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Santa Special
2026

A warm welcome everyone!

Christmas is not so far in the distance and Santa is getting prepared to visit the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway.

Book Today for our Santa Specials at the bottom of this page & don’t forget you can join us in November for our special ‘Letters to Santa’ Day –
Click here for more info on our ‘Letters to Santa’ Day

Step aboard our Heritage Steam Railway and embark on a magical journey like no other! We are proud to be the sole standard gauge heritage steam railway in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire, and we invite you to join us this Christmas season.

But the real magic of our Christmas journey begins when Santa himself makes a special appearance on board. Accompanied by his merry band of Elves, Santa will visit each carriage, spreading cheer, and ensuring that the festive spirit is alive and well. Santa will hand out special gold coins for the children to visit the toy shop after your journey & pick a gift to cherish. 

Children and adults alike will be able to get lively and sing christmas songs & dance in their seats to songs & really get into the party mood**…

And the excitement doesn’t end there! At the end of your train ride, don’t forget to step into Santa’s grotto. Here, you can capture the cherished moments with Santa by taking your own photos with him, creating memories that will last a lifetime & then make your way into the toy shop.

Your trip includes:

  • Santa will visit you during your journey.
  • The total journey is just under 1 hour.
  • Don’t forget to visit Santa’s Grotto after your journey to take your own photos.
  • A visit to Santa’s Toy Shop
  • We would love to see everyone wearing your best Christmas costumes / jumpers or something Christmassy – one elf in particular will be checking & telling Santa if you’ve co-operated ha-ha  
  • **Entertainment only provided in carriage’s A & B, complementary by ‘Elf Marc’ using wireless speakers.

We will do our upmost to provide entertainment in carriage A & B but subject to change in cases of any technical difficulties / unforeseen circumstances.

No entertainment is provided in Carriage C & D & No entertainment is provided in any carriage on the Monday.

Ticket Prices

Book Tickets

ALL SANTA RELATED INQUIRIES:  please send a direct email to: TBC

We will not be able to update or change any bookings using any other emails

SORRY NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THIS EVENT

Frequently asked questions

Already booked tickets?

If you have any enquiries relating to your booking, please send a direct email to: TBC

We will not be able to update or change any bookings using any other emails. 

We have a new ticket system

While the new ticketing system is an improvement on previous years, we may have a few glitches.

  • Your order will be processed
  • You will receive an email acknowledgement
  • Check all details are correct & screenshot / print out as your ticket
  • Arrive on the date / time booked
  • You will be welcomed, checked off on the list and shown to your seats.
Will I receive my tickets in the post?

No, you will receive email confirmation of your booking, you will be checked off a list on arrival.

Will my seats be allocated?

Our new ticketing system allows you to select your own seats. This allows you to sit where you’d like.

Whats your cancellation policy?

We understand sometimes unexpected situations arise, where you will not be able to attend as planned and here at the LWR we will do everything to help. We do have a general cancellation policy which can be read under the cancellation section… Please get in touch with us at the earliest possible time, so that we can speak with you direct. 

Event Details

Where

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Ludborough Station,
Station Road,
Ludborough, Lincolnshire,
DN36 5SQ.

for Sat Nav use – DN36 5SH

When

  • Saturday 12th December

    Trains leave at 10am, 12 noon, 2.00pm 

  • Sunday 13th December

    Trains leave at 10am, 12 noon, 2.00pm

  • Saturday 19th December

    Trains leave at 10am, 12 noon, 2.00pm

  • Sunday 20th December

    Trains leave at 10am, 12 noon, 2.00pm

  • Monday 21st December

    Trains leave at 10am, 12 noon, 2.00pm

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