# Battlefield Line Railway Santa Specials 2026

> Battlefield Line Railway Santa Specials 2026 runs 29 November to 24 December 2026. Adults £20. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/battlefield-line/

SANTA TRAINS

29 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Battlefield Line Railway, Shackerstone station.

A 90-minute festive steam train from Shackerstone to Shenton and back, with Santa and his elves visiting each group. Three packages, from an open coach to a private compartment with a hamper.

| Dates | 29 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Weekends from 29 November to 20 December, plus Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 December |
| Times | Departures at 11.30am, 2pm and 4.30pm; only two trains on 23 and 24 December (11.30am and 3pm) |
| Departs From | Shackerstone CV13 6NR [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.659,-1.449) |
| Journey | about 90 minutes |
| Includes | A visit from Santa and his elves, a gift and sweets for each child, and a mince pie for each adult; Silver and Gold add a private compartment, wine and (Gold) a hamper |
| Ages | Under 1s travel free but must be declared at booking to get a gift |
| Tickets and Price | Adults £20. Bronze open-coach package listed at 20 pounds (not stated whether per person); Silver and Gold private compartments for 4 to 8 people cost more and are priced when booking |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.battlefieldline.co.uk/santa) |
| Organiser | Battlefield Line Railway (Shackerstone Railway Society). [Official page](https://www.battlefieldline.co.uk/santa) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Shackerstone](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.659&lng=-1.449&address=Shackerstone%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_battlefield_line_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Battlefield Line Railway](https://www.battlefieldline.co.uk/santa), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Battlefield Line Railway Santa Specials?

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