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Bala Lake Railway events
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- Sat 11 Jul 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- TLC Teddies Grand Day Out
Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) North Wales
11th July 2026
We are once again happy to team up with Teddies for Loving Care North Wales, a wonderful charity with the sole purpose of creating smiles and removing all distresses to young children when having to visit their local Accident & Emergencies Unit.
Come and join all the Teddies on their day Out on Bala Railway on 11th July for a fun packed day, play games and be entertained by our magician and juggler while you wait for your train, also where you can learn more about the TLC and how you can support this great charity.
The teddies will be looking forward to seeing everyone there and do not forget, children under 8 years of age who bring their own teddy will get a free ride on the train with Mummy and Daddy.
When booking online use the discount code 'teddies-2026' to unlock free travel for children under 8 years who bring a Teddy with them.
- Sat 01 Aug 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- A Day with "Alice the Little Welsh Engine"
1st August 2026
This year 'Alice' will be returning to star in her fourth "Day with Alice the Little Welsh Engine" since receiving a new boiler so come along and meet her along with 'Winifred' from Pauline Hazelwood's beautiful children's books.
Pauline the author will be at Llanuwchllyn station reading some of the stories, demonstrating how she draws the characters and involving the children in activities as well as signing books.
Find out more about these great little books at http://www.saddletankbooks.com/
'Alice' will be giving rides at Llanuwchllyn station in the special Dinorwic Quarry carriage that was once used by royal visitors and shunting slate wagons just like she did in the quarry.
'Alice' will also be double-heading the last train of the day, which departs Llanuwchllyn at 4:05pm.
Activities start at 10:30am and finish at 3:45pm.
Normal train fares apply for rides - with all additional activities included.
- Thu 06 Aug 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Barbeque Specials
6th, 13th and 20th August 2026, departing Llanuwchllyn at 6.15pm
A very pleasant way to spend the evening on a return journey by steam.
Join us for an evening outing by steam train along the full length of the railway, with an extended stop by the lake at Llangower on the return journey to enjoy a fresh burger or a hot dog. Watch the sun going down over the lake - a magnificent sight on a clear evening.
Online booking for these trains will be available closer to the event.
- Thu 13 Aug 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Barbeque Specials
6th, 13th and 20th August 2026, departing Llanuwchllyn at 6.15pm
A very pleasant way to spend the evening on a return journey by steam.
Join us for an evening outing by steam train along the full length of the railway, with an extended stop by the lake at Llangower on the return journey to enjoy a fresh burger or a hot dog. Watch the sun going down over the lake - a magnificent sight on a clear evening.
Online booking for these trains will be available closer to the event.
- Thu 20 Aug 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Barbeque Specials
6th, 13th and 20th August 2026, departing Llanuwchllyn at 6.15pm
A very pleasant way to spend the evening on a return journey by steam.
Join us for an evening outing by steam train along the full length of the railway, with an extended stop by the lake at Llangower on the return journey to enjoy a fresh burger or a hot dog. Watch the sun going down over the lake - a magnificent sight on a clear evening.
Online booking for these trains will be available closer to the event.
- Sat 29 Aug 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- August Steam Gala
29th - 31st August 2026
This year's gala will feature all available operational locomotives from our fleet, operating our intensive Pink Timetable throughout the event.
We'll also be running some freight services between Llanuwchllyn and Llangower using slate wagons from our extensive historic collection. At Llangower, we will be undertaking a special shunting manoeuvre to allow two passengers trains to pass while the freight is also at the station.
The features for the August gala will include the following:
All available locos in steam
Frequent passenger services
Demonstration freight trains
Some trains double-headed
Miniature railway in operation at Llanuwchllyn
Heritage bus services running between Bala station and the town
See our gallery pages for more pictures from previous years events.
Rover tickets will be available closer to the event.
Note: Discounted fare options (e.g. Heritage Railway Association, BLRS and TRPS) will not be available for this event.
- Sun 30 Aug 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- August Steam Gala
29th - 31st August 2026
This year's gala will feature all available operational locomotives from our fleet, operating our intensive Pink Timetable throughout the event.
We'll also be running some freight services between Llanuwchllyn and Llangower using slate wagons from our extensive historic collection. At Llangower, we will be undertaking a special shunting manoeuvre to allow two passengers trains to pass while the freight is also at the station.
