Don’t miss the train if you want to see Santa!

Suddenly Christmas seems to be on us - the shops are full of Christmas gifts, the Christmas lights are going on in towns and villages and despite the gloomy economic outlook, the excitement is growing!

Top of your list of things to do with the kids must be seeing Santa and it would be hard to think of a better way to reach Santa's Grotto than by steam train!  The GWR is once again running its ever-popular Santa Specials throughout December but the team is warning that tickets are selling very fast indeed.

Says Colin Fewell who, with his dedicated band of volunteers is organising the GWR's Santa experience: "More than three-quarters of our tickets have now been sold and several trains are already full, especially those near to Christmas.  But there are tickets still for most days especially early in the month.

He adds that for the first time, the railway is seeing a growth in corporate bookings. "It seems that the company family Christmas party is running out of steam so they are looking to the GWR! We have had enquiries and bookings from several local firms wanting to provide something a little bit different for their staff and families."

You can find full details on how to book by clicking here or telephone Toddington station on 01242 621 405 between 10.30 am and 2pm to check seat availability and book by credit card.

The trains start from Toddington station (free car park) and run to picturesque Winchcombe station where Santa is visiting us for this special occasion.  The ticket price guarantees seats on the train and includes a good quality present for the children as well as refreshments including a hot mince pie .  And of course the priceless experience of meeting Santa himself!