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Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience

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Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience

National Railway Museum · York

Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience is a museums day out at National Railway Museum · York for ages 0–12. Dates: Until 3 Jan 2027. Price: Free.

Some details are still being checked. Confirm with the organiser before you go.

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Free museum entry booked online; Father Christmas slots ticketed.

Dates
Until 3 Jan 2027
Ages
Father Christmas Experience for children 12 and under.
Price
Free
Energy
Moderate
Setting
Indoors · Rain-proof
Getting there
York (short walk).
Tickets
On sale

About

Free national museum of trains with a festive holiday programme and a bookable Father Christmas Experience.

Ideal for: Train-loving under-8s; a free day out with a good-value Santa visit.

  • Christmas holidays
  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Rainy day
  • Whole family
  • With grandparents
  • Parent and child

When and booking

Schedule
Holiday programme 12 Nov 2026-3 Jan 2027. Father Christmas: 5-6, 12-14 and 18-23 Dec, 11:00-16:00.

Prices

Adults
Free (adults must book for Father Christmas)
Children
Museum free; Father Christmas £15 per child
Family of four (est.)
£30
Memberships & discounts
25% off Wonderlab tickets when booking Father Christmas.

Access and SEN

  • SEN / relaxed sessions

Relaxed Father Christmas sessions available.

Good to know

Address
Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
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What they'll learn

Links to: History, STEM, KS1, KS2.

Questions families ask

What age is Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience for?
Father Christmas Experience for children 12 and under.
How much does Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience cost?
Adults: Free (adults must book for Father Christmas). Children: Museum free; Father Christmas £15 per child. Prices are as the organiser lists them; check when you book.
When is Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience on?
Until 3 Jan 2027. Holiday programme 12 Nov 2026-3 Jan 2027. Father Christmas: 5-6, 12-14 and 18-23 Dec, 11:00-16:00.
Where is Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience and how do we get there?
National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ. Nearest station: York (short walk).
Is Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience good for children with SEN?
Yes: there are dedicated relaxed or SEN sessions. Relaxed Father Christmas sessions available.
Is Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience good for a rainy day?
Yes, it's rain-proof.

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