Discover more festive delights:<\/p>\n
- Britain\u2019s best Christmas markets 2022<\/a><\/li>\n
- Christmas tree guide: how to choose the perfect tree, plus homemade decoration ideas<\/a><\/li>\n
- Best country houses to visit in the UK this Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Best Santa trains for 2022<\/h2>\n
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering and Grosmont, North Yorkshire<\/h3>\n
Santa Express, 3 to 24 December<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Elves and Santa on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway\u2019s Santa Express\/Credit: Charlotte Graham Join Santa and his team of elves as they return for magical journeys for all the family aboard the famous Santa Express. Special services will be running four times daily on the 3 and 4 December, 10 and 11 December, and from 17\u201324 December.<\/p>\n
You can board at either Pickering or Grosmont Station, before meeting Mr Claus and his jolly helpers. All children with receive a special gift. Tickets for this hour-long magical return adventure aboard the Santa Express sell out quickly, so book now for a festive journey you won\u2019t forget!<\/p>\n
- Find out more about the North Yorkshire Moors Railway\u2019s Santa Special<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Lancashire<\/h3>\n
Santa Specials, 26 November to 24 December<\/em><\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Take a journey onboard the East Lancashire Railway this winter\/Credit: Geograph<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n This year, the East Lancashire Railway is going the extra mile with an upgraded Winter Wonderland at Bury Bolton Street Station, where there will be singing polar bears and a magical talking Christmas tree. You\u2019ll meet Mrs Claus and the\u00a0Ice Princess before boarding a festive train for an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley to\u00a0Rawtenstall Station.<\/div>\n\nDuring the 80-minute journey you\u2019ll get to meet Santa and his elves. There will be mince pies and a festive tipple for the grown-ups, while the children get there very own Fruit Shoot, chocolate and activity pack.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n- Find out more about the\u00a0East Lancashire Railway\u2019s Santa Specials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Britain\u2019s best train journeys<\/a><\/h4>\n
Climb aboard a scenic train and journey through some of Britain\u2019s most majestic countryside, from Scotland\u2019s Highland coast to the quiet hills and vales of the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Longleat, Wiltshire<\/h3>\n
Santa Train, 10 November to 8 January<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The Santa Train is just one of many things to do at Longleat\u2019s stunning Festival of Light\/Credit: Geograph<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n As part of Longleat\u2019s enchanting Festival of Light, you\u2019ll get to board the Santa Train for a trip to the North Pole. After chugging beside the stunning Half Mile Lake disembark at North Pole Halt, a magical snow-covered winter wonderland where Father Christmas will be waiting for you in his grotto.<\/p>\n
- Find out more about Longleat\u2019s Santa Train<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Bo\u2019ness and Kinneil Railway, Bo\u2019ness, West Lothian<\/h3>\n
Santa Steam Trains, 4 to 24 December<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>All children will be given a quality present from Santa on the Bo\u2019ness to Kinneil Railway\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n Climb aboard Bo\u2019ness and Kinneil\u2019s festively decorated historic carriages for a trip to the North Pole (known to some as Birkhill). You can reserve a seat in a shared carriage or book your own private compartment.<\/p>\n
Children can fill in their Christmas Wish Card and post it\u00a0in the magic post box, before meeting Santa.\u00a0Entertainment includes festive singers and a magician, and there will be complimentary seasonal refreshments for everyone.<\/p>\n
- Find out more about the Bo\u2019ness and Kinneil Railway\u2019s Santa Steam Trains<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Llangollen Railway, Llangollen, Denbighshire<\/h3>\n
Santa\u2019s Christmas Specials, 3 to 24 December<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>A dusting of snow turns the Llangollen Railway into a Arctic wonderland\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n Make magical family memories this Christmas with a trip on\u00a0one of Llangollen Railway\u2019s Santa Specials. Before you board, adults will receive a festive drink and mince pie\u00a0and children will get a drink and a sweet treat. A decorated steam train then transports you\u00a0through the Dee Valley from Llangollen to Lapland (Carrog). During the journey children will receive a present from Santa.<\/p>\n
- Find out more about Llangollen Railway\u2019s Santa Specials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells, Kent<\/h3>\n
The Polar Express, 18 November to 23 December<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Spa Valley Railway winds through arboreal Kent countryside\/Credit: Geograph<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n Fans of The Polar Express<\/em> movie will love this adventure through Kent\u2019s winter countryside. From Tunbridge Wells, board the historic Spa Valley Railway and start your magical journey to the North Pole and back.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll meet your favourite characters from the movie, including the Conductor, dancing chefs, a mysterious ghost, and of course the magical Santa Claus himself. Don\u2019t forget to wear your pyjamas to make the whole experience even more cosy!<\/p>\n
- Find out more about the Spa Valley Railway\u2019s Polar Express<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Oxenhope, West Yorkshire<\/h3>\n
The Elf Explorer,\u00a026 November to 24\u00a0December<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Hop aboard The Elf Explorer on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in West Yorkshire\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n Meet one of Santa\u2019s North Pole elves at\u00a0Oxenhope Station, then write a wish list for Santa himself before boarding The Elf Explorer for a fun-filled adventure.<\/p>\n
Santa\u2019s depot Caf\u00e9 will be open throughout the day at Oxenhope, where you\u2019ll be able to indulge in festive treats, or you can wait until you\u2019re onboard\u00a0The Elf Explorer for hot and cold drinks.<\/p>\n
- Find out more about the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway\u2019s Elf Explorer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
South Devon Railway, Devon<\/h3>\n
The Polar Express, 18 November to 23 December<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>You\u2019ll get to meet the main man himself Father Christmas\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n For Devon-based families, this The Polar Express<\/em> experience offers movie fans the chance to step into the film itself. During the live theatre onboard the train, you\u2019ll have the chance to meet all your favourite characters. Your journey to the North Pole may be delayed from time to time as caribou wander across the tracks, but don\u2019t worry, Santa will be there to keep the magic alive.<\/p>\n
- Find out more about the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway\u2019s Elf Explorer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Find out more about the Spa Valley Railway\u2019s Polar Express<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Find out more about Llangollen Railway\u2019s Santa Specials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Find out more about the Bo\u2019ness and Kinneil Railway\u2019s Santa Steam Trains<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Find out more about Longleat\u2019s Santa Train<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Find out more about the\u00a0East Lancashire Railway\u2019s Santa Specials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Christmas tree guide: how to choose the perfect tree, plus homemade decoration ideas<\/a><\/li>\n
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