# Severn Valley Railway Santa's Steam Specials 2026

> Severn Valley Railway Santa's Steam 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/severn-valley-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Kidderminster Station, Severn Valley Railway.

A steam train from Kidderminster to Arley for a new live musical, The Recipe for Christmas, with Santa and friends on stage. Every child receives a present and everyone a gingerbread biscuit; Santa does not meet guests personally on this one.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Dates from 28 November to 24 December 2026; relaxed performances on 6, 13 and 20 December |
| Times | Departures from Kidderminster between 10am and 4.30pm |
| Departs From | Kidderminster DY10 1QX [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.3844,-2.2398) |
| Journey | 30 minutes each way to Arley; the full experience lasts at least 2.5 hours |
| Includes | Steam train journey to Arley and back, a theatre show starring Santa, a present for each child, a gingerbread biscuit for all and a child Freedom of the Line ticket for 2027 |
| Ages | Children under two do not count towards the group size, travel free and still receive a present |
| Tickets and Price | Group prices only: table for 2 from £67, table for 4 from £133, compartment for 4 from £140, compartment for 6 from £210; under-2s travel free |
| Organiser | Severn Valley Railway. [Official page](https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/santas-steam-specials/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Kidderminster](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.3844&lng=-2.2398&address=Kidderminster%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_severn_valley_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Severn Valley Railway](https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/santas-steam-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 Spotted something out of date?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 Severn Valley Railway Santa's Steam Specials?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Hartlebury Castle Christmas Craft Fair  Hartlebury, Worcestershire  21 Nov 2026  3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hartlebury-castle/) [Bewdley Christmas Lights Switch-On and Festive Market  Bewdley, Worcestershire  21 Nov 2026  3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bewdley/) [Stourbridge Christmas Lights Switch-on Market  Stourbridge, West Midlands  21 Nov 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stourbridge/) [Himley Hall Christmas Craft & Gift Fair  Himley, Staffordshire  14 to 15 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/himley-hall/)

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