2026 Wallingford Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

The Christmas Express is a festive train experience held this holiday season on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway. From November 29 to December 23, we invite passengers to board at Wallingford Station, where parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. During the one-hour journey, passengers will enjoy entertainment from Christmas elves and have the chance to meet Santa Claus. Every child will receive a gift, while adults can enjoy complimentary festive drinks and a mince pie. Children can also purchase soft drinks and sweets at the tuck shop. This is a wonderful enchanting experience for families looking to create magical holiday memories. To ensure you can ride this joyful Santa special, please be sure to book in advance.

The ruins of Wallingford castle make for a good destination for a relatively easy cycle ride from Oxford

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