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.