Santa Specials on the Kent & East Sussex Railway

Santa on a train

Our Festive Programme for 2008

ALL tickets can be booked either in person at Tenterden Station or by telephone on 01580 765155. In addition, Standard Class tickets can be ordered online from early October.

Advance booking strongly recommended. Book your seats online now!

A present, drink and chocolate for the children 18months - 15 years, sherry, port or orange juice and mince pie for the grown-ups. You'll be greeted by a traditional lorry-mounted pipe organ before entering the station where there's lots to see and do. Enjoy an unlimited number of free rides on both of our Victorian Carousels. Good value food is available in our licensed restaurant and take-away from our BBQ.

Watch the SANTA SPECIALS video

Santa Special Dates

December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th - 24th

Pre School Day December 5th

The Railway Gift Shop is open 11am - 4pm at weekends during November and the same opening times on non-running days in December.
Naturally the gift shop will be openall days of the Santa Specials opening at 10am and remain open until 15 minutes after the arrival back to Tenterden of the last departure.

Your Pre-booked Santa Special ticket includes the following:-



Call 01580 765155 now for a brochure or email a request to enquiries@kesr.org.uk

To see some picture from previous Santa Specials on the Kent & East Sussex Railway click here

Vintage Carriage for hire


For that extra special treat...

Hire our vintage, First Class Family Saloon or Balcony Saloon (left) for a family or office outing. Return train ride, First Class refreshments and a present for every child with a visit from Santa is included.

Balcony Saloon £269 - up to 16 people = £16.82 pp! BOOK ONLINE


Santa with children at the pre-school day


Special Pre-School Day - December 5th

Enjoy a magical one-hour round trip on a steam train to Wittersham Road Station with a visit from Santa and his Pixies and a present for every child too.

A day that we encourage pre-schools and nurseries to visit as a group as an end-of-term treat. Individuals or groups of friends are welcome to bring their children in other age groups. BOOK ONLINE
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