Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
@festrail.bsky.social
We operate the country's finest scenic railway through the heart of Snowdonia...
Rydym yn gweithredu rheilffordd olygfaol orau'r wlad drwy chalon Eryri...
Rydym yn gweithredu rheilffordd olygfaol orau'r wlad drwy chalon Eryri...
Need a Calendar for 2025..?
Why not treat yourself to one of the fantastic ones from the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways...
Now only £5.99 online and instore..!
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Why not treat yourself to one of the fantastic ones from the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways...
Now only £5.99 online and instore..!
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December 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Need a Calendar for 2025..?
Why not treat yourself to one of the fantastic ones from the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways...
Now only £5.99 online and instore..!
festrail.mybigcommerce.com/f-whr-calend...
Why not treat yourself to one of the fantastic ones from the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways...
Now only £5.99 online and instore..!
festrail.mybigcommerce.com/f-whr-calend...
STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BLAST..!
Across the globe, New Year's Day will resound to the sound of locomotive whistles, as heritage railways mark the start of rail’s 200th anniversary.
We'll be 'Whistling for Wales', so join us in person or online: see bit.ly/FWHR-Whistle... for more details.
Across the globe, New Year's Day will resound to the sound of locomotive whistles, as heritage railways mark the start of rail’s 200th anniversary.
We'll be 'Whistling for Wales', so join us in person or online: see bit.ly/FWHR-Whistle... for more details.
December 28, 2024 at 11:10 AM
STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BLAST..!
Across the globe, New Year's Day will resound to the sound of locomotive whistles, as heritage railways mark the start of rail’s 200th anniversary.
We'll be 'Whistling for Wales', so join us in person or online: see bit.ly/FWHR-Whistle... for more details.
Across the globe, New Year's Day will resound to the sound of locomotive whistles, as heritage railways mark the start of rail’s 200th anniversary.
We'll be 'Whistling for Wales', so join us in person or online: see bit.ly/FWHR-Whistle... for more details.
⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR UPDATE ⭐️
There was an error in the previous post of SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR opening hours - specifically, they want to reassure you that their kitchen WILL be open & preparing evening meals on 28th-30th December..!
So here's an updated list of their hours over the festive period.
There was an error in the previous post of SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR opening hours - specifically, they want to reassure you that their kitchen WILL be open & preparing evening meals on 28th-30th December..!
So here's an updated list of their hours over the festive period.
December 23, 2024 at 11:43 AM
⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR UPDATE ⭐️
There was an error in the previous post of SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR opening hours - specifically, they want to reassure you that their kitchen WILL be open & preparing evening meals on 28th-30th December..!
So here's an updated list of their hours over the festive period.
There was an error in the previous post of SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR opening hours - specifically, they want to reassure you that their kitchen WILL be open & preparing evening meals on 28th-30th December..!
So here's an updated list of their hours over the festive period.
'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR on the Ffestiniog Railway.
One day closer to Christmas Day, but don't panic..!
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over.
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
One day closer to Christmas Day, but don't panic..!
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over.
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
December 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM
'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR on the Ffestiniog Railway.
One day closer to Christmas Day, but don't panic..!
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over.
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
One day closer to Christmas Day, but don't panic..!
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over.
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR on the Welsh Highland Railway.
We're less than a week away from Christmas Day.
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over!
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
We're less than a week away from Christmas Day.
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over!
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
December 19, 2024 at 4:48 PM
'CHILL OUT' THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR on the Welsh Highland Railway.
We're less than a week away from Christmas Day.
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over!
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
We're less than a week away from Christmas Day.
Why not take a 'time-out' from your busy preparations and book a relaxing scenic train ride to enjoy after the big-day is over!
For more info & tickets, visit festrail.co.uk/christmas
⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING ⭐️
We're just a few days away from the big Christmas Holiday celebrations, so here's an update on opening hours for SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR over the festive period...
Come along to Harbour Station and enjoy some festive food and drink with us..!
spoonersporthmadog.co.uk
We're just a few days away from the big Christmas Holiday celebrations, so here's an update on opening hours for SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR over the festive period...
