Thu 24th - Sat 26th Oct 2019: Day Out with Thomas
Llangollen Railway
The Station,
Abbey Road,
Llangollen,
Denbighshire/Sir Ddinbych.
Tel: 01978 860 979.
Events in Wales
Wales was once home to a huge range of industrial activities – coal mining, iron working, slate quarries and the products were moved by railway or canal. It's all here – scenic narrow gauge railways, including the newly-opened Welsh Highland Railway, the National Slate Museum, Big Pit Mining Museum, Blaenavon Ironworks plus lots more. The scenery is great too!
The Steam Heritage Guide includes contact details, opening times and description of preservation and heritage attractions across Wales.
Steam Rallies and Events in October 2019
Sat 26th - Thu 31st Oct 2019: Ghost Trains
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
The Railway Station,
Garn Yr Erw,
Blaenavon,
Torfaen.
Tel: 01495 792 263.
Visit website for more details.
Sat 26th Oct 2019: Museums at Night
Internal Fire – Museum of Power
Castell Pridd,
Tanygroes,
Cardiganshire/Ceredigion.
Tel: 01239 811 212.
Annual evening with no admission charges. The museum opens fro 6pm-9pm and all exhibits will be running.
Sat 26th Oct 2019: Halloween
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
The Station,
Llanfair Caereinion,
Welshpool,
Powys.
Tel: 01938 810 441.
Llanfair Caereinion station will be spookily decorated and the last train will return to Llanfair in eerie dusk. Come in costume, as there will prizes…
Sat 26th Oct 2019: Halloween Train
Fairbourne Steam Railway
Beach Road,
Fairbourne,
Gwynedd.
Tel: 01341 250 362.
Sat 26th - Thu 31st Oct 2019: Halloween Trains
Bala Lake Railway
The Station,
Llanuwchllyn,
Gwynedd.
Tel: 01678 540 666.
Be Prepared to be Scared!!! Trains will depart from Llanuwchllyn at 5pm and 6pm, please note that it is not possible to board these trains at any other…
Sun 27th Oct 2019: Halloween Train
Llangollen Railway
The Station,
Abbey Road,
Llangollen,
Denbighshire/Sir Ddinbych.
Tel: 01978 860 979.
Sun 27th Oct 2019: Halloween
Bridgend Miniature Railway
Fountain Road (opposite the Nature Reserve),
Aberkenfig,
Bridgend,
Bridgend.
From 4-7pm, no prior booking required.
Tue 29th - Thu 31st Oct 2019: Halloween Steam & Scream!
Talyllyn Railway
Wharf Station,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd.
Tel: 01654 710 472.
Tue 29th - Thu 31st Oct 2019: Steam – Ghost Express
Gwili Railway
Bronwydd Arms Station,
Bronwydd,
Carmarthen,
Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin.
Tel: 01267 238 213.
Halloween fun for all the family, plus prizes for the best outfit.
Tue 29th - Thu 31st Oct 2019: Halloween Ghost Train
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Park Avenue,
Aberystwyth,
Cardiganshire/Ceredigion.
Tel: 01970 625 819.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Thu 31st Oct 2019: Spooky Tinworks
Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfall
Aberdulais,
Nr Neath,
Neath Port Talbot.
Tel: 01639 636 674.
Explore the Tinworks by lantern light, take part in our bat talk and discover the Welsh traditions of Halloween. 5.30-8pm.
Steam Rallies and Events in November 2019
Sat 23rd Nov - Sun 22nd Dec: Santa Specials
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pant Station,
Merthyr Tydfil,
Merthyr Tydfil.
Tel: 01685 722 988.
Visit website for more details and advance booking.
Sat 30th Nov - Sun 22nd Dec: Steam Santa Specials
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
The Railway Station,
Garn Yr Erw,
Blaenavon,
Torfaen.
Tel: 01495 792 263.
Visit website for more details and booking. Weekends only.
Sat 30th Nov - Mon 23rd Dec: Santa’s Magical Steam Trains
Gwili Railway
Bronwydd Arms Station,
Bronwydd,
Carmarthen,
Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin.
Tel: 01267 238 213.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Steam Rallies and Events in December 2019
Sat 7th - Sun 22nd Dec 2019: Santa Trains
Ffestiniog Railway
Harbour Station,
Porthmadog,
Gwynedd.
Tel: 01766 516 000.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Sat 7th - Tue 24th Dec 2019: Santa Specials
Llangollen Railway
The Station,
Abbey Road,
Llangollen,
Denbighshire/Sir Ddinbych.
Tel: 01978 860 979.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Sat 7th - Sun 8th Dec 2019: Santa’s Grotto
Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway
Cynheidre,
Llanelli,
Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin.
Visit website for more details and booking. 10.30am – 3.10pm
Sat 7th - Sun 22nd Dec 2019: Santa Specials
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
The Station,
Llanfair Caereinion,
Welshpool,
Powys.
Tel: 01938 810 441.
Visit website for more details and booking. Trains leave Llanfair Caereinion frequently to take adults and children to meet Santa and receive a gift. Mince…
Sat 7th - Sun 8th Dec 2019: Santa Specials
Bala Lake Railway
The Station,
Llanuwchllyn,
Gwynedd.
Tel: 01678 540 666.
Visit website for more details and booking. Trains will be hauled by two of our steam locomotives, suitably decorated. All trains will depart from Llanuwchllyn…
Sat 7th - Sun 8th Dec 2019: Santa Steam Trains
Corris Railway & Museum
Station Yard,
Corris,
Machynlleth,
Powys.
Tel: 01654 761 701.
Visit website for more information and booking.
Fri 13th - Fri 20th Dec 2019: Victorian Christmas
Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfall
Aberdulais,
Nr Neath,
Neath Port Talbot.
Tel: 01639 636 674.
Wrap up and take a candlelit walk to the waterfall. Mr & Mrs Claus will be greeting the children and hosting a festive story-telling evening.…
Sat 14th - Sun 15th Dec 2019: Santa Specials
Fairbourne Steam Railway
Beach Road,
Fairbourne,
Gwynedd.
Tel: 01341 250 362 .
Visit website for more details and booking.
Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Dec 2019: Santa Specials
Talyllyn Railway
Wharf Station,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd.
Tel: 01654 710 472.
Visit website for more details and booking.
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