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Santa Specials at Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway · Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire · 12th December to 24th December 2026
About this event
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway runs its Santa Specials from Lakeside Station on Kings Road, Cleethorpes, on six dates in 2026: 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24 December. The booking calendar shows six departures on most days and seven on 20 and 23 December, with exact times shown only once you choose a date.
The experience starts with a ride on the Jingle Belle, with festive activities for children on board. Santa's elves guide each family to a one to one visit with Santa, and every child receives a quality gift on the train, chosen for the age group you select when you book.
After the ride, the visit carries on in the Winter Wonderland, where festive treats and refreshments are available. The railway does not publish how long the journey or the whole visit lasts, so allow some time either side of your slot.
This is a popular event and the railway says many departures sell out each year. When checked in early November, one slot on 24 December had already sold out and slots on 12, 20 and 24 December were showing low availability. A separate SEND Santa Specials service runs with reduced capacity, lower sound levels and a slower pace, booked through its own listing.
A one to one visit with Santa
Santa's elves guide each family in for a one to one visit with Santa rather than a quick wave down the carriage, and every child is handed a quality gift on board, chosen for the age group you pick when you book.
Winter Wonderland after the ride
The visit does not end when the train stops. Afterwards there is time in the Winter Wonderland, where festive treats and refreshments are available, so the ride and Santa visit become a longer outing at Lakeside.
A separate SEND Santa service
For children who find busy events hard, SEND Santa Specials 2026 run as their own departures with reduced capacity, lower sound levels and a slower pace. They are booked through a separate Ticket Tailor listing from the main Santa Specials.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
12th December to 24th December 2026
12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24 December 2026
Six departures a day, seven on 20 and 23 December
Departure times shown when you book
Journey length not publishedAges
All Ages
Parking
Pay & Display Parking
Getting there
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
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