Santa Trains at Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Cornwall's full-size steam railway runs its Santa Trains from Bodmin General on December weekends plus 23 and 24 December 2026, a ride of around 50 minutes in traditional carriages with Father Christmas and his elves on board. Each child receives a plush toy from Santa, with a lights tunnel and photo booth at the station. The railway also runs Mince Pie Trains on 9 and 15 December, a Christmas Murder Mystery on 11 December and a Christmas Evening Market on 27 November.

What’s on

• Around 50 minutes behind steam in traditional carriages
• Plush toy gift for every child from Santa
• Lights tunnel and photo booth at Bodmin General
• Mince Pie Trains 9 and 15 December; evening market 27 November

The next date has not been confirmed by the organiser yet. This event usually runs in December. We check weekly and will publish the date as soon as it is announced.