# Dartmouth Steam Railway Train of Lights with Santa 2026

> Dartmouth Steam Railway Train of Lights with Santa 2026 runs 28 November to 23 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

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SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton Queen's Park station to Kingswear.

The Dartmouth Steam Railway's illuminated Train of Lights with Santa added: he visits each seat on the return journey and gives every adult and child a gift. No mulled wine or pantomime on this version.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | 28, 29 November, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 December and daily 15 to 23 December |
| Times | Evening departures, 5pm and 7pm on most dates; some dates 7pm only |
| Departs From | Paignton Queen's Park [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.436,-3.5678) |
| Includes | The full Train of Lights outward, then Santa and a helper visit each person on the return from Kingswear, giving a gift to every adult and child |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/tickets/train-of-lights-santa) |
| Organiser | Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company. [Official page](https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/tickets/train-of-lights-santa) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Paignton](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=50.436&lng=-3.5678&address=Paignton%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_dartmouth_steam_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company](https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/tickets/train-of-lights-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 Spotted something out of date?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/).

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Torre Abbey Christmas Market (Bay of Lights)  Torquay, Devon  28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026  Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays  2 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/torquay/) [Totnes Christmas Markets and Late Night Shopping  Totnes, Devon  8 to 22 Dec 2026  Open Tuesdays only  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/totnes/) [Dartington Christmas Makers Fayre  Dartington, Devon  4 to 6 Dec 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dartington/) [Candlelit Dartmouth Christmas Market  Dartmouth, Devon  27 to 28 Nov 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dartmouth/)

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