The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is will welcome families this festive season for its much-loved Santa Express services, with prices frozen at last year’s rate.

The festive steam train ride brings the magic of Christmas to life with the opportunity to meet Santa, and his cheeky team of elves, with services running on November 28 and 29, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, and 22-24.

In collaboration with Wise Owl Theatre, the NYMR will be hosting a magical hour-long return route between Pickering and Levisham.

New for this year, guests will be able to witness the immersive Christmas production featuring Gingersnap, a playful festive character who arrives on a baking tray after a kitchen mishap, guests will try to help the Elves figure out what happened.

Santa will be making a festive appearance at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

placeholder image — Santa will be making a festive appearance at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Santa and his elves will provide onboard entertainment (with the help of Elton Elf, Chef Custard and Joey Marshmallow) and deliver magical Christmas gifts including a gingerbread man plush toy and festive book to all children.

For more festive fun, Pickering Station will be home to a host of activities including a Naughty or Nice Scanner; Christmas-themed fete games; a Write and Post Your Letter to Santa station; and festive songs performed live on Platform 2 at Pickering Station.

The Christmas emporium will be open, where gifts are available as a stocking filler treat or a memento of the festive cheer.

The tearoom will also be open, offering plenty to enjoy, whether that’s while waiting to board or after the journey.

Tickets start from £29.50 per person.

Visit www.nymr.co.uk/santa for more.