Churnet Valley Railway is celebrating the arrival of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Tickets for Christmas 2021 will be on sale from the 1st June 2021 starting from £24.95.  

Staffordshire's much-loved heritage railway is tipped to be one of the best places for believers to experience a magical Christmas this year. The immersive family-oriented experience hosted over 1.4 million riders at 54 locations in the UK, US, and Canada in 2019. Popular dates and times for the 2021 event in Staffordshire are expected to fill quickly. Early registrations are advised, giving access to the best ticket prices 48 hours prior to general release. To register please visit www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/polar-express-train-ride   

 Do you believe?   

The adventure comes to life when the train departs for a round-trip journey to the North Pole. Led by a cast of talented actors and set to the film soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story. Children big and small are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a one-hour trip to meet Santa.  

Once onboard, the conductor will work his way through the coach and punch golden tickets before hot chocolate and a delicious cookie are served by dancing chefs. The North Pole bound passengers then read along with the classic children's book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas. During the trip, characters in each carriage lead fantastic onboard entertainment – just like in the Oscars-nominated award-winning film.   

Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell and souvenir golden ticket in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. Just like the kids in the book, families are encouraged to wear their pyjamas for the ride. 

Customers with deferred bookings from the Churnet Valley Railway Santa & Steam Service 2020 will be automatically upgraded to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 

Exact dates, times, and fares will be available from the 1st June by visiting churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/polar-express-train-ride

Credentialed press members and influencers covering the event are welcome to complimentary tickets during opening night. Please contact Sheila Manzano at connected@threelittlebirdspr.com  

THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s21)
Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters © & ™ 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

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Prices & Schedule 

Exact dates, times, and fares will be available from the 1st June by visiting churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/polar-express-train-ride

About THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 

Official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides are licensed by Rail Events Inc. on behalf of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. Since 2007, Rail Events Inc. has held exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. 

About THE POLAR EXPRESS Book 

THE POLAR EXPRESS film is based on Chris Van Allsburg's classic Christmas picture book, which tells the story of a boy who takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. First published by the Houghton Mifflin Company in 1985, The Polar Express became an instant family favourite and has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. In 1986 it won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for Illustration.    

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products 

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the Studio's powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, the Wizarding World, Looney Tunes, and Hanna-Barbera. 

The division's successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world. 

About Rail Events Inc. 

Rail Events Inc. is the industry leader in rail-related special events management. In 2019, the company licensed events that hosted over 1.4 million guests at 54 partner railroads in the US, Canada, and the UK. Rail Events Inc. and Rail Events International are wholly owned subsidiaries of American Heritage Railways, which is the premier operator of heritage railways in the United States. 

Churnet Valley Railway (www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk)

The Churnet Valley Railway started operating in 1996 on track from the former closed section of the British Rail line between Leekbrook Junction and Froghall, following a successful campaign to raise £120,000 to make this happen. Today the railway runs a wide variety of steam, diesel engines and specially preserved coaches on select days and events throughout the year. The railway also has plans to extend the line to serve the town of Leek in the near future with planning permission already obtained toward this end.

About Three Little Birds PR

​Three Little Birds PR was founded in 2014 by Sheila Manzano. The agency specialises in the travel industry and is one of the UK's most recognised PR agencies in the tourism and leisure industries. The agency represents leading UK travel companies as well as niche operators around the world.

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