# Avon Valley Railway Santa Special 2026

> Avon Valley Railway Santa Special 2026 runs 22 November to 24 December 2026. Adults from £18, children £18. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/avon-valley-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.4308,-2.4762) |
| 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](https://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events/santa-specials/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Bitton](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.4308&lng=-2.4762&address=Bitton%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_avon_valley_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Avon Valley Railway](https://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events/santa-specials/), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Where Is Avon Valley Railway Santa Special?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates.

[Bristol Christmas Market  Bristol  6 Nov to 23 Dec 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bristol/) [St Nick's Christmas Market  Bristol  20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/st-nicks-bristol/) [Bath Christmas Market  Bath, Somerset  26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bath/) [Mendip Christmas Fair  Redhill, Somerset  14 to 15 Nov 2026  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/mendip-christmas-fair/)

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