# Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Santa Specials 2026

> Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Santa Specials 2026 runs 28 November to 24 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/romney-hythe-dymchurch-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney station.

The railway's Santa Specials, running since 1981: a miniature steam train ride from New Romney to Hythe and back, with a grotto visit, a magician and a gift for every child.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Times | Trains depart at 9.30am, 11.10am, 12.50pm, 2.20pm and 4pm |
| Departs From | New Romney TN28 8PL [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.986,0.9542) |
| Journey | a train journey from New Romney to Hythe and back |
| Includes | Visit to Santa and his elves in the grotto, a magician, a gift for each child, seasonal refreshments, and the Model Railway Exhibition |
| Ages | A gift for each child aged 0 to 17; for under 1s the gift is optional at 15 pounds, or free if you prefer memories only |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.rhdr.org.uk/special-events/santa-specials/) |
| Organiser | Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. [Official page](https://www.rhdr.org.uk/special-events/santa-specials/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near New Romney](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=50.986&lng=0.9542&address=New%20Romney%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_romney_hythe_dymchurch_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway](https://www.rhdr.org.uk/special-events/santa-specials/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Santa Specials?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Rye Creative Centre Christmas Market  Rye, East Sussex  28 to 29 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rye/) [Folkestone Harbour Arm Festive Marketplace  Folkestone, Kent  13 Nov to 24 Dec 2026  Open 13 to 15 Nov, 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/folkestone/) [Tenterden Christmas Market  Tenterden, Kent  19 to 22 Nov 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tenterden/) [Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair  Hastings, East Sussex  21 to 22 Nov 2026  19 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hastings/)

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