thomas website

Adult: £18.95
Child 1-16: £19.95

Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children): pre-purchased online £70.00
(Family discount applied automatically at check-out)

Our tallest member of the steam team who yellow and large Whistle chracter

Please note:

Seats are allocated for this event, if you wish to be sat with other parties please book as a group.

Children 16 or under MUST be sat in a carriage with a responsible adult.

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)

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Please read the terms & conditions carefully before purchasing your tickets.

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FAQS

Do I need to book my Thomas & Friends ride?

Yes, you need to book your ride to Shelley. Choose a date and one time slot from the options listed.

Do children under two require a ticket?
All passengers need a ticket to travel. Children under the age of 1 years (who travel on an adult’s lap or babes in arms) are free of charge.

Do you have special pricing for carers?
No, there is no special pricing.

Do I have to book in advance, and will tickets be available on the day?
We strongly recommend booking in advance due to the popularity of the event. Tickets maybe may be available on the day. Details will be available on our social media and website pages. You can also call ahead to check before you travel.

How long are the rides to Shelley?
The journey to Shelley takes 25 minutes.

How long are the platform rides with Thomas and Thomas & Friends characters?
Platform rides are approximately 5 minutes long and are unlimited throughout the day.

Can I stay all day?
Visitors are welcome to stay until 17:00 each day.

How many people can sit in a compartment?
Being a narrow-gauge railway, our compartments can accommodate a maximum of four people seated and one child under 1 on an adults lap.

Does the event have disabled access and are you able to accommodate wheelchairs onboard the trains?
Foldable wheelchairs are welcome along with pushchairs. There is a single carriage which can transport an occupied wheelchair, but we recommend contacting Whistlestop Valley on 01484 865727 or via email at info@whistlestopvalley.co.uk before reserving tickets. Full access details can be found here.

Is there somewhere to eat and drink?
We have a café serving a selection of drinks, hot and cold food at Clayton West with an ice cream parlour at Shelley.

Can I bring my dog?
We advise not to bring dogs to our Thomas events due to the number of visitors. Special assistance dogs are welcome.

If you have more questions about the Day Out With Thomas program, please visit the main FAQ page.