Illustration of a snowy holiday village square with a lit tree, small felt figures in scarves, a snowman and string lights (Winter Warmers: post festive treat!)

Winter Warmers: post festive treat!

Passengers ride in heritage coaches hauled by a USA Class S160 steam locomotive along the Chiltern Hills between Chinnor and Princes Risborough. At Chinnor station, visitors can take a stroll along a Light Walk with music and view the double-track Winter Wonderland and Spiral model railway layouts. An onboard trolley service provides light refreshments, including a complimentary tea or coffee for adult ticket holders.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

chinnorrailway.co.uk

When

Food & Drink

An onboard trolley serves teas, coffees and light refreshments, with one complimentary tea or coffee for each adult ticket holder; the Chinnor station café serves drinks and light meals on 1 and 2 January only.

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces must be booked in advance.

Pets

Well-behaved small dogs travel free, must be kept on a short lead, and should have a blanket to sit on the floor. Dogs are not allowed on seats or in restaurant or dining areas, except assistant dogs.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and model-railway enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and nostalgic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book a wheelchair space in advance, as these spaces must be reserved before travel.
  • Bring a blanket for a small dog to sit on the floor, and keep the dog on a short lead.
  • If you want to use the Chinnor station café, plan your visit for a day it is open; it serves food and drinks on January 1 and 2 only.
  • Allow time at Chinnor to walk through the Light Walk and see the Winter Wonderland and Spiral model railway displays.
  • Choose your boarding station between Chinnor and Princes Risborough, and check the train timetable before setting out.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children aged 0–2 travel free.
  • Children aged 3–15 can use the child fare; a maximum of two children per adult or concession ticket qualify for the lower child fare.
  • Seniors aged 60 and over and adult National Railcard holders qualify for concessionary fares.
  • Residents of OX39 or HP27 qualify for resident fares.
  • A carer travels free with a passenger who needs a carer.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during a Winter Warmers visit?

Ride in coaches hauled by a USA Class S160 steam locomotive, then explore the Light Walk and model railway displays at Chinnor.

Can passengers board at either railway station?

Yes. Passengers can join at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough.

What food and drink are available?

A trolley on the train serves tea, coffee and light refreshments, with a complimentary tea or coffee for each adult ticket holder. The Chinnor station café serves food and drinks on January 1 and 2 only.

Are wheelchair spaces available?

Wheelchair spaces must be booked in advance.

Can I bring a dog?

Well-behaved small dogs travel free. Keep dogs on a short lead and bring a blanket for them to sit on the floor; they cannot sit on seats or enter dining areas, except for assistance dogs.

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