The magical steam train takes you from Warren Wood Station at Bredgar Railway, through the field and into the Christmas Woodland on the most anticipated journey of the year!
In the Christmas Woodland you’ll find Christmas Crafts, Activities and a Treasure Hunt for children and adults alike to help kick start your Christmas Season. The festive lighting, Christmas music and a warming open fire all add to the ambiance. Brand New this year, the chance to book tickets to visit, see the lights and fire, revel in the atmosphere, try the activities, craft and hunt (should you wish) without visiting Father Christmas in his Grotto.
If you are booking to visit the Grotto, the Elves will be expecting you and invite you to go through to see Father Christmas himself. He’s excited to meet everyone who loves Christmas as much as he does! Every child will receive a gift from Father Christmas with their name on it, because it was chosen just for them.
Your visit is exceptionally personal. With the help of information you provide in advance, Father Christmas can tailor the meeting with your child – he will know your child’s interests or achievements, the family pets and festive traditions! Visiting Father Christmas at Bredgar Railway ensures the magic is still very much alive!
Your Grotto Ticket time is the time arranged for you to visit the Grotto to see Father Christmas. Please ensure you arrive at the venue at least half an hour prior to this time to ensure you can catch the train and make it to the grotto for your time slot. You may arrive early and stay as long as you want, but don’t miss your timeslot for Father Christmas!
For General Admission Tickets (No Grotto visit), you may arrive and depart when you wish. Trains will depart between 12pm and 8pm. When you arrive you can catch the next train and they will run every 10 minutes approximately, last train to return from the Woodland leaves at 9pm. Please note, if you wish to ride the train more than once you absolutely can do that.
TICKET INFO
General Admission Tickets (No Grotto visit)
Adult – £20
Child – £20 (aged 1 to 16 years).
Babies aged under 1 year are Free.
(A small booking fee applies). Every person riding the train to the Christmas Woodland requires a ticket. The last train to depart for the woodland and Grotto is 8pm. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult in the group.
Admission WITH Grotto Tickets
Includes a visit to the Grotto and a private meeting with Father Christmas with a gift for every child.
Adult – £30
Child – £30 (aged 1 to 16 years).
Babies under 1 year are £5 and will also receive a gift.
(A small booking fee applies). Every person riding the train to the Christmas Woodland requires a ticket. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult in the group.
Tickets include:
Steam Train Ride to the Christmas Woodland
Christmas Crafts to take away
Christmas Activity
Christmas Treasure Trail with small ‘Prize’
Christmas Fire and Festively Lit Woodland
A private visit to the Grotto and meet with Father Christmas (GROTTO TICKETS ONLY)
A named gift for every child. (GROTTO TICKETS ONLY)
Steam train ride back to the main station.
The Railway Engine shed will be open for viewing from a standpoint.
There will be refreshments available to purchase in the Christmas Woodland between 12pm and 8:30pm. The Tea Room at the main station is open between 12pm to 8pm serving hot drinks and cakes.
The train ride each way is approximately 5 minutes. Time spent in the Christmas Woodland is up to you (but you may want to leave at least and hour and a half). You may catch the train back whenever you’re ready to depart. The LAST TRAIN BACK IS 9PM. You are free to take your own photos anywhere on site.
We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you!