Paddington Visits! (Central Scotland)

Paddington holding a fruit promoting journeys in Scotland
Event Summary
Duration: 75 minutes including meeting Paddington
Departure Point: Bo'ness station (EH51 9AQ, free parking available)
What's Included: Return steam train trip from Bo'ness to Birkhill with the opportunity to meet Paddington afterwards. Story book, activity sheet, juice and biscuit for children.
Dogs: Sorry, dogs are not permitted on this journey

Come and meet Paddington™ on 21st & 22nd March at intervals throughout the day at Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway!

Begin your visit by from Bo'ness station, taking a nostalgic 50-minute vintage steam train journey through the Central Scotland. When you return to the station, Paddington will be waiting to meet families, wave hello and pose for photos, so don't forget your camera! 

Every child will receive a complimentary storybook, activity sheet with crayons, gingerbread biscuit and juice to enjoy during the trip.

When you return to the station, Paddington will be waiting to meet families, wave hello and pose for photos, so don’t forget your camera!

Frequently Asked Questions

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. 

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. 

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.

There is limited storage space on board the train, and pushchairs will generally need to be folded to fit through the train doors. We recommend folding them before boarding to make access easier. 

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. 

Due to the age of the heritage carriages and their fixed seating arrangement, we are unable to seat wheelchairs and mobility scooters in the main carriages.

However, if you are able to transfer we will happily provide assistance for you to board the train and allocate you the most appropriate seating so that you can comfortably enjoy your journey. Please contact our enquiries team at [email protected] to arrange this. 

Traditional Compartment
Open style seating

A traditional private compartment featuring comfortable bench style seating, walls and a sliding door.

A traditional 1950/60s coach with an open style interior. Seats are arranged around tables of 4.

DATES & TIMES
Dates & Times
Sat 07 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
09:45 Tickets Available
Sat 07 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
10:55 Tickets Available
Sat 07 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
12:05 Tickets Available
Sat 07 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
13:45 Tickets Available
Sat 07 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
14:55 Tickets Available
Sun 08 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
09:45 Tickets Available
Sun 08 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
10:55 Tickets Available
Sun 08 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
12:05 Tickets Available
Sun 08 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
13:45 Tickets Available
Sun 08 Mar
Paddington Visits! Train Tickets (Central Scotland)
14:55 Tickets Available
Digitickets
Ticket Options
Traditional Compartment Travel - Up to Six People
£119.95
Adult
£25.00
Child
£15.00
Infant
£0.00
Paddington Plush Toy
£11.99
DATES & TIMES

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