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Events

Fun for all the family!

Looking for something extra special for your trip to Whistlestop Valley?

We host a wide range of events and experiences all year round for both children and adults to enjoy! From Character days to the Santa Express. 

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Day Out With Thomas

- PEEP PEEP!

A Day Out With Thomas returns to Whistlestop Valley in 2026

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7th & 8th March 2026

6th & 7th June 2026

22nd & 23rd August 2026

10th & 11th October 2026

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27th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

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We will be open for October Half Term for spooky activities including pumpkin trail, Halloween disco & family game show with Spike Bonzo. 

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Simply book a Big Adventure ticket to enjoy all the activities at Shelley Station or a Little Adventure ticket to enjoy our Whistlestop fun at Clayton West Station.

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​PLEASE NOTE - on Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November we will close at 4.00pm due to us preparing for the Evening Ghost Trains

Halloween Half Term

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Steam and Diesel Gala 
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Our annual gala will be running on

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September. 

Click to find out more. 

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Halloween Ghost Train

On the evening of your visit, you will be booked onto a specific train departure time which will transport you from Clayton West Station to... Who Knows Where?!

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Steam into Christmas 

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

Santa Express 

This festive season, step aboard the steam-heated carriages on one of our Christmas Experiences 

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Story time with Santa 

Bring your little ones on selective Thursdays throughout December and enjoy a Magical story with Santa!

Festive Fridays

Festive Fridays features a trip aboard our heated carriages hauled by one of our steam locomotive*, transporting you to the North Pole!

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SEND Santa

Due to the popularity of our SEND Santa 2024 experience. We are pleased to announce we will be offering this service again in 2025. 

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Tickets & Pricing

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