december 2023
02dec11:00 am4:00 pmSanta Express - Fully BookedBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
The bookings will go live at 18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023 Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
Event Details
The bookings will go live at
18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023
Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
We know that on previous years there is very high demand for these tickets which results in some panic and then errors in the information collected. You may be placed in a queue when you access the booking system but once you’re connected, selected your seats and ready to pay you will have 10 minutes to complete your booking so there is no need to panic at that point.
To complete the booking you will need the following information:
Name, age and gender of any children you are booking for. We always organise age appropriate gifts and personalised badges which we hope adds to the enjoyment of the day. You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without this information.
We will NOT be making any amendments to bookings once you have booked so please ensure that you enter the correct details and that you book the correct time and date (remembering that the time you are booking is the train departure time – you will need to arrive 45 minutes before that time to ensure you get the full experience).
Event Details
Our Santa Express trains will be running this year on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th of December. Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled experience ending in a train journey to visit Santa in his lodge.
On arrival at Barnards Farm, you’ll be directed to our festive cruck framed barn where you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments and our young guests will be entertained by the Controller whilst waiting to board the train. Please note to enjoy this entertainment you will need to arrive 45 minutes BEFORE the train departure time printed on your ticket.
From the barn, you will leave for the Burtonshaw Station where your steam hauled Santa Express train will be waiting.
The train will make its way through woodland to the Belvedere station where Santa and his elf will be ready to welcome you.
Each family will disembark in turn to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity.
Once everyone has visited Santa the train will return to Burtonshaw Station, bringing you back to your car. Please note you will not be able to return to the barn.
The whole experience will take approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this extra special event are £25 per person (adult or child) plus booking fee.
The adult ticket includes the train ride and complimentary tea/coffee and cake. The child ticket includes the train ride, a complimentary drink and cake and, of course, a present from Santa.
Babies (under 12 months) ride free but will still receive a small gift.
Before starting your booking please have the following information to hand. The number of adult tickets required and the name, age and gender of each child in your party including babies. This information is needed to ensure the correct allocation of presents from Santa. Please note: You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without these details.
Finally, please take time to ensure that all information is correct at time of booking as tickets cannot be amended, exchanged or refunded after purchase.
Train Times
Saturday 2nd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:00
Sunday 3rd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45
Saturday 9th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:0
Sunday 10th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30,
Special Wheelchair Carriage
If you or your child are wheelchair users you can book our special wheelchair carriage to take you both on the journey to Santa. For further information or to book please email christine@barnardsfarm.eu.
This Santa Express ticket represents a donation to the Christabella Charitable Trust which is a registered charity (Registration Number 800610). Each booking will also receive, on request, one complimentary entry ticket for a 2024 Barnard’s Garden Open Day.
Frequently asked question
What time should I arrive at Barnards Farm?
45 minutes before the train departure time printed on your ticket. i.e if your train departure time is 15.00 you should arrive at 1415
How long does the Santa Experience last?
Approximately 90 minutes
Am I able to amend my ticket after booking?
No, all details given at the time of booking are final.
Is there somewhere I can leave my child buggy?
Yes, at the Belevedere Station where it can be collected after the train ride.
What should I wear?
This train ride is outdoors, in open carriages, so we suggest that you come prepared to be wrapped up warm and as dry as can be.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
03dec11:00 am4:00 pmSanta Express - Fully BookedBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
The bookings will go live at 18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023 Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
Event Details
The bookings will go live at
18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023
Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
We know that on previous years there is very high demand for these tickets which results in some panic and then errors in the information collected. You may be placed in a queue when you access the booking system but once you’re connected, selected your seats and ready to pay you will have 10 minutes to complete your booking so there is no need to panic at that point.
To complete the booking you will need the following information:
Name, age and gender of any children you are booking for. We always organise age appropriate gifts and personalised badges which we hope adds to the enjoyment of the day. You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without this information.
We will NOT be making any amendments to bookings once you have booked so please ensure that you enter the correct details and that you book the correct time and date (remembering that the time you are booking is the train departure time – you will need to arrive 45 minutes before that time to ensure you get the full experience).
Event Details
Our Santa Express trains will be running this year on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th of December. Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled experience ending in a train journey to visit Santa in his lodge.
On arrival at Barnards Farm, you’ll be directed to our festive cruck framed barn where you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments and our young guests will be entertained by the Controller whilst waiting to board the train. Please note to enjoy this entertainment you will need to arrive 45 minutes BEFORE the train departure time printed on your ticket.
From the barn, you will leave for the Burtonshaw Station where your steam hauled Santa Express train will be waiting.
The train will make its way through woodland to the Belvedere station where Santa and his elf will be ready to welcome you.
Each family will disembark in turn to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity.
Once everyone has visited Santa the train will return to Burtonshaw Station, bringing you back to your car. Please note you will not be able to return to the barn.
