Santa Specials
Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden · 29 November to 24 December 2026
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A 75-minute return steam train ride from Tenterden in decorated carriages, with Santa coming to your seat to hand over a present addressed to your child by name. Adults get a mulled wine or hot drink, and higher packages add refreshment packs and on-board entertainment. Back at the station there are free unlimited rides on the vintage gallopers.
Highlights
- Named, age-appropriate present delivered to your seat by Santa
- 75-minute return steam journey
- Free unlimited rides on the vintage gallopers
- Free family photograph and station Winter Wonderland
Good to know
- Limited free parking at Tenterden Town Station for up to three hours
- The accessible coach Petros has ramped access and a wheelchair space on selected trains
- Quiet train with no Christmas music at 11.15am on 29 November
Getting there
Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE
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Image: Kent & East Sussex RailwayKent and East Sussex Railway
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