Santa Specials at the East Lancashire Railway
You better not pout and you better not cry, Santa Claus is coming to the East Lancashire Railway! Every weekend from the 23rd November and until 24th December he’ll be there waiting for you.
Steam into Christmas on the ELR’s famously festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley alongside a host of Christmassy Characters and seasonal surprises.
And of course, no Christmas would be complete without a visit from Santa Claus himself and his happy elf helpers.
Your merry adventure begins at Bury Bolton Street Station where you will stroll through a gorgeously decorated winter wonderland. Say hello to Mrs. Claus and the talking Christmas Tree, and possibly even stop for a quick singalong with the choir of caroling polar bears.
The fun doesn’t stop when you board your train. Once you settle into your seat on your decorated carriage you’ll enjoy an 80-minute round trip. Along the way you’ll meet more Christmas characters and get the chance to crank out a few Christmas classics with the traditional brass band. During your journey, Father Christmas will visit your carriage with a gift for every little one. You’ll have plenty of time to have a chat and take a Santa selfie or two.
Grown-ups can look forward to mince pies and a festive tipple or soft drink. For the children there will be a drink, chocolate and an activity pack.
There are also SEND Santa Specials available, specially designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will enjoy all the magic and wonder of our Santa Specials with a few tweaks here and there to make it more accessible. Changes include making the experience a little quieter and taking out flashing lights to make sure the event is not overwhelming. There will be alternative access for those who don’t want to cross the footbridge, a wider arrival window so there’s no rush and the inclusion of Calm Carriages.
What are you waiting for? Santa Specials at EastLancs Railway is an ultimate family fun event this winter! Find out more and book now.
looks lots of fun, hope to go one weekend!
unfortunately too far to travel for a day, but we go on the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway santa specials every year for the last 30 years