The features for the August gala will include the following:
All available locos in steam
Frequent passenger services
Demonstration freight trains
Some trains double-headed
Miniature railway in operation at Llanuwchllyn
Heritage bus services running between Bala station and the town
See our gallery pages for more pictures from previous years events.
Rover tickets will be available closer to the event.
Note: Discounted fare options (e.g. Heritage Railway Association, BLRS and TRPS) will not be available for this event.
- Mon 31 Aug 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- August Steam Gala
29th - 31st August 2026
This year's gala will feature all available operational locomotives from our fleet, operating our intensive Pink Timetable throughout the event.
We'll also be running some freight services between Llanuwchllyn and Llangower using slate wagons from our extensive historic collection. At Llangower, we will be undertaking a special shunting manoeuvre to allow two passengers trains to pass while the freight is also at the station.
The features for the August gala will include the following:
All available locos in steam
Frequent passenger services
Demonstration freight trains
Some trains double-headed
Miniature railway in operation at Llanuwchllyn
Heritage bus services running between Bala station and the town
See our gallery pages for more pictures from previous years events.
Rover tickets will be available closer to the event.
Note: Discounted fare options (e.g. Heritage Railway Association, BLRS and TRPS) will not be available for this event.
- Sat 19 Sep 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Model Railways) More...
- Bala Model Railway Show
19th and 20th September 2026
The 2026 Bala Model Railway Show will be held at Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn Secondary School, Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7RU.
Opening times: 10.00-16.00 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Refreshments and free parking will be available.
Vintage bus service to and from the Bala Lake Railway to connect with our frequent trains.
- Sun 20 Sep 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Model Railways) More...
- Bala Model Railway Show
19th and 20th September 2026
The 2026 Bala Model Railway Show will be held at Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn Secondary School, Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7RU.
Opening times: 10.00-16.00 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Refreshments and free parking will be available.
Vintage bus service to and from the Bala Lake Railway to connect with our frequent trains.
- Fri 30 Oct 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Halloween Trains
30th and 31st October 2026
Join us for a scary evening train to celebrate Halloween!
Take a spooky trip down our line as far as the train is able go before some disaster strikes and the crew are forced to turn back.
Beware as your train will be stopping at the little used and haunted Flag Halt on its return stopping briefly at the witches' coven before returning to the safety of Llanuwchllyn.
Our stations are decorated and our staff/volunteers dress up for the occasion. Feel free to dress up for your visit as many of our visitors do.
Two special services will run at 5.30pm and 6.45pm from Llanuwchllyn to Flag Halt where you will be entertained by the resident ghosts and ghouls.
Online booking for these trains will be available closer to the event.
- Sat 31 Oct 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Halloween Trains
30th and 31st October 2026
Join us for a scary evening train to celebrate Halloween!
Take a spooky trip down our line as far as the train is able go before some disaster strikes and the crew are forced to turn back.
Beware as your train will be stopping at the little used and haunted Flag Halt on its return stopping briefly at the witches' coven before returning to the safety of Llanuwchllyn.
Our stations are decorated and our staff/volunteers dress up for the occasion. Feel free to dress up for your visit as many of our visitors do.
Two special services will run at 5.30pm and 6.45pm from Llanuwchllyn to Flag Halt where you will be entertained by the resident ghosts and ghouls.
Online booking for these trains will be available closer to the event.
- Sat 12 Dec 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Santa Specials
12th & 13th December 2026
Santa has once again accepted our invitation to visit Llanuwchllyn on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2026.
Our special trains will be hauled by two of our steam locomotives, suitably decorated for the occasion.
All trains will depart from Llanuwchllyn Station on a journey down the line to Santa's grotto where the children will meet Santa and receive a gift. Adults receive a mince pie and a glass of sherry or a hot drink.
Advance booking is essential.
Special prices apply
Round trip takes 45 minutes.
Tickets for our Santa Trains will be on sale from September.
- Sun 13 Dec 2026 Bala Lake Railway (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Santa Specials
12th & 13th December 2026
Santa has once again accepted our invitation to visit Llanuwchllyn on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2026.
Our special trains will be hauled by two of our steam locomotives, suitably decorated for the occasion.
All trains will depart from Llanuwchllyn Station on a journey down the line to Santa's grotto where the children will meet Santa and receive a gift. Adults receive a mince pie and a glass of sherry or a hot drink.
Advance booking is essential.
Special prices apply
Round trip takes 45 minutes.
Tickets for our Santa Trains will be on sale from September.