Ho Ho Ho, Father Christmas will be returning on his special Christmas train to the East Lancashire RailwayTaking place throughout November and December picture yourself riding along a fantastic steam train. Santa Claus of course will be on board to deliver special gifts to each child, whilst the adults will receive festive fare of mince pies and sherry.

If all of the above is not enough the station will be transformed into a magical Santa’s Grotto. With over 200 lit Christmas trees,  decorated carriages and brass bands serenading guests with Christmas carols on board the Santa Train, this unique and popular event truly is a magical family occasion with East Lancs Railway.

Dates and Times

• Saturday 27th November at 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm and 3pm
• Sunday 28th November at 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45 pm and 3pm
• Saturday 4th December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Sunday 5th December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Saturday 11th December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Sunday 12th December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Saturday 18th December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Sunday 19th December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Wednesday 22nd December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Thursday 23rd December at 10am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm
• Friday 24th December at 10:00am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm

For more information please visit East Lancashire Railway

Watch this YouTube video of the Eat Lancs Railway

Photograph: Paul Anderson