STEAM are delighted to announce their Christmas extravaganza will be returning this winter! Enjoy plenty of sparkles as you step into a wonderland of over 60 Christmas market stalls set amidst STEAM’s award-winning museum displays and iconic GWR locomotives.
Find that unique gift at one of our specially selected market stalls… From hand crafted silver jewellery, photographic prints, glass artworks and home furnishings, to Christmas tree decorations, chutneys and luxury confectionary.
Santa’s Storytime
To complete the Christmas magic, Santa will be here on both days with his Storytime sessions.
Santa’s Storytime sessions cost £10.00 per child, in addition to Christmas at STEAM admission.

Children will enjoy a festive story, plus a wrapped gift in the Museum’s specially staged, Hawksworth Hall.
Santa’s Storytime lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Children must be accompanied by an responsible adult at all times (to help us to manage numbers in the space, we respectfully request a maximum of two adults per child).
To book a place, please visit our Christmas at STEAM online ticketing page and select your admission tickets. You will be prompted to select Santa’s Storytime on the next page.
Live Entertainment Programme
Back for 2024! Enjoy our festive live entertainment programme in STEAM’s characteristic Great Western Hall.

Included with your Christmas at STEAM admission ticket.
The line up for this year’s event will be announced soon!
The Snowman in concert with Aldbourne Band

Join us this Christmas at STEAM for a magical screening of the beloved classic, ‘The Snowman’, accompanied by live music from the acclaimed Aldbourne Band.
This BAFTA award-winning and Oscar-nominated animation is a timeless Christmas favourite, guaranteed to fill you with festive cheer. Whether you’re treating yourself or giving an early Christmas gift to loved ones, this special performance promises to delight audiences of all ages.
Date: 14th December.
Performance Times:
Please find the performance times below. We have a limited number of tickets available, so ensure you book your tickets and avoid missing out.
Performance 1
Doors: 9:45am
Performance: 10:30am – 11:30am
Performance 2
Doors: 12:15pm
Performance: 1pm – 2pm
Performance 3
Doors: 2:45pm
Performance: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Performance 4
Doors: 5:15pm
Performance: 6pm – 7pm
Standard Admission
| Day | Season | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12 | |
| Child (3 -18 years old) | £8 | |
| Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) | £35 | |
| Students (with valid student ID) | £8 |
Click HERE for more details from STEAM.





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