The Polar Express™ Tram Ride is coming to Seaton Tramway on selected dates through November & December! Families can take a once in a lifetime trip on a magical tram ride to Santa’s home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single deck tramcars. Passengers are encouraged to travel in their favourite pyjamas whilst they enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat and admire the awesome lights of the North Pole.

Get off at the North Pole and meet the elves and discover whether you have been naughty or nice at the naughty detector. All passengers will meet Santa and receive “the first gift of Christmas” from the big man himself – A Silver Sleigh Bell. Upon the return journey you will be able to enjoy singing along to Christmas carols. For the grown-up kids too, this is a trip down memory lane to a traditional Christmas of old.

Tickets are now on sale. There are only a limited number of seats and tickets sell out fast. To avoid disappointment, please book your place by going online to or telephoning 01297 20375 in advance. The Polar Express™ will be running on selected dates from 23rd November – 24th of December 2024. Exclusive The Polar Express™ merchandise will also be available to purchase at the North Pole Gift Shop!

The Award-Winning Seaton Tramway presents its “West End Production” on rails departing from Seaton Station, East Devon. Tickets start from £27 for the 1½ hour experience and include the round trip to the North Pole, Hot Chocolate & Cookie, and the first gift of Christmas – the Silver Sleigh Bell – per passenger. Under 2’s go free!
Those needing wheelchair access are asked to make their booking by phone.

Here are some reviews of The Polar Express Tram Ride at Seaton Tramway,

“Awesome. Beautiful. Emotional. Memory-making.

Everything about it it was well done from all of the staff to the hot chocolate.” Anne S – Tripadvisor


“The Polar Express was a truly magical experience from the minute we arrived at the welcome hall to when we disembarked from our trip back from the North Pole. My grandchildren were awe struck at every turn and we would like to say an especially big thank you to the wonderful cast of characters” Paul F – Tripadvisor

“Undoubtedly the best Christmas experience I have ever had, and as a family absolutely incredible!!!

I booked this as a last minute resort for my children to see Santa and I can not believe how amazing this was!!!!” Penny R – Tripadvisor

“Best Santa experience we have ever done. From start to finish everything was magical and the kids loved it” Barry K – Tripadvisor

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride at Seaton Tramway advert can be seen here.

The Polar Express Tram Ride won Silver Event of the Year at Devon Tourism Awards in 2023!

All tickets and Loyalty Cards can be purchased at the Seaton Terminus and Colyton Station ticket offices or online at: www.tram.co.uk


THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s24) Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters © & ™ 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg.. All rights reserved.

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Notes for Editors

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride, is officially licensed with Warner Bros. & Rail Event Incorporated. The Event has been departing Seaton Tramway since Christmas 2015

For the past 54 years Seaton Tramway has been running from Seaton, three miles inland through Colyford to Colyton, much of it along the old Seaton to Seaton Junction branch line between the picturesque estuary of the River Axe and the Axe Estuary Wetlands. 

All our double-deck trams have open top decks providing 360 degree panoramic views, but for inclement days there are enclosed single deck trams making it an all weather family attraction.  The fleet of 13 passenger carrying single and double-deck electric trams were purpose built by the company from designs based on heritage trams that served our towns and cities in the first half of the 20th century.

Birdwatching, Birthday Parties, Tram Driving Experiences and Lessons available all year.

The Polar Express™ runs from 23rd November to 24th December.

Seaton Tramway Open:

For further information, please contact Josh Castree on 01297 20375 or e-mail: josh@tram.co.uk