A Day Out With Thomas August 11, 2010

Come and meet everyone’s favourite little blue engine Thomas, and lots of his friends as the much loved children’s brand celebrates its 65th anniversary!

There is so much to see and do for all the family as you travel the full length of the ten mile line behind one of Thomas’ steam engine friends or Daisy the diesel railcar. The full round trip is ideal for an onboard picnic, or you can hop on and off as you visit each station.

Thomas stays at Ropley station where he gives short rides once the big passenger trains have passed through. Toad will also be giving rides here hauled by another of Thomas’ friends and Sir Topham Hat, the Fat Controller, is on hand to ensure everyone behaves; even those troublesome trucks! Free children’s entertainment is provided by Mr Wizard and there’s sure to be a special sing-song and cake for Thomas. Plus there’s a bouncy castle slide and miniature railway for all to enjoy. Refreshment stands, picnic areas and FREE buggy parking are available too.

Diesel will be giving cab and brake van rides all day at Alresford station where families will also find Bulgy and Trevor on static display outside the station entrance. Visit the ‘Imagination Station’ in the Old Goods Shed with Thomas toy trains, colouring, face painting and DVD showing ‘Hero of the Rails’, the all new Thomas CG-animation.
The ‘Day Out With Thomas’ event starts each day at 9.30 am and finishes at around 4.30 pm, with passenger trains departing at regular intervals. The travel ticket gives you all day unlimited travel on the passenger trains, miniature railway and character rides and all of the entertainment is FREE. We recommend that you arrive before lunch so that you have time to fit everything in!

Ticket Info: Adult - £15, Child (2-16 years) - £9