While it feels a little too early to be thinking about Christmas with sunshine and highs of 24C outside, but in reality, the festive season isn’t too far away. One of Surreys closest and best attractions surely has to be the Watercress Line, with vintage steam trains adorned with jolly celebrations. This winter, the train is back.
Steam Illuminations is an incredible sound and light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns.This is all all while hosted by the legendary ‘Voiceover Man’ (as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor). And new for 2024 is the ‘Snowlight Cascade’ described as an "enchanting display of falling lights at the summit of your magical journey".
Believe it or not, they are already taking bookings. Billed as an enchanting display of falling lights, the ‘Canopy of Lights’ is set to return with light snow inside the train. READ MORE: The adults-only Surrey hotel re-opening for luxury riverside retreat Tickets cost £32 each, and refreshments will be sold on board.
Treat boxes will feature Christmas cake slices, mint chocolates and sweet and savoury treats for £25 for two people. The train journey will take around 1 hour and 45 minutes If you want to see Father Christmas, book on to the Father Christmas Express to the Hampshire Hideaway. Meet Father Christmas on the steam train and receive a magic token to swap with a gi.