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Santa Special — Abbey Park Miniature Railway

  • Run by Leicester Society of Model Engineers Ltd (Abbey Park Miniature Railway)
  • Abbey Park Miniature Railway — Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 13, 2026

A one-day Santa Special on the Abbey Park Miniature Railway in Leicester, run by volunteers of the Leicester Society of Model Engineers.

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Dec 13, 2026

Sunday only. Trains run 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Tickets must be bought in advance.

From £4 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Abbey Park Miniature Railway sits within Abbey Park at the heart of Leicester and is maintained and operated by volunteers from the Leicester Society of Model Engineers. The operator describes its Santa Special as an extremely popular event that is back for another year.

All tickets must be bought in advance with a booking form and payment; there is no online ticket shop.

What to expect

Miniature trains run through the day. The event is outdoors and the operator warns that the trains are popular and that queuing is likely for most of the day.

Practical info

Abbey Park, Leicester, LE1 3EA. A responsible adult must accompany all young riders. Tickets must be purchased in advance: a completed booking form and full payment are both required, and tickets are posted to the address given on the form. Forms can be downloaded from the website or collected from the railway on Sunday afternoons. Dress warmly; this is an outdoor event.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I buy tickets?▾
All tickets must be purchased in advance. A completed booking form and full payment are both required, and the tickets are posted to you.
Where can I get the booking form?▾
Download it from the railway's website, or collect one from Abbey Park Miniature Railway on Sunday afternoons.
Can children ride alone?▾
No. A responsible adult must accompany all young riders.
Is the event outdoors?▾
Yes. The operator advises dressing to stay warm and dry whatever the weather, and expects queuing for most of the day.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: lsmeabbeypark.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: lsmeabbeypark.com

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