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Welsh Highland Railway Santa Trains
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st
Our Santa Train journey begins at Caernarfon Station… once you’ve taken your seats, get ready to enjoy the scenic journey through Snowdonia National Park and look out for Santa and his Elves who will be passing through the train with gifts for all the well-behaved children!
A quick interval break at Rhyd-Ddu station allows an opportunity for some photo opportunities with Santa and his Elves before we make our way back to Caernarfon, with surprises in store during the return journey!
Our Santa Trains are perfect for getting your Christmas festivities up and running so make sure you join us for a magical journey through Snowdonia National Park.
Duration: Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes
Santa’s Magical Christmas Grotto at Harbour Station
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd
During his time in North Wales, Santa will also be visiting our Magical Carriage Grotto in Porthmadog!
Harbour Station in Porthmadog becomes a winter wonderland from the moment you step inside. There will be footplate rides, selfie opportunities, Christmas shopping and mulled wine, together with seasonal refreshments in Spooner’s café/bar. One of our carriages will be transformed into a magical Christmas Grotto by our team of Elves, so expect to be wowed as you step inside to meet Santa! Due to his busy schedule at this time of year, we are asking visitors to pre-book a slot.
Tickets to visit the Grotto include a gift for each child.
Why not add a ticket for a 30 minute ride on the “The Elf Express” train, from Porthmadog to Minffordd and back. No need to book a time for a trip. Just hop on the next train going, either before or after seeing Santa in his Grotto.
Christmas Mountain Spirit
December 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, January 1st , 3rd.
Our ‘Christmas Mountain Spirit’ services run between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog and passengers can start their journey from either station. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a festive journey through the beautiful landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, with popular sights including the towering slate tips in Blaenau Ffestiniog, the spiral at Dduallt and the Moelwyn tunnel near Llyn Ystradau.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
The Whistling Reindeer
December 27th – January 1st inclusive
Our ‘Whistling Reindeer’ service begins at our award-winning Caernarfon station. Once on board, sit back and enjoy as the train sets off through the majestic landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, on its way to the interval stop at Rhyd Ddu station. Here, there will be a short break, allowing passengers an opportunity to enjoy the views and take some photos, before setting off on the return journey to Caernarfon.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours