Birmingham Heritage Week: Celebrating Birmingham’s Railway Heritage
Every September, Birmingham Heritage Week shines a spotlight on the city's rich history, iconic landmarks and remarkable engineering achievements. From historic buildings to fascinating stories of industry and innovation, Birmingham Heritage Week is a chance to celebrate everything that has helped shape the city we know today.
One of Birmingham's proudest legacies is its railway heritage, and we're proud to continue that tradition through THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Birmingham Moor Street.
*THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Images used are from our different experience locations across the country
Why Birmingham Heritage Week Matters
Birmingham Heritage Week is all about discovering the people, places and stories that have made Birmingham such an important part of Britain's history. With hundreds of events taking place across the city, it's an opportunity for families, history enthusiasts and visitors to explore Birmingham's incredible past.
Railways have played a vital role in Birmingham's growth for generations, connecting communities, driving industry and leaving behind a legacy that is still celebrated today.
Birmingham Heritage Week and Our Historic Steam Trains
As we celebrate Birmingham Heritage Week, we're reminded of the incredible heritage locomotives that help make THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride such a memorable experience.
This Christmas, guests may travel behind one of two magnificent heritage steam locomotives:
- Clun Castle, a beautifully preserved Great Western Railway locomotive.
- Stanier Mogul, a classic locomotive that represents Britain's rich railway engineering history.
These historic engines are far more than a way of travelling they're living pieces of railway heritage, lovingly restored and maintained so future generations can continue to experience the magic of steam.
Keeping Railway Heritage Alive
One of the wonderful things about Birmingham Heritage Week is recognising the importance of preserving our heritage for future generations.
At THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, we're honoured to play a small part in keeping that heritage alive. Every Christmas, families experience the excitement of travelling behind a heritage steam locomotive, or visiting a heritage railway site at our heritage line locations across the country, many for the very first time.
For children especially, it's an opportunity to discover the sights, sounds and atmosphere of traditional steam travel while creating magical Christmas memories.
Experience Heritage This Christmas
After celebrating Birmingham Heritage Week, why not continue your appreciation of Birmingham's railway history by stepping aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride?
Departing from the historic Birmingham Moor Street station, guests can enjoy a magical festive adventure while travelling behind one of our heritage steam locomotives. Whether it's Clun Castle or Stanier Mogul leading the way, every journey is a celebration of Britain's railway history combined with the magic of Christmas.
Celebrate Birmingham Heritage Week with Us
As Birmingham Heritage Week reminds us of the city's remarkable past, we're proud to celebrate one of its greatest traditions, heritage railways.
We look forward to welcoming families aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride this Christmas, where history, heritage and festive magic come together to create an unforgettable experience.
Book your magical journey today and become part of Birmingham's continuing railway story.
