Swanage Railway's Special Events 2009

Swanage Railway runs regular events as well as our normal scheduled services. These often run to a special timetable and with special booking arrangements. Check here for the latest news of 2009 events.

Special Event Fares for Major Events:

Individual Special Events are likely to have their own fare structure with 1-day, 2-day and 3-day tickets available if appropriate. Please check the individual Special Event information page prior to the event, or directly with the Booking Office.

Swanage Regatta and Carnival 25th July - 2nd August 2009

Visit the south coast's top carnival. Avoid the hassle of parking by travelling from Norden Park & Ride which will be open until midnight for the duration of carnival week.

Additional trains will operate for the fireworks displays.

Full details including timetables will be available here prior to the event.

Grand Steam Gala and Vintage Transport Rally 11th-13th September 2009

A weekend of glorious steam with all our engines in action, plus the Vintage Transport Rally at Harman's Cross.

Full details including timetables will be available here prior to the event.

Family Fun Week 24th-31st October 2009

A week of fun around the railway with trains, clowns and entertainers.

Full details including timetables will be available here prior to the event.

Santa Specials 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2009

Every child receives a present from Santa during the hour-long train journey and adults receive a hot mince pie and seasonal drink. Advanced booking for Santa Specials is essential. Children under 2 go free. See our Santa Specials page for more details.

Offering Christmas Fun for the whole family at the Swanage Railway with Santa in Dorset, you can see Santa at the Swanage Railway when he visits Dorset this Christmas.

Mince Pie Specials 26th-31st December 2009

Enjoy an after Christmas ride with a mince pie and sherry from the on-train buffet.

Previous Special Events 2009

Why not take a look at some of our past events? The following clickable links will take you to illustrated News Pages on our Special Events held over the past year.

A feast of diesel action and real ale.

See numerous visiting heritage diesels operating along the line, with the Beer Festival every day at Harman's Cross.

Please click here and here to visit our event news archive pages.

Family Fun Week 14th-22nd February 2009

A week of fun around the railway with trains and entertainment - click here to visit our event news archive pages.

Railway at Work 21st-22nd March 2009

Our annual Railway at Work Weekend offers visitors the chance to see behind the scenes of Swanage Railway and visit areas not normally open to the public - here