Santa specials return to Bath & West Steam Railway for two December dates

By Laura Linham 9th Nov 2026

Local News by Laura Linham 5 minutes ago

Santa will return to the Bath & West Steam Railway this December for two days of festive train rides at the Showground.

The Santa Specials will run on Saturday, 5 December, and Saturday, 12 December, with journeys available to book between 10am and 1pm.

A ticket costs £15 for one child and two adults. It includes a train ride, a present for the child and refreshments. Additional adults can join for £5.

The railway says there will be 15 spaces on each train and advises families to book ahead. Tickets can be booked through the railway's online shop under "Santa Specials".

One carriage can accommodate wheelchair users. Families who need to use it are asked to email [email protected] in advance.

Free parking is available at the Showground. The railway will run the Santa Specials on the two Saturdays only, with no weekday services.

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