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To think polar express may be a waste of money.

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TOOearlyForChristmas · 02/09/2024 14:14

DH, and I want to take our 7, and 4 year old, but are a bit concerned it could be a lack lustre, disappointing experience. The tickets aren't cheap. We are looking at Wensleydale, and Durham. Can anybody advise if it is any good? Is the Durham one worth it?

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cerebuswannabe · 02/09/2024 14:47

I went to the Wensleydale one a couple of years ago and I only paid for the cheaper option for 5 of us and I don't think it was worth it. The carriages were old and cold, kept our coats on. The train conductor actor was fab. The toilets were bloody awful.

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TOOearlyForChristmas · 02/09/2024 14:46

Thank you, we are looking at Durham. Has anybody heard what that one is like? I can't find any recent reviews!

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teaandtoastwithmarmite · 02/09/2024 14:43

We did the Birmingham one when DD was about 7 and it was a really good experience. It’s a bit overpriced but everything is these days. We definitely enjoyed it so I’d recommend it.

sanityisamyth · 02/09/2024 14:43

Which one are you thinking of going to? Took DS to Seaton when he was 3/4 ish and he still remembers it and talks about it. I thought it was great!

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TOOearlyForChristmas · 02/09/2024 14:41

Thank you, I just wonder if there are better, and worse ones. I am struggling to find anybody who has been to the Durham one!

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Theunamedcat · 02/09/2024 14:39

I went to Birmingham it was fun

SophiaJ8 · 02/09/2024 14:37

I have been to the Norfolk one and thought it was great value. Definitely worth upgrading to the premier class.

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TOOearlyForChristmas · 02/09/2024 14:33

FirstTimeHomeowner · 02/09/2024 14:21

I've heard raving reviews! Debating booking us in for years now, think I might pull the trigger this time :)

Thank you, which one is supposed to be the best? I am struggling to find any recent reviews on Durham! They aren't little for long, and I don't want to miss things!

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FirstTimeHomeowner · 02/09/2024 14:21

I've heard raving reviews! Debating booking us in for years now, think I might pull the trigger this time :)