Santa Express 2026

Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026.

We are delighted to announce that pre-bookable tickets for the 2026 Santa Specials, will go live on Saturday 26th September 2026.

The URL link will be posted beforehand to allow you to join the queue.

Please note tickets must be pre-booked for this event. Once they have sold, we will be unable to release anymore.

—– 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡—–

– Be greeted by our Festive Team, and climb into one of our veteran cars for a photo opportunity

– Enjoy complimentary refreshments, for all, in our beautifully decorated 18th century barn

– Whatever your age, have interactive fun and story time with Elf Sandra

– Be escorted to join the Santa Express train for your journey through the woodlands to Santa’s Lodge, where both the man himself and his favourite helper will be waiting for you

– Disembark at the Lodge to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity

– Return by the Santa Express bringing you back to your car

– Each booking will also receive, on the day of your visit, one complementary entry ticket for a 2027 Barnard’s Garden Open Day

The whole experience will last approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival. £32.50 per person plus booking fee.