All aboard for the Santa Specials on the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway (SKLR), a narrow-gauge heritage railway on the edge of Sittingbourne. Trains leave Sittingbourne Viaduct station for the 15-minute journey to Kemsley Down, where Santa is waiting. Every child receives a personalised Christmas card and an unwrapped gift from Santa's selection, and can make a craft to take home at Santa's Workshop.

Price
Adult: £18
Child - 3 to 15 years: £18
Child - under 3 years: £12
SKLR members: £12
Tickets must be bought in advance, and sales close at the end of November 2026.
Booking fees may apply.

Dates & Times
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th and 23rd December 2026
Departures from Sittingbourne Viaduct station: 11am, 12Noon, 2pm and 3pm.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: Around 2 hours, including a 15-minute train journey each way
Schedule: Our calendar displays the first and last departure times for each day

Accessibility
Sittingbourne Viaduct station has a step-free route, and Coach A is wheelchair accessible - email [email protected] to book it.

Good To Know
When booking, give the children's names for their Christmas cards and mention any food allergies or preferences. The 12Noon and 3pm departures open for general booking on 1st November 2026.

📍 Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway for more visitor info.

⭐ Ready to book? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the Santa Specials page ⭐

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