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Isle of Man Railways Christmas 2024

Tinsel Trams to the Santa Trains 

Don't battle to find a parking space... catch the Tinsel Tram to the Groudle Glen Railway Santa Trains to start your family's festive day out in a magical way.

Trams depart Derby Castle in Douglas, take you to Groudle... and then once you've seen Santa and enjoyed the festive refreshments... the trams will bring you back again.

Tickets MUST be booked in advance online at www.ggr.org.uk.

You MUST book a separate outward ticket and return ticket.

Trams depart from Derby Castle in Douglas to Groudle Old Road (at the top of the holiday village) and back again.

Return Prices are only:
£3 for Adults
£2 for Children
Family Saver £10 for up to 2 adults and 3 children.

How to book The Tinsel Trams to the Groudle Santa Trains:

  • Tickets can be booked online here

The Polar Express Train Ride

Join us on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride for a magical Christmas experience.

Your journey begins just like the 2004 motion picture with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ picking you up at Douglas station to take you to the North Pole. You will get to meet the characters from the film including the conductor, the singing chefs, the hobo and of course the main man himself Father Christmas.

You and your family, hopefully dressed in PJs, will enjoy a fun-filled theatrical adventure as you make your way to the North Pole. Throughout your journey, you may tangle with the caribou and other magical happenings, as you have the original story of The Polar Express told to you.

Don’t forget to have a bite of your cookie and authentic hot chocolate before arriving at the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Santa will join you on board and, if you are on  the nice list, hand you your first gift of Christmas, a Silver Sleigh Bell just as in the motion picture we all love.

How to book The Polar Express Train Ride:

  • Tickets can be booked online here
  • Call the Isle of Man Welcome Centre 01624 662525
  • Visit the Isle of Man Welcome Centre located in the Sea Terminal, Douglas

Steam into Christmas onboard The Dining Car

It’s time to enjoy some Christmas ⛄️ cheer across the Railways 🚂 with🎄our 2024 Steam into Christmas Dining events. 🎅 

From fine dining🥘 to traditional Christmas 🎄 feasts, First Noel brunches, Family Quiz ✍️ Pie and Mash, Magician’s 🎩Fireman's, ✨ Starlight New Year’s Eve, plus much more…..there’s events for everyone to enjoy across the seasonal Dining Car. 🚂 🚃🐴 ❄️

Many of our winter events sell fast so to avoid disappointment take a look here TODAY

How to book Festive Dining Car events:

  • Call Douglas Railway Station on 01624 697457
  • Visit Douglas Railway Station
  • Email steamdining@gov.im with your reservation requests.