SANTA TRAINS

Watercress Line Father Christmas Express 2026

Name: Watercress Line Father Christmas Express 2026
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Ropley Station, Watercress Line

12 to 24 Dec 2026, Ropley Station, Watercress Line.

A steam train ride from Ropley to Medstead, the highest station on the line, with Father Christmas on board. Each child collects a present at the Present Junction back at Ropley, and there are activities and a miniature railway at the station.

Dates	12 to 24 Dec 2026
Days	12, 13 and 19 to 24 December 2026
Times	Activities run from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Departs From	Ropley SO24 9SQ Open in Maps
Includes	A magic token to swap for a present at the Present Junction, reindeer food to make, a letter to Father Christmas and a miniature railway ride at Ropley
Ages	Children aged 1 to 15 pay the child fare; under-1s get a gift but no seat
Tickets and Price	Adults from £22.50, children £27.50. Advance prices for 12 to 23 December: adult (16+) £22.50, child 1 to 15 £27.50, under-1 £12 with a gift but no seat; on 24 December adult £28.50, child £34.50, under-1 £14.50; £2.50 booking fee
Organiser	Watercress Line. Official page
Hotels	Hotels near Ropley affiliate

Checked against Watercress Line, 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.