🎟️ Stay & Play
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Let little minds go full steam ahead!

Full steam ahead for fun & development! A friendly space where little train enthusiasts explore, learn & play. Parents welcome to relax & enjoy the journey with us in locations across Northamptonshire, Warwickshire & Oxfordshire. 🚂

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GIANT TRACKS
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PARTIES TOO!
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Little one playing with train tracks

All aboard the fun train!

The Mini Express is a unique toddler stay & play experience centred around the joy of trains. We set up giant, room-filling track layouts so children can explore, play and let their imaginations run wild.

🗺️ Giant Tracks
🎉 Parties Too!
🎂 Now Available

Make their birthday unforgettable! 🎂

Hire The Mini Express for a private birthday party and give your little one a day they'll never forget. We bring the tracks, the trains and the magic!

🔒 Exclusive private hire
🚂 Giant track layouts
⏱️ Flexible session times
📍 Venue of your choice
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Giant Track Setup
Room-filling layouts that wow little guests and give them the run of the tracks.
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Private Hire
The whole session is just for your family and friends. No sharing with strangers!
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Venue of Your Choice
We can come to a venue that works for you across our areas of coverage.
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Easy to Book
Just drop us a message and we'll sort the rest. No faff, no fuss.
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We'll get back to you with everything you need to know!

🚂 Introducing the family behind The Mini Express 💛

Hannah, James and Jacob with a Percy the train engine

Hello everyone! We're Hannah and James and this little train lover here is our 2-year-old son, Jacob. ❤️

If you know Jacob, you'll know that nothing lights him up quite like trains. The excitement in his eyes, the way he plays and explores… it's pure joy. And it's this joy that gave us the idea for The Mini Express.

We've chosen to launch our stay-and-play sessions because we've seen first-hand how magical trains can be for little ones. Watching Jacob play happily, freely, and with so much curiosity made us want to create a space where other children can feel that same happiness too.

Our hope is that The Mini Express creates a room filled with imagination, laughter, and moments that your little ones will remember. A warm, welcoming community for families… built from the love of one very special boy and one of his favourite things in the world. 🚂💙

We can't wait to welcome you aboard! 🥰

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you board!

Simply click the "Book a Session" button on our website and you'll be directed to our secure online booking system where you can choose your preferred date and time.
  • 1 Child (+ up to 2 adults) £8.50
  • 1 Child & 1 Sibling (+ up to 2 adults) £13.50
  • 1 Child & 2 Siblings (+ up to 2 adults) £17.50

All prices include the online booking fee.

Each session lasts 1 hour. We recommend arriving a few minutes early so your little one has plenty of time to explore from the start!
Unfortunately not - all sessions must be booked in advance through our online booking system. This helps us manage numbers and make sure every child gets the best experience possible.
Tickets are non-refundable, however we understand that life with little ones can be unpredictable! If you're unable to make your session, please get in touch and we'll do our best to transfer you to an alternative date.
Our sessions are recommended for children aged 1 to 8 years old. Our giant track layouts are designed to spark curiosity and imaginative play across a wide age range, so there's something for every little train lover!

Get in touch!

Have a question about sessions or want to book a party? We'd love to hear from you!

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