SANTA TRAINS
The Polar Express Train Ride, Brecon Mountain Railway 2026
13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, Pant Station, Brecon Mountain Railway, near Merthyr Tydfil.
A themed Polar Express steam train ride with character interactions, a book reading, hot chocolate and a cookie, carols and a sleigh bell gift from Santa. This is the railway's first year running it, and the page says it is sold out.
| Dates | 13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 |
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| Departs From | Pant CF48 2DD Open in Maps |
| Journey | a 2-hour experience including about 45 minutes on the train and a 30-minute stop at the North Pole, 2.5 miles each way |
| Includes | Hot chocolate and cookie, a golden ticket souvenir, meeting Santa and a sleigh bell gift for each guest |
| Ages | All ages; children aged 2 and under pay a reduced fare without a seat |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £34.95, children £34.95. Off-peak £34.95, standard £42.95, peak £49.95 for adult or child; under-3s £5 with no seat or hot chocolate; premium add-on £12; online booking fee applies |
| Booking | Sold out when we checked. Official page |
| Organiser | Brecon Mountain Railway. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Merthyr Tydfil affiliate |
Checked against Brecon Mountain 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 Spotted something out of date?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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