is there somewhere in the uk where i can take a 2 year old to visit thomas the tank engine?

Answer 1

Yes, my parents take my nephew to the Bluebell Railway a lot - they do special 'meet Thomas' days where the children get to see the characters and ride on the steam trains. He loves it!

Here are the details of their 'Meet Thomas' day: http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/events/thomas.html

The nearest to London is this one: http://www.watercressline.co.uk/thomas/pics806.htm

There is a similar one in East Somerset http://www.eastsomersetrailway.com/events/thomas.php

In Avon http://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events/tdo.html

Click here http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-msgr&p=meet%20Thomas%20railway for details of the different versions of the same things around the UK, you can find the one nearest to you.

Have fun!

Answer 2

Norchard Railway at Lydney in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire have a Thomas the tank engine weekends through out the year where you can go for about a 6 mile ride on a steam train painted up as Thomas. Give them a call they can tell you when they are having the next one not sure if they have a website.

Answer 3

There is a Thomas weekend on a preserved railway in England almost every weekend from Easter till the end of October, There are several "Thomases" an LMS Jinty, a RSH side tank, an Austerity converted to Side tank, and they do the round of preserved railways of which there are more than 20 in the country. December and January is the Santa Special season and they close down for the Winter but search Thomas on Google and you will find something not too far from home but not until easter.

Answer 4

Severn Valley Railway

May 12, 13, 19, 20, 2007: 'Day Out With Thomas'
(Special Timetable)
A visit from that perennial children's favourite, 'Thomas'.

Thomas is based at Kidderminster where he takes care of the 'Troublesome Trucks'. Ride behind Thomas's Friends as you journey along the beautiful Severn Valley line.

Adult - £14.00
Senior Citizen - £12.00
Child (2-15 years) - £7.00

ADVANCE BOOKING IS STRONGLY ADVISED.

Answer 5

Didcot Railway Station in Oxfordshire. THey have Thomas the Tank Engine days out for children.

Answer 6

Bo'ness and Kinneil railway in Bo'ness, West Lothian sometimes have Thomas visits - try the Visit Scotland website for contact details they usually sell out well in advance. Thomas usually visits during the summer

Answer 7

Llangollen in North Wales - renamed Sodor for Thomas events. He gets out and about a bit more these days so you can catch up with him in various places around the country. http://www.thomasandfriends.com/uk/parents/tours_and_events_with_thomas_the_tank_engine_and_friends.htm
This link gives you details of up and coming Thomas the Tank Engine events in the UK. We went to Llangollen last year and had a great day out and a ride on Thomas. My son was beside himself with excitement. There were a few different engines, most of them steam... Enjoy.

Answer 8

The National Railway Museum in York often has Thomas to visit. Next time is between 10th and 25th of Feb. The museum is amazing too, and you can go on a little train ride from the museum to York Minster

http://www.nrm.org.uk/home/home.asp

Answer 9

The Severn Valley railway have a:
May 12, 13, 19, 20, 2007: 'Day Out With Thomas'
This is a great one as it is situated in telford,Shropshire which also has many other attractions including:

wonderland (little houses with many different characters in)

The famous ironbridge with many museums inc Enginuity,Blists Hill Victorian Town

see links

hope this helps, happy exploring

Answer 10

Other then the Thomas Day Out events at some railways I don't know!! My son loves Thomas and I'd like to know myself!! Check
www.thomasandfriends.com for this years events!! I went to one last year and it's brilliant!!!! xxx