# Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Santa Steam Train 2026

> Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Santa Steam Train 2026 runs 5 to 21 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/pontypool-blaenavon-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

5 to 21 Dec 2026, Blaenavon Heritage Railway, Furnace Sidings station.

A steam train return trip from Blaenavon with elves, Mother Christmas and Father Christmas visiting each table. Every child gets a teddy bear present, a storybook and a treat.

| Dates | 5 to 21 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December |
| Departs From | Furnace Sidings NP4 9AX [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7786,-3.1113) |
| Journey | about 50 to 60 minutes, six miles return |
| Includes | Santa visits every table or compartment; a teddy bear present, storybook, activity sheet, juice and gingerbread for each child; a mince pie for adults |
| Ages | Gifts and treats for children aged 12 and under; mince pie for those aged 13 and over |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.bhrailway.co.uk/santa-magical-steam-train) |
| Organiser | Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway (Blaenavon's Heritage Railway), tickets via Fox & Edwards Events. [Official page](https://www.bhrailway.co.uk/santa-magical-steam-train) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Blaenavon](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.7786&lng=-3.1113&address=Blaenavon%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_pontypool_blaenavon_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Blaenavon Heritage Railway](https://www.bhrailway.co.uk/santa-magical-steam-train), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Santa Steam Train?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Abergavenny Christmas Market  Abergavenny, Monmouthshire  5 Dec 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/abergavenny/) [Bargoed Christmas Market  Bargoed, Caerphilly  14 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bargoed/) [Blackwood Christmas Market  Blackwood, Caerphilly  28 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blackwood/) [Ystrad Mynach Christmas Market  Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly  5 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ystrad-mynach/)

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