# Kent & East Sussex Railway Santa Specials 2026

> Kent & East Sussex Railway Santa Specials 2026 runs 29 November to 24 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/kent-east-sussex-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

29 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Tenterden Town Station, Kent & East Sussex Railway.

A 75-minute steam return trip from Tenterden where Santa visits each family at their allocated seats and hands over a named, age-appropriate present. Tickets also include rides on the gallopers, a free family photograph and a mulled wine or hot drink for adults.

| Dates | 29 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
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| Days | Sunday 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December, then 22, 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Times | Station gates open at 9.30am (10.30am on 29 November) |
| Departs From | Tenterden Town TN30 6HE [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.0695,0.685) |
| Journey | a 75-minute return steam train journey |
| Includes | A named present for each child, a free family photograph, unlimited rides on the vintage gallopers, a visit to the Winter Wonderland and a complimentary mulled wine or hot drink for adults |
| Ages | Babies under 18 months are free and receive a gift |
| Tickets and Price | Priced per table or compartment, not per person: standard class table for 2 from £100, for 3 from £115, for 4 from £125 (rising to £120, £130 and £150 on busy dates); first class tables and compartments cost more; babies under 18 months are free |
| Organiser | Kent & East Sussex Railway. [Official page](https://kesr.org.uk/santa-2026/) |
| At or Near Here | [Tenterden Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tenterden/), 19 to 22 Nov 2026 |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Tenterden](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.0695&lng=0.685&address=Tenterden%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_kent_east_sussex_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Kent & East Sussex Railway](https://kesr.org.uk/santa-2026/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Kent & East Sussex Railway Santa Specials?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Tenterden Christmas Market  Tenterden, Kent  19 to 22 Nov 2026  Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tenterden/) [Rye Creative Centre Christmas Market  Rye, East Sussex  28 to 29 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rye/) [Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair  Hastings, East Sussex  21 to 22 Nov 2026  16 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hastings/) [Kent Festive Gift and Food Show  Detling, Kent  20 to 22 Nov 2026  17 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/kent-festive-show/)

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