You can be a part of Christmas movie history by travelling on The Polar Express near Manchester

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A stream train experience inspired by one of the biggest Christmas films of all time is happening just outside of Manchester.

Released back in 2004, The Polar Express is the seventh highest-grossing Christmas film of all time, and is packed with a star-studded cast, including Tom Hanks voicing multiple characters, and the Elf Lieutenant and Elf Singer both fronted by Aerosmith lead singer, Steven Tyler.  

The love for the film has only grown stronger over the years, amassing worldwide acclaim – with train rides inspired by the film taking place in Canada, Grand Canyon in the US, and now, not too far from Manchester.

You can be a part of Christmas movie history by travelling on The Polar Express near Manchester / Credit: Publicity Picture

Churnet Valley Railway is clearly as big of a fan of the film as the rest of the world, and is bringing the steam train ride to children and adults alike, offering both a standard and premium class tickets.

Passengers who purchase standard tickets receive a free hot chocolate, a freshly-baked cookie, and a silver sleigh bell.

Guests who are considering the premium ticket are treated to an exclusive souvenir ceramic mug, while groups will get a train ride goodie bag to share, as well as hot chocolate, cookie, and silver bell.

This steam railway might just win the award for biggest the Polar Express fans ever, as they have an online blog dedicated to fun little quotes from the characters, biographies on the main cast, and breaking down key scenes directly from the film.

There’s even an article dedicated to pyjama etiquette and it encourages guests to wear their bedtime gowns too, So go on, put your best comfies on and hop on this old-school steam train.

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Tickets for The Polar Express Train Ride taking place at Churnet Valley Railway are already onsale, and you can grab them here.

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