SANTA TRAINS
Santa Train at Longleat 2026
7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Longleat, near Warminster (train leaves Longleat Railway Station in the Main Square).
An add-on to Longleat's Festival of Light: ride the Longleat Express to Father Christmas's woodland grotto. Children get a gift and adults a hot chocolate and mince pie, and it is booked when you buy your entry ticket.
| Dates | 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days | On Festival of Light dates up to and including Christmas Eve, as an add-on to a Day or Non-Safari Day ticket (not a Twilight ticket) |
| Departs From | Longleat Central Station BA12 7NW Open in Maps |
| Includes | A train ride from Longleat Central Station to meet Father Christmas, a soft toy for each child, elves and a letter-writing station at the North Pole Halt, and a hot chocolate and mince pie for each adult |
| Ages | Children under 16 must travel with an adult aged 18 or over; children under 3 not receiving a gift do not need a Santa Train ticket |
| Tickets and Price | Adults £7.50, children £23.50. Add-on on top of a Day or Non-Safari Day Festival of Light ticket (it cannot be added to a Twilight ticket); child fare includes a gift from Father Christmas, adult fare includes a hot chocolate and mince pie |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. Book on the official site |
| Organiser | Longleat. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Warminster affiliate |
Checked against Longleat, 22 October 2026; Longleat Help Centre, 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 Spotted something out of date?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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