A MAGICAL train ride based on the festive film, The Polar Express, will be coming to Dorset this year for the first time.

The Polar Express Train Ride will involve singing, dancing and surprises for the whole family, all while dressed in pyjamas.

The immersive one-hour festive train ride will be filled with fun as well as beloved songs and characters from the film.

All guests will receive a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie on the journey as well as a special present on the return journey from the North Pole.

The train journey will be leaving from Swanage Railway Station and guests will be able to exchange their e-tickets for golden tickets to board the train.

Five steam trains will depart each day, with seven festive carriages: Rudolph, Blitzen, Comet, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, and Cupid, the accessible carriage.

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For locomotive fans, the carriages include a beautiful 1930s Maunsell coach (Rudolph), and five 1950s, British Railway Standard Carriages.

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Swanage Railway chairman, Trevor Parsons, said: “We are delighted to be working with Fused Events and Crosstown Concerts to bring the magic of The Polar Express Train Ride to the Swanage Railway this Christmas.”

In 2022, over 1.4 million worldwide guests took part in The Polar Express Train Ride, including 300,000 people across 11 UK locations.

Rail Events Inc. marketing director, Jamie Ryan, said: “The Polar Express Train Ride has been a smash hit in the UK and we are thrilled to add Swanage Railway to our roster of locations this Christmas season.

“The team in Dorset will host a fantastic event and we can’t wait to experience their live recreation of the classic story.”

The journey will run from November 17 to December 30, with tickets going on sale at 9am on Friday, July 14.

Demand is predicted to be huge for these events, and tickets can be found on the ‘See Tickets’ website.

Although guests are encouraged to wear pyjamas and dressing gowns, adhering to the theme of the film, guests are also warned to dress appropriately for the British winter weather.