The railway will be offering family entertainment over the Easter weekend at the following stations:
Around the Ffestiniog Railway
Porthmadog Station:
Footplate rides on one of our Ffestiniog steam locomotives.
Tan y Bwlch Station:
Family menus and activities at Tan y Bwlch cafe. Young kids’ play area
Plas Tan y Bwlch Easter Activities:
Walk through the woodlands from Tan y Bwlch Station, or situated on A487 between Penrhyndeudraeth and Maentwrog. Unless stated, pay on the day at Plas Tan y Bwlch.
Fri 3rd April Guided Garden Walk 2.15pm
Adults £5 Children (under 16) £3
Sat 4th April Guided Garden Walk 2.15pm
Adults £5 Children (under 16) £3
Sat 4th, Sun 5th and Mon 6th April Easter Bunny Hunt in the Gardens
Adults £5 Children (under 16) £3
Search for the bunny posters scattered around the garden. Prizes for completed sheets in the garden cafe.
Thu 9th April in conjunction with the Ffestiniog Railway Guided Garden Walk 12.15pm
Travel to Tan y Bwlch station from Porthmadog or Blaenau Ffestiniog by train where you will be met by your guide.
Adults £5 Children (under 16) £3
‘Food On The Move’ Trains:
Wed 1st April, Sat 4th April and Wed 8th April
Book your seats on the 1545 from Porthmadog and order your food in advance.
Your supper will be served on the 1715 train back from Blaenau Ffestiniog thanks to the enthusiastic staff from Ian’s Chippy.
(More information here).
Around the Welsh Highland Railway
Porthmadog Station:
Footplate rides on one of our Ffestiniog steam locomotives.
Beddgelert Station:
Foot plate rides on our ‘big diesel’ ‘Castell Caernarfon. This is a rare chance to climb up high and get a view from the cab while you ride from end to end of the station. Visit the marquee beside the booking office. The Ladies from Beddgelert Church will be offering tea & cakes. There will be colouring to do and a model train set to play with.
Snowdonia Parc Brewpub at Waunfawr station: CAMRA Gwynedd and Anglesey Pub of the Year
Real Ale and Cider Festival 28th March to 11th April – Food served all day from 1100. Family room and Children’s play area.
(More information here).
Glaslyn Wildlife at Pont Croesor Halt
Open daily 10am to 5pm. Watch the local ospreys on the webcam and look out for other birds and wildlife along the riverbank.
(more information here).
