This season, step inside the National Railway Museum’s cosy guard’s carriage to meet Father Christmas and his jolly elf in the newly reopened Station Hall. 

Share your Christmas wishes with Father Christmas himself before taking away a special gift. Soak up the sparkle of Station Hall, brimming with twinkling lights, joyful Victorian carol singers and festive fun. Following your visit, enjoy a child’s loaded hot chocolate, included in your ticket.

Book your tickets soon! Father Christmas is just visiting for a few days, on 13-14 and 20-23 December.  Tickets are £10 per child, suitable for children up to 12. Siblings under 1 can join the visit free of charge, but won’t receive a gift. Due to space in the carriage, each visit can be accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults.

Festive Flying Scotsman

Get up close to the legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman. The world famous engine will be on display in Great Hall from 19 December to 8 January, rounding off the museum’s 50^th anniversary celebrations. Simply book your free museum admission to enjoy this special Christmas highlight.

Fun for all the family

Bring the whole family and make the most of everything the museum has to offer. Book free entry to explore the halls filled with awe-inspiring engines and extraordinary objects. And since Station Hall reopened, there is so much more to see and explore, including opulent royal carriages (one even has a bath on board!). And the ride-on Miniature Railway is also back – great fun for train lovers of all ages!

Winter Wonderlab

Get hands-on in Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery, filled with experiments, interactive exhibits and live shows exploring the science behind the railways. 

Tickets: Entry to the main museum is free. Charges apply for tickets to Wonderlab. Visit railwaymuseum.org.uk/whats-on for event and booking information.

Opening Hours: The museum is open seven days a week, 10.00 – 17.00 except 24th to 26th December inclusive. Wonderlab is open 10.00–16.30, with last admission at 15.30. Book your tickets through the Railway Museum website.

This is a promotional feature in partnership with our friends at the National Railway Museum