Extinct Express! Dinosaur Journeys (Essex)
Event Summary
Travel back thousands of years as you board a vintage steam train at the Epping Ongar Railway for a pre-historic day out like no other!
Board a vintage bus at Epping TfL Station, where you can park the car, which will take you to the steam railway. The real excitement begins once the train departs from the station as some pre-historic passengers and their handlers will be climbing aboard.
During your journey you will meet our baby dinosaurs and their rangers up close as they make their way through the carriages. Children will have the chance to see, learn about and interact with a number of dinosaurs along the way!
Every child will receive a free dinosaur storybook, activity sheet with crayons, and a steam train shaped biscuit to keep them busy during the journey.
Once the train returns, the vintage bus will be waiting to take you back to the TfL station for the car.
Points to Note:
- Dinosaur encounters are designed to be fun, not frightening. However, they do get close to passengers, so please consider your child's circumstances when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is limited storage space on board the train and buses, and pushchairs will generally need to be folded to fit through the train doors. We recommend folding them before boarding to make access easier or leaving them in your car for a more comfortable journey.
If you are unable to fold your pushcair, a Fox & Edwards representative will guide you on the day to where you can leave it whilst you are on the train.
The number of people a compartment ticket for is the maximum allowed in that compartment. However, we do allow one additional young child, beyond the stated maximum.
For larger groups, we recommend booking open-style seating to be seated together, or purchasing multiple compartments. While we can't guarantee it, we'll do our best to allocate compartments next to each other if they are booked in the same order.
There are no toilet facilities available on board the train. However, the main toilets, including accessible facilities, are located at both North Weald and Ongar stations.
Please note there are no public toilets at Epping Underground Station unless you hold a valid London Underground ticket. Additionally, there are no toilets on board the vintage bus.
To make changes or cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible either by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01629 380600.
We are able to make amendments or refund without charge until the Monday prior to your trip at 23:59, if you have notified us in writing or spoken to a Visitor Support Officer by this time.
Between that time and 24 hours before your trip (usually several days), we can amend or refund your booking with a £25 administrative charge, helping us as a small business cover costs like food which might already have been ordered.
Within 24 hours of your journey's start time, we cannot make any amendments or cancellations. For full booking terms and conditions, please refer click here.
The standard food item in the complimentary package is a gingerbread biscuit in the shape of a steam train.
For children who have allergies or intolerances, we offer Nomo chocolate which are plant-powered and free from dairy, gluten, egg and nuts. There is no need to contact us in advance - simply ask a member of our team at the check in desk for the allergy-free alternative.
Yes, you are able to bring your own food & drink on the train if you wish. However, there is a cafe at the station, and you're welcome to bring any items you've purchased there with you on board.
We're delighted you are considering celebrating a special occasion with us!
Please note that access to your seats on board is usually limited before departure, as the train spends only a short time in the station between trips.
You're welcome to bring decorations to display in your compartment or on your table. For safety and preservation reasons, only Blue Tack is permitted - no tape or pins please.
If you'd like to bring a birthday cake, that is absolutely fine; however, candles are not permitted on board.
