# West Somerset Railway Santa Express from Minehead 2026

> West Somerset Railway Santa Express from Minehead 2026 runs 28 November 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

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SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov 2026, West Somerset Railway, Minehead station.

A steam-hauled Santa Express from Minehead to Williton and back along the Exmoor coast. The page lists a single departure at present.

| Dates | 28 Nov 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Saturday 28 November only, as listed on the page |
| Times | 1pm |
| Departs From | Minehead TA24 5BG [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.207,-3.468) |
| Journey | steam-hauled to Williton and back along the Exmoor coast |
| Includes | A gift from Santa and festive refreshments at your table; Santa visits every guest on the way to Williton |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/santa-express-from-minehead) |
| Organiser | West Somerset Railway. [Official page](https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/santa-express-from-minehead) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Minehead](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.207&lng=-3.468&address=Minehead%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_west_somerset_railway_minehead_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [West Somerset Railway](https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/santa-express-from-minehead), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 West Somerset Railway Santa Express from Minehead?

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