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Christmas

Santa Specials — West Lancashire Light Railway

  • Run by West Lancashire Light Railway
  • Becconsall Station — Hesketh Bank, England, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 6–20, 2026

Steam-hauled Santa trains on the West Lancashire Light Railway at Becconsall, Hesketh Bank, run on selected weekend days in December.

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Next edition

Dec 6–20, 2026

Sun 6, 13 and 20 Dec and Sat 12 and 19 Dec. First train 10:30 am, then every 45 minutes to 4:30 pm.

From £10 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The West Lancashire Light Railway at Becconsall Station, Hesketh Bank, runs its Santa Specials on selected days in December. Each ticket covers a return trip on a heritage steam train to visit Father Christmas and his elves, and to see Santa's Christmas Magic Show.

The operator sells seats by compartment or as individual adult and child tickets, and every child ticket must share a compartment with at least one adult ticket. Tickets are limited and are released in advance through the railway's Ticket Tailor page.

What to expect

About a 40-minute return trip on a heritage steam train to visit Father Christmas, his elves and Santa's Christmas Magic Show. Children receive a gift and a Christmas goody bag. Adults receive mince pies and a choice of mulled wine, fruit punch (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or a hot drink. The event is outdoors, so dress for the weather.

Practical info

Becconsall Station, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SP. First train 10:30 am, then every 45 minutes, last departure 4:30 pm. Compartment 10 is wheelchair accessible. Under-3s who do not need a gift and sit on an adult's lap travel free. Food and drinks are sold at Becconsall Station. Tickets are limited.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Santa train ride?▾
Each ticket covers a return trip of roughly 40 minutes on a heritage steam train.
Where do the Santa trains leave from?▾
Becconsall Station, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SP.
What do children and adults receive?▾
Children receive a gift and a Christmas goody bag. Adults receive mince pies and a choice of mulled wine, fruit punch (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or a hot drink.
Do children need to travel with an adult?▾
Yes. Each child ticket must be in the same compartment as at least one adult ticket.
Is the event outdoors?▾
Yes. The operator advises dressing for the weather. Food and drinks are sold at Becconsall Station.
Is there wheelchair access?▾
Compartment 10 is wheelchair accessible.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: tickettailor.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: westlancsrailway.org

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