We still have decisions to make on a number of other activities (and a lot of planning to complete) but this will hopefully give you a good idea of what’s going to take place this year and allow you to mark dates in your diary. More information will appear here as it becomes available.
April 18th-21st : Easter at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
We are bringing you some extra family activities this Easter (Friday April 18th – Monday April 21st) making a visit to our stations even more fun… you don’t even have to travel on a train to get involved!
April 26th-27th 2025 : The Snowdonian
The Snowdonian offers an 80 mile round trip over the whole railway with a variety of motive power.
May 3rd-4th 2025 : “Friends Of Ffestiniog”
Ffestiniog Railway Society AGM Weekend – with additional attractions and activities for Society Members…
May 10th 2025 : Gŵyl Fwyd Caernarfon / Caernarfon Food Festival
This popular event takes place in and around the streets of Caernarfon town and features a fantastic mix of local produce, street food & drinks, craft stalls and live music – something for all the family to enjoy.
May 17th-18th 2025 : Model Railway Workshop
Layouts, demonstrations, stalls. Come and chat about model making and pick up some tips.
June 6th-8th 2025 : Cwrw ar y Cledrau @ Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr
Due to construction work underway at Dinas, our popular Cwrw ar y Cledrau / Rail-Ale Festival will take place in Waunfawr in 2025.
June 20th-22nd 2025 : Railway 200 – FR Platinum Jubilee Weekend
Join us as we celebrate two momentous landmarks – the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and the 70th anniversary of passenger trains on the preserved Ffestiniog Railway.
September 27th 2025 : Trailffest
The Trailffest Half Marathon is one of the most scenic you could hope to run, with dramatic changes of scenery and terrain the whole way to the finish line.
October 3rd-5th 2025 : Bygones Weekend
Come along and enjoy a three-day weekend of vintage Ffestiniog Railway trains, during which we will be showcasing significant eras of our history, with stock from our heritage collection working an intensive timetable – including passenger, gravity, slate and freight trains.