🎅 Santa Specials 2026
Tickets Now On Sale

Step aboard our festive heritage steam train and experience the magic of Christmas with the whole family.

Meet Santa in your carriage, receive a special gift, and enjoy a wonderful festive journey through the countryside.

✨ Everything is included in the price — no hidden extras.

🎄 A Christmas tradition for thousands of families every year
🎟 Limited seats per train – early booking strongly recommended

🎁 What’s Included With Every Ticket

Your Santa Special experience includes:

🚂 75-minute return journey on our heritage steam train
🎅 Meet Santa on board with a personalised gift for every child
👶 Babies under 18 months travel free – and receive a gift too
🎠 Unlimited rides on the vintage gallopers at Tenterden
📸 Free framed family photograph to take home
❄️ Entry to the magical Winter Wonderland at the station
☕ Complimentary hot drink or mulled wine for adults

📷 Don’t forget your camera — magical memories guaranteed.

📅 2026 Santa Special Dates

• Sunday 29 November
• 5 & 6 December
• 12 & 13 December
• 19 & 20 December
• 23 December
• 24 December – Christmas Eve

For those who prefer a calmer experience, the 11:15am train on Sunday 29 November will operate as a Quiet Train.

A wheelchair-accessible coach is available on this service.

✨ Choose Your Christmas Package

All packages include the full Santa Special experience, with additional festive treats depending on your choice.

Bronze Package

A festive and fun Santa Special experience.

🥧 Festive refreshment pack
• Mince pie for adults
• Chocolate bar and soft drink for children

🎩 Live magician entertainment on board
🍫 Chocolates from Santa for older children

Silver Package

Add even more festive magic.

🎄 Join Jingle & Sparkle as they search for the next generation of Spirit Elves
🎅 Elf hat for every guest
📜 Children earn their Diploma of Elfship

Gold Package

Our most magical Christmas experience.

🥂 Unlimited prosecco, beer, alcohol-free or soft drinks served at your seat
🍰 Luxury festive cakes and mince pies
🍫 Character chocolates for children and luxury chocolates for adults

🎟 Book Early to Avoid Disappointment

Santa Specials are extremely popular and many trains sell out weeks in advance.

Give your family a Christmas memory they will treasure forever.

🎄 Book your 2026 Santa Special tickets today.