Christmas at the Railway: Santa Specials

Christmas at the Railway is the Nene Valley Railway's festive season near Peterborough. You check in at a decorated booking office for a Festive Golden Ticket, then step into a lit market setting before boarding for a journey through the Nene Valley.

What to expect:

• Ten dates, 28 November to 24 December 2026, departing 10:30, 12:20, 14:10 and 16:00 (28 Nov runs 14:10 and 16:00 only)
• About two hours in all, with a 50-60 minute train ride; platform access from an hour before departure
• Santa visits every child at their seat and gives a festive wish coin, exchanged afterwards for a gift
• Bring a letter to Santa to have it franked at his Post Office, then post it on site
• Elves entertain on board; meet Mrs Claus in the decorated marquee
• Quiet Trains on 29 Nov and 5 Dec at 10:30, hosted by the Autism Railway Crew
• GWR No. 4079 Pendennis Castle hauls a selection of services, visiting from Didcot
• Pushchairs stay on the platform; no dogs except assistance dogs; free car park