# Great Central Railway Nottingham Santa Steam Train 2026

> Great Central Railway Nottingham Santa Steam Train 2026 opens on 5 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/great-central-railway-nottingham/

SANTA TRAINS

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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.8827,-1.1451) |
| 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](https://www.gcrn.co.uk/events/santas-steam-train-adventure) |
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Checked against [Great Central Railway Nottingham](https://www.gcrn.co.uk/events/santas-steam-train-adventure), 21 October 2026; [Fox & Edwards (the railway's ticketing partner, linked from its page)](https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/santas-steam-train-adventure-nottinghamshire), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Great Central Railway Nottingham Santa Steam Train?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Nottingham Winter Wonderland  Nottingham, Nottinghamshire  12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/nottingham/) [Love Loughborough Festive Fair  Loughborough, Leicestershire  29 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/loughborough/) [Melton Mowbray Christmas Market  Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire  27 to 29 Nov 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/melton-mowbray/) [Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs  Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire  28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026  Open Saturdays and Sundays only  14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newstead-abbey/)

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