RESIDENTS living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment can book their place on our Christmas memory train due to depart on Wednesday 3 December 2025.

The Christmas memory train runs on the Epping Ongar Railway departing and returning to North Weald station. Tickets are free for Epping Forest district residents and a friend, family member or carer.

Trip details

• Meet at North Weald station on the Epping Ongar Railway at 10.30am (Open map in Google maps)
• Train departs North Weald station at 11am
• Travel from North Weald station to Ongar station enjoying the forest views along the way
• Stop at Ongar station to explore the station, visit the museum, learn about the Epping Ongar Railway and meet Father Christmas
• Travel from Ongar station to North Weald station enjoying the views and a light lunch
• Train returns to North Weald station at 1pm for a mulled drink and mince pie

Prebook your tickets now

Tickets are free for Epping Forest district residents with dementia or mild cognitive impairment plus a friend, family member or carer. All attendees must be accompanied by a carer or companion. Parking and toilet facilities are available at both stations and on the train.

• Book your place on the free Christmas memory train
• Call 01992 564226 on Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm

If you have any questions call Karen Murray on 07789 372196 or email [email protected].

This trip has been organised by Epping Ongar Railway and Epping Forest District Council’s Community Development and Wellbeing team. Our thanks also go to SunVit-D3, Hammond & Smith and private individuals for their sponsorship.