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Our Top 9 Christmas Activities for Families – Festive Trips

31 Oct 2022 by Liz Tod

Looking for some fun to fuel the festive spirit this Christmas?

Fancy trying something different? How about some family Christmas treats and adventure?

We have selected for you some festive rides that will leave you and the family feeling happy, upbeat and ready for The Big Day!

Check out our suggestions for the best festive rides on Christmas days out. And if you have any to add to the list, we’d love to hear!

 

1. London by Night Bus Tour

26/11/22 – 2/1/23

4pm – 8pm

£24 adult, £13 child.

Take an open-top double-decker bus ride after dark and enjoy the sparkling sights of London.  See the amazing shop windows, the dramatic lights of Regent St, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge and more!

Listen to the guide’s interesting facts and stories as you pass iconic landmarks.

See the sights of London at night with a Christmas sightseeing bus ride. Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash.

 

2. The Great Central Railway. Loughborough, Leics.

26/11/22 – 24/12/22

9am -4pm

From £3 - £20.

How about taking a steam train?!

Climb on board the Santa Special! 

From Loughborough to Leicester North and back, enjoy a jolly trip with festive sweets and refreshments (for adults too!) and receive a gift from Father Christmas.

There’s a Santa Deluxe trip as well which takes a longer journey. Mrs Claus makes an appearance and hands out cookies, chocolate and an extra special gift for the kids.

The Grand Central Railway also does train rides for adults on Wednesdays through December. Enjoy a 1.5hr journey with a festive 4 course meal (£39)!

 

3. Churnet Valley Railway – The Polar Express

18/11/22 – 23/12/22 on selected dates.

From £24.95.

Leaving from Froghall station this is a hugely popular, magical trip to the North Pole!  Lasting 1.5 hrs, children (and adults!) will be mesmerized by the singing and stories along the journey and by hot chocolate and cookies. And of course, meet Father Christmas and receive a gift!

The Polar Express can be taken from different locations across the UK:

  • Wensleydale Railway
     

  • South Devon Railway
     

  • Seaton Tramway
     

  • Isle of Mann
     

  • Telford Steam Railway
     

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway
     

  • Cholsey & Wallingford Railway
     

  • Spa Valley Railway
     

  • Caledonian Railway
     

  • Birmingham Moor St Station

     

4. Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk

3/12/22 – 24/12/22

Various times

£19

Take the exciting Santa Steam Train to visit Father Christmas in his Grotto!  Sit in your own heated private compartment.

Enjoy festive treats along the way.

Journey time 1 hour from Aylsham station.

 

5. Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk

1st December 2022.

7.30pm.

Adults £16

This time, a trip for adults!  Kick off the festive season with a memorable 60 minute trip by steam train. A brass band will be playing on the beautifully decorated station as you board the train. Enjoy mince pies and hot drinks.

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Get in the festive spirit with mince pies and hot drinks as you enjoy this Christmas steam train ride. Photo by Marina Hannah on Unsplash.

 

6. The Brecon Santa Train

Various dates throughout November & December.

£20.75 adult, £17.75 child.

Take a steam train from Pant Station to meet Father Christmas in his Grotto in Pontsticill and receive a gift.

Parents can enjoy mulled wine and mince pies.

 

7. Isle of Wight Steam Railway

On weekends throughout December and from 21st – 24th December.

£16.75 adult, £13.75 child.

Board this delightfully decorated vintage steam train with its cosy carriages to visit Father Christmas. Receive a beautifully wrapped present.
Enjoy festive treats and pop into the gift shop at the station.

 

8. York City Cruise, York

26/11/22 – 23/12/22 selected dates.

From £14.

How about a boat ride?!

Join Father Christmas on the River Ouse for a magical hour’s cruise through York.

Start at Santa’s Grotto at the boatyard in the centre of York.

Snacks and drinks for the kids, mince pies, coffee and wine for the adults.

Each child receives a festive bag of goodies and a personalised gift.

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Take the kids to visit Santa before popping on a festive boat trip. Photo by __ drz __ on Unsplash.

 

9. Dudley Canal

2/12/22 – 23/12/22 selected dates.

£15 adult, £15 child.

Enjoy a themed 45 minute boat trip that transports you back to the Victorian era!  Travel through decorated and lit tunnels and caverns. Savour festive treats along the way and visit Father Christmas in his workshop at the end of the journey. A memorable trip.

 

We hope you enjoyed our selection of festive bus, train and boat rides!

They’re a good idea if you’re looking for fun Christmas activities UK based in the weeks up to Christmas and they get you away from all that shopping!

Let us know if you try one!

And if you can’t make it to one of these, why not cosy up with a family hamper instead?

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