# West Somerset Railway Santa Express from Bishops Lydeard 2026

> West Somerset Railway Santa Express from Bishops Lydeard 2026 runs 5 to 24 December 2026. Adults from £29.50, children £29.50. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/west-somerset-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

5 to 24 Dec 2026, West Somerset Railway, Bishops Lydeard station.

A steam-hauled Santa Express from Bishops Lydeard to Williton and back through the Quantock Hills, with a gift from Santa and refreshments waiting at your table.

| Dates | 5 to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24 December |
| Times | Trains at about 10.30am, 11am, 1.30pm, 2pm and 4pm depending on the date |
| Departs From | Bishops Lydeard TA4 3RU [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.054,-3.1926) |
| Journey | steam-hauled to Williton and back |
| Includes | A gift from Santa and festive refreshments at your table; Santa visits every guest on the way to Williton |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £29.50, children £29.50. Adults and children aged 1 and over pay the same, 29.50 to 32.50 pounds depending on the date; under 1s pay 10 pounds so they get a gift |
| 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-bishops-lydeard) |
| Organiser | West Somerset Railway. [Official page](https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/santa-express-from-bishops-lydeard) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Bishops Lydeard](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.054&lng=-3.1926&address=Bishops%20Lydeard%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_west_somerset_railway_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-bishops-lydeard), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Bishops Lydeard?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

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