It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway with tickets now on sale for the popular Santa Specials event.
The railway’s Santa Special rides have been a favourite with Island and visiting families for years, and this year, there are some new surprises to make the experience even more special.
On arrival, families will get the chance to experience an enhanced Winter Wonderland and try their hand at some Christmas crafting – all new for 2024. Then they will head for the platform to board the specially dressed Santa Special train before heading to see Santa in his magical grotto.
The railway has always seen the Santa Special season as one of its highlights and have worked to make the experience that bit more special this year.
During Wizarding Week, the wand-making activities for kids proved very popular, so that has been extended into the Christmas with some seasonal craft activities. And the specially chosen fairground rides will add to the enchanting feel of the Havenstreet headquarters.
Marc Morgan Huws, Isle of Wight Steam Railway chief executive, says:
“Every year we like to try new things to enhance the experience and 2024 is no exception.
“From the moment they arrive, children can expect an incredible day out.
Article continues below this advertisement “Our teams here have been working tirelessly to perfect the Santa Special occasion.”
The Santa Specials will run on 7th/8th, 14th/15th December and between 20th-24th December. And don’t forget the Boxing Day and New Year specials for a relaxing holiday train ride!
For tickets and further details go to www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/events/.
Always a great event, the grandchildren love it,
too be honest so do us adults.
It’s a trip down memory lane, times of
days gone past.