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Santa Special trains at Midland Railway Butterley
Santa at every seat, puppet show
- 29 Nov – 24 Dec 2026Timed trains on Sun 29 Nov; Sat 5 and Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Dec; Tue 22 to Thu 24 Dec. About an hour round trip; arrive 30 minutes before departure.Add to calendar
- Midland Railway Butterley, Ripley, DerbyshireAbout 90 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £17.95 a child, adults £19.95£75.80 for a family of four · includes a presentBabies £5.95From midlandrailway-butterley.digitickets.co.uk, checked Mon 26 OctCompare all
- Good for most agesIndoors and out
- On saleChoose your own seats this year; only seven private compartments a trip
Santa Special trains at Midland Railway Butterley is on from 29 November to 24 December. It's about 90 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices are £10 to £25 a ticket. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, with some of it indoors.
The ride
- What it is
- Steam train
- How long
- About 1 hour
- Leaves from
- Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your train.
- Santa
- Comes round on board
- Present for children
- Yes
- What's included
- Elves
- Food and drink
- A cookie is brought to every seat. Hot and soft drinks and snacks at the platform tea room, and an on-train bar with snacks, soft and alcoholic drinks.
From midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk, checked Mon 26 Oct 2026. Details can change, so check before you set off.
Questions parents ask
How long is Santa Special trains at Midland Railway Butterley?
About 1 hour.
When do children see Santa on Santa Special trains at Midland Railway Butterley?
Santa comes round the carriages during the ride, with a present for each child.
Where does it leave from?
Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your train.
Is there food and drink?
A cookie is brought to every seat. Hot and soft drinks and snacks at the platform tea room, and an on-train bar with snacks, soft and alcoholic drinks.
How much does Santa Special trains at Midland Railway Butterley cost?
£17.95 a child, adults £19.95; £75.80 for a family of four.
Do you need to book Santa Special trains at Midland Railway Butterley?
Yes, book ahead. Choose your own seats this year; only seven private compartments a trip.
Last checked Mon 26 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk. Report a problem
