SANTA TRAINS
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Express 2026
28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Pickering Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
A one-hour steam round trip between Pickering and Levisham with Santa's elves and a personal visit from Santa on board. This year's theme is the Gingerbread Man, with festive games and a letter-to-Santa post box back at the station.
| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
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| Days | 28 and 29 November, 5, 6, 12 and 13 December, then 19, 20, 22, 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Times | 28 November departures at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm; other dates on the page's date list |
| Departs From | Pickering YO18 7AJ Open in Maps |
| Journey | an hour-long round trip between Pickering and Levisham |
| Includes | A gingerbread man plush toy (20cm) and a festive book for every child, and time with Santa on the train |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £29.50. Per person: £29.50 on 28 and 29 November, £34.50 on 5, 6, 12 and 13 December, £39.50 on 19 to 24 December; carer ticket £17.50; £1.50 booking fee per booking. Prices held at 2025 levels |
| Organiser | North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Pickering affiliate |
Checked against North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 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 Spotted something out of date?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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