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Christmas

Mince Pie Specials — Aln Valley Railway

  • Run by Aln Valley Railway Trust
  • Lionheart Station — Alnwick, England, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 28–30, 2026

A post-Christmas return ride on a steam-hauled train from Lionheart Station near Alnwick, Northumberland, with a mince pie.

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Next edition

Dec 28–30, 2026

Three days, 28 to 30 December, with departures at 12:00, 13:15 and 14:30.

From £8 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Aln Valley Railway sells its Mince Pie Specials as a ticket category of their own, apart from its Steam Services and its Santa's Steam Train Adventure. The operator describes it as a post Christmas ride aboard a steam hauled train with a mince pie to savour.

The operator says all Mince Pie Specials tickets are return trips to Greenrigg Halt, leaving from Lionheart Station near Alnwick.

What to expect

A post Christmas return trip to Greenrigg Halt aboard a steam hauled train, with a mince pie. The booking page also lists a dog ticket.

Practical info

Departs from Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick NE66 2EZ. All Mince Pie Specials tickets are return trips to Greenrigg Halt. The booking page lists children under 3 at no charge and a child fare for ages 3 to 15. The operator says well-behaved dogs are allowed, one per adult, on a short lead and not on the seats, but not on Santa Specials, dining trains and certain special event days (assistance dogs excepted).

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Mince Pie Special go?▾
The operator says all Mince Pie Specials tickets are return trips to Greenrigg Halt.
Is the train steam-hauled?▾
The booking page describes it as a post Christmas ride aboard a steam hauled train.
Do children under 3 need a ticket?▾
The booking page lists a child under 3 fare at no charge; ages 3 to 15 are listed as child.
Can I bring a dog?▾
The operator says well-behaved dogs are allowed, one per adult, on a short lead and not on the seats, but not on Santa Specials, dining trains and certain special event days (assistance dogs excepted). The booking page lists a dog ticket.
Is it the same ticket as the regular steam services?▾
No. The booking site lists Mince Pie Specials as its own ticket category, apart from Steam Services and Santa's Steam Train Adventure.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 19, 2026 from the official site: anvr.hops.org.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: anvr.hops.org.uk

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