Santa Specials 2023
PLEASE NOTE: This is a separate service to SteamLights. Please visit our SteamLights page to find and more and book tickets for our seasonal lights spectacular.
Nothing stops Santa visiting the Bluebell Railway!
After our successful season last year, we aim to give you another wonderful festive experience with all the traditional sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas.
- Get into the mood with some Christmas music while having your tickets checked
- Board your Santa Specials from one of two starting stations. You can join our services from either Sheffield Park (compartment trains) or East Grinstead (open seating trains). PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY which station of departure.
- Chocolate coins for you on board will be given out during your journey.
- Drinks trolley will be available onboard these services.
- Enjoy the trip to Horsted Keynes through the winter countryside.
- Visit Santa in his parlour with an opportunity for a photo.
- Collect your special present from Santa- Follow your special route to Santa’s Parlour where you will meet him and get your present. Photos will be possible.
- Enjoy the traditional inclusive amusement attractions.
- Take time for a glass of delicious Mulled Wine on sale in the Pantry & The Buffet at Horsted Keynes. Festive treats will be available too.
- Rejoin your train to return to Sheffield Park or East Grinstead
- Pick up Christmas gifts in our shops
The whole experience will take around 2 hours from Sheffield Park and 2 hours 15 minutes from East Grinstead.
When booking tickets, please check carefully for your required station of departure – Sheffield Park or East Grinstead.
Please be aware that some of the attractions which will be available are not undercover so please ensure that you bring suitable winter clothing for potential inclement weather conditions.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL TICKETS FROM SHEFFIELD PARK HAVE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT
Prices:
| TICKET
EAST GRINSTEAD TRAINS (BOOK PER SEAT) |
TRAINS
25TH NOVEMBER – 10TH DECEMBER |
TRAINS
16TH – 24TH DECEMBER |
| OBSERVATION CAR- ADULT | £47.00 | £50.00 |
| OBSERVATION CAR- CHILD | £30.00 | £33.00 |
| 3RD CLASS- ADULT | £43.00 | £46.00 |
| 3RD CLASS- CHILD | £25.00 | £28.00 |
| 1ST CLASS- ADULT | £47.00 | £50.00 |
| 1ST CLASS- CHILD | £30.00 | £33.00 |
| TICKET
SHEFFIELD PARK TRAINS (BOOK PER COMPARTMENT) |
TRAINS
25TH NOVEMBER- 10TH DECEMBER |
TRAINS
16TH-24TH DECEMBER |
| 3RD CLASS COMPARTMENT
(UP TO EIGHT PEOPLE) |
£170.00 |
£190.00 |
| 1ST CLASS COMPARTMENT
(UP TO SIX PEOPLE) |
£210.00 |
£230.00 |
| TICKET
WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS (FROM SHEFFIELD PARK) |
TRAINS
25TH NOVEMBER- 10TH DECEMBER |
TRAINS
16TH-24TH DECEMBER |
| 3RD CLASS ADULT * | £43.00 | £46.00 |
| 3RD CLASS CHILD * | £25.00 | £28.00 |
| 3RD CLASS CARER * | £25.00 | £28.00 |
| W/C PASSENGER- ADULT * | £43.00 | £46.00 |
| W/C PASSENGER- CHILD * | £25.00 | £28.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS HAVE A £1.95 BOOKING FEE WHEN BOUGHT ONLINE
* Accessible seating – not available to book online – please contact our Customer Service Team to book on 01825 720800 or email
For any reasons for changing any Bluebell booking, you will be required to pay a £10.00 surcharge if you wish to change/amend your booking.
2023 DATES
NOVEMBER
25 & 26
DECEMBER
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24
FAQs
Do I Buy Tickets Per Person Or Per Compartment Or Seats?
Tickets are per compartment from Sheffield Park station and per seat from East Grinstead station.
Will I have to share my compartment?
No - tickets are sold per compartment and groups will not be sharing with other parties.
What is the difference between a first and third class compartment?
First class compartments contain plusher seats and are more luxurious.
Will there be toilets on the train?
Yes. However, we will be running the Observation Coach on our East Grinstead services, this coach does not have toilet facilities on board. All other coaches will have toilets on board.
Are there any discounts available?
There are no discounts available on this service.
Is this service accessible?
Yes, however parties with a wheelchair user are limited to 4 people. If you would like to book, please email enquiries@buebell-railway.com
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not permitted on this service.
Is there a cost for the amusement rides at Horsted Keynes?
No
What are the ages for presents?
Children aged 0 - 14 will be given presents. We have presents for 0 - 2-year-olds, 3 - 5 year olds, 6-7 year olds and 8+ year olds.
Is there a car park?
We have a car park at Sheffield Park. If you are booked for the East Grinstead services, you can park in pay and displays in the town, or catch the National Rail service to East Grinstead - our station is a very short walk away.
Will there be platform only tickets?
Platform only tickets are not available during Santa Special services.
