Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey - Tickets now live!
Step aboard our magical Santa Express for a festive adventure like no other!
Weekends from 22nd November – 14th December
Premium Dates: 20th – 24th December, including Christmas Eve
Please note: This year, we are also running a Santa's Little Helper Express event on Friday 12th December, which is ideal for pre-school children. Please read the details carefully for this event, as it differs from our standard experience.
The Experience:
Elf-led Festive Storytelling – Begin your journey at Ravenglass, where our elves bring Christmas tales to life in the Ravenglass Railway Museum. Our very special Head Elf will guide you through an interactive storytelling experience to set the festive scene.
The Santa Express Journey – Climb aboard for a 40-minute steam train ride through the stunning Eskdale Valley, filled with Christmas excitement as you make your way to Dalegarth Grotto.
Meet Santa at Dalegarth Grotto – Santa and his team of merry helpers will be waiting to welcome you, along with Stu Di Doo the magician and his festive puppet friend. Children will be called up to meet Santa, receive a Christmas gift of a special 150th anniversary teddy bear, and enjoy a festive activity pack. Pre-ordered food and your complimentary drink will be served at your table and you will be able to order on the day if you wish (subject to availability).
Festive Refreshments – Grown-ups (only the ones on the nice list) won’t be forgotten! Enjoy a festive drink while the train waits at Dalegarth Station before your return journey to Ravenglass.
What's included?
- Complimentary hot chocolate on arrival at Ravenglass
- Non-alcoholic Festive punch or tea/coffee for adults and a Fruit Shoot for children at Dalegarth
- Festive activity pack for children
- Christmas Gift - Children will receive a very special 150th anniversary teddy bear – from birth to 17 years (with relevant ticket)
- Festive slice for passengers on 20th-24th December trains
Tickets and Booking
Your seat allocations for the train and Dalegarth station will be issued on the day of your visit. Please check in at Ravenglass booking office on arrival. Options to upgrade train seats are available. All passengers in a group must book the same seat type, standard or upgraded. This ensures you can sit together and that we can provide the right service for everyone.
This is a very popular event, so we recommend booking early to make magical memories that will last a lifetime.
Tickets are now live!
