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About
Embark on a magical journey this Christmas. Our Nutcracker station master invites you to climb aboard the Christmas Express and journey deep into the enchanted woods of Audley End to visit Father Christmas' winter workshop! You'll see Mother Christmas and her elves hard at work making sure all the toys are ready for Christmas Eve. Meet Father Christmas as he greets everyone along the train and gives each child a special gift.
Back at the station, Holly the Christmas fairy will show you the way through our magical, illuminated woodland walk, home to our picture-perfect bauble tree and Father Christmas's sleigh! The reindeer keepers - Logan and Thorn - will help you create your own magical reindeer food, a special treat to guide Santa's reindeer to your home on Christmas Eve.
Hazel the postal elf will give you everything you need to write your Christmas wish list to Father Christmas, including a fast-track stamp to pop in our special-delivery letterbox. Be sure to look out for our miniature fairies and their Christmas festivities on the way too! Snowberry the frost fairy will be waiting in her tipi tent for her stage show; and don't forget to let off steam on our Adventure Play Area too. For an extra treat, take a spin on the magical carousel (for an extra cost).
Get ready for a very Merry Christmas!
Prices vary from £29 to £40 (Children under 92cm are half price. Children under 1 years old and Carers are free).
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | /Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £23.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
We have a large, woodland car park which is a 5-minute walk to our admissions area. We also have an accessibility car park just outside of our admissions area. There is no charge for car parking.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest bus stop is outside Saffron Walden County High School, approximately 1/2 mile from the Railway. The nearest train station is Audley End, 1.6 miles / 2.6 km from the Railway. It is walkable but along a busy main road and the footpath is not ideal for a wheelchair or pram. It is possible to get a taxi from the train station to the Railway.
