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Christmas

Santa Specials — Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway

  • Run by Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
  • Lakeside Station — Cleethorpes, England, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 12–24, 2026

A festive ride on the "Jingle Belle" at the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, with a one-to-one visit to Santa and a Winter Wonderland, on selected days in December.

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Next edition

Dec 12–24, 2026

Six days: Dec 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24. Advance booking is essential; many departures sell out each year.

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About this event

The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, a seaside miniature railway on Kings Road in Cleethorpes, runs Santa Specials. Families board a train the operator calls the "Jingle Belle" and set off on a Christmas journey during which, according to the operator, children discover festive surprises, meet characters and take part in Christmas activities.

At the heart of the experience is a one-to-one visit with Santa, guided by his elves, in a themed setting. At the end of the journey visitors return to a "Winter Wonderland" where the operator says festive treats and refreshments are served.

The operator says advance booking is essential, with many departures selling out each year.

What to expect

A ride on the "Jingle Belle" with festive surprises and activities for children, a one-to-one visit with Santa guided by his elves, then festive treats and refreshments in the Winter Wonderland.

Practical info

The railway's address is Lakeside Station, Kings Road, Cleethorpes DN35 0AG. Advance booking is essential through the operator's ticket shop; many departures sell out each year. Phone: 01472 604657.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

What is the train called?▾
The operator calls the Santa Specials train the "Jingle Belle".
Do children meet Santa individually?▾
Yes. The operator describes a one-to-one visit with Santa, guided by his elves, in a themed setting.
What happens after the visit with Santa?▾
Visitors return to the Winter Wonderland, where the operator says festive treats and refreshments are available.
Do I need to book?▾
Yes. The operator says advance booking is essential, with many departures selling out each year.
What is the railway's address?▾
Lakeside Station, Kings Road, Cleethorpes DN35 0AG.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 18, 2026 from the official site: cclr.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: cclr.co.uk

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