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Christmas

Santa's Steam Train Adventure — Great Central Railway (Nottingham)

  • Run by Great Central Railway (Nottingham)
  • Ruddington Fields — Ruddington, England, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 5, 2026

A steam train journey of about 80 minutes from Ruddington Fields, near Nottingham, with Santa, Mother Christmas and their elves on board.

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Next edition

Dec 5, 2026

Saturday, Dec 5. Departures at 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00pm and 4:00pm.

From £32.50 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Great Central Railway (Nottingham), based at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington, runs Santa's Steam Train Adventure as an 80-minute return steam train journey from Ruddington Fields to the outskirts of Loughborough, with a brief stop at Rushcliffe Halt.

The operator describes live entertainment from Santa Claus, Mother Christmas and their elves. Each child receives a plush toy steam engine, a juice, a baked treat and an activity book, and each adult a mince pie. An optional Festive Treat Tin of seasonal bakes can be added.

What to expect

An 80-minute return journey by steam train with live entertainment from Santa, Mother Christmas and their elves. Each child receives a plush toy steam engine, a juice, a baked treat and an activity book; each adult a mince pie.

Practical info

Departs from Ruddington Fields, Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6JS, where car parking is available. Tickets are sold through the operator's events partner Fox & Edwards, and the operator advises booking early.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Santa's Steam Train Adventure?▾
The operator describes an 80-minute return steam train journey from Ruddington Fields to the outskirts of Loughborough, with a brief stop at Rushcliffe Halt.
Where does the train leave from?▾
From Ruddington Fields at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6JS, where car parking is available.
What do children and adults receive?▾
Each child receives a plush toy steam engine, a juice, a baked treat and an activity book. Each adult receives a mince pie.
Who is on the train?▾
The operator lists live entertainment from Santa Claus, Mother Christmas and their elves.
Where do I buy tickets?▾
Through the operator's events partner Fox & Edwards, linked from the railway's event page. The operator advises booking early.

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Sources

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

Official website: gcrn.co.uk

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