Llanberis Lake Railway |
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Discover the timeless appeal of our narrow-gauge steam trains on an hour long excursion along the shores of Lake Padarn in the heart of Snowdonia.
The little train starts its journey at Gilfach Ddu station next to the Welsh Slate Museum in Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, and makes its way past the 13th century castle of the Welsh Prince Llywelyn, before arriving at Llanberis station, built to serve the village.
Here the engine changes ends and starts back along the recently built extension running non-stop through the country park, before joining the original 1845 slate railway route along the shores of Lake Padarn.
On its way the train crosses rivers and streams, skirting the edge of the lake, and all the time offering unsurpassed views across the lake towards Snowdon and the surrounding mountains.
At Penllyn (the end of the lake) the train starts its journey back, stopping at Cei Llydan for sightseeing on the homeward run. You may stop off here for a picnic or visit the nearby children's play area (when open) before catching a later train back.
1971 - 2011 40 Years of Service
The railway will be celebrating 40 years of service with a special Gala event on 2nd and 3rd July 2011. Intensive timetable and three visiting engines, plus lots more. Special fares will apply for this event.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
February: 15th, 16th, 20th to 27th. March: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th, 29th to 31st. April: 3rd, 5th to 7th, then daily from 10th. May:Daily, except Saturdays 7th, 14th and 21st. June, July, August: Daily. September: Daily, except Saturdays. October: 2nd to 20th - Sundays to Thursdays; then daily 23rd to 29th. November: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th. December: Santa Trains only on 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Return Fare (full journey): Adult £7.40; Concessions £6.90; Child (alone) £4.50. Family savers available; examples 2A, 2C = £19.80, 1A, 3C = £15.90; etc, please ring for further combinations. Any child 9 years or under must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Directions
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| Just 15mins from the A55 (jnc 15). In Llanberis we are off the main A4086 Caernarfon to Capel Curig road, almost opposite the Snowdon Railway Station - follow Parc Padarn signs. |
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Llanberis Lake Railway Postcode for SatNav: LL55 4TY |
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Nearby Attractions
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Segontium Roman Fort
(6 Miles)*
Overlooking the Menai Strait, Segontium Roman Fort dates back to circa AD77, when Caesar Julius Agricola completed the Roman conquest of Wales by capturing the Isle of Anglesey. |
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Caernarfon Castle
(6 Miles)*
King Edward I intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for North Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284. |
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Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens
(7 Miles)*
Plas Newydd, the ancestral home of the Marquess of Anglesey bears witness to the turbulent history of the family; their noble beginnings during the time of Henry VIII |
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