SANTA TRAINS
Midland Railway Butterley Santa Specials 2026
29 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Butterley Station, Midland Railway Butterley.
A steam train from Butterley with Santa visiting every child at their seat, then a puppet show and animatronics display in a heated marquee. Seats can be chosen when booking this year.
| Dates | 29 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Departs From | Butterley Station DE5 3QZ Open in Maps |
| Journey | approximately a one-hour round trip |
| Includes | A gift for every child, a cookie for each passenger, a drink for every adult, a colouring book and pencils for each child, the Pinxton Puppet Show and free parking |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £19.95, children £17.95. Adult from £19.95 to £21.95; child (8 to 14) and 15 to 17 from £17.95 to £19.95; baby 0 to 1 £5.95 with no gift or cookie; private compartment for up to 6 from £135 to £155; 10% off groups of 20 or more; phone bookings carry a £5 surcharge |
| Organiser | Midland Railway Trust. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Ripley affiliate |
Checked against Midland Railway Butterley, 21 October 2026; Midland Railway Butterley (DigiTickets page linked from the railway's page), 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 Spotted something out of date?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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