Santa Specials 2013

Credit: Tony Bolton,
Visit Santa in his festive grotto as the train chuffs slowly through the Mendip countryside.

Santa's helpers will invite you to visit the grotto and meet Santa during the journey. Santa will chat with the children and give them a lovely present. Our five mile round trip takes approximately one and a half hours during which time, from the comfort of your seat, all the family can enjoy the splendid Mendip Hills from the old fashioned carriages and experience the unique sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age when steam was king.





Credit: Robin Mitchell, 07/12/2010
Santa's programme of events

As Santa's train departs each child in turn will be asked to visit the grotto, while this is happening Santa's helpers will bring mulled wine and warm mince pies for adults (tea & coffee on request) and children will be offered a drink of squash and a festive biscuit (water on request) During your journey an entertainer will pass through the train while you await your turn with Santa. There will also be a quiz and colouring for the children to do. You return to the station at Cranmore when Santa has seen all the children.




Credit: Robin Mitchell, 19/12/2010







Santa Specials will run on:-

December 1st at 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Price £11.00
December 7th at 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Price £11.50
December 8th at 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Price £12.00
December 14th at 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Price £12.50
December 15th at 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Price From £14.00
December 21st at 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Price £14.00
December 22nd at 10.00, 11.45, 13.30, 15.15 & 17.00 Price From £14.50
December 23rd & 24th at 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Price From £14.50

Children under one £5.00 on all dates

Please note the above prices are for on-line bookings only, telephone bookings & tickets sold via the ticket office carry a £4.00 booking fee

How To Book
Advanced booking only for this event. Book On Line Here
Click here for Seat Availabilies (opens a new window).
Telephone bookings 01749 880417 (£4.00 booking fee applies)

Booking Conditions :
No dogs except assist dogs are allowed on the Santa trains.
Promotional vouchers are not valid during this period.
No refunds will be given to passengers who are unable to get to the railway on the day of travel for whatever reason (including severe weather)
Under no circumstances will the train be delayed for latecomers, even if the rest of the party is already on the train.
Accommodation for wheelchair passengers is limited and only available in the support coach Please phone and check we have enough space. Please state your requirements clearly when booking.
Cancellations & alterations must be made at least 7 days prior to travel date and are subject to a minimum administration fee of £4.00.
Whilst every effort will be made to maintain the timetable the Company does not guarantee that the trains will depart at the times stated, and reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice or to substitute any locomotive. No liability for loss or inconvenience can be accepted.