Peppa Pig & George visit the Epping Ongar Railway (at intervals)
Sunday 7th April
More information and booking link here.
Peppa Pig and her brother, George, will be at Epping Ongar Railway on Sunday 7 April (and later in the year on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August). Take a ride on one of their heritage steam trains at the times stated below, to Ongar where Peppa and George will be making appearances. Be sure to come and say hello and don’t forget your camera!
Capacity on each train will be limited and advance booking is essential.
You can also take a ride through woods on a diesel multiple unit, which offers drivers eye views. This is included within the price of your ticket! You can only board, or alight from, this service at North Weald.
Capacity on each train will be limited and advance booking is essential.
Peppa Pig and George appearances
Appearances take place at Ongar Station.
Join the vintage London bus service from Epping station, to North Weald. At North Weald there is chance to purchase some refreshments from the LNER Cafe, before joining the heritage tran to Ongar for a break of approximately 90 minutes, to see Peppa Pig and her brother, George. Also at Ongar, you can see a magic show with resident magician, John Clayton, and follow the clues to find the pictures of animals hidden around the station.
The train will then return you to North Weald where you can return to Epping on board the vintage London bus.
There is no parking available at North Weald Station, except for blue badge holders. Epping Ongar Railway recommend travelling to them via the Central Line (journey time to Epping is just 30 minutes from Stratford) or parking at Epping Underground station (parking charges payable) or in public car parks in Ongar and using their free connecting heritage bus service. You can find the bus timetable here.
Times
The heritage steam train will depart from North Weald, for a journey through the Essex countryside, at the following times. This will take you to Ongar where you will be able to see Peppa Pig and her brother George.
Train 1: 10.50
Train 2: 12.00
Train 3: 13.10
Train 4: 14.20
You should allow approximately 2 hours for the train journey and the opportunity to see Peppa and George.
You must travel on the booked train to Ongar.
Fares
The following fares apply.:
Train 1: Adult £15; Child £6
Trains 2 and 3: Adult £18; Child £8
Train 4: Adult £16; Child £7
Children under 18 months old are free – no ticket needed - though they are not allocated a seat.
All fares include the connecting vintage London bus service from Epping Underground station, Shenfield or Ongar, a ride on a heritage steam train, a journey into Epping Forest on a diesel multiple unit, and all attractions listed above.
Passengers are asked to arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the departure of their train. You may finish your journey at Ongar, instead of returning to North Weald, if you wish, but you will not be able to return on a later train.
Passengers using the bus from Ongar should note that there will be an extended wait for a return bus if booking for 13.20 appearance and train service; An additional bus service will run to connect from the 15.00 appearance and train service if required.
All tickets will be scanned electronically on arrival. This can be from a mobile phone or a print out. Please help us by making sure that you have these ready for our volunteers.
These trains are planned to be hauled by a steam locomotive from North Weald to Ongar, and by a diesel locomotive from Ongar to North Weald. Every effort will be made to operate services as advertised but the Epping Ongar Railway reserves the right to substitute diesel traction for steam in unavoidable circumstances. No refunds will be offered in the event that diesel traction is substituted.
North Weald: North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald, CM16 6BT
Ongar Station: Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, CM5 9BN
Epping Underground Station, Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HW
Nearest Tube: Epping (Central Line) – heritage buses pick up from right outside here.
Phone Number: 01277 365200
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
---|---|
Peppa Pig Adult All Day Rover - Adult ticket | £13.00 per ticket |
Peppa Pig Child All Day Rover - Child ticket | £7.00 per ticket |
Peppa Pig Family (2+3) All Day Rover - Family ticket | £34.00 per ticket |
These are Pre-booking prices which is encouraged and a small discount is included, however tickets are also available on the day. See website for booking details.
North Weald: North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald, CM16 6BT
Ongar Station: Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, CM5 9BN
Epping Underground Station, Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HW
Heritage buses collect from Epping Station and heritage trains run between North Weald and Ongar.
Central Line to Epping Station where Epping Ongar Railway heritage buses will pick up and take you to North Weald and Ongar with heritage trains running on the line.
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