Santa Specials at Apedale Valley Light Railway

The Santa Specials are part of the events programme at the Apedale Valley Light Railway near Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Come and enjoy a ride on the Apedale Valley Light Railway and meet Santa. During the 15-minute round trip, Santa will meet the train and come back to the Station. Then, the children can meet Santa in his grotto.

What to expect:

• Four dates: 12, 13, 19 and 20 December 2026
• Seven trains each day at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30
• The price includes a ride on the steam train for everybody, children meet Santa, a quality present for each child and a hot drink for adults
• Santa has gifts for children in the age groups birth to 1 year, 1 to 3 years, 3 to 8 years and 8 years plus
• Babies-in-arms can travel free of charge if no present is required
• The operator's own price lines: Advance Price Children £13.00, Adults £9.75; On the Day Price Children £15.00, Adults £12.00