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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Welcome to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6-inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of everyday life. Built as a […]

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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Dec 2nd 2023 10:00am - Dec 30th 3:00pm

Santa Special and Mince Pie Trains on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Santa Specials and Mince Pie Specials on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid-Wales to meet the family’s favourite Christmas […]

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Santa Specials and Mince Pie Specials on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid-Wales to meet the family’s favourite Christmas cheer bringer, Santa Claus! Arrive at Llanfair Caereinion, board the heated carriages hauled by an historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape. The journey lasts approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa […]

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Favourite loco to return at double diamond celebration weekend

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (W&LLR) will stage a Gala weekend on 17th-18th June to celebrate two significant events, one exactly twice as old as the other.   On 6th April 1963, 60 years ago, the W&LLR reopened as a heritage railway run by volunteers. Another 60 years and two days earlier, on 4th […]

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Cambrian Railway set to reopen after 50 Years

A disused North Shropshire railway line, abandoned and unloved for 50 years, has been restored by enthusiasts and will reopen to passengers once again from April 2nd.   Volunteers from Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) have been hard at work to extend the railway from Oswestry to Weston Wharf, since plans were first announced in 2016.  The […]

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Severn Valley Railway announces famous ‘Five’ as first guest for Autumn Steam Gala

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that the first guest locomotive for its Autumn Steam Gala will be LMS Stanier Class 5, No. 45231 ‘Sherwood Forester’, as it opened advanced ticket sales for the event. The ‘Black Five’ will be making its debut at the SVR courtesy of Locomotive Services Group at the Gala which […]

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Severn Valley Railway cancels Step Back to the 1940s event

The Severn Valley Railway has cancelled its two 1940s-themed weekends later this year, in the light of the conflict taking place in Ukraine. Severn Valley Railway chairman Mike Ball said: “Like everyone in the country, we have been horrified and saddened at the atrocities that are taking place in Ukraine as the result of Russia’s […]

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Enchanted Express returns to bring magic to the Severn Valley Railway

The magical Enchanted Express is returning to the Severn Valley Railway, with Dame Julie Walters reprising her role as narrator. The event, which runs every weekend from 26th November until Christmas Eve, is inspired by the classic festive tale ‘Twas the Night before Christmas and is an exciting, interactive experience with live characters on board the train. Passengers […]

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Severn Valley Railway
May 7th 2022 10:00am - May 8th 12:00am

Spring Model Railway Weekend

Showing the very best of locally built dioramas in a variety of gauges, our Spring Model Railway Weekend will display some of the best modellers from around Worcestershire, Shropshire, the […]

Severn Valley Railway
Sep 24th 2022 10:00am - Sep 25th 6:00pm

Autumn Model Railway Weekend

On the back of our 2021 O Gauge Exhbition, our bumper Autumn Model Railway Weekend promises to be a huge displays of dioramas alongside the variety of stalls and the […]

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Severn Valley Railway announces B1 ‘Mayflower’ will star at its Autumn Steam Gala

The first guest locomotive for the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala has been announced, as LNER Thompson-designed Class B1 61306 ‘Mayflower’ was named.   The SVR has agreement in principle with owners Locomotive 61306 Limited and Locomotive Services Limited for the apple-green engine to appear, and it will play a starring role at the railway’s autumn […]

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Discovering Shropshire by Train: A Host's Guide to Mynd House B&B

Welcome to Mynd House B&B, your home away from home nestled in the picturesque countryside of Shropshire. As your hosts, we are delighted to share with you the wonders of our beloved county and provide you with a memorable railway adventure through the heart of England. Join us as we take you on a journey […]

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Embark on a journey through Ludlow's enchanting streets on a sunny Saturday market day! 🌞✨ 

Witness the lively atmosphere as local traders bring colors and flavors to the scene. Explore quaint independent shops, bask in the aromatic charm of cafes, and savor culinary delights at local restaurants. 

Ludlow's picturesque streets are a canvas of culture waiting to be explored! 🛍️🍽️ 

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"🏰✨ Dive into the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter – the epicenter of history and grandeur! 🏰 Home to four of the town's largest historic treasures – Shrewsbury Castle, Library, Prison, and Train Station. 

Did you know Shrewsbury Castle's foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery? 
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.

From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?

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