The whole experience will take approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this extra special event are £25 per person (adult or child) plus booking fee.
The adult ticket includes the train ride and complimentary tea/coffee and cake. The child ticket includes the train ride, a complimentary drink and cake and, of course, a present from Santa.
Babies (under 12 months) ride free but will still receive a small gift.
Before starting your booking please have the following information to hand. The number of adult tickets required and the name, age and gender of each child in your party including babies. This information is needed to ensure the correct allocation of presents from Santa. Please note: You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without these details.
Finally, please take time to ensure that all information is correct at time of booking as tickets cannot be amended, exchanged or refunded after purchase.
Train Times
Saturday 2nd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:00
Sunday 3rd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45
Saturday 9th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:0
Sunday 10th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30,
Special Wheelchair Carriage
If you or your child are wheelchair users you can book our special wheelchair carriage to take you both on the journey to Santa. For further information or to book please email christine@barnardsfarm.eu.
This Santa Express ticket represents a donation to the Christabella Charitable Trust which is a registered charity (Registration Number 800610). Each booking will also receive, on request, one complimentary entry ticket for a 2024 Barnard’s Garden Open Day.
Frequently asked question
What time should I arrive at Barnards Farm?
45 minutes before the train departure time printed on your ticket. i.e if your train departure time is 15.00 you should arrive at 1415
How long does the Santa Experience last?
Approximately 90 minutes
Am I able to amend my ticket after booking?
No, all details given at the time of booking are final.
Is there somewhere I can leave my child buggy?
Yes, at the Belevedere Station where it can be collected after the train ride.
What should I wear?
This train ride is outdoors, in open carriages, so we suggest that you come prepared to be wrapped up warm and as dry as can be.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
09dec11:00 am4:00 pmSanta Express - Fully BookedBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
The bookings will go live at 18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023 Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
Event Details
The bookings will go live at
18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023
Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
We know that on previous years there is very high demand for these tickets which results in some panic and then errors in the information collected. You may be placed in a queue when you access the booking system but once you’re connected, selected your seats and ready to pay you will have 10 minutes to complete your booking so there is no need to panic at that point.
To complete the booking you will need the following information:
Name, age and gender of any children you are booking for. We always organise age appropriate gifts and personalised badges which we hope adds to the enjoyment of the day. You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without this information.
We will NOT be making any amendments to bookings once you have booked so please ensure that you enter the correct details and that you book the correct time and date (remembering that the time you are booking is the train departure time – you will need to arrive 45 minutes before that time to ensure you get the full experience).
Event Details
Our Santa Express trains will be running this year on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th of December. Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled experience ending in a train journey to visit Santa in his lodge.
On arrival at Barnards Farm, you’ll be directed to our festive cruck framed barn where you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments and our young guests will be entertained by the Controller whilst waiting to board the train. Please note to enjoy this entertainment you will need to arrive 45 minutes BEFORE the train departure time printed on your ticket.
From the barn, you will leave for the Burtonshaw Station where your steam hauled Santa Express train will be waiting.
The train will make its way through woodland to the Belvedere station where Santa and his elf will be ready to welcome you.
Each family will disembark in turn to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity.
Once everyone has visited Santa the train will return to Burtonshaw Station, bringing you back to your car. Please note you will not be able to return to the barn.
The whole experience will take approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this extra special event are £25 per person (adult or child) plus booking fee.
The adult ticket includes the train ride and complimentary tea/coffee and cake. The child ticket includes the train ride, a complimentary drink and cake and, of course, a present from Santa.
Babies (under 12 months) ride free but will still receive a small gift.
Before starting your booking please have the following information to hand. The number of adult tickets required and the name, age and gender of each child in your party including babies. This information is needed to ensure the correct allocation of presents from Santa. Please note: You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without these details.
Finally, please take time to ensure that all information is correct at time of booking as tickets cannot be amended, exchanged or refunded after purchase.
Train Times
Saturday 2nd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:00
Sunday 3rd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45
Saturday 9th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:0
Sunday 10th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30,
Special Wheelchair Carriage
If you or your child are wheelchair users you can book our special wheelchair carriage to take you both on the journey to Santa. For further information or to book please email christine@barnardsfarm.eu.
This Santa Express ticket represents a donation to the Christabella Charitable Trust which is a registered charity (Registration Number 800610). Each booking will also receive, on request, one complimentary entry ticket for a 2024 Barnard’s Garden Open Day.
Frequently asked question
What time should I arrive at Barnards Farm?
45 minutes before the train departure time printed on your ticket. i.e if your train departure time is 15.00 you should arrive at 1415
How long does the Santa Experience last?
Approximately 90 minutes
Am I able to amend my ticket after booking?
No, all details given at the time of booking are final.
Is there somewhere I can leave my child buggy?
