Christmas in the Railway Village

Santa will be paying a special visit for one day only, and there will be plenty of games, stalls and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. Children will get the chance to have a chat with Santa about how Christmas has changed in Swindon. There are a range of free games, craft workshops and other activities for the whole family to enjoy while you wait for Santa.

Visit Santa in his Victorian parlour at the Railway Village Museum, 34 Faringdon Road, browse the stalls and games at the Central Community Centre, create your own Winter Wreath at our workshop in the Central Community Centre, enjoy a slice of homemade cake, a mince pie, hot drinks and other refreshments at the Community Centre. Entry is FREE for the event so you can browse the stalls, play the games and enjoy a hot cup of tea and a mince pie for a small donation.

Tickets to see Santa are £3.50 each and include a small gift. You can book your meeting with Santa via the Mecanics Trust website. The family friendly walking trails are available for free, 24/7. There is no need to book and you can access them via the Works Swindon website: The WORKS Heritage Trail, and The WORKS Children’s Story Trail. 

For those traveling by car, parking is available at Bristol Street car park. However, we encourage you to use public transport to make your journey even easier. Find out more about the event on the Mechanics Trust website.