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Trains and railways

Our railways play a proud and significant part in our industrial heritage. Wales’s historic railway sites include the site of the first ever steam locomotive journey in Merthyr Tydfil and the glorious 185 year-old Ffestiniog railway in Snowdonia. The Welsh rail network offers spectacular, unrivalled views of our beautiful landscapes.

Wagons and the pit head tower at Big Pit.

Explore the South Wales Valleys

Discover top attractions to visit around Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Blaenavon.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
South Wales
A mountain biker cutting through a river in Ceredigion.

Different ways to discover The Cambrian Way

Do the whole thing on horseback, bike or foot - just follow our long-distance trails.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Trains and railways
  • Transport and travel
  • Outdoor
Machynlleth from above.

Spotlight on Machynlleth

Things to do in and around the quirky Mid Wales market town of Machynlleth.

Topics:

  • Eco
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • List
Mid Wales
External shot of Cardiff Airport brightly lit at night.

Travelling to Wales from overseas

Wales has great international connections. It’s easy to get here from overseas.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Transport and travel
  • Trip
Close view of the entrance Bryn Celli Ddu.

Discover historic North Wales

The history of North Wales is written in it's stones, landscape and legends.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
North Wales
man and two children walking with view towards Aberystwyth coast.

Calming seaside towns

Discover some of the seaside towns and historic features in coastal Mid Wales.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Myths and legends
  • Coastline
  • City / Town
Mid Wales
Trig point on top of Yr Wyddfa  (Snowdon) looking over the lakes.

Exploring Eryri

There's a wealth of things to do in the spectacular setting of Eryri National Park.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
North Wales

Discover Mid Wales' accessible attractions

From activities to relaxing canal boat cruises, Mid Wales has lots to offer people with disabilities.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Canals
  • Annual holidays
  • Countryside
Mid Wales
A train near Barmouth viaduct travelling between the mountains and coast.

Travelling around Wales

How to get around Wales by public transport, driving, cycling or walking.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Transport and travel
steam engine with carriages passes lake.

Heritage railway heaven

Wales is home to some of the most famous narrow gauge and miniature gauge railways in the world.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Family
  • Transport and travel
  • List
Three children running in the shallows of the sea on a beach.

Ceredigion - a perfect mix of coast and countryside

Here's our guide to the top things to see and do in Ceredigion.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Big wheel and winter wonderland aerial view.

Events and days out in December

Looking for events and festivals in December in Wales? Check out our exciting calendar of events.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Traditions
  • List
  • Winter
  • Shopping

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