Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Snowploughs are not used on the F&WHR...

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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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.

⭐️ 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.

'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

'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

An image of the Christmas/New Year Opening Hours poster for Spooner's - text repeated in the caption of the photo...

⭐️ 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..!

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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...

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...

🎅 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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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...

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 :

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STORM DARRAGH CANCELLATIONS:
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...

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

"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

🎅 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

We are absolutely thrilled that we have been named the 'GO ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR' at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2024..!

Our first post on Bluesky!

A picture of Lyd and Russell on the @festrail.bsky.social

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

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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'..!

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..!

Enjoyed driving Palmerston from @festrail.bsky.social during the @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social Autumn Gala, 28th September 2024.

Glad you found the promised land!

Double Fairlie steam locomotive with train in Porthmadog, Wales; Harbour station.

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

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We’ve arrived! - Who’s with us?

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!