The Bluebell Railway's Santa Specials are very popular, and for this reason we ask you to book in advance. Santa Specials will leave Sheffield Park and head for Kingscote, some 9 miles away. Meandering gently through the delightful Sussex countryside, the journey will take you through the atmospheric Sharpthorne tunnel on the way to Kingscote. Your return trip with us will last around 90 minutes. Children will have the opportunity at Kingscote Station to have their photo taken with Father Christmas and his sleigh. Santa Specials will be running on These will run on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December.
Experience a Victorian Christmas: Special trains from Horsted Keynes to Kingscote. Exclusive use of your own compartment. Complimentary Christmas Hamper and drinks. A present for every child from Father Christmas in his special parlour at Horsted Keynes. Advanced bookings essential.
Address: Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL.

Santa’s Christmas Cottage Saturday 29th November onwards (weekends only).
Saturday 13th to Tuesday 23rd December (daily) Visit Santa and his elves hard at work making all the presents. His cosy cottage is crammed full of toys that the elves have built.
What Does Santa Do After Christmas Saturday 27th December to Sunday 4th January. Ever wondered what Santa does after Christmas? Do the elves go home, does the grotto become grotty? Come to Drusillas and see Mr and Mrs Claus relaxing in their cottage after another busy Christmas.
Address: Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

01825 840573
01825 841451

Santa Polar Adventure. Ride on a real vintage steam train up to a themed grotto to meet Santa himself. A range of related activities on site, the event provides a suitably memorable day out for all the family! Santa Fundays Sun 7th, Sat13th, Sun 14th, Sat 20th, Sun 21st and Tues 23rd December. Pre-booked tickets only. Child Ticket £7.50 per child to include a present. Adult ticket £7.50 to include fruit punch and mince pie. Address: Amberley Working Museum, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT

Saturday 6 December - Wednesday 24 December. Diddly Train, Santa’s Grotto and Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride

Sat 6 Dec to Tues 23 Dec: the Diddly Christmas train will run on Mondays to Fridays between 1pm to 6pm, Saturdays and Sundays it will run between 11am to 6pm. On Christmas eve, it will run from 11am to 3pm. Cost per person for this Christmas ride will be £2. Santa’s Grotto will also be available during the same times as the train, cost is £5 per child. There will be a Horse drawn sleigh rides along the seafront between the Pier and Heene Terrace and back. The cost per person will be £5. The sleigh can accommodate a minimum of four persons and a maximum of 8 persons per (return) ride. Please note that pre bookings are not being taken for these activities.
Address: Brooklands Pleasure Park, Western Road, Worthing, West Sussex

Chichester Ship Canal

01243 771363

Father Christmas Boat Trips 29th November to 24th December 2008. (bookings open 13th October).
Have a trip down the Canal and meet Father Christmas. Presents for the children and festive refreshments for all. Trips depart from Chichester Canal Basin. Advanced bookings absolutely essential. Up to 5 trips throughout the day at weekends and during school holidays. Morning and after-school trips during school term weekdays. Fare: Adult or Child £8.00.
Christmas Lights Switch-on at the Canal Basin - 12th December 2008
Join us for a very Christmassy evening when our Christmas illuminations are turned on. Mulled wine and refreshments available from the Canal shop throughout.

Fishers Farm Park

All inclusive, All weather, Fabulous Family Fun. Christmas at the Farm.
6th,7th,13th - 30th of December explore the 'Alpine Winter Wonderland' and meet Father Christmas. Daily Nativity in the Animal Barn. 11th of December Charity Carol Concert.
20th to 30th December: The Famous Pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk'.
Daily at 5pm, matinees 21st, 24th, 28th of December. Tickets for the whole Christmas experience: £12.75
Address: Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG

A tranquil and intimate 18th-century house with an impressive Georgian doll's-house . Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto on 6th & 7th December 12pm - 2:30pm. Booking not needed. All tickets £3.50.
Address: Uppark House and Garden, South Harting,Petersfield , West Sussex GU31 5QR

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Open from 10th November to 24th December
Lapland UK is an enchanting, Christmas experience for the whole family to enjoy. A traditional visit to the mystical home of Father Christmas, but without the need to fly to Lapland! With snowy arctic landscape, the sights and sounds of mystical Lapland will surround you, from Elves busily working in the toy factory to Father Christmas's reindeer. Tickets from £55 - £85 per person. Prices include personalised invitation from Father Christmas, train as an apprentice elf to father christmas's toy factory, decorate a gingerbread and hear a christmas story. Two course meal in a rustic log. Ice Skating. Meet the huskies and reindeer. And finally meet santa in his snowy woodland home and receive a special gift. Early booking is highly recommended. Address: Bewl Water Estate, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH.

Spa Valley railway Christmas Santa Special. Reserve your place now to come and meet Santa Claus when he visits the Spa Valley Railway during December 2008. Our Santa Specials leave Tunbridge Wells West for a 7 mile round trip to Groombridge on the following dates: 6th & 7th, 13th &14th ,20th - 24th December.
Your return train trip to Groombridge will last around 50 minutes. On arrival back at Tunbridge Wells adults will receive a complimentary seasonal drink and mince pie, whilst a magician entertains our younger visitors. Then from Father Christmas, every child receives a present. Your visit ends in our railway shop, stocked with gift ideas for Christmas. We therefore suggest you allow 2 hours for your visit.
Advanced booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. Tickets £10.00 - Under 2's and babies in arms travel free. All bookings made before the 30th November will receive a £1 discount.
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY

Santa Specials on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Advance booking strongly recommended. All children will receive a quality present from Santa on the journey. Drink and chocolate for the children 18months - 15 years, sherry, port or orange juice and mince pie for the grown-ups. You'll be greeted by a traditional lorry-mounted pipe organ before entering the station where there's lots to see and do. Enjoy an unlimited number of free rides on both of our Victorian Carousels. Return train ride from Tenterden to Wittersham Road (approx 1hr). free Carpark. Adults and Children over 18mths - Standard Class £15, * Early Bird Special Sat 6th & Sun 7th £10.50pp.Address: Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

Opens 22nd November 2008
Santa's Christmas Wonderland
This spectacular Christmas experience delights children and grown-ups alike! Enter the sparkling tunnel and walk through enchanting scenes where amazing characters sing and celebrate the wonder of Christmas. Children meet Santa and receive an exciting present in his toy factory.
Tickets to Santa's wonderland include admission to the Park and it's attractions. Adults £16, Children 3 - 13 yrs £16.00. For further prices and details please visit their website.
Address: Paultons Park, Copythorne, Hampshire, UK.

Santa Special trains run on the following dates: 6th,7th,13th,14th, 20th - 24th December 2008
Enjoy the magic of a one hour steam train ride as Santa visits you at your seat with a gift for every baby and child. With soft drinks for the children, wine and mince pies for the grown-ups. Don't be disppointed, Advance Bookings Only! Aduilt £13, Child (1-16) £13, Babies (under 1yr) £6.
Address: The Watercress Line, The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG. Tel: