FATHER Christmas will once make the trip from Oswestry to Weston and back this winter, courtesy of Cambrian Heritage Railways.
Santa will once again make Christmas magic on the volunteer service as he takes time away from his very busy schedule to visit the festivities at Oswestry railway station.
‘Santa Steam Specials’ will also depart Oswestry station with Santa on board for a short trip down the line and back on weekends from Saturday, November 30 and throughout December.
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A present for every child from the great man himself will be the perfect seasonal highlight as well as seasonal refreshments, entertainment, face painters and a bouncy castle will reflect the spirit of Christmas at Oswestry station.
Gearing up for the festivities, Cambrian Heritage Railways general manager Andy Green said everyone was looking forward to the seasonal festivities.
He added: “This is a magical time of year and everyone at Cambrian Heritage Railways is looking forward to Santa making an appearance very soon.
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“We all know how extremely busy Santa is at this time of year, so having him visit us before the big day is going to be an enjoyable experience for new customers and those who continue to make it an annual Christmas celebration.”
Due to the high demand for tickets for this popular event, customers are being asked to book early to avoid disappointment.
To join Santa and his friends at our traditional festivities, see their new website for details and booking arrangements at www.Cambrianrailways.com
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