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Christmas

Santa Trains — Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

  • Run by Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
  • Welsh Highland Heritage Railway station — Porthmadog, Wales, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 12–13, 2026 · Sold out

A short narrow-gauge train ride from Porthmadog to a Winter Wonderland to meet Santa, on a December weekend at the volunteer-run Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

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Next edition

Dec 12–13, 2026

Sold out

Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec. Trains at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00; each takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

From £15 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway in Porthmadog, a volunteer-run charity, runs Santa trains from its station just across the road from Porthmadog's main line (Cambrian Coast) station. The operator describes a short train ride to a Winter Wonderland where passengers meet Santa Claus.

All children receive a present from Santa and adults receive a free refreshment. The Winter Wonderland also has craft stalls, games for children, model railway layouts and miniature railway rides, with opportunities for photographs.

The operator warns that its railway carriages are not heated and asks visitors to dress for the weather on the day. The railway also runs a heritage centre and museum, a shop and a café at the same site.

What to expect

A short train ride in historic narrow-gauge carriages to the Winter Wonderland, where you meet Santa. Each child receives a present and each adult a free refreshment. Santa's craft stalls, mini-games, model railways and miniature railway rides are there to enjoy. The carriages are unheated.

Practical info

Trains leave from the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway station, Tremadog Road, Porthmadog LL49 9DY, just across the road from Porthmadog's main line (Cambrian Coast) station. The operator sells tickets online only and says orders are non-refundable. Its car park is free, though it says the car park can get full at busy times. The railway's shop and Caffi Russell's Café are on site.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Santa train at the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway?▾
The operator's booking page lists each departure at about 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the ticket include?▾
A short train ride, a visit to see Santa, with a present for every child included, and a free refreshment for adults at the Winter Wonderland.
What is there to do at the Winter Wonderland?▾
The operator lists Santa's craft stalls, model railways, miniature railway rides, fun mini-games for children and photo opportunities.
Are the carriages heated?▾
No. The operator says its railway carriages are not heated and asks visitors to dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.
How do I book?▾
Online only, through the operator's EventBookings page linked from its website.
Can I get a refund?▾
No. The booking page says orders are non-refundable.

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Sources

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

Official website: whr.co.uk

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