Santa Express with GWSR
Type:Christmas
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, From Cheltenham Racecourse Train Station, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DT
Santa Express 2024 is now sold out
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The ever-popular GWSR Santa specials will be running on select days from 23 November until 23 December.
Hop aboard for a magical journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway's Santa Express and make cherished memories with your loved ones. Step into a world where the wonder of Christmas comes alive, where the joy of the season is wrapped in the rhythmic chug of a vintage steam train.
Get ready for an enchanting adventure as you are transported to the North Pole and back. The beautifully restored steam train, adorned with festive decorations, sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. As you settle into your comfortable seat, the train whistles, and the journey begins, winding through the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswolds.
Santa Express trains run on 23rd, 24th, 30th November and 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December 2024.
To book tickets visit the GWSR website. This event sells out every year, so don't delay, book today.
What to expect from the Santa Express with GWSR
Your journey to the ‘North Pole’ will begin at Cheltenham Racecourse Station, from here you will travel by steam train to the North Pole at Winchcombe Station.
Depart the train for 80 minutes and walk through a wonderland of lights, trees, and decorations and on to where Santa will be waiting to talk to all the children.
All children will receive a good quality present. Babies under 1 year old travel free and receive a nominal present only.
The whole family will be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments in a heated marquee, including the railway’s delicious mincepies; additionally adults have the option of a free glass of mulled wine. If you are still feeling peckish, baps filled with bacon, burgers or sausages are available to purchase at Winchcombe Station. There will also be the opportunity to buy take-away beer, and additional boxes of delicious mince pies to take back with you, before re-joining the train for the trip back, accompanied by singing penguins.
There are accessible facilities for those with disabilities on the trains. To ensure that there is space on your chosen train, or to book a carer’s ticket, please telephone before booking - 01242 621405.
Large free carpark available at Cheltenham Racecourse Station.
Dogs are not permitted on the Santa Specials. This does not apply to assistance dogs.
Cheltenham Racecourse Station is the southern terminus of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. The GWSR station car park is accessed through the main signposted Cheltenham Racecourse entrance at the roundabout on the Evesham Road. Drive through the racecource and follow the signs to get to the GWSR car park. There is ample parking for both cars and coaches.
There are some great alternatives for getting to the four GWSR main stations using public transport. If you are on holiday in the area without access to a vehicle or just fancy visiting us without having to drive, you can still have the pleasure of a steam train ride in the Cotswolds. As always, you are advised to check with the transport operator before planning your journey. Stagecoach, for enquiries telephone 0871 200 22 33. Johnsons Coaches for enquiries telephone 01564 797 070 NN Cresswell for enquiries call 01386 48655 (8am - 5pm Mon-Fri) Pulham & Sons (Coaches) for enquiries call 01451 820369 Cheltenham Race Course Station GL50 4SH
The nearest mainline railway station to the GWSR is Cheltenham Spa. Stagecoach services D and E operate from Monday to Saturday from the forecourt of Cheltenham Spa railway station to Cheltenham Race Course Park & Ride, with a bus every 15 minutes. The Park & Ride is about a half a mile walk to the GWSR Cheltenham Race Course station. The walk is along the racecourse internal road, and is sign-posted. Our booking office is at road level, whilst the platforms and main station buildings are reached by a slope. Visitors who prefer not to walk are advised to either use a taxi or to use Winchcombe or Toddington station instead. On Sundays and Bank Holidays, Stagecoach service D operates every 20 minutes.
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