
2020 Santa Special cancellation statement
With much sadness and regret the board of Peak Rail plc agreed at its last board meeting that our 2020 Santa Specials will be cancelled.
We have taken this decision after much deliberation as our highest concern is the health and safety of all those involved in staging and operating our Santa trains, as well as that of our visitors. In addition, the Government’s decision to impose an England wide lockdown until 2 December with no clear indication as to what would follow, added to the Board’s fears regarding the practicality and financial viability of the Santa Specials.
The Board was also mindful of the fact that had we gone ahead this year, Peak Rail would not have been able to offer the same high standard of entertainment and value for money that patrons of our Santa Specials have come to expect.
We appreciate that this cancellation will come as a huge disappointment and we hope that all concerned will understand our decision. Refunds for bookings already made through our online system will be processed within the next 28 days. Please bear with us.
Finally, we hope that by 2021 we are safely able to operate trains again and that we will be able to welcome you once again to the railway. Please don’t forget that our emergency funding appeal remains open. Anything that you can contribute towards this will be gratefully received and will help us come through this extremely challenging time.
On behalf of the board
Jackie Statham