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Christmas Murder Mystery Trains
Story line to be released soon......
December 5th, 12th & 19th
Join us on one of our very special Christmas Murder Mystery Events. Watch as the story unfolds on both the platform and the train, listen out for clues, get those grey cells working, and question the cast if you wish to try and piece together the puzzle.
If you can solve the mystery, your name will be put into a draw, and you may be lucky enough to go home with the winning prize.
Santa Specials
Take a ride with Santa and his elves on our heritage steam train this Christmas!
Weekends in December, including dates of 23rd and 24th
Santa By Steam
Enjoy our 1950s station decked in Christmas cheer. Take part in our children’s activity sheet and crafting task. Adults can indulge in a Christmas tipple with our brand new station bar, serving mulled beverages and hot chocolate.
Each trip will be a single-line branch ride, with a return trip to Bodmin Parkway lasting approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour. Each child will be gifted a soft plush toy from Santa himself.
Walk through our lights tunnel and take a photo in our photo booth! Make memories to remember this Christmas at Bodmin Railway.Take a ride with Santa and his elves on our heritage steam train this Christmas!
Private Santa Train Ride
Spoil yourself and your family with a private Santa Experience, including a ride with Santa himself in our Victorian Saloon coach!
Spend the evening with Santa aboard his Victorian carriage, as you pootle down the line with Santa.
When arriving at the station for your chosen time slot, spend the first third of your evening in our static coach, rolling and cutting gingerbread cookies. As the cookies bake, board the Victorian Saloon with Santa and head off for your short train ride (approximately 20 mins). Finish your evening back in our stationary coaches, decorating your gingerbread cookies.
We are sorry that this event is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the heritage nature of the carriages.
Please note that this event is for a maximum of 8 per family.
Christmas Craft Evening
Board our steam-heated coaches and enjoy a few hours of making Christmas decorations.
This activity is for children but they will require adult assistance.
Each ticket includes a hot chocolate and cookie and a space on our craft evening.
Tickets start from £7.50 and is the perfect event for a budget-conscious Christmas. Enjoy the station’s festive atmosphere and create something you can cherish for years to come.
Expect a visit from Santa during the evening and a small token to be gifted by him to the children!
Please note that in this event, the train will be stationary, remaining in the station for the duration of the event.
Evening event: 17:30 to 19:00
