
Spend your festive period at the Talyllyn Railway with our array of Christmas events!

Santa has managed to lose his way to the North Pole and has stopped off in Tywyn to let Rudolph and the other Reindeer rest, so board Santa’s special train at Tywyn Wharf for a magical journey to Plas Nadolig!
20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th December
Come and enjoy a Steam Train Ride through the frozen fields of the Fathew Valley with our Festive Steam Services.
Running on the 6th & 13th December and then right through from Boxing Day until January 3rd, making sure you can get your steam fix early in 2026!


There’s nothing quite like Carol singing to get you into the Festive Spirit… especially when it includes a Steam Train Ride.
The Carol Train will be heading to Abergynolwyn for an evening of Christmas Carols and festive joy.
20th December
NEW FOR 2025!
Take a trip on this festively decorated & heated train through the beautiful Fathew Valley – culminating in a luxury seasonal lunch at Abergynolwyn!
Numbers are limited so book well in advance.
22nd December


Enjoy a festive steam train ride to warm your spirits in these cold winter months and get extra cozy by booking our ‘Tinsel & Turkey’ add-on.
Choose from the scrumptious menu and enjoy a two or three course meal – ride on the 10:30am Train and eat on your return, or eat first and wind down with a ride on the 2:10pm train.
6th & 13th December
Why not treat yourself to a Festive Hamper when booking your Santa Special tickets?
The perfect nibbles to enjoy on your way to Plas Nadolig to see Santa and his helpers.


Do you have a keen Talyllyn enthusiast in your life, well look no further than our own shop!
With gifts ranging from books to models to mugs there will be something for everyone – check out the full range on our online shop, with international shipping available!
Struggling to decide on something?
We also offer Gift Vouchers for use in our Cafés, in the shop and of course towards train tickets – up to any value you want!
Please phone to purchase.
