Santa Special train ride with Santa in a replica miners' cottage

Name: Santa Special train ride with Santa in a replica miners' cottage
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-13
Location: Lancashire Mining Museum

12–13 Dec 2026Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec; times not yet published; open carriages so wrap up
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Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley, WiganAbout 25 min drive from Timperley
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Under £10From £4.40 incl. admin fee; small gift per child
Good for most agesIndoors and out

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A short Santa train ride at the volunteer-run mining museum in Astley Green, with a visit to Santa in a replica miner's cottage and a small gift for every child. Children can also write a letter to Santa. The carriages are open to the weather, so dress warmly; good for younger children and an inexpensive Christmas outing.

Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: lancashireminingmuseum.org. Report a problem

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