Sat 7th - Sun 8th Nov 2026: Winter Lights
Barnards Miniature Railway 2026
Barnards Farm,
Brentwood Road,
West Horndon,
Essex.
Sat 14th Nov - Sat 2nd Jan Lights Party Express
The lIghts Party Express deep in Epping Forest
Its CHRISTMAS! and in keeping with tradition the Epping Ongar Railway has adorned its trains with thousands of exciting lights - its a kaleidoscope of twinkling lights inside and out.
The magical family party train experience returns to the Epping Ongar Railway in 2026 – one of the most exciting family events in Essex for children, teens and adults alike, and a perfect festive day out near London.
Step aboard the Lights Party Express for an unforgettable interactive journey. This immersive steam train experience combines music, light and entertainment in a way you’ve never seen before.
THREE NEW THEMES FOR 2026: there really is something for everyone this year
Adults £25, Children £22
6 and 8 seat Compartments starting from £160
Contacts
Address: Ongar Station Station Approach Ongar Essex CM5 9BN
- Telephone: 01277 365 200
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Travel
- By Bus: Parking in Ongar Town
- By Rail: Epping (LUL), Harlow. / 3 miles
Facilities
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Some more local events you may be interested in...
Sat 7th - Sun 8th Nov 2026: Small Engines Gala
Epping Ongar Railway 2026
Ongar Station,
Station Approach,
Ongar,
Essex.
Tel: 01277 365 200 .
Sat 21st Nov - Thu 24th Dec: Christmas Special
Audley End Miniature Railway 2026
Audley End Road,
Audley End,
Saffron Walden,
Essex.
Tel: 01799 542 134.
Sat 28th Nov - Thu 24th Dec: Santa Specials
Epping Ongar Railway 2026
Ongar Station,
Station Approach,
Ongar,
Essex.
Tel: 01277 365 200 .
Sat 5th - Sun 6th Dec 2026: Christmas With Santa
Museum of Power 2026
Hatfield Road,
Langford,
Nr Maldon,
Essex.
Tel: 01621 843 183.
Sat 5th - Wed 23rd Dec 2026: Santa Express
Colne Valley Railway 2026
Yeldham Road,
Castle Hedingham,
Halstead,
Essex.
Tel: 01787 461 174.
Sat 5th - Sun 13th Dec 2026: Santa Specials
Barnards Miniature Railway 2026
Barnards Farm,
Brentwood Road,
West Horndon,
Essex.
Fri 1st Jan 2027: New Year’s Day Crank Up
Museum of Power 2026
Hatfield Road,
Langford,
Nr Maldon,
Essex.
Tel: 01621 843 183.
Fri 1st Jan 2027: New Year’s Steam
East Anglian Railway Museum 2026
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station,
Wakes Colne,
Essex.
Tel: 01206 242 524.
Sat 15th - Sun 16th May 2027: Temple at War Show
Cressing Temple Barns,
Witham Road,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM77 8PD.
Tel: 07907 594 307.
Sat 4th Sep 2027: The Orsett Show
Orsett Showground, Rectory Road, Orsett, Nr Grays, Essex, RM16 3BD.
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