Day Out With Thomas at Whistlestop Valley

All aboard for a day of adventure!

Activities

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Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day of adventure at Whistlestop Valley! All aboard a train ride with Thomas, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and join Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of fun.

There will be lots to enjoy all day, including:

• Unlimited platform rides at Shelly behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
• Unlimited platform rides with Mavis and Toby
• Meet Percy on selected train services
• Pre-booked train to Shelley Station and back
• Singalongs and performances from Rusty & Dusty
• Play Pod with Thomas & Friends activities
• Thomas & Friends Themed Scavenger Hunt
• Thomas & Friends Garden Games
• Children’s Fairground Rides
• Jumping Pillow
• Bubble Zone
• Face Painting
• Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child

FAQs

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Which train can I ride behind Thomas?
Thomas will pull the 10am train, after which he will be giving frequent rides at Shelly along the platform. All other trains to Shelly will be pulled by a Whistlestop Valley locomotive.

How long are the Thomas rides?
All Thomas rides are approximately 5 minutes long except for the 10am train which is 25 minutes long and travels to Shelley station and back.

Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
Yes. All ticket holders are entitled to unlimited platform rides between 11:00 and 17:00.

Do I need to book my train to Shelley?
Your outbound train ride to Shelley must be prebooked. The train runs every 30 minutes between 10am and 3pm. Passengers can return on the same train or disembark at Shelley and return on a later service. Please select your preferred outbound train time when booking your ticket online. There is no requirement to book your inbound train.

What does my Day Out With Thomas ticket include?
Your ticket includes all the activities included in the activity section above.

Will other Thomas & Friends characters will be there?:
Yes. Percy, Mavis and Toby will be there alongside Sir Topham Hatt and Sodor station sweepers, Rusty & Dusty.

Can I stay all day?
Yes, the event is open to visitors from 09:00 until 17:00.

Can I take a pram/pushchair on the train?
Visitors can take collapsible pushchairs on the train in the specified compartment. We cannot transport bassinets or unfolded items. Unfolded items can be stored in the pushchair park on the platform.

Is there somewhere to eat and drink?
Yes. The Firebox Café at Clayton West serves hot and cold meals and drinks. The Turntable dessert parlour at Shelley serves ice cream, desserts, hot and cold drinks. There are outdoor and indoor picnic areas available at both sites for consumption of food not purchased from one of our onsite eateries.

Are there baby change facilities?
Yes. Baby change facilities are available at both station sites.

Is there disabled access?
Although both station sites are fully wheelchair accessible, we regret that we cannot transport unfolded wheelchairs on our trains due to the size and nature of the carriages. Folded wheelchairs can be transported on board.

If you have more questions about the Day Out With Thomas program, please visit the main FAQ page.

Ticket Prices

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Adult: £18.95
Child 2-17: £19.95
Child Under 2: FREE

Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children): £69.00
(Family discount applied automatically at check-out)

Prices listed above exclude booking fees.

All transactions are subject to a non-refundable 0.75p transaction charge and non-refundable 10% booking fee (8% on family discount).

Railway Information

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