The Llangollen Garden Railway Festival is returning on Saturday, June 6, and will feature large-scale model layouts, family-friendly activities, and more than 40 leading UK retailers.
The event, first launched in 2021, is organised by Llangollen-based enthusiast Keith Potts and has quickly become one of the UK’s biggest gatherings for garden railway fans.
Mr Potts said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Llangollen and Corwen Railway this year.
Llangollen Garden Railway Festival. (Image: David Hennigan)
“It means visitors can make a full weekend of it, enjoying both the Garden Railway Festival and a trip on one of the country’s most scenic heritage railways.”
This year’s festival includes a new partnership with the Llangollen and Corwen Railway, offering visitors £3 off travel on June 6 and 7, with additional joint events planned over the weekend.
David Hennigan, trust manager at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway, said: “It makes perfect sense for the Llangollen and Corwen Railway and the Llangollen Garden Railway Festival to work positively together.
Llangollen Pavilion is the location for the event. (Image: David Hennigan)
“We share the same enthusiasm for railways and for bringing visitors to the town.”
“We are running steam and diesel trains all weekend that date and look forward to welcoming garden railway enthusiasts to our railway and sending our customers to the Pavilion.”
Thousands of garden railway fans are expected to attend the festival, which is held at Llangollen Pavilion, LL20 8SW, from 10am to 4.30pm.
The event will showcase model railways from different periods and countries, as well as offer visitors the chance to meet fellow hobbyists and learn about railway layouts.
Llangollen and Corwen Railway Trust Manager works with Keith Potts on the Eisteddfod. (Image: David Hennigan)
Keith Potts said: “Our garden railway festival continues to grow in popularity and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to Llangollen this June.
“Not only will you get to see some amazing model railways in action, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts and learn about different railway models and layouts.”
Tickets cost £14, with free entry for accompanied children.
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