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Santa Specials at Colne Valley Miniature Railway

Colne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Colne CO9 3DZ

6th - 24th December

Take a short diesel train ride to visit Santa in his parlour, after that visit the workshop where children can choose their gift.

Stay a while for another train ride, visit the museum, signal box and model railway and buffet selling hot and cold food.

There’s a present for adults and dogs too which you can collect on the way out!!

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Opening Times

Dates and times as per website. Tickets must be purchased in advance via our website. You are booking an arrival time but can stay as long as you like after your visit to Santa, the site closes at 17:00.

Prices

Adults and children over 3

£25.00

Children under 3

£10.00

Carers (proof required on day of visit)

£10.00

Dogs

£3.00

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Café

Car Parking

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

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