For those who haven’t travelled on a Santa Special train before here is what to expect:

Your train will leave from Sittingbourne Viaduct station so you will arrive here and access the station using our step-free route. Checking-in at the Ticket Office you will be issued with your ticket pack which details your trip and includes personalised Christmas cards for the children in your party. You will be asked for the children’s names when booking your tickets.

After the 15-minute journey to Kemsley Down, behind one of the original steam locomotives, you will be met by Santa or his elves. Passengers with Group 1 tickets (this will be in your pack) will go to Santa’s Grotto whilst other ticket holders, or those not visiting Santa, go directly to the Footplate Café.

Santa’s Grotto: children will need to be accompanied by one adult, they will queue to meet Santa in his grotto, have a few minutes to speak to him and then select an unwrapped gift from a selection of age appropriate toys. They will then head across to the Footplate Café.

Footplate Café: adults will be able to collect their seasonal refreshments (sausage roll, mince pie, an item from the tray, tea/coffee/hot chocolate) which is part of the fare, additional food & drinks can be purchased (children do not receive food – they’ve got a present from Santa!). Other ticket groups will be called for when Santa’s ready for them. You will be asked for details of any food allergies or preferences when booking your tickets.

The train will then return to Sittingbourne Viaduct station at the time shown on your ticket to complete the entire trip within two hours.

Fares this year are to be confirmed, this includes the return train fare and present for children or refreshments for adults. Please state in your booking or email admin@sklr.net if you have an adult who would like to see Santa or any other Santa-related requests.

The train

To be confirmed nearer the date of the event.

Fares

Tickets will be available later this year. There will be NO tickets available on the day.

If you have any further questions or would like to book for a large group such as Beavers or a school party, please email admin@sklr.net