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Santa has once again accepted our invitation to visit Llanuwchllyn on Saturday12th 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.

Guide Prices

Adult (12 and over) £13.50
Child (1 to 11 years inclusive) £16.00
Baby (under 1 year old) Free
Adult with special needs (receives gift as a child) £16.00
Dog £1

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Santa Specials at Bala Lake Railway

Type:Railway Event

Llyn Tegid | Bala Lake Railway, Llanuwchllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

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Event (12 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026)
Saturday - Sunday	Open

Llyn Tegid | Bala Lake Railway, BalaA scenic heritage train ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shoreline of Bala Lake, Wales' largest natural lake.

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