WHILE most of us are making the most of the British summer, preparations are already underway for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Santa Specials services.

Tickets go on sale for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Santa Specials services on August 1.

The first Santa Specials - a traditional treat when trains are handed over to Santa and his team of helpers as they travel through the North York Moors national park- will leave from Grosmont and Pickering on November 30, followed on December 7 by seasonal services from Whitby.

The round trip takes around an hour, and includes delicious mince pies, warming hot drinks. Children receive a trail sheet, colouring pencils and a drink of juice, and will be given a present by Santa himself when they visit his special carriage during the journey.

Tickets are £15 per person, and should be booked online at www.nymr.co.uk, or by calling 01751 472508.