All aboard the Santa Specials on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, running since 1981! Start at New Romney Station with a visit to the Model Railway Exhibition, then hop on the steam train to Hythe to meet Santa and his elves in his grotto, with a magician to entertain you while you wait. Every child aged 0 to 17 receives a quality, age-related gift, and there are seasonal refreshments and a snowy arrival back at New Romney.

Prices
Adult: £30
Child - 1 to 17 years: £30
Child - under 1 with a gift: £15
Child - under 1 without a gift: Free
Dog: £1.50
Carers don't travel for free on Santa Specials.

Dates & Times
28th November to 24th December 2026
Departures from New Romney
Saturday 28th November: 11.10am, 12.50pm, 2.20pm (Quiet Train) and 4pm
Sunday 29th November: 9.30am, 11.10am, 12.50pm and 2.20pm
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th December: 9.30am, 11.10am, 12.50pm, 2.20pm and 4pm
22nd and 23rd December: 11.10am, 12.50pm, 2.20pm and 4pm
24th December: 9.30am, 11.10am, 12.50pm and 2.20pm

Runtime & Schedule
Schedule Note: Our calendar displays the first and last departures of each day. The 11.10am and 2.20pm trains have an optional Bar Car, and the 2.20pm train on 28th November is a Quiet Train.

Accessibility
The railway has coaches adapted to carry wheelchairs.

Dietary Requirements
Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan and vegetarian refreshments are available - add your requirements when booking.

Travel Details
Parking
New Romney car park is pay on exit with ANPR cameras - pay at the kiosks or online at parkwithease.co.uk up to 48 hours after leaving (card payments only). There's a 15-minute grace period for drop-offs, and Blue Badge holders park free - show your badge at the ticket office.

⭐ Ready to book a Santa Special? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the booking page.

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🎅 Love a bit of festive magic? Explore our Santa's Grottos in Kent guide, our Pantomimes in Kent feature, or our Seasonal category for more Christmas event listings. Visit our Christmas in Kent page for links to all our festive guides..

Picture Credit: © RH&DR.

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