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Christmas Carol Trains – Steam & Song at Swanage Railway

Enjoy a magical Christmas evening aboard a heritage steam train from Swanage to Corfe Castle, with traditional carols, live bell ringing, a mince pie and warming mulled wine.

All aboard for an evening of steam, song and festive cheer with Swanage Railway's Christmas Carol Trains.

Travel from Swanage to Corfe Castle aboard a beautifully restored steam train, passing through the picturesque Purbeck countryside.

On arrival at Corfe Castle, enjoy a traditional mince pie and a warming glass of mulled wine or a soft drink, served from the railway's historic brake van.

The St Martin bell ringers from Wareham will help create a festive atmosphere with a selection of much-loved Christmas carols. Traditional bagpiper Freddie Sills will welcome the train into Corfe Castle and pipe its departure at the end of the evening.

Event Highlights:

  • Evening steam train journey from Swanage to Corfe Castle

  • Traditional Christmas carols

  • Live bell ringing from the St Martin bell ringers

  • A mince pie and mulled wine or soft drink

  • Bagpipe performance from Freddie Sills

  • A festive return journey to Swanage

Event Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm.

Ticket Prices:

  • Adults: £20

  • Children aged 3–15: £10

  • Under 3s: Free (no allocated seat) The event begins and ends at Swanage Station.


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Daily - from Thursday 3 December 2026 to Thursday 17 December 2026

Swanage Railway, Swanage Station

Price: £20 adults / £10 children aged 3–15 / Under 3s free

From 7:00 PM Until 9:00 PM

Station House
Railway Station Approach
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1HB

Swanage Railway

W: swanagerailway.co.uk/

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T: 01929 425800

Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway

Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB

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