5Dec
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Railway Events · In 64 days
Santa Specials at the Helston Railway
Britain's most southerly railway runs Santa Specials and its Night Train on 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 19 and 20, and Monday 21 December 2026. The volunteer-run line at Trevarno Farm operates a short steam trip of about a mile each way, with Santa's grotto near the shop and buffet coaches, and booking is essential via the railway's online booking page.
What’s on
- Cornwall's most southerly heritage railway
- Night Train evening services
- Runs three December weekends plus Monday 21st
- Online booking essential
🎄 Santa trains sell out early: popular December dates at the big-name railways are usually gone by late October. See which trains still have seats →
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