Steam Illuminations: Party Anthems
The Watercress Line
Date: 29th Dec 2026 - 2nd Jan 2027
Time: 4pm - 9pm
Price: Range from Seating for 1 - £37, First Class for 1 - £47, Compartment for 6 people - £265, First Class Compartment for 6 people - £300, Children Under 2 - FREEThe festive season may wind down, but the celebration doesn’t stop. From 29 December to 2 January, Steam Illuminations switches into full party mode with the Party Anthems Edition, a high‑energy, music‑driven experience that turns a heritage steam train into the most dazzling dance floor on rails.
Thousands of synchronised LED lights pulse in time with a soundtrack of iconic hits from the 60s to today. Think Queen, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and more – all perfectly matched to your interactive LED wristband, which becomes part of the show. Every beat, every colour change, every drop surrounds you in a vibrant, immersive light spectacular.
Onboard entertainers keep the energy high with music, games and spontaneous moments throughout the journey, while Voiceover Man brings his trademark humour and crowd‑pleasing charisma to the party. And new for 2026, Disco Ball Alley transforms part of the route into a shimmering tunnel of swirling reflections and curated light effects – a standout moment designed for pure wow‑factor.