Come along to Harbour Station and enjoy some festive food and drink with us..!
spoonersporthmadog.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 5:05 PM
⭐️ CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING ⭐️
We're just a few days away from the big Christmas Holiday celebrations, so here's an update on opening hours for SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR over the festive period...
Come along to Harbour Station and enjoy some festive food and drink with us..!
spoonersporthmadog.co.uk
We're just a few days away from the big Christmas Holiday celebrations, so here's an update on opening hours for SPOONER'S CAFÉ/BAR over the festive period...
Come along to Harbour Station and enjoy some festive food and drink with us..!
spoonersporthmadog.co.uk
CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR CHRISTMAS TREAT..?
'HOW STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
'HOW STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
December 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR CHRISTMAS TREAT..?
'HOW STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
'HOW STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
THE STEAM RAILWAY AWARD:
Your chance to vote for the Ffestiniog Railway, which has been nominated for the overhaul & re-boilering of Quarry Hunslet VELINHELI.
For more information & to cast your vote, use the link to the Steam Railway magazine website below.
www.steamrailway.co.uk/blog/news/hr...
Your chance to vote for the Ffestiniog Railway, which has been nominated for the overhaul & re-boilering of Quarry Hunslet VELINHELI.
For more information & to cast your vote, use the link to the Steam Railway magazine website below.
www.steamrailway.co.uk/blog/news/hr...
December 12, 2024 at 4:01 PM
THE STEAM RAILWAY AWARD:
Your chance to vote for the Ffestiniog Railway, which has been nominated for the overhaul & re-boilering of Quarry Hunslet VELINHELI.
For more information & to cast your vote, use the link to the Steam Railway magazine website below.
www.steamrailway.co.uk/blog/news/hr...
Your chance to vote for the Ffestiniog Railway, which has been nominated for the overhaul & re-boilering of Quarry Hunslet VELINHELI.
For more information & to cast your vote, use the link to the Steam Railway magazine website below.
www.steamrailway.co.uk/blog/news/hr...
🎅 LYRA'S FIRST TIME VISITING SANTA...
"We recently visited Santa at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ station in Porthmadog - for the price we paid we were not expecting much, but WOW!!!! Thank you, F&WHR, for a real taste of Christmas magic for us all..!"
Abi Vance
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"We recently visited Santa at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ station in Porthmadog - for the price we paid we were not expecting much, but WOW!!!! Thank you, F&WHR, for a real taste of Christmas magic for us all..!"
Abi Vance
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December 11, 2024 at 4:12 PM
🎅 LYRA'S FIRST TIME VISITING SANTA...
"We recently visited Santa at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ station in Porthmadog - for the price we paid we were not expecting much, but WOW!!!! Thank you, F&WHR, for a real taste of Christmas magic for us all..!"
Abi Vance
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"We recently visited Santa at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ station in Porthmadog - for the price we paid we were not expecting much, but WOW!!!! Thank you, F&WHR, for a real taste of Christmas magic for us all..!"
Abi Vance
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HAPPY SANTA..!!!
We are pleased to say that the decision has been taken to run our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, as well as Santa's Grotto and Shuttle Trains in Porthmadog, tomorrow (Sunday 8th December) as originally planned...
See our latest Facebook update :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15hr...
We are pleased to say that the decision has been taken to run our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, as well as Santa's Grotto and Shuttle Trains in Porthmadog, tomorrow (Sunday 8th December) as originally planned...
See our latest Facebook update :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15hr...
December 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM
HAPPY SANTA..!!!
We are pleased to say that the decision has been taken to run our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, as well as Santa's Grotto and Shuttle Trains in Porthmadog, tomorrow (Sunday 8th December) as originally planned...
See our latest Facebook update :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15hr...
We are pleased to say that the decision has been taken to run our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, as well as Santa's Grotto and Shuttle Trains in Porthmadog, tomorrow (Sunday 8th December) as originally planned...
See our latest Facebook update :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15hr...
UPDATE ON STORM DARRAGH
Saturday 7th December...
Having heard back from our inspection team, we have been forced to make the sad decision to cancel all of our planned activities today.
