# The Polar Express Train Ride, Wensleydale Railway 2026

> The Polar Express Train Ride, Wensleydale Railway 2026 runs 13 November to 23 December 2026. Adults from £35.95, children £35.95. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

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13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar station (park and ride from the Leeming Bar services).

The seventh year of a licensed Polar Express ride on the Wensleydale line, picking up at Leeming Bar. Guests get the acted story, hot chocolate and a cookie, and a sleigh bell from Santa.

| Dates | 13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Fridays to Sundays from 13 November to 20 December, then daily from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December |
| Times | Several departures a day; first sessions around midday |
| Departs From | Leeming Bar DL8 1DT [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.2989,-1.5667) |
| Includes | Theatrical retelling of the film with singing chefs, hot chocolate and a cookie, and Santa on board giving a silver sleigh bell |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £35.95, children £35.95. Adults and children pay the same; price depends on date and time (listed up to 57.95). Under 2s on a lap pay 5 pounds. Prices include fees. |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://yorkshiredalesthepolarexpressride.com/availability/) |
| Organiser | PNP Events with Wensleydale Railway. [Official page](https://yorkshiredalesthepolarexpressride.com/) |
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Checked against [PNP Events (ticket site for the Wensleydale ride)](https://yorkshiredalesthepolarexpressride.com/availability/), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Where Is The Polar Express Train Ride, Wensleydale Railway?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates.

[Richmond Christmas Fair  Richmond, North Yorkshire  29 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/richmond-north-yorkshire/) [Ripon Cathedral Christmas Food & Gift Fair  Ripon, North Yorkshire  20 to 21 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ripon/) [Fountains Abbey Christmas Market  Ripon, North Yorkshire  28 to 29 Nov 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/fountains-abbey/) [Knaresborough Christmas Market  Knaresborough, North Yorkshire  5 to 6 Dec 2026  20 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/knaresborough/)

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