Yes, at the Belevedere Station where it can be collected after the train ride.
What should I wear?
This train ride is outdoors, in open carriages, so we suggest that you come prepared to be wrapped up warm and as dry as can be.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
10dec11:00 am4:00 pmSanta Express - Fully BookedBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
The bookings will go live at 18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023 Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
Event Details
The bookings will go live at
18:00 on Monday 9th October 2023
Visit santaexpress.eu for booking on that date.
We know that on previous years there is very high demand for these tickets which results in some panic and then errors in the information collected. You may be placed in a queue when you access the booking system but once you’re connected, selected your seats and ready to pay you will have 10 minutes to complete your booking so there is no need to panic at that point.
To complete the booking you will need the following information:
Name, age and gender of any children you are booking for. We always organise age appropriate gifts and personalised badges which we hope adds to the enjoyment of the day. You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without this information.
We will NOT be making any amendments to bookings once you have booked so please ensure that you enter the correct details and that you book the correct time and date (remembering that the time you are booking is the train departure time – you will need to arrive 45 minutes before that time to ensure you get the full experience).
Event Details
Our Santa Express trains will be running this year on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th of December. Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled experience ending in a train journey to visit Santa in his lodge.
On arrival at Barnards Farm, you’ll be directed to our festive cruck framed barn where you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments and our young guests will be entertained by the Controller whilst waiting to board the train. Please note to enjoy this entertainment you will need to arrive 45 minutes BEFORE the train departure time printed on your ticket.
From the barn, you will leave for the Burtonshaw Station where your steam hauled Santa Express train will be waiting.
The train will make its way through woodland to the Belvedere station where Santa and his elf will be ready to welcome you.
Each family will disembark in turn to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity.
Once everyone has visited Santa the train will return to Burtonshaw Station, bringing you back to your car. Please note you will not be able to return to the barn.
The whole experience will take approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this extra special event are £25 per person (adult or child) plus booking fee.
The adult ticket includes the train ride and complimentary tea/coffee and cake. The child ticket includes the train ride, a complimentary drink and cake and, of course, a present from Santa.
Babies (under 12 months) ride free but will still receive a small gift.
Before starting your booking please have the following information to hand. The number of adult tickets required and the name, age and gender of each child in your party including babies. This information is needed to ensure the correct allocation of presents from Santa. Please note: You will not be able to proceed to completion of the booking without these details.
Finally, please take time to ensure that all information is correct at time of booking as tickets cannot be amended, exchanged or refunded after purchase.
Train Times
Saturday 2nd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:00
Sunday 3rd December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45
Saturday 9th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15 and 17:0
Sunday 10th December: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30,
Special Wheelchair Carriage
If you or your child are wheelchair users you can book our special wheelchair carriage to take you both on the journey to Santa. For further information or to book please email christine@barnardsfarm.eu.
This Santa Express ticket represents a donation to the Christabella Charitable Trust which is a registered charity (Registration Number 800610). Each booking will also receive, on request, one complimentary entry ticket for a 2024 Barnard’s Garden Open Day.
Frequently asked question
What time should I arrive at Barnards Farm?
45 minutes before the train departure time printed on your ticket. i.e if your train departure time is 15.00 you should arrive at 1415
How long does the Santa Experience last?
Approximately 90 minutes
Am I able to amend my ticket after booking?
No, all details given at the time of booking are final.
Is there somewhere I can leave my child buggy?
Yes, at the Belevedere Station where it can be collected after the train ride.
What should I wear?
This train ride is outdoors, in open carriages, so we suggest that you come prepared to be wrapped up warm and as dry as can be.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
The miniature railway is operated by a group of volunteers on behalf of The Christabella Charitable Trust, a charity registered in England No. 800610, within its property situated at Barnards Farm, West Horndon, CM13 3FY. All funds raised are used for its charitable purposes, further details available from The Charities Commission (www.charitycommission.gov.uk)
We are open on the following days – click on the date of interest for further details.
Our standard Train Ticket Donations* are as follows:
£7 – Return Ticket
£10 – Rover Ticket & ride all day!
Card Payments only on the day.
Pre-booking for the railway is only required for certain special events (shown light blue in the list below), otherwise you can just turn up on the day.
The Barnards Farm Gardens are open on Thursdays from the 6th April 2023 through to 31st August 2023 inclusive.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays during the garden open day season from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to ‘Sitooterie Halt’ which makes the ride 1½ miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Please note that on Thursdays you also do need to have a separate Garden entry ticket prebooked and payable via the National Garden Scheme App or NGS Website. Garden Admission, on Thursday is £10* for adults; children are free.
We are currently serving light refreshments in Burton Shaw station.
Kindly also note that dogs are not permitted unless they are guide dogs.
*This represents a charitable donation to The Christabella Charitable Trust (Registered in England No. 800610) used entirely for its charitable purposes.