The Tinsel Train 2026

The Tinsel Train is the Christmas service at the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District. Your family gets its own decorated first class compartment for an hour through the Leven Valley, with Father Christmas calling in along the way.

What to expect:

• Six dates: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December 2026
• Four departures each day — 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30 — lasting approximately 1 hour
• "After meeting the colourful Christmas Characters, Father Christmas will visit your family’s compartment."
• "Children aged 0-10yrs: will receive a personalised collectable soft toy." 11-17s get a festive goody bag
• "Every child will receive a yummy gingerbread person and soft drink"; adults get a seasonal drink and a treat
• "Each compartment is £125, this includes up to 4 people."
• Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Wednesday 4 November 2026, online booking only
• "There is no provision/space for pushchairs/car seats etc. on the train or in the station"