Steam into Christmas 2025

What happens on the day?

This year at Whistlestop Valley, we will be bringing you a BRAND NEW experience for 2025!

Steam into Christmas 2025 - 1 Night Only - Grand Opening!

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

Dates

Friday 28th November 2025

TImes

16:25pm, 17:15 AND 18:15

Whats included?

Welcome Santa to Whistlestop Valley as he arrives on the platform via steam train at around 4pm
Grand Light Swtich 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 will receive a Golden Coin to spend in Mrs Claus cabin and a gift their choice
Infants under 12 month will receive a Whistlestop Valley keepsake gift (tickets MUST be purchased for instants 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 unlimtied use at Clayton West Station
Unlimited traditional merry-go-round (subject to availability, the merry-go-round is not owned by Whistlestop Valley)
Gift shop for your last minute Christmas gifts
Firebox Cafe and Gift Shop will be open

Timetable

Dates

Friday 28th November 2025

Times

16:25, 17:15 AND 18:15

The time you choose when making your booking is the time you will be visiting Santa in The Cabin at Clayton West..

Ticket Prices

Adult: £5.00

Child: (Over 12 months): £10.95

Under 12 month: £5.00

Four legged friend: £0

All bookings incur a £1.80 booking fee per transaction (not per ticket).

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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 for whatever reason, no refund will be given.

Whistlestop Valley will do its best to operate the advertised services.

Should the Whistlestop Valley cancel an advertised service, tickets may be transferred to an alternative service (subject to availability) or a full refund may be given.

Vouchers, offers, promotions, concessions & discounts are not valid for this event.

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