DATES, PRICES AND TICKETS

In 2013 you can enjoy a Day Out With Thomas™ at our railway on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August and Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September.

Pre-book your tickets now to avoid disappointment as this event does get very busy. Follow this link www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/boness to pre-book for our August and September events.

The fare for anyone age 2 or over is £10.50 per person if you pre-book (booking charge applies), or there is a limited number of tickets available on the day from the venue priced at £11.00 per person. Under 2s are free.

All entertainment and rides are covered by your ticket!

This is a Premium Fare event which means discount vouchers including Tesco vouchers, complimentary tickets, Annual membership cards & vouchers and other discount passes are not valid.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE?

Look what’s included in your ticket!

• A return journey on a steam train to Birkhill Station
• Fairground rides at Bo’ness
• Entertainers in undercover marquee and Museum at Bo’ness, magic and puppetry guaranteed to get the whole family laughing
• Locos to play on and activities in our undercover Museum of Scottish Railways
• Sir Topham Hatt keeping his engines in order, help him give Thomas his drink of water
• Watch out for the Troublesome Trucks rushing past you!
• Miniature railway rides, face painting, Punch & Judy, a roundabout and competition with prizes
• The Imagination Station – Thomas & Friends DVD screenings, colouring pages and table-top toys
• Climb on board Percy and Thomas and meet their drivers – don’t forget your camera!
• Day Out With Thomas Certificate & sticker for all children to remember their wonderful day with us
• Thomas and Friends make a special appearance on our Model Railway
• There’s plenty of free car parking both at Bo’ness Station and in the surrounding streets, but please make sure you arrive at least 20 minutes before your train is due to leave

Download a sample event programme to see what you will enjoy here soon

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Will Thomas be there?

Thomas likes to sit in the platform rather than pulling your train as he thinks more of you can see his footplate then. He has asked one of his best friends to do the job of pulling your train to Birkhill. He’ll toot you when you pass.

Can I bring my dog? We regret that dogs (except Guide Dogs) are not permitted at this event.

Do I have to book in advance?
It is advisable to pre-book your tickets as this event does get very busy. You can now book your tickets online here www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/boness.

What else can we do?

• Visit our gift shop at Bo’ness Station
• Enjoy a picnic at our dedicated picnic areas
• Treat yourself to a meal in the Station Buffet – can get quite busy so please bear with us!
• Take the time to explore Bo’ness’ historic buildings and unique shops

How do we get to you?
We are about 40 minutes drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow. See map here.

Do you have facilities for disabled visitors?
There is good disabled access to the station, the Station Buffet, the entertainment and the trains, and plenty of dedicated disabled parking. Disabled spaces are reserved at both stations, and Bo’ness Station has a disabled toilet. All trains are equipped with ramps for easy wheelchair access. Wheelchair users should book tickets in Coach F and then call us on 01506 825855 so we can reserve space for them and their party in our specially adapted coach.

Is Thomas at your railway all the time?
We are open for much of the year (see here for our Prices & Timetables) and run a steam and diesel service. However we are pleased to say that 2013 dates for Day Out With Thomas are Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August and Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September. At other times Thomas can be found being a really useful engine at other railways. You can find out where by visiting http://www.thomasandfriends.com/uk for games, videos, news and information about Thomas and his friends.

Exact details of entertainment subject to availability and change.

FEEDBACK SURVEY - WIN THOMAS AND FRIENDS GOODIES!

Your feedback is important to us…

In order for us to continue to improve our Day Out With Thomas™ events, we would be grateful if you could take a few moments to complete our Really Useful Day Out With Thomas™ Survey 2013 and be entered into a prize draw to win up to £100 worth of Thomas & Friends goodies.

To enter, please log on to http://www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/survey