The Santa Express 2026 at Oakfield Park
Festive train ride and Christmas experience for families at Oakfield Park.
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
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Baby changing (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
- Café on site (likely)
- Toilets (likely)
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