See the latest update on Facebook :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15cy...
Saturday 7th December...
Having heard back from our inspection team, we have been forced to make the sad decision to cancel all of our planned activities today.
See the latest update on Facebook :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15cy...
December 7, 2024 at 11:15 AM
UPDATE ON STORM DARRAGH
Saturday 7th December...
Having heard back from our inspection team, we have been forced to make the sad decision to cancel all of our planned activities today.
See the latest update on Facebook :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15cy...
Saturday 7th December...
Having heard back from our inspection team, we have been forced to make the sad decision to cancel all of our planned activities today.
See the latest update on Facebook :
www.facebook.com/share/p/15cy...
STORM DARRAGH CANCELLATIONS:
Please check our latest update on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AbP...
Please check our latest update on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AbP...
December 6, 2024 at 8:07 PM
STORM DARRAGH CANCELLATIONS:
Please check our latest update on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AbP...
Please check our latest update on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AbP...
CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR CHRISTMAS TREAT..?
'HOW DO STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK..!'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
'HOW DO STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK..!'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
December 6, 2024 at 12:22 PM
CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR CHRISTMAS TREAT..?
'HOW DO STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK..!'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
'HOW DO STEAM LOCOMOTIVES WORK..!'
28th and 30th December
A fantastic 'Hands-On' experience to enjoy yourself - or something that will make an ideal present for someone else.
For more details and to book a place, head to
www.festrail.co.uk/workshop-how...
On International Volunteers Day, here's a big "Thank You !" to all our volunteers - Past, Present and Future - for everything you do, and we look forward to seeing you here on your next visit..!
#InternationalVolunteersDay
#VolunteerRecognition
#VolunteerImpact
#MakingADifference
#ThankYouVolunteers
#InternationalVolunteersDay
#VolunteerRecognition
#VolunteerImpact
#MakingADifference
#ThankYouVolunteers
December 5, 2024 at 12:44 PM
On International Volunteers Day, here's a big "Thank You !" to all our volunteers - Past, Present and Future - for everything you do, and we look forward to seeing you here on your next visit..!
#InternationalVolunteersDay
#VolunteerRecognition
#VolunteerImpact
#MakingADifference
#ThankYouVolunteers
#InternationalVolunteersDay
#VolunteerRecognition
#VolunteerImpact
#MakingADifference
#ThankYouVolunteers
"SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN..."
We've now filled all of our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, but don't worry - there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a family visit to Santa and share our festive celebrations in Porthmadog. There's more information on our website @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
We've now filled all of our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, but don't worry - there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a family visit to Santa and share our festive celebrations in Porthmadog. There's more information on our website @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
December 4, 2024 at 10:42 AM
"SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN..."
We've now filled all of our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, but don't worry - there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a family visit to Santa and share our festive celebrations in Porthmadog. There's more information on our website @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
We've now filled all of our Santa Trains from Caernarfon, but don't worry - there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a family visit to Santa and share our festive celebrations in Porthmadog. There's more information on our website @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
🎅 SANTA TRAINS UPDATE...
There's just over a week to go until our first Santa Train of the season and bookings are coming in quickly..!
🚂 So, if you're looking to bring your family for a ride on a Santa Train, don't delay in booking your tickets..!
ℹ️ More info + tickets @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
There's just over a week to go until our first Santa Train of the season and bookings are coming in quickly..!
🚂 So, if you're looking to bring your family for a ride on a Santa Train, don't delay in booking your tickets..!
ℹ️ More info + tickets @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
November 28, 2024 at 3:32 PM
🎅 SANTA TRAINS UPDATE...
There's just over a week to go until our first Santa Train of the season and bookings are coming in quickly..!
🚂 So, if you're looking to bring your family for a ride on a Santa Train, don't delay in booking your tickets..!
ℹ️ More info + tickets @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
There's just over a week to go until our first Santa Train of the season and bookings are coming in quickly..!
🚂 So, if you're looking to bring your family for a ride on a Santa Train, don't delay in booking your tickets..!
