Train Rides
Santa's Steam Specials
28 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 (select dates)
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Severn Valley Railway, Arley Station, DY10 1QXSanta's Steam Specials runs at Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Step aboard a restored steam train and journey to Arley Station for a theatrical Christmas show called The Key to Christmas. You'll meet Mrs. Claus at Kidderminster Station, travel through the Severn Valley in vintage carriages, enjoy a sweet treat, and watch live entertainment featuring Father Christmas and his friends at Arley. The experience feels like stepping into a festive storybook. Children receive gifts, and families can explore Bewdley's riverside town on the return journey if they choose. The full experience lasts at least two and a half hours. Every child gets a present to take home plus a complimentary Freedom of the Line ticket for 2027. Departures run throughout the day from 28 November to 24 December.
Presented by Severn Valley Railway
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
Santa's Steam Specials runs at Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Step aboard a restored steam train and journey to Arley Station for a theatrical Christmas show called The Key to Christmas. You'll meet Mrs. Claus at Kidderminster Station, travel through the Severn Valley in vintage carriages, enjoy a sweet treat, and watch live entertainment featuring Father Christmas and his friends at Arley. The experience feels like stepping into a festive storybook. Children receive gifts, and families can explore Bewdley's riverside town on the return journey if they choose. The full experience lasts at least two and a half hours. Every child gets a present to take home plus a complimentary Freedom of the Line ticket for 2027. Departures run throughout the day from 28 November to 24 December.
Presented by Severn Valley Railway
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
28 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 (select dates)
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Severn Valley Railway, Arley Station, DY10 1QXFrequently asked questions
- Do I need to book Santa's Steam Specials in advance?
- Yes, Santa's Steam Specials requires advance booking. Tickets can be booked via the official event website.
- Is this event free?
- Santa's Steam Specials is a ticketed event. Visit the event website for current pricing.
- When does Santa's Steam Specials take place?
- 28 November 2026 to 24 December 2026, on select dates.
- Where is Santa's Steam Specials held?
- Arley Station, Kidderminster, Worcestershire.