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Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
Tremadog Road, Porthmadog LL49 9DY, Wales
Open today: 10:00 - 17:30
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“The best way to travel.”
Joy A
, Harrogate, United Kingdom
“Relaxing experience with stunning scenery.”
We did the return journey from Caernarfon to Beddgelert and it did not disappoint. The views and... read more
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N8987GHchrisj
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Begun my holiday back to Porthmadog proper with a wonderful return to The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway for the day.
It honestly gets better and better every visit. Lost count how many journeys I had as I was just having the time of my life. Whether you're a train enthusiast or not, a visit here will certainly having you coming out as one or as more of one, guaranteed.
Just everything that's involved in your day/ticket:
Unlimited rides.
Miniature railway.
Interactive museum.
Involvement to run the loco round.
Clambering up onto other locos.
Friends volunteers and staff.
I mean what's not to like? It's a genuine bargain!
Seriously recommend this Welsh gem to anyone.
As always, 5 all day.
Date of experience: August 2023
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ian c
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●●●●PLEASE BE AWARE●●●●●●.....after paying £31 for 2 adults and child...
We felt seriously ripped off,We was TOLD the train journey was short,BUT honestly not 8 mins total journey time..on/off before you know it.....4 mins to the museum (shed)..which was well set up and allows you to look in old steam trains and things you can interact with and look at some history which is nice...(Didnt really benifit my 14 year old). After Around 30-40 mins in museum.There is a small train for toddlers which goes just as far as the larger train which we managed to watch others go on,and failed to go on cus of time,then back on train 4mins return.
The place is nicely set out and lovely trains and friendly people..but journeyon a lovely train is massive disappointment...
●○●○●○○At the end of the street by the harbour,Ensure you visit the FFESTINIOG WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY...You pay for what you get amazing journey options we did woodland 2 hours+ journey time..,lucky we caught a last train here or else our day would of been let down by the first railway we visited.°•○•○•○•
Others felt let down by the experience of the heritage railway just by hearing others conversations.
We was told our ticket could be used again and again..i can see why,This is not a day out People on a tight budget need to be aware of this,Whole experience 1 hour
Try not to make the mistake we did if your looking for a steam train ride.....
Date of experience: August 2023
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Jane A
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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We loved our visit! The train journey isn’t long but you stop at the museum on the return journey. Great ride on the miniature railway! The museum is fun as there is lots to do and you can climb on the trains and there is no stuffiness. The staff are friendly and helpful. You can keep riding the train all day. Can recommend.
Date of experience: July 2023
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Tom H
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One of the highlights of our trip.! Great experience, you can tell the volunteers really enjoy being there and doing what they do. They involve the children in changing the points and handing the token to the driver when the loco changes ends. The museum is really well done, lots to look at and jump on a couple of locos. Recommended.
Date of experience: July 2023
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L2522GFka
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Good experience travelling on the railway but an unfortunate parking experience. A small car park at the station and an attendant trying to manage the flow. He directed us to another car park a few minutes walk away but when I arrived there my car wouldn’t fit under the height restriction barrier so had to return to the station car park. The attendance was dismissive and quite frankly irritated by my car…. He then went on to direct my car and ask another driver to park behind me…. I have a Landrover with an outwards opening door so need clearance for the dogs in the rear of the car. Again, rolled his eyes and was dismissive. My daughter asked to park next to me with her 4 year old child and was told to park some distance away. When we asked why? …. He told us that only ‘blue badge holders’ were allowed in the car park! Really?? Only 1 of approximately 30 cars had a blue badge!!! So no parent/ child parking at all!! Really not acceptable in todays world!
A good old fashioned journey and experience on the wonderful railway but a very old fashioned, dated and almost rude car park worker with little insight into todays family needs!
Just be aware that it requires a walk of over 5 minutes with young children( especially in the pouring rain!)
Date of experience: July 2023
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