Middleton Railway Santa Special
Visitors board festive train rides at the historic Middleton Railway to celebrate the holiday season. Children up to ten years old can meet Santa and receive a special present. The experience provides a traditional Yorkshire Christmas outing for the whole family.
Dec 5 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Children (0 to 12 months, with no present and no seat): FREE. Child (0 to 2 years inclusive, with a present from Santa): £12.50 (£13.50 for 24th December). Child (3 to 10 years inclusive, with a present from Santa): £18.00 (£19.00 for 24th December). Young Person (11 to 15 inclusive, with no present from Santa): £7.50 (£8.50 for 24th December). Adult (16 and above): £14.50 (£15.50 for 24th December).
Neighborhood
Hunslet
Accessibility
A carer travelling with a fare-paying passenger can get a concession; phone the railway for details.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book your Santa Special in advance, because walk-up tickets aren't guaranteed on any date and none are sold on Christmas Eve.
- Leave your member or HRA pass at home for this one, because concessions and complimentary tickets don't apply on Santa services.
- If you're travelling with a carer, phone the railway before booking to arrange the carer exception.
- Book under-11s as children so they get a present from Santa, as older young people ride without one.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Eve services are pre-booked only, with no walk-up tickets and a slightly higher fare.
Links & Contact
Run by The Middleton Railway Trust Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which children get a present from Santa?
Children up to and including age 10 get a present from Santa. Young people aged 11 to 15 ride without a present. Babies under 12 months go free, with no seat and no present.
Do I need to book?
Booking ahead is recommended for all Santa Specials, because walk-up tickets aren't guaranteed. For Christmas Eve, booking is required and there are no walk-up tickets.
Can I use my membership or railway pass?
No. Members' free tickets, complimentary tickets, HRA passes and all other passes aren't valid on Santa services.
Can a carer travel with a passenger?
Yes. A carer accompanying a fare-paying passenger is the one exception to the no-concessions rule. Phone the railway for details.
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