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Father Christmas at Lappa Valley

Type:Christmas

Lappa Valley Steam Railway
Benny Halt
ST NEWLYN EAST
Cornwall
TR8 5LX

Tel: 01872 510317

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Father Christmas at Lappa Valley
Dates: 28, 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December 2026
All aboard for the most festive start to your Christmas in 2026. Savour the magic of Cornwall's Secret World of Play and Trains at Christmas time. Meet Father Christmas in his very special grotto.

Father Christmas next to Steam Locomotive
Thank you so much to everyone who came to spend time with Father Christmas at Lappa Valley in 2025!
It’s been such a pleasure to welcome friends old and new, and we hope you had an enjoyable time visiting us.

Father Christmas returns to Lappa Valley in December 2026. Bookings will open during the Summer, please keep an eye on our social media for the latest.

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Road Directions

From the A3058: From A3058 (St. Austell to Newquay road) follow brown signs, from A3075 (Newquay to Redruth road) follow brown signs from St. Newlyn East. A3058 not suitable for coaches. We are located just a few minutes off the St Piran Way (National Cycle Route).

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Father Christmas - various dates - 2026 (28 Nov 2026 - 24 Dec 2026)

* 28, 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December 2026

Lappa Valley Steam Railway, NewquayLappa Valley is the only attraction in Cornwall that transports families on an exciting nostalgic steam train ride into a secret world of traditional fun and family adventures.

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