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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Dinosaurs are coming
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026
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Tickets on sale soon!
Steam and Diesel Gala
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Our annual gala runs on the first weekend in September
Click to find out more.
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?!
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
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!
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.
