Illustration of a toy train with a waving engineer in a red hat on a snowy hill beside pine trees and glowing houses (Pugneys Light Railway Christmas Wonder Ride)
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Pugneys Light Railway Christmas Wonder Ride

Visitors board the Christmas wonder train for a festive journey along the tracks after the sun goes down. The trip travels around the Pugneys Country Park lake, offering an evening outdoor experience for visitors. It is designed as an open-air holiday outing for both children and adults.

Dec 5 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages £6.15.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

16:00 - 19:15.

Accessibility

Accessible toilet and baby changing facilities are available at the venue.

Location

Pugneys Light Railway · Asdale Road, off Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7EQ Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Book your ride in advance to avoid disappointment, since the Christmas Wonder Ride only runs on the first three weekends of December.
  • Wrap up warm for the whole family, as the train circles the Pugneys Country Park lake after the sun goes down.
  • Check your start time, because sessions on the second and third weekends begin a little earlier than on the first weekend.
  • Use the accessible toilet and baby changing facilities before you board if you're bringing little ones on the evening ride.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the ride for?

It's a family outing meant as a treat for children and their grown-ups in the weekends before Christmas.

What happens on the ride?

You board the Christmas wonder train for a festive trip around the Pugneys Country Park lake after dark.

What should we wear?

Wrap up warm, as the ride runs after the sun goes down.

Do we need to book?

Yes, book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Are there toilets and baby changing?

Yes, there's an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.

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