Always looking for ideas of kids days out?
Recently we visited Thomas, yes, the one and only, Tank Engine.
There was a lot of anticipation of the big event so we were up and out early doors. We attended the event at Kirklees Light Railway in Yorkshire as we were visiting family in the area at the time and were very lucky they had discovered it was on the same weekend.
Activities
On arrival there was lots going on:
Platform rides on your favorites including Mavis, Toby the Tram and Thomas
(a quick back and forth out of the platform and back again).
Face Painting in an old train carriage
Donkey Riding
plus a bouncy castle and activity centres that offered the chance for children to colour in pictures and make crafts!
The staff were in Thomas uniforms and the Fat Controller was striding around looking stern (which he was – but that’s another story!)
The main ride runs from Kirklees to Shelby around a 15-20 minute journey. Our train was actually pulled by Douglas rather than Thomas which was a little bit of a disappointment for our eldest but seen as Thomas was doing a platform ride it was ok and meltdown was narrowly avoided!
Additionally, a note to take heed of, we went to a ‘light railway’ so the trains and carriages were on the miniature side, this isnt made overly clear on the website although it does mention it.
Their promotional video shows a normal size carriage so make sure you choose the relevant venue if this is the option you would prefer.
Overall
Zachy enjoyed the day and even his little sister now plays with his trains and picks up his books to read so I would say overall it was a success. Honestly for the cost of the ticket, a lot was included as all the above was at no extra cost and you could easily make it a whole day out with everything on offer.
Each venue offers different activities and different prices so check out their website for more info: http://www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/
We did a Thomas Day in Somerset and I have to say it was great fun. This looks like a lovely day too.
#Tried/Tested
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Did you get a normal size train? Im wondering whether we could/should do it again if so…
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I took my eldest to A Day Out with Thomas when he was 2 (now nearly 5) and it was an amazing day out. We’ll have to do it all again soon as my youngest is also surprisingly into trains and I know that my eldest will still enjoy it just as much! #TriedTested
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We did a Thomas day out last year and had a great day, think we’re going to book again for this year!
Helen – #triedtested
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That looks like great fun! I bet all the kids were star struck!
Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested this week x
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He totally was Colette it was lovely to see how excited he was 🙂
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We went to the Kirklees one over a year ago now. We really must go back. Thanks for the reminder #ToddlerApprovedTuesday
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Popping over from #ToddlerApprovedTuesday linky. We are just about to move back to the UK and so we’ll no doubt have to find lots to do for Miss S, and I think she’d love Thomas!
Great post, I’d skipped over Thomas days in the past, but now think it might be a really good idea for the kids. xx
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Ah good luck with your move 😊
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D has just discovered thomas and next weekend he visits our local steam railway. I think it is really expensive though and I can’t justify the cost at the moment. Maybe next year we will take them.
Looks like a fun day was had though xx
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Great review! It sounds like you had a fab day out!
We’re off to see Thomas & friends tomorrow in Eastbourne, I think I might be a little more excited than T at the moment!
Sorry my comments are so late this week, thanks for linking #toddlerapprovedtuesday xx
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