Santa Specials at Moors Valley Railway

Santa Specials are part of the programme at Moors Valley Railway, the narrow-gauge steam line inside Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood. The train runs from Lakeside to Kingsmere, where the railway builds a Winter Wonderland around Santa's grotto.

What to expect:

• Seven dates: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December 2026
• Departures roughly every half hour from 10.30am, the last at 4pm, each trip about an hour; on 5 December the first departure is 11am
• “Board your train for an enjoyable journey to Kingsmere Station, home to Santa’s Railway Grotto!”
• “Collect your special present from Santa (adults and children receive a present)”
• “Enjoy festive refreshments of mince pies, mulled wine, tea, coffee and more”, with vegan, gluten free and lactose free choices available
• “all adults and children will require a pre-booked ticket”
• Free car parking at the country park; check in at Lakeside Station