Join Father Christmas as he transports you to Ropley on his magical Father Christmas Express.
Have some jolly, festive fun with his helpers as you ride on a steam train to Father Christmas' Hampshire Hideaway.
Meet Father Christmas on the steam train and receive your magic token!
Enjoy the festive activities while you're at the Hampshire Hideaway and exchange your magic token for a gift from the Present Junction.
Hop back on the Father Christmas Express to Alresford Station and post your letter to Father Christmas at Alresford gift shop before you leave.
What's On?
• Take a ride on the Father Christmas Express Train to his Hampshire Hideaway
• Meet Father Christmas during your ride on the Father Christmas Express, receive your magic token and take a photo
• Enjoy a range of festive treats from the T-Junction at Ropley and West Country Buffet at Alresford
• Don't forget to post your letter to Father Christmas at Alresford Gift Shop before you leave
You will have an hour at Father Christmas' Hampshire Hideaway at Ropley Station, where you can:
• Choose and collect your present from the Present Junction
• Complete the activity trail to find the Elf Doors and spell out the festive word
• Take a ride on the illuminated Miniature Railway
• Write a letter to Father Christmas
• Take a photo as a giant gingerbread man, pose in the festive frame and take a seat on Father Christmas' throne
• Run off some steam at the locomotive playground
Advance booking only. Book online here.
| Takes place (14 Dec 2024) | ||
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| Saturday | 10:00 | - 14:40 |
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| Sunday | 10:00 | - 14:40 |
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| Saturday | 10:00 | - 14:40 |
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| Sunday | 10:00 | - 14:40 |
| Takes place (23 Dec 2024) | ||
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| Monday | 10:00 | - 14:40 |
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