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SEND Family Santa Special steam train at East Lancashire Railway
- 28 Nov – 22 Dec 2026Sat 28 and Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Tue 22 Dec; trains leave Bury 9.30am (10am on 22 Dec), about 80 minutesAdd to calendar
- East Lancashire Railway, BuryAbout 40 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £28.50–£34.50 a child, adults £29£117.50 for a family of four · includes a present, a ride and a show£2.50 booking fee per order · About 80 minutes · Dearer on peak datesFrom eastlancsrailway.org.uk, checked Thu 29 OctCompare all
- Good for most agesIndoors
- On saleCalmer Santa train for SEND families; wider boarding window, BSL on request
- Checked Thu 29 OctAgainst eastlancsrailway.org.uk. Things change, so check before you travel
- SEN-friendly: SEN sessionDesigned for children and young people with SEND: wider arrival window, free carer ticket, quieter set-upMore
SEND Family Santa Special steam train is on at East Lancashire Railway, Bury from 28 November to 22 December. It's about 40 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices are over £25 a ticket. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.
SEN-friendly
Designed for children and young people with SEND: wider arrival window, free carer ticket, quieter set-up
- 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: quaytickets.com. More SEN-friendly days out
Questions parents ask
How much does SEND Family Santa Special steam train at East Lancashire Railway cost?
£28.50–£34.50 a child, adults £29; £117.50 for a family of four.
Do you need to book SEND Family Santa Special steam train at East Lancashire Railway?
Yes, book ahead. Calmer Santa train for SEND families; wider boarding window, BSL on request.
Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: eastlancsrailway.org.uk. Report a problem
