SANTA TRAINS
Great Central Railway Nottingham Santa Steam Train 2026
From 5 December 2026 (closing date not yet published), Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Ruddington.
A festive steam train from Ruddington Fields with Mother Christmas and her elves, and Santa visiting each family on board with a gift for every child. Children also get an activity book, juice and a baked treat; adults get a mince pie.
| Dates | From 5 December 2026 (closing date not yet published) |
|---|---|
| Days | Saturday 5 December 2026 is the date shown; the page says 8 running dates but lists only this one |
| Times | Departures from Ruddington at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm on 5 December |
| Departs From | Ruddington Fields NG11 6JS Open in Maps |
| Journey | an 80-minute return journey to the outskirts of Loughborough |
| Includes | A plush steam engine toy and activity book for every child, juice and a baked treat for children, and a mince pie for every adult |
| Tickets and Price | Page says prices from £12.50 (the infant ticket); other ticket types are sold through the railway's events partner |
| Organiser | Great Central Railway Nottingham. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Ruddington affiliate |
Checked against Great Central Railway Nottingham, 21 October 2026; Fox & Edwards (the railway's ticketing partner, linked from its page), 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 Spotted something out of date?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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