SANTA TRAINS
Avon Valley Railway Santa Special 2026
22 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Bitton Station, Avon Valley Railway, between Bristol and Bath.
A short steam train ride from Bitton with a mince pie or festive biscuit, a visit from Santa on the train and again at the station, and a present for every good child. Christmas donkeys on the station lawn are included for all Santa Special customers.
| Dates | 22 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
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| Days | 22 November, 28 and 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 24 December 2026 |
| Times | Trains leave at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm; each round trip is about 55 minutes |
| Departs From | Bitton BS30 6HD Open in Maps |
| Journey | a round trip of about 50 to 55 minutes over a 6-mile return journey |
| Includes | A mince pie or festive biscuit, a present for each child (a bespoke Avon Valley Railway soft toy), and the Christmas donkeys at Bitton Station |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £18, children £18. Standard Santa Experience from £18 (22 November) rising to £26 (24 December), the same for adult or child; adult with a baby under 1 on their knee from £24; Premium Santa Experience (first-class carriage, no queue, hot chocolate) from £26 to £37 |
| Organiser | Avon Valley Railway. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Bitton affiliate |
Checked against Avon Valley Railway, 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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