Experience a magical Christmas train ride through the forest and meet Santa and his elves on board!

Dates

25th & 26th November, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2023

Departures

10:15, 12:00, 13:45 & 15:30 Weekends & Christmas Eve - note: the 15:30 departure is not available on all dates 10:45, 12:30, 14:15 & 16:00 Wednesdays - note: the 10:45 departure is only available on Wednesday 18th

Duration

1 hour and 15 minutes

About

Visit the Dean Forest Railway this Christmas for your chance to ride behind a real steam engine and meet Santa on board!

The train will depart from Norchard Station, heading first to Parkend Station, where there is a short stop while the ending runs round (toilet facilities available on the platform). The train will then depart Parkend and head non-stop through the forest to Lydney Junction Station, where your presents are ready for collection! Finally you return back to Norchard Station to complete your 75-minute journey.

When booking you can add on a special Christmas Afternoon Tea, with a turkey, cranberry & stuffing sandwich, cream tea (two scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam), a slice of Christmas cake and a hot drink (with options of tea, hot chocolate and a range of coffees), or for something lighter just the Cream Tea, or a Christmas Picnic Box (with a turkey, cranberry & stuffing sandwich, a slice of Christmas cake and a hot drink), or a Bacon Roll & Hot Drink.

Our cafe will be offering seasonal take-away refreshments all day. Our shop is well stocked with toys and gifts for both young and old. Plenty of stocking filler ideas!

Advance booking is highly recommended for this event, as our Santa Specials trains are usually sold out.

Limited wheelchair spaces are available – please call before booking to ensure this space.