Train Rides
Steam Trains to Santa
Tickets expected on sale: soon
Steam Trains to Santa 2026 runs on selected December dates at Echills Wood Railway in Sutton Coldfield. Children meet Father Christmas and his elves, aboard a festive steam train journey in the West Midlands. The experience combines a scenic extended train ride, with a break to meet Father Christmas, plus gifts for children, warm drinks and mince pies for adults, and unlimited rides on standard service trains that day. Children receive age and gender-specific gifts. All passengers should arrive twenty minutes early, and families should dress for outdoor winter weather. The railway sits at Kingsbury Water Park, where car parking is card-only pay and display. This event suits children aged 0-12, though older children are welcome.
Presented by Echills Wood Railway
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
Steam Trains to Santa 2026 runs on selected December dates at Echills Wood Railway in Sutton Coldfield. Children meet Father Christmas and his elves, aboard a festive steam train journey in the West Midlands. The experience combines a scenic extended train ride, with a break to meet Father Christmas, plus gifts for children, warm drinks and mince pies for adults, and unlimited rides on standard service trains that day. Children receive age and gender-specific gifts. All passengers should arrive twenty minutes early, and families should dress for outdoor winter weather. The railway sits at Kingsbury Water Park, where car parking is card-only pay and display. This event suits children aged 0-12, though older children are welcome.
Presented by Echills Wood Railway
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
5 Dec – 13 Dec 2026 (select dates)
Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire
EWR, Echills Wood Railway, B76 0DYTickets expected on sale: soon
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to book Steam Trains to Santa in advance?
- Yes, Steam Trains to Santa requires advance booking. Tickets can be booked via the official event website.
- Is this event free?
- Steam Trains to Santa is a ticketed event. Visit the event website for current pricing.
- When does Steam Trains to Santa take place?
- 5th December 2026 to 13th December 2026, on select dates.
- Where is Steam Trains to Santa held?
- Echills Wood Railway, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.
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Before booking, confirm the specific dates this event runs on directly with the organiser - some events don't run on every date within the advertised range. We'd also recommend checking both the event's and the accommodation's cancellation policies before committing, in case plans change.