Train Services - Christmas 2024 - Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

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Welsh Highland Railway Santa Trains

December 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd

Our Welsh Highland Railway Santa Trains are the highlight of our festive calendar, as we welcome Santa and his Elves on board our trains between Caernarfon and Rhyd Ddu! Our Santa Train sets off from Caernarfon Station, where passengers collect their complimentary Christmas Hamper, full of tasty treats to enjoy on the train! Tickets should be booked in advance so the Elves can organise your presents.

Duration: Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes

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Santa’s Magical Christmas Grotto at Harbour Station

December 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd & 23rd

During his time in North Wales, Santa will also be visiting our Magical Carriage Grotto in Porthmadog!

Harbour Station in Porthmadog becomes a winter wonderland from the moment you step inside. There will be footplate rides, selfie opportunities, Christmas shopping and mulled wine, together with seasonal refreshments in Spooner’s café/bar. One of our carriages will be transformed into a magical Christmas Grotto by our team of Elves, so expect to be wowed as you step inside to meet Santa! Due to his busy schedule at this time of year, we are asking visitors to pre-book a slot.

Tickets to visit the Grotto include a gift for each child.

Why not add a ticket for a 30 minute ride on the “The Elf Express” train, from Porthmadog to Minffordd and back. No need to book a time for a trip. Just hop on the next train going, either before or after seeing Santa in his Grotto.

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Christmas Mountain Spirit

December 28th – January 1st inclusive

Our ‘Christmas Mountain Spirit’ services run between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog and passengers can start their journey from either station. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a festive journey through the beautiful landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, with popular sights including the towering slate tips in Blaenau Ffestiniog, the spiral at Dduallt and the Moelwyn tunnel near Llyn Ystradau.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours

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Book Christmas Mountain Spirit (Starting at Blaenau)

The Christmas Cwellyn

December 28th – January 1st inclusive

Our ‘Christmas Cwellyn’ services begin at our award-winning Caernarfon station. Once on board, sit back and enjoy as the train sets off through the majestic landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, on its way to the interval stop at Rhyd Ddu station. Here, there will be a short break, allowing passengers an opportunity to enjoy the views and take some photos, before setting off on the return journey to Caernarfon.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours

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Train Services – Christmas 2024

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