Polar Express Norfolk

Prices are per table, equivalent to £82.50pp

The Polar Express™ Experience

Do you believe? We do at the Mid-Norfolk Railway and that is why we are proud to be again hosting an exciting magical experience like no other. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway this December with the magic of the 2004 motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ being theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale.
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Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the Christmas season!

As you and your family take in the festive decorations at THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride station, you can almost hear the faint sound of sleigh bells in the distance and the fun begins.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ is waiting for you at the platform. Wait for the train Conductor to invite you and the other passengers to climb aboard, shouting “All aboooooard!”. Anticipation builds as you step onto the Train to be escorted to your seat by the Chefs from the film.
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Before long, scenes from the film come to life as dancing Chefs and Waiters arrive to serve cookies and hot chocolate. The children are invited to engage these exciting characters who are eager to hear from the youngsters about what makes the Christmas season special to them.
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While the hot chocolate lingers in your mouth and warms your tummy, you will listen as the story of The Polar Express is told in its entirety. Chefs show pages from the beautifully illustrated book for the whole carriage to follow. A smile grows on your face as you watch your child become absorbed in the wonderment of the story.
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As your adventure continues, you notice other key elements of the story — both inside and outside your train — springing to life. Watch and listen as another scene unfolds on-board before your eyes.
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Upon arrival at the North Pole, keep your eyes peeled for Santa’s sleigh and Christmas trees. Watch out for Santa waving and, when the train stops, listen out for the carriage door to slam as Santa gets on board. After the train departs the North Pole for the return voyage home, you soon notice that the adventure isn’t over. Santa appears in your midst to present each passenger with their very own “First Gift of Christmas”, a silver bell from his sleigh. Thinking back to the story, you might like to remind the children to check their pockets for holes!
We encourage our guests, young and old to wear pyjamas just as in the Film. Children love it and if you can persuade our older guests, Mums, Dads, Granny and Grandpa to also join in, the atmosphere in the train comes alive for a truly magical experience!
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Arriving at East Dereham Railway Station for around 1pm we will first enter a marquee where there is chance to see some of the cast and grab a hot drink. We board the train for the 2.15pm departure. We will be sat in the Delux carriages, and everyone that has purchased a seat gets a hot chocolate, a cookie, a souvenir ceramic mug to take home and a magic bell that is given to everyone from Father Christmas whilst on the train.

We should get back onto the Coach for around 5pm and we will head home. Traffic permitting, arriving home for around 7pm

Delux 1st Class Seating Souvenir Ceramic Mug, Hot Chocolate, a Cookie and a Polar Express bell for everyone.

Cost is £82.50 per person aged 2 and over. Under 2yrs are £25pp and we only have 10 places available.They will not have their own seat on the train (they will ride on an adults lap) and will not receive a cookie or hot chocolate or mug, of course as an adult you can give them yours. They will have their own coach seat which will have a 3 point seat belt should you want to secure a car seat.

Train seating are on Tables of 4 and 2 in each bay. Tickets will be in the following denomination:

Table of 6 – £495

Table of 4 – £330

Table of 3 – £247.50

Table of 2 – £165

So, if you are a 5, you will need to purchase a 3 and 2 and you will be sat adjacent to each other – not in the same bay of 6 as I can’t leave a single seat. If you are a 7, then you book a 4 and a 3. Again, you will be adjacent to each other, as a 3 and a 4.
If booking an under 2 they do not count towards your table capacity. ie.a family of 7 containing 6 over the age of 2 will book a table for 6 and an under 2 place.

I will have all your tickets and will hand them to you on the day.

Our time slot for to board the train is 2.15pm

Coach pick up

Witham, Outside Paddy Power, 84 Newland Street Witham CM8 1AH – 1010hrs
Broomfield, The Angel bus stop OPPOSITE The Angel Main Road CM1 7AH – 1020hrs
Great Leighs, Opposite The Castle, Main Road, CM3 1NE – 1035hrs
Great Notley, Entrance to White Courts Estate, Windermere Drive, CM77 7UB – 1040hrs
Dunmow, Opposite The Flitch House, High Street, CM6 1AE – 1100hrs
Takeley, Opposite Four Ashes Dunmow Road, CM22 6SB – 1110hrs