East Lancashire Railway’s Santa Specials are returning this festive season, offering families a magical ride through Irwell Valley - with Father Christmas himself even making an appearance. Tickets for the Santa Special trains have been selling fast though with several dates in December already sold out.
Families are being urged to book their seats to avoid disappointment. This year the Winter Wonderland at East Lancashire Railway is opening earlier, with the first train leaving Bury Bolton Street with Santa aboard leaving on Saturday November 26.
Visitors will be able to explore an extended winter wonderland at Bury Bolton Street Station, where they will meet elves and new characters including the magical talking Christmas trees, Mrs Claus and the railway’s Ice Princess. Then the festive fun continues as you hop onboard one of the railway’s unique heritage steam trains.
