Santa Specials

Santa Specials

December 22nd, 23rd and 24th 2012

Your journey starts at our terminal station at Tywyn Wharf. There is a convenient free car park over the bridge off Neptune Road.

Reserved seats will be waiting for you on our steam locomotive hauled Santa Special to "Plas Nadolig".

Each child will meet Santa and receive a present suitable for their age. There is time for photographs with Santa in the idyllic setting of "Plas Nadolig".

The steam train will then return you to Tywyn Wharf where a seasonal treat awaits. King's Licensed Cafe will serve you complimentary mulled wine and mince pies. Hot winter warmer meals will be on sale.

Two Santa Specials will run on each day. The whole Santa Experience will take around two hours.

Fares for 2012 include the train ride, mince pie and mulled wine/drink

See below for booking. The Christmas leaflet will be available for download nearer the event.

Mince Pie Specials

December 26th 2012 - January 1st 2013

Enjoy an atmospheric round trip, and view the beauty of the winter countryside from the comfort of your heated carriage, complete with festive decorations.

The trains are hauled by coal-fired steam locomotives along this historic and scenic railway. The Talyllyn was the first narrow gauge line to be built for steam haulage, and subsequently became the first preserved railway in the world.

Seasonal light refreshments are included.

The orange timetable will apply. Normal fares apply, including our "Kids Go for 2 Quid" offer. There is no need to book (except groups of 12+).

Christmas Meals at King's Licensed Cafe

Book a Christmas meal for your family, group, club or office party at King's. Our great value Christmas menu is available as two or three course options with coffee and mince pie to finish. The full menu is available to download below. Bookings can be taken for closed days and evening or you can join us for an open evening in the December (Date TBC) perfect for small groups and parties.

Contact us to discuss you plans catering [at] talyllyn [dot] co [dot] uk (email) or phone 01654 712704.

Dont forget we are also open Thursday - Sunday for breakfast, lunches and afternoon tea - see the calender for opening times.

Further Information and Booking

Advanced booking is essential as these trains are very popular.

A booking form is available to download at the bottom of the page. Please return it to the address below.

Further information about these events is available by email from Santa [at] talyllyn [dot] co [dot] uk  or by post from:

Santa Specials
Talyllyn Railway Company
Wharf Station
Tywyn
Gwynedd
LL36 9EY
Wales