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Santa Specials
22nd November-24th December 2025
Venue: The East Lancashire Railway
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/santa-trains/
Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway’s famously festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley alongside colourful characters and surprises. 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.