The Santa Express 2026 at Oakfield Park
Festive train ride and Christmas experience for families at Oakfield Park.
Plan your visit
Family practicalities
Suits all agesTime: 2-3 hoursIndoors and out
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Baby changing (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
- Café on site (likely)
- Toilets (likely)
What to expect
The Santa Express 2026 at Oakfield Park in Raphoe, County Donegal, is a magical family Christmas experience featuring a festive train ride through illuminated woodlands and holiday displays.
- The Train Journey: Hop aboard a real train on a 4.5km narrow-gauge railway rolling past glittering lakes, Candy Land, Toy Town, and massive festive light displays.
- Santa’s Grotto: Meet Santa Claus in person for a special chat and receive a Christmas gift.
- Mrs. Claus & Activities: Visit Mrs. Claus at the North Pole Post Office to decorate gingerbread, or catch a puppet show with Atlas the Elf in The Map Room.
- Food and Treats: Warm up with hot chocolate at the Holly Hut, grab snacks at the Treat Truck, toast marshmallows at the new station, or enjoy a full meal at Buffers Restaurant.
More information
- Time to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Detailed schedule
- Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 16:30
- Sat 28 Nov 2026 · 12:00
- Sun 29 Nov 2026 · 12:00
- Wed 2 Dec 2026 · 16:30
- Thu 3 Dec 2026 · 16:30
- Fri 4 Dec 2026 · 16:30
- Sat 5 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Sun 6 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Wed 9 Dec 2026 · 16:30
- Thu 10 Dec 2026 · 16:30
- Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 16:30
- Sat 12 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Sun 13 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Tue 15 Dec 2026 · 16:30
- Wed 16 Dec 2026 · 16:45
- Thu 17 Dec 2026 · 16:45
- Fri 18 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Sat 19 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Sun 20 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Mon 21 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Tue 22 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Wed 23 Dec 2026 · 12:00
- Listed by
- Ticketmaster Family Events