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The Elf Express

Quex Adventure Farm Park, Birchington-on-Sea · 5 December to 24 December 2026

The Elf Express, from Quex Adventure Farm ParkImage: Quex Adventure Farm Park
5 Dec to 24 Dec

Image: Quex Adventure Farm Park

The Elf Express is a Christmas family trail at Quex Adventure Farm Park in Birchington, Thanet, running on select dates from 5 to 24 December 2026. Visitors ride a tractor through Magical Elf Woods and the Elf Kingdom, see real reindeer, walk Candy Cane Lane and visit Santa, with timed slots of about two hours. Booking is required and the trail suits families.

Highlights

  • Tractor ride through Magical Elf Woods and the Elf Kingdom
  • Personal visit with Santa and meeting with real reindeer
  • Timed slots of about two hours, with hot drinks and a German BBQ available

Getting there

Quex Adventure Farm Park, CT7 0BH

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