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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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Events 2025

Don't miss out – Our unique events are now on sale!

Day Out With Thomas

- PEEP PEEP!

A Day Out With Thomas returns to Whistlestop Valley in 2025:

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7th & 8th June 2025

9th & 10th August 2025

20th & 21st September 2025

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Roll up, roll up! Step into a magical world of the circus this half term at Whistlestop Valley! 

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Join our marvellous Ringmaster and learn to dazzle with real circus skills - from juggling and plate spinning to the art of flower stick balancing. Fun for all ages, it's your chance to become a true circus star! 

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Then, take a break and be amazed by our mini circus show, performed throughout the day - packed with jaw-dropping tricks, laughter, and plenty of surprises!

 

It's a day of thrills, skills, and unforgettable family fun you won't want to miss!

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Book a Big or Little Adventure ticket to join in the fun*

*Little Adventure ticket does not include a train ride to Shelley Station where the Ringmaster will be

Marvellous May!

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Katie and Sian Weekend - Sisters in Steam 2025

The sisters are finally back together!

 

Katie has had her overhaul and re-joins our home fleet on this very special weekend celebrating Railway 200

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Come and join us for their first time together since Christmas Eve 2020, if you are are Katie or Sian fan this is an event not to be missed

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Running Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May 2025

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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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