Imagine the excitement - the sound of the steam train echoing through the forest as Santa moves through the coaches to meet every child...what a wonderful way to start the Christmas Festivities - a trip on the Dean Forest Railway Santa Special.

Every child receives a quality present from Santa during the journey on the Dean Forest Railway Santa Special. Adults are not forgotten and receive a miniature and a mince pie.

Santa Specials on Dean Forest Railway run from Norchard Station (near Lydney) on . You can also have a snack in the café, browse in the well stocked shop for some Christmas presents and visit the free museum.

Advance booking to reserve your seats is essential. This can be done on-line (saving £1 per ticket) or via the 24 hour booking line. (all details below)

Please note: Wednesday 9 - school and group bookings only

• Event: Santa Specials at Dean Forest Railway
• Date: 5, 6, 9*, 12,13, 19,20, & 24 December 2009  (* schools and group bookings only)
• Time: Dean Forest Railway Santa Specials timatable as follows:-
  - trains at 12.00; 13.20; 14.40.  13, 20 & 24 December extra train at 10.45. Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure.
• Tickets: £12 per person. Early booking recommended. Book online and save £1
• Where: Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Forest Road, Lydney Glos. GL15 4ET

• Contact phone : 01594 845840 equiries 01594 841164 (24 hour booking line)
• Also see : link to more details and booking information
• Also see : Christmas on the Dean Forest Railway