Clan Line hauls a festive train over the Golden Valley line to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.
The Cotswold Christmas Venturer leaves London Victoria at about 08:15 behind Merchant Navy 35028 Clan Line, picking up at Staines and Reading and running via Didcot and the Vale of White Horse to Swindon. From there it takes the Golden Valley line past Kemble, through Sapperton Tunnel and Stroud to Standish Junction and Cheltenham Spa, where passengers may alight.
The train continues to Worcester Shrub Hill for the Victorian Christmas Fayre, one of the largest Christmas markets in the country, with the cathedral and the River Severn nearby. The return retraces the route, with the climb to Sapperton at up to 1 in 74 near Chalford.
The Uffington White Horse, the Severn Vale and the Malvern Hills are on the left; Bredon Hill is the main right-side sight.
Sides are given facing the direction of travel. Miles are approximate from the start of the journey.
| Date | From | Traction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 08:15 |
London Victoria Approximate timings. |
35028 Clan Line | See operator |
Yes, passengers may alight at Cheltenham Spa and rejoin on the return.
Merchant Navy 35028 Clan Line is advertised.
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