# Santa Specials 2026

> Santa Specials 2026 runs 28 November to 24 December 2026. Adults £32. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

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

SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Llangollen Railway, Llangollen station (Santa's Lapland is at Carrog).

A steam-hauled Santa Special through the Dee Valley to Carrog, where Santa visits every child with a gift. Adults get a mince pie and mulled wine, and food can be pre-ordered this year.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Selected dates from 28 November to Christmas Eve |
| Departs From | Llangollen LL20 8SN [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.9718,-3.1716) |
| Includes | A steam-hauled return journey through the Dee Valley; Santa gives every child a gift, and adults get a mince pie and mulled wine |
| Tickets and Price | Adults £32. Price of an individual open-carriage seat; private compartments cost more (222 pounds for up to 6 in first class, 264 pounds for up to 8 in standard class). No separate child fare stated. |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://llangollen-railway.co.uk/santa-special/) |
| Organiser | Llangollen Railway. [Official page](https://llangollen-railway.co.uk/santa-special/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Llangollen](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.9718&lng=-3.1716&address=Llangollen%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_llangollen_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Llangollen Railway](https://llangollen-railway.co.uk/santa-special/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Santa Specials?

**Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Llangollen](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.9718&lng=-3.1716&address=Llangollen%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_llangollen_railway_link), priced for a night it is on. [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/)

## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Wrexham Victorian Christmas Market  Wrexham  26 to 29 Nov 2026  9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/wrexham/) [Ruthin Christmas Extravaganza  Ruthin, Denbighshire  28 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ruthin/) [Chester Christmas Market  Chester, Cheshire  18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026  19 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chester/)

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