Festive Days Out & Activities

Here at Into The Blue we LOVE Christmas, which is why we've worked hard to offer a fantastically diverse selection of seasonal excursions and winter experiences to wow and delight all ages in the festive season. From Santa steam trains, to Christmas lights, there's something to give your run up to Christmas extra sparkle!

Yes! If you've left it a little late to get on the case with your festive fun, Into The Blue offers instant E-Vouchers, so buy your voucher, opt for E-Voucher delivery (it's free) and get booked in for your Christmas activity or event day.

If you've got young children, a Santa Express steam train experience is an absolute must! Little ones get to meet the big man himself and his elves, whilst parents love the atmosphere of the stream train journey. Same with our festive bus tours, featuring from fun Grinch-themed afternoon teas to Christmas lights tours of the capital. Young kids and adults alike love them!

Absolutely. A table for two for a festive sparkling afternoon tea on a heritage steam train is a really popular experience for couples in the run up to Christmas. And if your partner loves animals, a winter with the donkeys experience is a winner!

Of course! Meeting Father Christmas is the highlight of the Santa Train journey for many youngsters. Also expect mince pies, hot chocolate, festive tunes, smiley elves and maybe even some reindeer! These experiences make for lovely, lasting family memories.

Yes! You'll be tucked up inside a cosy carriage on these festive steam train trips, so it doesn't matter whether it's raining or even snowing outside! Same with the Christmas bus journeys. Plenty of weather-proof fun to be had with Into The Blue this festive season.

As early as possible! For example, our Santa steam train experiences go on sale as early as August, as soon as the dates or the forthcoming winter season are released. These experiences are always really popular, so make sure book early to avoid disappointment.

Most venues welcome spectators free of charge or for a small fee (for example, you pay a platform access ticket at some steam railways) and some activities will let or require an adult supervise. But let's face it, you'll want to take part so why not just buy an extra voucher in join in with the festive fun?

Yes! For those looking to celebrate Christmas in style, we have luxury dining packages available at heritage railways around the country. You'll enjoy gourmet seasonal menus, silver service at your table and impeccable onboard service. To make your trip extra special, how about booking a private compartment on the train?

Most of our festive experiences run from November through to December, finishing just before or after Christmas. Check each individual experience page for full details on availability.