Santa Special — Gwili Railway

The Gwili Railway runs its Santa Special from Abergwili Junction station in Carmarthen, in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events. The operator presents it as Santa's Steam Train Adventure: a scenic steam train ride through the South Wales countryside in 1950s carriages, departing from and returning to Abergwili Junction.

Santa is on board and every group meets him for photographs. All children aged under 12 receive a plush steam engine from Santa and each child gets a Christmas activity book with a traditional tale. Adults receive a complimentary mince pie, and children a drink and a snack.

Two types of seating are sold, exclusive compartments and open seating. The operator also runs a few bright, multi-coloured illuminated evening trains with Santa on board; everything else about the trip stays the same.

The operator says the trip lasts about 1.5 hours, that advance booking is essential, and lists all ages as welcome.

A 1.5-hour steam train trip with Santa on board, a gift for children under 12, an activity book for each child, a mince pie for adults and a drink and snack for children. Some evening trains run as illuminated trains.

Departs from and returns to Abergwili Junction station, Abergwili, Carmarthen SA31 2DG. Arrive no less than 30 minutes before the booked departure. Advance booking is essential. No dogs are allowed on this trip. For accessibility the operator asks passengers to contact it before booking (01267 238213). Seating comes as compartments for four, six or eight people (any age) or as open seats per person; a lap ticket for infants is sold separately, and booking is through the operator's partner Fox & Edwards Events.