News and Events
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Events
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley
29, 30 November, 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December
All aboard for the most festive start to your christmas in 2025. Savour the magic of Cornwall's Secret World of Play and Trains at Christmas time. Meet Father Christmas in his very special grotto, where a present awaits every child!
Lappa Valley’s Grand Gala Weekend 2026
13th & 14th June 2026
Date for your diary - Lappa Valley's Grand Gala Weekend - the BIGGEST we've ever hosted!
Winter Opening Days – just £9.00 per person!
Various Dates until 27th March 2026
Winter days at Lappa Valley have never been so much fun! Enjoy a diesel hauled train ride from the car park to the leisure park, soft play in the Engine Shed, try your hand at a round of adventure golf as well as letting off steam in our other outdoor play areas!
News
Lappa Valley named double finalist in the 2025-26 Cornwall Tourism Awards
Lappa Valley named double finalist in the 2025-26 Cornwall Tourism Awards.
Lappa Valley swaps train track for music track, with the release of new single
Lappa Valley is swapping a train track for a music track, as it announces the release of it’s first ever single completely written and produced by AI.
Lappa Valley’s Beloved Locomotive Zebedee Steams into West of England Rally at Stithians
Lappa Valley's beloved steam locomotive Zebedee made a triumphant appearance at the West of England Steam Engine Society Rally, held at the Stithians Showground from 15th to 17th August 2025