# Tinsel Trains 2026

> Tinsel Trains 2026 runs 5 to 20 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/lakeside-haverthwaite-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

5 to 20 Dec 2026, Haverthwaite Station, Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.

A festive first-class compartment on the steam train where Father Christmas visits each family, with Christmas characters, a photo opportunity and a gift for every child. Tickets go on sale online only on 4 November 2026.

| Dates | 5 to 20 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Saturdays and Sundays 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December 2026 |
| Times | Departures at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm |
| Departs From | Haverthwaite LA12 8AL [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.2498,-2.9997) |
| Journey | approximately one hour |
| Includes | A personalised soft toy for children 0 to 10 or a goody bag for 11 to 17, a gingerbread person and soft drink for each child, and a seasonal drink and treat for adults |
| Ages | Best suited to children aged 3 to 10, but all children are welcome; gifts are given to children from birth to 17 |
| Tickets and Price | Priced per first-class compartment: £125 including up to 4 people, with extra group members at £30 each up to a maximum of 8; everyone from birth upwards must be paid for |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/tinsel-trains-2026/) |
| Organiser | Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. [Official page](https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/tinsel-trains-2026/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Haverthwaite](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=54.2498&lng=-2.9997&address=Haverthwaite%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_lakeside_haverthwaite_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway](https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/tinsel-trains-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 Spotted something out of date?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 Tinsel Trains?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Holker Winter Market  Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria  6 to 8 Nov 2026  4 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/holker-hall/) [Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival  Ulverston, Cumbria  28 to 29 Nov 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ulverston/) [Hawkshead Christmas Fair  Hawkshead, Cumbria  5 to 6 Dec 2026  9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hawkshead/) [Coniston Festive Fayre  Coniston, Cumbria  14 Nov 2026  9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/coniston/)

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