17-20 Dec: Father Christmas on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Santa Special on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway - photo courtesy of the NYMR
Santa Special on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway - photo courtesy of the NYMR

Guess who’s coming to town? For an extra special trip to see Santa, why not enjoy a trip back in time on a fabulous steam train to meet Father Christmas in his grotto.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s popular Santa Special will depart from Grosmont and Pickering stations between 17-20 December. Ticket prices are £13.50 (adult and child fares) and you will experience a wonderful steam journey through the North York Moors National Park, meet Father Christmas and enjoy a mince pie and hot drink (or a festive tipple for adults). Kids will also receive a quality gift from Santa.

In addition, during this period, Christopher Vine, the popular children’s author, will be signing his books about trains at Pickering Station’s shop – they are a perfect stocking filler for young train lovers and can be purchased in the NYMR station shops starting from just £2.99.

Please book tickets in advance (01751 472508 or www.nymr.co.uk), timetable below:

Pickering

Saturday 17 December to Sunday 18 December

Departs:

09:45

11:20

14:40

15:15

Monday 19 December to Tuesday 20 December

Departs:

11:20

13:40

15:15

Grosmont

Saturday 17 December to Tuesday 20 December

Departs:

11:30

13:45

15:30

And if you need last-minute accommodation this Christmas, try the Pickering B&Bs or Pickering guest houses on Hello Yorkshire.