South Tynedale Railway

Sunday 14 December 2025 Santa Special 15:30 departure
2025-12-14 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Alston, The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB, United Kingdom
All aboard the train ride with Santa!
Get into the Christmas holiday spirit with a festive steam train ride along the South Tyne valley that the whole family will enjoy.
What’s Included:

a steam train ride from Alston to Lintley and return
a visit from Santa with a gift for every child ages 0-16
a hot/cold drink and festive snack to take on the train with you

Dogs are welcome but must be pre-booked. Please note the number of dog tickets is limited so please book your dog in early!
Don’t forget to tell us the name and age of the child in the drop down box so that our elves can help Santa to get the gifts ready!

Saturday 20 December 2025 Santa Special 10:30 departure
2025-12-20 10:30 - 12:00

Saturday 20 December 2025 Santa Special 12:00 departure
2025-12-20 12:00 - 13:30

Saturday 20 December 2025 Santa Special 14:00 departure
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:30

Saturday 20 December 2025 Santa Special 15:30 departure
2025-12-20 15:30 - 17:00

Sunday 21 December 2025 Santa Special 10:30 departure
2025-12-21 10:30 - 12:00

Sunday 21 December 2025 Santa Special 12:00 departure
2025-12-21 12:00 - 13:30

Sunday 21 December 2025 Santa Special 14:00 departure
2025-12-21 14:00 - 15:30

Sunday 21 December 2025 Santa Special 15:30 departure
2025-12-21 15:30 - 17:00

Sunday 5 April 2026 - 10.30
2026-04-05 10:30 - 12:05
Easter Eggstravaganza
Choo-Choo, the Easter Bunny is coming too!
Come for a steam train ride through the picturesque South Tyne valley, and, as it’s Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny will be visiting us with some chocolate treats for all children aged 0-17!
Your ticket includes:
Return train travel from Alston to Slaggyford
A visit from the Easter Bunny who will have a chocolate gift for children aged up to 17
An Easter trail to follow around Alston station
A spotter sheet with things to look out for on your train journey
A visit to the mezzanine viewing gallery to find out about the history of the railway and see what our workshop engineers are currently restoring

Visits to the signal box can usually be arranged but are subject to the agreement of the signaller on duty.

Sunday 5 April 2026 - 13.00
2026-04-05 13:00 - 14:35

Sunday 5 April 2026 - 15.00
2026-04-05 15:00 - 16:35

Monday 6 April 2026 - 10.30
2026-04-06 10:30 - 12:05

Monday 6 April 2026 - 13.00
2026-04-06 13:00 - 14:35

Monday 6 April 2026 - 15.00
2026-04-06 15:00 - 16:35

Monday 25 May 2026 - 10.30
2026-05-25 10:30 - 12:05
Steam and Swashbucklers…it’s Pirate Day!
Don your pirate costume and join us for a steam train ride. Will you find the hidden treasure? You can take it home if you do!

Monday 25 May 2026 - 13.00
2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:35
Steam and Swashbucklers…it’s Pirate Day!
Don your pirate costume and join us for a steam ride. Will you find the hidden treasure? You can take it home if you do!

Monday 25 May 2026 - 15.00
2026-05-25 15:00 - 16:35

Saturday 4 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-04 10:30 - 12:05
Steam Gala Day today!
Featuring locos from the railway’s fleet, heritage carriages, photo opportunities, signal box tours and railway nostalgia.

Saturday 4 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-04 13:00 - 14:35

Saturday 4 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-04 15:00 - 16:35

Sunday 5 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-05 10:30 - 12:05

Sunday 5 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-05 13:00 - 14:35

Sunday 5 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-05 15:00 - 16:35

Saturday 11 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-11 10:30 - 12:05

Saturday 11 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:35

Saturday 11 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-11 15:00 - 16:35

Sunday 12 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-12 10:30 - 12:05

Sunday 12 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-12 13:00 - 14:35

Sunday 12 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-12 15:00 - 16:35
