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Volunteers’ Showcase Gala at Rheilffordd Talyllyn RailwayVolunteers’ Showcase Gala at Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway

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Offer: Get 20% off listed attractions when you arrive by train. Just show a valid rail/bus ticket along with the voucher to receive your 20% discount. Please ensure you call the attraction before you arrive to ensure your travel ticket is valid.
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Dates valid:
  • Tue 1 Jan 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013
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Find out about volunteering on the world's first preserved railway. Have a go and experience driving a steam or diesel locomotive, visit the workshops and many more activities.

In 1951 the Talylyn Railway was saved from closure by a groups of volunteers who formed the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society [more]. To this day volunteers drive the trains, sell the tickets, maintain the track and do most of the jobs required to run the railway.

What's On:

(Experience prices are still to be confirmed for 2012)

Steam Driving Experience - Drive a train from Tywyn Wharf - Brynglas, several available - take as many as you wish. 1 trip £70, 2 trips £130, 3 trips £190, 4 trips £250

Diesel Driver for a Fiver - 'Turn up and go' short driving trips - no need to book

Locomotive Footplate Trips - Ride the footplate with the driver and fireman between Tywyn Wharf and Pendre.

Shed and Workshop Tours - Take a short trip to Pendre station and see behind the scenes in the locomotive shed and workshop.

Volunteering Display - Tywyn Wharf station will be filled with information on volunteering - read the stories of the people who run the railway, find out why they work for free on there days off?

Museum - The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Tywyn Wharf is also ran by volunteers from sister organisation the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Trust. Pay them a visit to see the artifacts from locomotive to tickets - free addmision.

Eat, Drink & Shop - King's Licensed Cafe at Tywyn Wharf Station will be open as normal with their popular breakfasts, home cooked lunches, all day menu, and licensed bar. The gift shop at Tywyn wharf is also open with their expansive range of gifts and toys.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gay friendly Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Postbox Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Wheelchairs available
 
 

Contact

Enquiries
Tel: 01654 710472
Send an email to Enquiries, contact for Volunteers’ Showcase Gala at Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railwaymarketing@talyllyn.co.uk
View the Volunteers’ Showcase Gala websitetalyllyn.co.uk/volunteer-gala
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Venue

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

View the Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway websitewww.talyllyn.co.uk

See location of Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

Map reference: SH 585004  Lat: 52.58294  Long: -4.08988


Tywyn is on the A493 road from Machynlleth to Dolgellau. Approaching from Aberdyfi Wharf station is on the left. Coming from Dolgellau, go through the town centre past the National Rail station for 300yds and we are on the right. Large car park 100 yards away.

Parking is also available at Dolgoch and Abergynolwyn stations, located on the B4405 Bryncrug to Talyllyn road.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : Tywyn station

King's Licenced Cafe & Bistro - at Tywyn Wharf station open from breakfast to afternoon tea, and on selected evenings.
Gift Shop - a wide range of gifts, books, models and souvenirs at Tywyn Wharf station.
The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum - Free museum at Tywyn Wharf telling the story of the narrow gauge railways of Wales and beyond.
Quarryman's Caban - tea rooms at Abergynolwyn station, open when train are running. Most trains take a 20-30 minute break here.
Railway car parks at Tywyn Wharf (£1 )and Abergynolwyn (Free). There is a privately owned car park at Dolgoch Falls (charges).

VisitWales VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Also at this venue

Rheilffordd Talyllyn RailwayRheilffordd Talyllyn Railway
Drive a Steam TrainDrive a Steam Train
The Railway ShopThe Railway Shop
MeetingsMeetings
King's Licensed Cafe & BistroKing's Licensed Cafe & Bistro
Wedding CeremonyWedding Ceremony

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Thu 20 Jun 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Thu 27 Jun 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Thu 4 Jul 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Sat 6, Sun 7 Jul 2013 Garden Railway Weekend
Thu 11 Jul 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Thu 18 Jul 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Thu 25 Jul 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Wed 31 Jul 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Fri 2 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Tue 6 Aug 2013 Traditional Craft Fair
Tue 6 Aug 2013 'Whodunit' Evening Train
Wed 7 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Thu 8 Aug 2013 Family Craft Day
Fri 9, Sat 10 Aug 2013 Beer Festival featuring the Garden Railway
Fri 9 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Tue 13 Aug 2013 Floral Evening Train with Music
Wed 14 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Thu 15 Aug 2013 Talyllyn Teddy Bears' Picnic
Fri 16 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Tue 20 Aug 2013 Beer and BBQ Evening Train
Wed 21 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Thu 22 Aug 2013 The Children's Duncan Day
Fri 23 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Sun 25 Aug 2013 Series One Land Rover Rally
Wed 28 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Fri 30 Aug 2013 Fish and Chip Special Trains
Thu 5 Sep 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Thu 12 Sep 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Thu 19 Sep 2013 Victorian Train Experience
Thu 26 Sep 2013 Victorian Train Experience

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • is gravel
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 8
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Audible alarm system
  • Visual alarm system

Notes

  • Disability Access Statement is available online at http://talyllyn.co.uk/access
    or by phoning 01654 710472.

 
 
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