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Visitors to the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (FfWHR) are now able to take their very own guide along on the journey with them, on their phone, in the form of the FfWHR Explore App.

Here’s some exciting news for our local neighbours… between the 22nd of April – 22nd of May (exc. 4th, 5th, 6th of May), we will be re-launching our popular ‘LOCALS’ DISCOUNT OFFER’, which replaces the previous ‘Y Cerdyn’ scheme.

We are very excited to announce that the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways will feature on the brand-new official MONOPOLY: Eryri / Snowdonia Edition – featuring the great and good of the much loved National Park!

Recently, we attended the 2024 NEC Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, alongside Talyllyn Railway, with whom we shared a stand.

Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day by stepping back in time to highlight the exceptional role women have played in shaping the history of our much loved railways!

Whatever you fancy doing this Easter, the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways has something for everyone to enjoy…

We’re taking part in The National Lottery Open Week, to say a huge thanks to National Lottery players for their support of our Interpretation and Boston Lodge Project.

Richmond Light Railway and the Ffestiniog Railway Company are delighted to announce a plan to ensure the best possible future for historic Quarry Hunslet locomotive Nesta No 704 built in 1899.

The Vale of Rheidol Railway and the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways are pleased to announce a collaboration to run 1864-built steam locomotive ‘Palmerston’ at the Vale of Rheidol Railway later this year.