Diesel Santa Special
Date: 06/12/2026
Time: 09:30 to 16:00
SPECIAL OFFER TICKET PRICE £13 PER PERSON (1 YEAR AND OVER)
We are using a diesel engine on this day. (All other Santa Specials will be Steam)
Santa and his elves have been joining us for Christmas at Yeovil Railway Centre since 1995. Santa has written to us confirming he will be with us again in 2026! Your visit starts with a magical train ride behind one of our heritage Diesel locomotives in a festively decorated carriage. The elves will have been up early helping the train crew, preparing, cleaning and decorating the engine. If you're lucky some of the elves might even join you on the train!
It’s only a short train ride to Santa’s workshop where sacks of presents are waiting to be collected and brought back to Santa’s grotto ready to be handed out to children, who have been good, by Santa himself.
After your train ride you make your way into the winter wonderland of Santa’ grotto. Located in the ex-Great Western Railway Transfer Shed, where Santa will be ready to welcome you. All children will receive a present from Santa.
Our visitors love our multi award winning Christmas display's put together by our volunteers. It’s guaranteed to be snowing in Santa’s grotto here at Yeovil Railway Centre! The children love to play in the snow and bubbles falling from above.
After you have concluded the visit to Santa you may wish to visit the Shop (located on the platform) where there is a large selection of books, DVDs, Model Railway items (second hand) and much more.
The Adult ticket includes a free mince pie and a hot drink. Please note that Tickets for “Diesel Santa” are £2 less than Steam Santa Days.
We run 11 trains per day. 10.15,10.40,11.05,11.30,11.55,12.20,13.40,14.05,14.30,14.55 and 15.20. To book the the 15.20 train you will need to select show more.
FREE tickets for registered carers are now available. Please call the ticket line(07716672936) or email santa@yeovilrailwaycentre.co.uk for more information and how to apply.
Online bookings may close a day or so before the event, don't despair. Please call our ticket helpline on 07716672936. You can still turn up on the day although booking is recommended as availability on the day can't be guaranteed.