Santa Specials 2026

Santa Specials are part of the events programme at the Kent & East Sussex Railway, running from Tenterden Town Station. The railway has been putting Santa on its trains since 1974: he comes down the carriage to your seat with a named present while the valley goes past the window.

What to expect:

• Sunday 29 November, then 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 24 December 2026
• Departures at 11:15, 13:15 and 15:15 on the December dates; 12:15 and 14:15 on 29 November
• "75 minute return steam train journey in festively decorated carriages"
• "Age-appropriate present addressed with your child's name, delivered by Santa at your seat"
• "Free unlimited rides on the vintage gallopers at Tenterden", a "Visit to the station’s Winter Wonderland" and a "Free photograph of your family group"
• "Gates open at 09:30" (10.30am on 29 November); bookings close 7 days before each date
• "Pets and dogs, other than Assistance Dogs, are not permitted at Santa Special events"