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Santa Train at Longleat
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park · Warminster, Wiltshire · 7th November to 24th December 2026
About this event
Longleat's Santa Train runs every day of The Festival of Light from 7 November to 24 December 2026. From Longleat Central Station, the train runs past Half Mile Pond to the North Pole Halt, a snow covered winter wonderland where Father Christmas is waiting in his grotto to hear children's Christmas wishes.
Every child with a Santa Train ticket receives a soft toy gift from Santa. At the North Pole Halt there is more to do, subject to availability: meeting the Christmas elves, a letter writing station and face painting. Adults on the Santa Train get a hot chocolate and a mince pie at the Halt.
The Santa Train is an add on, not a standalone ticket. You choose it during checkout for a Festival of Light Day, Non Safari Day or member ticket, and every rider needs both. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes for the Santa Train from your booked time. The Festival of Light lanterns, with over 1,000 lanterns across the park, are lit from 16:00 to 19:30, which is worth bearing in mind if you book an evening train.
Longleat says the Santa Train is extremely popular and some dates sell out quickly. It runs in nearly all weather, and if the railway has to close, alternative sessions are offered where available. From 26 December the Longleat Railway runs as normal, without Santa.
Past Half Mile Pond to the North Pole Halt
The train runs from Longleat Central Station past Half Mile Pond to the North Pole Halt, a snow covered winter wonderland. Father Christmas is waiting in his grotto, and every child with a ticket goes home with a soft toy from Santa.
Elves, letters and face painting
The child ticket covers activities at the North Pole Halt, subject to availability: meeting the Christmas elves, a letter writing station, face painting and more. Grown ups get a hot chocolate and a mince pie at the Halt.
Pair it with The Festival of Light
The Santa Train is booked as part of a Festival of Light visit, with over 1,000 lanterns across the park lit from 16:00 to 19:30. A late afternoon slot puts your train ride close to the time the lanterns are switched on.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
7th November to 24th December 2026
Daily during The Festival of Light, 7 November to 24 December 2026
Time slots are chosen at checkout
Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes from your booked time
Festival of Light lanterns lit 16:00 - 19:30Ages
All Ages
Getting there
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
Frequently Asked Questions
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