Join us for a great family day out on your favourite heritage railway, with both steam and diesel trains running throughout the festive break.
Enjoy the warmth of steam-heated carriages and a cuppa from our Griddle Car or Refreshment Car as you watch the winter countryside roll by.
If you joined us on The Great Central Santa Express and received a Golden Ticket for your child, don’t forget – they can ride for free with a paying adult during Betwixtmas Steam Days!
Come along and enjoy a nostalgic day out between Christmas and New Year and for one last steam fix as we welcome in 2026.
Kick off your Betwixtmas break in style with two steam locomotives in action! One set runs with our Griddle Car serving hot drinks and refreshments.
We also have The Boxing Day Special First Class Festive Dining Experience – so why not join and indulge in a sumptuous 5-course meal, complete with the warmth of Tea, Coffee, and Mince Pies, making this Boxing Day an occasion to remember. Click here to book
There will also be limited standard class seating available on this service.
Settle in for a classic heritage experience with a steam-hauled service featuring the Griddle Car, alongside a heritage diesel train with its own Refreshment Car – perfect for warming up between trips.
A fun-filled day for all the family! We’ll have both steam and diesel railcar services running, plus the Snowman Event run by our friends over at Fox & Edwards Events – ideal for younger visitors! Click here to book
Enjoy a relaxed day at the railway with steam on the Griddle set and diesel on the Refreshment set, both offering that nostalgic Great Central experience.
Another full day of steam and diesel in action – take a break from the post-Christmas celebrations and enjoy the comfort of our steam-heated carriages and a freshly brewed tea or coffee and other refreshments on board.
Round off 2025 with a day of steam and diesel running, then join us after dark for our Evening Night Rider Service featuring locomotives 73156 and D7018 – a perfect way to see out the year in style! Click here to book
Start 2026 the right way with steam and diesel railcar services running all day. Welcome in the new year with a proper heritage railway adventure!
