Step into the World of the Wizarding Academy.

An exciting train journey is waiting for you!

In the next term break the professors from Zealandia’s Saremcroft Wizarding Academy will be sent out on the school’s Magical Steam Locomotive to locate new magical talent to join the Academy.

The steam from the train engine clears on the Platform… but magic lingers in the air. Welcome aboard the Wizarding Express!

As the train departs the station your lessons begin. Study spell casting, potions class and more.

So ready your wand and grab your owl because it’s time to uncover your wizarding talents and join our cast aboard the Wizarding Express.

What can you expect on THE WIZARDING ACADEMY EXPRESS?

It’s an immersive, interactive theatre experience for ages 5 – 305 aboard a moving steam train!

Your carriage is your ‘house’, there you’ll be joined by your House Captain and Professor to take part in a variety of magical lessons AND every passenger receives a small gift at the end of the journey.

Share a fabulous experience with your family this year!

FAQs

What's the difference between General, Premium and VIW?

All passengers will enjoy a 1-1.5 hour experience with some of the Academy’s most knowledgeable Professors, magical themed activities and a Saremcroft souvenir. Premium passengers will recieve a wand on board which is not available for purchase. VIW passengers wands will also choose them aboard the train where they will be treated to a smaller carriage size, be boozled with sugar beans and enjoy a Saremcroft Butter Ale.

What's the difference between the carriage names?

At Saremcroft each house has a VERY unique personality which is reflective of the professor for which it was named…. which one are you?

Carquinlor - Regal, Studious, Fair [VIW Carriage]
Gwazidor (The Tiger & Lion) - Energetic, Fiery [Premium Carriage]
Wolpertinger (The Hybrid) - Mischievous, Fun
Fenrirman (The Wolf) - Intelligent, Alert
Longmagriff (Winged Horse) - Whimsical, Creative
Drakaina (The Dragon) - Ambitious, Mysterious

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

We welcome young wizards under 14 years but please note that for safety reasons they must be accompanied/supervised by a fare paying adult. Children under 2 who sit on a parents lap are free. Please note that due to limited seating the child must remain on the lap of an adult and not occupy a seat.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You do not need to print your ticket. We can scan your ticket QR code from your phone.

Is there Wheelchair access?

While we cannot get a wheelchair onboard the vintage carriages due to the doorway dimensions, we will be pleased to convey passengers of limited mobility whenever possible provided they can step onto the train from the platform, climbing a step and move to their reserved seats with the help of an able bodied carer. Our crew would assist guiding the passenger up the step onto the train and arrange for the storage of the wheelchair in the guards van. The wheelchair must be able to be folded up and cannot be used on the train. We request that you advise us of your needs when booking so that we can provide appropriate assistance. Sorry we are unable to convey mobility scooters.

You can read the rest of our FAQs here.