# Santa Train at Longleat 2026

> Santa Train at Longleat 2026 runs 7 November to 24 December 2026. Adults £7.50, children £23.50. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/longleat/

SANTA TRAINS

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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.1866,-2.2766) |
| 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](https://tickets.longleatandcheddar.co.uk/category/68339?branches.branchID=3178) |
| Organiser | Longleat. [Official page](https://www.longleat.co.uk/events/the-festival-of-light/santa-train) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Warminster](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.1866&lng=-2.2766&address=Warminster%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-07&checkout=2026-11-08&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_longleat_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Longleat](https://www.longleat.co.uk/events/the-festival-of-light/santa-train), 22 October 2026; [Longleat Help Centre](https://help.longleat.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/8329361728410-What-does-the-Santa-Train-include-and-how-do-I-book), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Train at Longleat?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Frome Christmas Gift Market  Frome, Somerset  5 Dec 2026  4 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/frome/) [Trowbridge Christmas Market  Trowbridge, Wiltshire  27 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/trowbridge/) [Bath Christmas Market  Bath, Somerset  26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026  14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bath/) [The Bishop's Palace Christmas Artisan Market  Wells, Somerset  14 to 15 Nov 2026  16 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/wells-bishops-palace/)

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