Moors Valley Railway Santa Specials
Festive visitors board a train at Lakeside Station to travel to Kingsmere Station while enjoying Christmas music and twinkling lights. Upon arrival, guests can wander through a Winter Wonderland and meet Santa in his cosy railway grotto. The experience includes a special present for each guest and festive refreshments like mince pies and mulled wine before the return ride.
Dec 5 – Dec 21, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Food & Drink
Festive refreshments are included, with mince pies, mulled wine, tea, coffee and more.
Parking
Free car parking is included.
Accessibility
There is level access to the stations, but all passengers must transfer into the carriages as they cannot accommodate wheelchairs.
Pets
Dogs aren't allowed on the train, except guide dogs and assistance dogs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online before you go, because every adult and child needs a pre-booked ticket for the Santa Specials.
- Head to Lakeside Station when you arrive, because that's where you check in and board the train to Santa's Railway Grotto at Kingsmere.
- Bring a charged phone or camera, because there are lots of photo opportunities in the Winter Wonderland and in Santa's cosy grotto.
- Leave the umbrella folded on board, because umbrellas aren't allowed while the train is moving. In wet weather you can buy ponchos at the Kingsmere Station gift shop.
- Make sure children under 8 travel with an older person, because the railway requires younger children to be accompanied on the train.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes. Every adult and child needs a pre-booked ticket, and you buy them online. Booking is open now.
What does a Santa Specials ticket include?
You get Christmas music at Lakeside Station and a train ride to Kingsmere Station. There you can walk through the Winter Wonderland and chat with Santa in his railway grotto. There are plenty of photo spots and a present for everyone. You also get festive refreshments, then the train back to Lakeside.
Do adults get a present too?
Yes. Santa has a present for every adult and every child.
What refreshments are there?
Mince pies, mulled wine, tea, coffee and more are included in your ticket.
Where do we check in?
Check in at Lakeside Station. The train leaves from there for Kingsmere, where Santa's Railway Grotto is.
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