ℹ️ More info + tickets @ festrail.co.uk/christmas
We are absolutely thrilled that we have been named the 'GO ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR' at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2024..!
November 22, 2024 at 12:56 AM
We are absolutely thrilled that we have been named the 'GO ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR' at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2024..!
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November 21, 2024 at 8:41 PM
STEAMING INTO CHRISTMAS ON THE F&WHR
It’s just over 2 weeks to the first of our Santa trains from Caernarfon, with Santa and his Elves onboard. While in Porthmadog, Santa will be in his magical Grotto - with footplate rides on a steam loco as well.
More info and tickets: www.festrail.co.uk/christmas
It’s just over 2 weeks to the first of our Santa trains from Caernarfon, with Santa and his Elves onboard. While in Porthmadog, Santa will be in his magical Grotto - with footplate rides on a steam loco as well.
More info and tickets: www.festrail.co.uk/christmas
November 21, 2024 at 10:54 AM
STEAMING INTO CHRISTMAS ON THE F&WHR
It’s just over 2 weeks to the first of our Santa trains from Caernarfon, with Santa and his Elves onboard. While in Porthmadog, Santa will be in his magical Grotto - with footplate rides on a steam loco as well.
More info and tickets: www.festrail.co.uk/christmas
It’s just over 2 weeks to the first of our Santa trains from Caernarfon, with Santa and his Elves onboard. While in Porthmadog, Santa will be in his magical Grotto - with footplate rides on a steam loco as well.
More info and tickets: www.festrail.co.uk/christmas
Fingers crossed (on the left hand) for the Go North Wales Tourism Awards tomorrow... 🤞🏻
We are also on the shortlist for the 'Go Activity or Experience of the Year'..!
We are also on the shortlist for the 'Go Activity or Experience of the Year'..!
November 20, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Fingers crossed (on the left hand) for the Go North Wales Tourism Awards tomorrow... 🤞🏻
We are also on the shortlist for the 'Go Activity or Experience of the Year'..!
We are also on the shortlist for the 'Go Activity or Experience of the Year'..!
Fingers crossed (on the right hand) for the Go North Wales Tourism Awards tomorrow... 🤞🏻
We are shortlisted for the 'Go Attraction of the Year' award..!
We are shortlisted for the 'Go Attraction of the Year' award..!
November 20, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Fingers crossed (on the right hand) for the Go North Wales Tourism Awards tomorrow... 🤞🏻
We are shortlisted for the 'Go Attraction of the Year' award..!
We are shortlisted for the 'Go Attraction of the Year' award..!
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Enjoyed driving Palmerston from @festrail.bsky.social during the @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social Autumn Gala, 28th September 2024.
November 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Enjoyed driving Palmerston from @festrail.bsky.social during the @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social Autumn Gala, 28th September 2024.
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A double Fairlie at @festrail.bsky.social (welcome to Bluesky!) on April 20th, 2024 during my international trip this year. More info here: flic.kr/p/2pMFq1b
#steamlocomotive #narrowgauge #railfan #photography #wales #travel #heritagerail
#steamlocomotive #narrowgauge #railfan #photography #wales #travel #heritagerail
November 19, 2024 at 2:28 PM
A double Fairlie at @festrail.bsky.social (welcome to Bluesky!) on April 20th, 2024 during my international trip this year. More info here: flic.kr/p/2pMFq1b
#steamlocomotive #narrowgauge #railfan #photography #wales #travel #heritagerail
#steamlocomotive #narrowgauge #railfan #photography #wales #travel #heritagerail
We’ve arrived! - Who’s with us?
Say hello!
Say hello!
November 19, 2024 at 10:50 AM
We’ve arrived! - Who’s with us?
Say hello!
Say hello!
We're joining the National Lottery Heritage Fund on their 30th birthday in saying a huge #ThanksToYou to #NationalLottery players. Best wishes from everyone here working on the Interpretation and Boston Lodge Project!
November 19, 2024 at 10:27 AM
We're joining the National Lottery Heritage Fund on their 30th birthday in saying a huge #ThanksToYou to #NationalLottery players. Best wishes from everyone here working on the Interpretation and Boston Lodge Project!