All aboard! There’s nothing quite like a Santa train ride to get you in the festive spirit. Here’s a list of some lovely family friendly rides with the jolly man in red around the UK.
Festival of Light, Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Wiltshire
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Enjoy some extra special attractions at Longleat during their Festival of Light event. Marvel at the phenomenal display of Chinese lanterns, meet fairytale characters, and don’t miss the spectacular singing Christmas tree! Of course, a day out is not complete without a visit to Santa Claus so board the Santa Express train for a magical journey you’ll never forget! Find out more.
The Polar Express, Seaton Tramway, Devon
Enjoy an exciting train journey to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas where you can tell him what you would love for Christmas this year. Join in with the festive carols and don’t forget to come along wearing your favourite pyjamas! Find out more.
Christmas Special Event, Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden, Essex
For a festive day out which all the family will enjoy, visit this fantastic railway and take a train ride through the beautiful scenery to see Santa in his magical grotto. Keep your eyes peeled for the elves hidden in the woods during your train journey! Find out more.
Santa Land, Calderstones Park, Liverpool
Santa Land is coming to Liverpool for Christmas this year! There will be so much to keep the kids entertained and you can even take a special Santa Train ride to visit the man himself! Find out more.
Christmas at Beamish! Beamish The Living Museum of the North, County Durham
There is plenty of Edwardian Christmassy fun at the Beamish museum this year not to miss out on! As well as a visit to Father Christmas and his grotto, you can also enjoy ice skating and take a ride on the steam train, as well as do a spot of shopping and tuck in to tasty festive treats. Find out more.
Santa Specials:
Santa Special, Avon Valley Railway, Bristol
Climb aboard the Santa Special train which all the family will love! Santa will be waiting to meet all the children and will give them a small gift, and grown ups will have a mince pie whilst enjoying the beautiful countryside. Find out more.
Santa Specials! Stephenson Railway Museum, North Shields, Tyne and Wear
Visit this fantastic museum and hop on board a Santa Special to meet the big man in red and if you have been good, he may even give you an early Christmas present! There will also be entertainers and Victorian musicians to really get you in the festive mood! Find out more.
Santa Special, Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk
Hop aboard the Santa Express for an entertaining steam train ride to meet Father Christmas in his grotto. There will be entertainment during your train journey, and you can also visit the railway workshop to learn about what happens behind the scenes. Find out more.
Santa Specials, Swanage Railway, Dorset
This extremely popular festive treat is always a hit for families of all ages! Take a ride on the Santa Special train and enjoy a one hour trip through the beautiful Purbeck countryside. Father Christmas will walk along the train and visit every child in their seat to give them a very special early Christmas present! Find out more.
Santa Specials at Moors Valley, Ringwood, Dorset
Enjoy a special trip on the Moors Valley Railway to visit Santa in his station grotto. Take the train from Lakeside station to visit Santa in his railway grotto at Kinsgmere Station. Discover Santa’s log cabin, where Father Christmas has presents for adults and children alike! Find out more.
Santa Specials, Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh, Hampshire
Visit Father Christmas at Lakeside Country Park aboard a miniature train and give him that all important list! Every child will receive a present and there are refreshments for all! Find out more.
Santa Specials, Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex
Take a picturesque journey on this delightful Santa Special train, where the big man will be waiting to greet all the good boys and girls with a festive gift. There will also be Victorian street entertainers and plenty of Dickensian Christmas themed activities to keep the kids occupied! Find out more.
Santa Specials, East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Lancashire
For a magical experience, visit East Lancashire Railway where you will travel through beautiful scenery on a heritage steam train. Santa and his helpers will visit you on the train, and you can also pay him a visit at Bury Station whilst enjoying a brass band and traditional Christmas carols. These Santa trains are extremely popular so pre-booking is advisable. Find out more.
Santa Specials, Kirklees Light Railway, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Take a trip on the Santa Express train where you will meet Santa in his festive grotto. There will be a Christmas gift for all the well behaved children and the adults will get a mince pie and a drink. Find out more.
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