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Santa Specials at East Lancashire Railway
- 28 Nov – 24 Dec 202628-29 Nov, 5-6, 12-13, 19-24 Dec; departures from Bury roughly 9.30am to 3.20pm; 80-min steam tripAdd to calendar
- East Lancashire Railway, BuryAbout 35 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £25+From £25 adult / £24.50 child (28-29 Nov) rising to £41.50 on 20 and 24 Dec; £2.50 booking fee per order
- Good for most agesIndoors and out
- On saleCheapest on 28-29 Nov; BSL interpreter 28, 29 Nov, 5, 22 Dec; park at Heywood shuttleBooking page
- SEN-friendly: SEN sessionSEND Santa trains with lower music and no flashing lights on Sat 28 and Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec and Tue 22 Dec.More
SEN-friendly
SEND Santa trains with lower music and no flashing lights on Sat 28 and Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec and Tue 22 Dec.
- SEN session: A session set aside for children with additional needs and their families.
Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: eastlancsrailway.org.uk. More SEN-friendly days out
A heritage steam trip from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, lasting about 80 minutes, that starts with a walk through a decorated winter wonderland at Bury station and meetings with elves, Mrs Claus and an Ice Princess. On board there are carols with a brass band, mince pies and a visit from Santa, and every child gets an age-matched gift and an activity book. Suits all ages; SEND-tailored trains and BSL-interpreted dates are offered, and parking in Bury is limited.
Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: eastlancsrailway.org.uk. Report a problem
