The Santa Express at Oakfield Park

Where real snow falls soft and magic fills the air, The Santa Express is back!
Jump on board The Santa Express train and settle in for your journey through the enchanted forests of the North Pole. The railway track winds through beloved worlds like Candy Land and Toy Town, and past new wonders like the Frost Fountain and Snowdrop Glade, where snowflakes dance amongst the trees. Keep an eye out too for Santa’s starlit runway and the biggest Christmas tree in Ireland (hard to miss at 100 feet tall!)

Your adventure continues at Santa’s cosy grotto, where he’s waiting with a warm smile and a special gift just for you. The elves have been curating new games and tricks to play with you too and there’s more than one surprise for you to discover inside the heated chalet.

Explore the Christmas Village, filled with new places to visit and even more ways to use your Christmas tokens! Mrs. Claus is still hard at work in her bustling Post Office and can’t wait to welcome you. Over at the Holly Hut, Elf Cocoa is whipping up hot drinks to keep you toasty, and in the Treat Truck, Elf Potts has perfected Santa’s favourite cookie recipe. Tootsie’s Toyshop will be bursting with surprises and magical gifts including new mystery bags.

Have you ever wondered how your Elf on The Shelf gets back and forth to the North Pole? With their very own Magic Door, of course. If you’re one of the lucky ones to host a nice Elf on the Shelf, give them a stylish send-off this Christmas with a custom-painted elf door from The Craft Cabin.

This year, we’re excited to be opening up Santa’s Map Room, where you can sneak a peek behind the scenes and help Atlas the Elf prepare for Santa’s journey around the world. And for families who need a moment of calm, our Sensory Room has moved into a peaceful log cabin—a quiet space for anyone who needs it.
Santa, Mrs. Claus and all the elves cannot wait to see you again and play in the real snow at The Santa Express 2025. Be sure to take photos at our many photo ops and please don’t forget to tag us. See you soon!

What’s NEW :
SANTA’S MAP ROOM:
Brand new interactive feature. Atlas the Elf hosts a live demonstration in Santa's state of the art cabin full of maps and plans. Learn how to say "Merry Christmas" in different languages or explore how other countries celebrate the season, and uncover the secrets of Santa’s worldwide delivery route. Every 20 minutes, Atlas welcomes a new group of young explorers to take part in interactive games and festive challenges all designed to help chart the perfect path through the night sky. Children of all ages can play and parents can watch and cheer from the viewing area.

NEW LOG CABINS IN CHRISTMAS VILLAGE:
Tootsie’s Toyshop and The Sensory room have both moved into newly refurbished cabins and completely redecorated.

THE FROST FOUNTAIN AND LIGHT SHOW:
Each year, our Christmas light display grows brighter and this year, the magic has reached the water. Introducing Frost Fountain: a dazzling spectacle where lights and water come to life across the lake.

BIGGEST CHRISTMAS TREE IN IRELAND 
Now even taller and more spectacular

CHRISTMAS CRAFT, PAINTING ELF DOORS:
Introducing The Magic Door Co. AKA Our Elf Door Painting Station.
Children select their door to become their elf's portal and paint it however they choose—classic red, snowy white, or rainbow colour explosion! On Christmas Eve, place the finished door out for your elf and it becomes their magic passageway back to the North Pole. Next year, bring it back out to welcome them home in style. A fun and festive craft to start a new family tradition.

EVEN MORE SNOWFALL: 
More snow cover across the Christmas village from our snow machines.

NEW HEATED CHALETS:
This year, the cabins outside Santa’s Grotto have been completely transformed. Rebuilt and lovingly redecorated in the style of a ski chalet, they’re now cosier and more magical than ever. As you step off the train, you’ll be welcomed into a warm alpine retreat where Santa’s top elves have been hard at work creating new ways to keep you entertained before your meeting with the Man himself!

Not publicly listed

- Pick up tickets at main entrance
- Bring booking confirmation
- Valid photo ID recommended

- Free on-site parking
- Designated parking areas
- Limited spaces during peak season
- Accessible parking available near entrance

- Wheelchair accessible paths
- Designated viewing areas
- Assistance available upon request
- Some terrain may be uneven

- Respectful behavior expected
- No smoking on park grounds
- Pets must be leashed
- Photography permitted for personal use
- Follow staff instructions

- Children under 12 must be supervised
- Playground areas available
- Safety barriers in place
- Family-friendly environment
- Recommended for ages 3-12