SANTA TRAINS

East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials 2026

Name: East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials 2026
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Bury Bolton Street Station, East Lancashire Railway

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Bury Bolton Street Station, East Lancashire Railway.

A steam train ride through the Irwell Valley with a decorated station walkthrough, festive characters, a brass band and a visit from Santa. Each child gets a gift chosen by age band.

Dates	28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
Days	Weekends 28 November to 20 December, then daily 21 to 24 December (including Christmas Eve)
Times	Trains leave Bury from about 9.30am, with the last departing around 4.10pm on most days; shorter timetable on 21, 22 and 23 December and no afternoon trains on Christmas Eve
Departs From	Bury Bolton Street (a diesel shuttle runs from Heywood) BL9 0EY Open in Maps
Journey	an approximately 80-minute return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall
Includes	Station winter wonderland walkthrough, steam train ride, brass band on board, time with Santa and photos, a gift for every child, activity books and a mince pie with a festive drink
Ages	Child price applies to children; under-3s on a knee are covered by a combined adult ticket price
Tickets and Price	Adults from £25, children £24.50. Prices rise through the season (up to £41.50 adult on 20 and 24 December); an adult with a child under 3 on their knee is from £39; a £2.50 booking fee applies per order
Organiser	East Lancashire Railway. Official page
Hotels	Hotels near Bury affiliate

Checked against East Lancashire Railway, 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.