Kent & East Sussex Railway Santa Specials 2026
Santa walks the decorated carriages of a 75-minute steam train from Tenterden, handing every child a named present, on ten days from 29 November to Christmas Eve.
- When
Sunday 29 November; Saturday 5, Sunday 6, Saturday 12, Sunday 13, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December; Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 December 2026. Station gates open at 9.30am (10.30am on 29 November). The 11.15am train on 29 November is a Quiet Train, with no Christmas music. Booked by the table or compartment, from £100 to £450; bookings close seven days before each date. No dogs other than assistance dogs.
- Where
Tenterden Town Station, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE. Limited free parking at the station for up to three hours, with pay and display car parks nearby.
- Info
Visit the official website or follow on Facebook for tickets and more details
A 75-minute steam train ride from Tenterden in festively decorated carriages, with Santa visiting every table and a present for each child. Tables are booked in advance on the railway's website. Tenterden is a 25-minute drive from Rye.
Stay at The River Haven
Tenterden Town Station is a 25-minute drive from The River Haven. For a morning train, stay the night before and have breakfast on the Rother before you set off.
