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Christmas

Mince Pie Specials — Leighton Buzzard Railway

  • Run by Leighton Buzzard Railway (Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway Society)
  • Page's Park Station — Leighton Buzzard, England, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 27–30, 2026

Post-Christmas steam train rides from Page's Park station on the narrow gauge Leighton Buzzard Railway in Bedfordshire, with an Elf on the Shelf send-off on the final train of each day.

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Next edition

Dec 27–30, 2026

Dec 27 to 30, with trains at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00. The 14:00 train, the last of the day, is the Elf on the Shelf send-off.

From £8 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Leighton Buzzard Railway, run by the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway Society, runs its Mince Pie Specials in the days after Christmas Day. The operator calls it the perfect way to unwind after the excitement of the big day, with a post-Christmas steam train ride and one last festive treat before the new year.

On the final train of each day the railway runs an Elf on the Shelf send-off. Passengers bring their own Elf and tuck it in after the journey, using an elf-sized sleeping bag they bring or buy in the gift shop. Owners can take their resting Elf home, or fill in a magical label and leave it in Santa's care. The operator says every Elf left with it spends the coming year resting with Santa, and that it will get in touch when Santa returns the following year so the Elf can be collected.

Trains start from Page's Park station on Billington Road, on the south side of the town. The operator's online booking system sells tickets for a chosen departure.

What to expect

A post-Christmas steam train ride from Page's Park station and, on the final train of each day, a send-off for your Elf on the Shelf. Bring an elf-sized sleeping bag or buy one in the gift shop. Well-behaved dogs and assistance dogs travel free.

Practical info

Trains start from Page's Park station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4TG, on the eastern side of Billington Road alongside Page's Park, with free all-weather car and coach parking. The operator's online booking system sells tickets for a specific train departure. Wheelchair users pay the normal fare and one carer travels free; two coaches can be adapted, space is limited and advance booking is strongly advised. There is ramp access to most facilities, dedicated toilets in the buffet building and the main building at Page's Park, and baby changing in the disabled toilet. Well-behaved dogs and assistance dogs are welcome on the trains and travel free of charge. The operator says its services are subject to availability because it runs working museum pieces with volunteer staff.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the trains leave from?▾
From Page's Park station on Billington Road in Leighton Buzzard (postcode LU7 4TG), on the eastern side of the road alongside the public park of the same name. There is free all-weather car and coach parking.
What is the Elf on the Shelf send-off?▾
On the final train of each day passengers can bring their Elf along. After the journey you tuck it in with an elf-sized sleeping bag, which you can bring or buy in the gift shop, then either take your Elf home or attach a magical label and leave it in Santa's care.
What happens to an Elf left behind?▾
The operator says every Elf left in its care spends the coming year resting up with Santa. When Santa returns the following year it will get in touch so you can collect your Elf.
Are dogs allowed?▾
Well-behaved dogs and assistance dogs are welcome on the trains and travel free of charge. The operator says a bowl of water is usually available at both ends of the line.
Can wheelchair users travel?▾
Yes. Two of the railway's coaches can be adapted and wheelchairs are accommodated in special seating bays. Wheelchair users pay the normal fare and one carer travels free. Space is limited, so the operator strongly advises booking in advance.
Are there toilets and baby changing?▾
There are dedicated toilets in the buffet building and the main building at Page's Park station, with ramp access. Baby changing is in the disabled toilet at Page's Park station.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 8, 2026 from the official site: buy.myonlinebooking.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: buzzrail.uk

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