Welsh Highland Railway Santa Trains

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On selected dates in the lead up to Christmas, Santa and his elves will be joining passengers on board trains between Caernarfon and Rhyd Ddu. Passengers booked on this service will receive a complimentary Christmas hamper containing a mince pie and Christmas cracker as part of the ticket. Pick your goodies up before boarding the train at Caernarfon station, so you can enjoy them throughout the journey.

Along the route, Santa and his elves will make their way through the carriages to give presents to well behaved children! Adults will be given a tasty class of sherry to enjoy on the journey, while admiring the fantastic scenery as the train passes through the foothills of Snowdonia National Park. There will be plenty of photo opportunities when the train reaches Rhyd-Ddu station. On your return to Caernarfon, you can pop in the gift shop to pick up a souvenir to commemorate your visit.

The return journey takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. Gold and standard seats are available. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Where to stay

Garreg Goch is a 5-star caravan park situated in an idyllic location in Porthmadog, next to Black Rock Sands. It is ideally placed for exploring North Wales and attractions such as the Welsh Highland Railway during a festive break.

Choose from a wide range of accommodation options, including luxury hot tub lodges, holiday homes and quirky glamping pods. We also have spacious touring and motorhome pitches with excellent amenities to make use of during your stay.

Check availability and book online or phone and speak to one of our friendly receptionists. We look forward to welcoming you for a Christmas break in Porthmadog soon!

lodge at night garreg goch

Key Info

Date:
Location:
Caernarfon
Tickets:
Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Get in the festive spirit this December and treat the family to a trip on Welsh Highland Railway’s famous Santa Trains. This popular Christmas activity is a highlight of the Christmas event calendar and a hit with families visiting Garreg Goch Caravan Park.

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