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In this fabulous festive family experience the kids get to meet Santa on a real steam train. During the 80 minute experience Santa and his chums (including everyone's favourite meanie Mr Scrooge!) will meet children aboard the old fashioned train and get you all in the Christmas mood. There are colouring packs and an age appropriate present for every child.

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Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Family	£130.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Vintage double decker bus from Epping station and Ongar town

Meet Santa at the Epping Ongar Railway

Type:Railway Event

Essex, North Weald, Ongar, Essex, CM16 6BT

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Opening Times

Season (28 Nov 2026 - 24 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

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