The Railway Shop at Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway
The Railway Shop at Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway
Crossing the Viaduct
Shop - Gift, free entry
Gorsaf Wharf Station,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd,
LL36 9EY
Details
The Railway Shop at Tywyn Wharf Station stocks a wide selection of Talyllyn Railway branded goods, Welsh Items, Maps, DVDs, Books, Gift confectionery, Jewellery, Cards, Jigsaws, Toys & Games and many other items too numerous to mention.
The shop has over 2000 lines including a wide selection of Railway & Transport Books, Thomas the Tank Engine Toys, collectable second hand books and a large range of Railway DVDs.
RAILWAY LETTER SERVICE
In 1891 many railway companies in Great Britain entered into an agreement with the Post Office to convey letters between railway stations throughout Britain. A normal postage stamp would be placed on the letter together with a stamp for the fee payable to the receiving railway company.
The Talyllyn Railway was included in this agreement and in the early part of the 20th century did convey post between Tywyn and Abergynolwyn, but did not operate a railway letter service until 1957. The original 1891 agreements ended when the railway companies concerned closed or passed into the hands of British Railways, but the Talyllyn, having never closed or been nationalised uniquely continued to hold its status.
You can still use the service to send a special souvenir of your visit to the Talyllyn to friends, family, or yourself.
Pre-stamped postcards are available from the Shop at Tywyn Wharf, as are a number of first day covers issued to commemorate special events and anniversaries.
Speciality: Transport Related Items, Welsh items including Welsh Crystal, Books, DVD's, Jewelley and more
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).
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Free entry
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Address
Gorsaf Wharf Station,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd,
LL36 9EY
Location and nearby places
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SH 585004 Lat: 52.58367 Long: -4.08884
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. There is a 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: 0 miles from Tywyn station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
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).
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
is solidPublic 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
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
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 8Number of steps to entrance
- Handrail by steps
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
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
Notes
Disability Access Statement is available online at http://talyllyn.co.uk/access or by phoning 01654 710472.
