The oldest railway company in the world still operating trains, the Ffestiniog Railway know a little bit about making journey’s special. As a living museum, running passenger trains since Victorian times; with many of the older vehicles being lovingly preserved. The upcoming Victorian Weekend is the best way to experience these vehicles in the modern day.
Head to the best Victorian event of October, take part, dress up or just embrace the nostalgia. This year’s Victorian Vintage Weekend will be launched on Friday 4th October at 09:45 – along with some on-platform entertainment provided by the local primary school, Ysgol Eifion Wyn who will be singing live!
The railway station will travel back in time to the Victorian era, with costumed characters parading around the station, riding the trains and posing for photographs with patrons. The Harbour Station car park will be jam packed with stalls selling a wide variety of locally sourced produce, food and gifts. A special addition for this years event is the Ferris Wheel; ready to whisk you up to see the stunning views over the harbour and the town.
Head down for a great family day out, bring your camera to take some unforgettable snaps, and if you want to, step back in time!
Fares
Event Fares Only – Standard Tickets not available
| Standard | Privilege | |
| 3 Day Rover | £70.00 | £35.00 |
| Day Rover | £30.00 | £15.00 |
| Event Guide | £3.00 |
All tickets available to be purchased online – *Members must enter their membership numbers to purchase guides*
Friday
Friday Morning Photographers Special
Outside of Old Loco Shed £2.00 Supplement Ticket on top of Friday or 3 Day Rover
08:00 ex Porthmadog – Available Online
*Access only available by train*
Beddgelert Specials
3x Return journeys to Beddgelert
Friday or 3 Day rovers only – NO WELSH HIGHLAND TRAINS
19:15 – ‘A Dickens Double Bill’ with Gerald Dickens
Mr Dickens Returns to the Ffestiniog Railway as Gerald Dickens performs two acts based on the works of his great, great grandfather – Charles Dickens!
Acts performed – The Signalman, Doctor Marigold
£15.00 Flat Rate – Available Online – Access only by Train
19:40 – 22:15 – Evening Photographers Charter – Limited Availability
Photographers Charter to Minffordd Station,
Special Lightning, Staged Photographs, Special Lighting
1x Passenger & 1x Goods Train
£10.00 Supplementary ticket on Friday or 3 Day Rover – Available Online
*Access only available by train*
Saturday
Evening Nightglow at Minffordd Station
Evening Shuttle Services – Photographic Opportunities + Cameo Scenes
Including Cameo appearance by Gerald Dickens
*Access only by train* – Saturday or 3 Day Rover Required
Sunday
08:45 – 09:30 Sunday Morning Line Up at Harbour Station
Sunday Service – Sunday Lunchtime at Harbour Station – Service taken by Rev Richard Buxton.
All Three Days
Goods Train Break Van Trips *Limited Availability* – 6 trips available across 3 Days – Further information and booking from Porthmadog Booking Office Only
Mixed Goods Trains,
Gravity Trains – Four runs across Three Days + Spooner’s Boat (Saturday)
Ferris Wheel in Harbour Station Car Park
Stand and Stalls in Harbour Station Car Park
Park & Ride Buses – To be Confirmed
No Parking available at Harbour Station or Llyn Bach.