The Polar Express™

Vintage Trains

Available to 23 December 2024

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Book The Polar Express™ train tickets for one of the best Christmas events in Birmingham

23rd November - 23rd December 2024 - For one month only!

Prepare to board The Polar Express™ this Christmas, as the magic of the 2004 motion picture film returns to the tracks of Birmingham Moor Street for a festive 20-year celebration!

Spend Christmas in Birmingham and ride The Polar Express™ train

Do you believe in magic? Well, you're about to!

Suitable for all ages and fun for the whole family, you can spend Christmas aboard The Polar Express™ in Birmingham! Climb aboard, get comfortable and watch as Christmas comes to life around you, featuring the main man himself; Santa Claus!

Enjoy one of the best Christmas experiences this year as the Academy Award-nominated film is theatrically re-created in front of your eyes, so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of the timeless children's tale. 

Plus, you'll get to see your little ones faces light up as Santa Claus climbs aboard, gifting visitors with hot chocolate, cookies and a magical sleigh bell!

Everything you need-to-know about The Polar Express™ Christmas Train

  • The Polar Express™ will depart from Birmingham Moor Street station.
  • The theatrical journey will take place on board heritage carriages featuring a real steam engine!
  • The performance offers the magic and charm of the 2004 motion picture.
  • Enjoy a hot chocolate, sweet treat and a meet and a greet with Santa Claus himself!
  • Children aged 3 and under travel for free if they are not occupying a seat, but the team must be notified prior to boarding.
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages!
  • Duration: Approximately 90-minutes.
  • Please note: For more information, please check the FAQ's below.

Take your seats on The Polar Express™ and watch this much-loved children's story come to life before your eyes in a beautifully festive performance.

Celebrate Christmas with an unforgettable event in Birmingham, suitable for children, families, friends and groups! Book The Polar Express™ tickets today for one of the best things to do in Birmingham this Christmas!

Birmingham Moor Street Station,
Birmingham B4 7UL
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How to find us

Address: Birmingham Moor Street Station, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL

What3Words: train.leaned.sheep

  • Parking: Parking is located approximately five minutes walking from Birmingham Moor Street.
  • Train: Many major train networks run to Birmingham New Street. Birmingham Moor Street is a short walk away from New Street.

Please note: Birmingham New Street is also known as Grand Central. Neither of these train stations are Birmingham Moor Street. 

  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Public transport accessible
  • Parking nearby

General

The team behind The Polar Express™ are dedicated to making the experience as accessible as possible. This means that they are able to assist you wherever necessary.

  • However, due to a lot of the vehicles (vintage rolling stock) being inaccessible, the team are unable to accommodate for passengers with serious disabilities and mobility problems. 
  • Wheelchairs are not able to board the train. 

Please allow 2 hours for your Christmas train experience! After the performance and experience, you'll have the chance to take selfies with the cast in front of the iconic steam engine. 

All train rides depart from Birmingham Moor Street station.

  • Depart: 13:00 Return: 14:30
  • Depart: 15:00 Return: 16:30
  • Depart: 17:00 Return: 18:30
  • Depart: 19:00 Return: 20:30

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You should arrive at Birmingham Moor Street 30 minutes prior to your scheduled train time ride. 

  • You will receive your seat reservations via email 48 hours before the scheduled event. 
  • On the day, you will collect your special Golden Tickets from the train station.
  • Children aged 3 and under travel for free if they are not occupying a seat, but the team must be notified prior to boarding.
  • Only one child aged 3 or under is permitted to travel with 2 adults.
  • Under 3's sitting on a parent/guardian's knee will still receive hot chocolate, cookie and a bell from Santa.
  • For more assistance, please email the team here.

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