Santa’s Steam Specials
Passengers depart Kidderminster Station in vintage carriages to travel through the Severn Valley to Arley Station while enjoying sweet festive treats. At Arley, guests watch The Recipe for Christmas, a live family musical featuring Mrs Claus, elves, and an appearance from Santa. On the return train journey back to Kidderminster, every child receives a present from Santa's team.
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
Table for 2 people: £67.00; table for 4 people: £133.00; compartment for 4 people: £140.00; compartment for 6 people: £210.00. Children under two do not count towards the group size and travel free of charge, but still receive a present. Tickets include reserved seating on the train, the return heritage train journey, the Christmas theatre show at Arley, a present for each child, a gingerbread biscuit for all passengers, and a complimentary Child ‘Freedom of the Line’ ticket for a day out in 2027 (terms and conditions apply).
Hours
Departures between 10am and 4.30pm.
Food & Drink
Every passenger receives a sweet gingerbread biscuit; no other event food or drinks are specified.
Parking
Kidderminster Station has an ANPR-controlled car park costing £4 per day.
Accessibility
A specific wheelchair space must be reserved on the train if your booking contains a wheelchair.
Pets
Dogs are not permitted; assistance dogs are welcome.
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive up to 45 minutes before your selected departure so you have time to collect your ticket and North Pole News.
- Book online ahead of the day; any remaining tickets sold on the day are first come, first served.
- Include every child’s name and age in the booking so Santa’s team can provide their present.
- Reserve a wheelchair space when booking, and leave buggies at home if possible because they cannot enter the show.
- If you plan to stop at Bewdley on a selected departure, take all belongings with you; the return shuttle has no reserved seats.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under two travel free of charge.
- A new family musical, The Recipe for Christmas, is introduced for 2026.
- On selected departures, passengers can break their return journey at Bewdley and later take a shuttle train back to Kidderminster.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ticket include?
It includes reserved train seating, the return heritage journey between Kidderminster and Arley, the show at Arley, a gingerbread biscuit for each passenger and a present for every child. It also includes a child’s Freedom of the Line ticket for a day out in 2027, subject to terms and conditions.
Is this suitable for young children?
It is a family experience for children and grown-ups. Children under two travel free and receive a present; include the names and ages of all children in your booking so they receive a gift.
Should I book ahead, and are tickets available on the day?
Online bookings close the day before. Any remaining tickets are sold at the booking office on the day, first come, first served.
What happens during the visit, and how long should we allow?
The experience includes a train journey to Arley, the live musical The Recipe for Christmas and a return journey. Allow at least two and a half hours; selected departures also let you stop at Bewdley and return to Kidderminster on a different train without reserved seats.
What should I know about wheelchairs and buggies?
Reserve a specific wheelchair space on the train when booking. Leave buggies at home if possible; any buggy brought must be folded and stored on the train and cannot go into the show at Arley. Contact the railway for advice about a child’s additional needs.
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