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Christmas

Santa Special — Rushden Historical Transport Society

  • Run by Rushden Historical Transport Society
  • Rushden Railway Station — Rushden, England, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 5–6, 2026

A diesel Santa Special train ride at Rushden station in Northamptonshire, followed by a visit to Mr and Mrs Claus in their grotto, on a December weekend.

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Next edition

Dec 5–6, 2026

Dec 5-6: the operator lists the event from 11:00 on Dec 5 to 16:00 on Dec 6. Seating is at tables of four.

From £8 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Rushden Historical Transport Society, a charity, operates a heritage railway and transport museum at Rushden station in Northamptonshire. Its Santa Special is a ride on a diesel train followed by a visit to Mr and Mrs Claus in their grotto.

The operator says children receive a complimentary juice drink and biscuits, and adults tea or coffee with a mince pie. Babies under 12 months can have a ticket with a present, or ride free without one. The seating plan is set as tables of four: for example seat numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 are four seats around one table.

Tickets are sold through the society's TicketSource page.

What to expect

A ride on the diesel Santa Special followed by a visit to Mr and Mrs Claus in their grotto. Children receive a juice drink and biscuits and adults tea or coffee with a mince pie. Seating is at tables of four.

Practical info

Boards at Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 0AW (telephone 0300 302 3150). The seating plan is set as tables of four seats. Tickets are sold on TicketSource: babies under 12 months can be booked with a present, or without one for free.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens on the Santa Special?▾
The operator describes a ride on its diesel Santa Special followed by a visit to Mr and Mrs Claus in their grotto.
What refreshments are included?▾
Children receive a complimentary juice drink and biscuits, and adults tea or coffee with a mince pie, according to the operator.
How is the seating arranged?▾
The seating plan is set as tables of four. For example, seat numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 are four seats around one table.
What about babies?▾
The operator offers a ticket for babies under 12 months with a present, and says a baby without a present travels free.
Where do we book?▾
Tickets are sold on the society's TicketSource page, linked from its Santa Special page.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: rhts.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: rhts.co.uk

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