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Promoting tourism by public transport in Wales. Encouraging safe, sustainable & scenic adventures. Managed by @Gr8LittleTrains walesonrails.co.uk

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Spend an hour exploring the landmarks of #Chester from the city's walls, the longest and most complete circuit in the UK. #TravelByTrain along the 3 Counties Connected CRP rai network. #ChesterCityWalls #CarFree #ExploreUK #SustainableTravel Scenic Rail Britain

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Happy #CommunityRailWeek πŸŽ‰ Community Rail Network Partnerships in #Wales and Borders are at the heart of #WalesOnRails, acting as expert tour guides, connecting your journeys by rail to local attractions and communities. Discover these amazing rail routes πŸ“² walesonrails.co.uk/rail-lines

Happy #CommunityRailWeek πŸŽ‰ 

<a href="/CommunityRail/">Community Rail Network</a> Partnerships in #Wales and Borders are at the heart of #WalesOnRails, acting as expert tour guides, connecting your journeys by rail to local attractions and communities. Discover these amazing rail routes πŸ“² walesonrails.co.uk/rail-lines
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Two exciting Galas coming up this weekend πŸš‚ Will you be there? πŸ“† Saturday 24 May πŸ“ The Corris Railway Gala featuring historic locomotives from the fleet less often seen. πŸ“† Saturday to Monday 24 - 26 May πŸ“ Fairbourne Railway Twins Reunited Gala featuring Katie & SiΓ’n. #NarrowGauge

Two exciting Galas coming up this weekend πŸš‚ Will you be there?

πŸ“† Saturday 24 May πŸ“ <a href="/CorrisRailway/">The Corris Railway</a> Gala featuring historic locomotives from the fleet less often seen.

πŸ“† Saturday to Monday 24 - 26 May πŸ“ <a href="/FairbourneRly/">Fairbourne Railway</a> Twins Reunited Gala featuring Katie &amp; SiΓ’n. #NarrowGauge
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Story Spot πŸ“– Segontium #RomanFort in #Caernarfon built c. AD 77 to control the #MenaiStraits. Originally timber, rebuilt in stone by the 2nd century. Occupied until at least AD 365, when nearby Hen Waliau was built for coastal defence against Irish pirates.

Story Spot πŸ“– Segontium #RomanFort in #Caernarfon built c. AD 77 to control the #MenaiStraits. Originally timber, rebuilt in stone by the 2nd century. Occupied until at least AD 365, when nearby Hen Waliau was built for coastal defence against Irish pirates.
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One man’s steam-powered dream brought a lost railway back to life πŸš‚ Welcome to the #BreconMountainRailway, celebrating its 45th Anniversary this year! #Railway200 #NarrowGaugeRailway #HeritageRailway

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Story Spot πŸ“– Tomen y Bala is one of the largest medieval castle mottes in #Wales. The summit would originally have been topped by a timber palisade, possible with a timber tower within. It has now been adapted as a garden. πŸ“Έ Β© Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0 heyor.ca/TCm3x1

Story Spot πŸ“– Tomen y Bala is one of the largest medieval castle mottes in #Wales. The summit would originally have been topped by a timber palisade, possible with a timber tower within. It has now been adapted as a garden.

πŸ“Έ Β© Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0 heyor.ca/TCm3x1
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We love a day out at ParkPembrey and Beach πŸ–οΈ There really is so much to do, better still, take the train on the South West Wales Connected route to #BurryPort and cycle 🚲 to Pembrey along the magnificent #MillenniumCoastalPath. It's an excellent day out for all the family to enjoy.

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πŸš‚ Who’s up for a bit of Midsummer Madness? 🍻 Join the Welshpool & Llanfair #BeerFestival for steam trains, stunning views, real ales, cider & live music! 🎢 πŸ“ Welshpool Raven Square πŸ“† 13 June (5–10:30pm) πŸ“† 14 June (11am–10:30pm) 🎟️ wllr.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

πŸš‚ Who’s up for a bit of Midsummer Madness? 🍻
Join the <a href="/LlanfairLine/">Welshpool & Llanfair</a> #BeerFestival for steam trains, stunning views, real ales, cider &amp; live music! 🎢

πŸ“ Welshpool Raven Square
πŸ“† 13 June (5–10:30pm)
πŸ“† 14 June (11am–10:30pm)

🎟️ wllr.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
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Story Spot πŸ“– Since 1984, Brecon Jazz Festival has brought world-class jazz to the heart of #Wales, hosting legends like George Melly & Wynton Marsalis. Every August, #Brecon comes alive as venues turn into vibrant stages, celebrating heritage, talent & community. 🎢 #JazzFestival

Story Spot πŸ“– Since 1984, <a href="/brecon_jazz/">Brecon Jazz Festival</a> has brought world-class jazz to the heart of #Wales, hosting legends like George Melly &amp; Wynton Marsalis.

Every August, #Brecon comes alive as venues turn into vibrant stages, celebrating heritage, talent &amp; community. 🎢 #JazzFestival
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Visit the Neuadd Arms Hotel, #LlanwrtydWells along the Heart of Wales Line. As well as serving up hearty, traditional home-cooked food, they're also home to the Heart of Wales Brewery, brewing 'Off the Rails' 🍻, the official beer of the @HeartWalesTrail. πŸ“² heyor.ca/GFl6xa

Visit the Neuadd Arms Hotel, #LlanwrtydWells along the <a href="/HeartWalesLine/">Heart of Wales Line</a>. As well as serving up hearty, traditional home-cooked food, they're also home to the Heart of Wales Brewery, brewing 'Off the Rails' 🍻, the official beer of the @HeartWalesTrail. 

πŸ“² heyor.ca/GFl6xa
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πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ Calling all Superheroes to Llanberis Lake Railway! πŸ“† 21-22 June 🎟️ Kids in #Superhero costume ride FREE* πŸ† Chance to win family tickets to 1 of 3 #ThemeParks! πŸ›€οΈ Spot heroes along the shores of #PadarnLake! *Up to 3 kids free per paying adult. πŸ“² lake-railway.co.uk/events.html

πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ Calling all Superheroes to <a href="/LakeRailway/">Llanberis Lake Railway</a>!

πŸ“† 21-22 June
🎟️ Kids in #Superhero costume ride FREE*
πŸ† Chance to win family tickets to 1 of 3 #ThemeParks!
πŸ›€οΈ Spot heroes along the shores of #PadarnLake!

*Up to 3 kids free per paying adult.
πŸ“² lake-railway.co.uk/events.html
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Story Spot πŸ“– Outside #Cardigan's Guildhall & Market Hall is a #RussianCannon which was given to the town in 1857 in memory of Cardigan's soldiers' sacrifices in the #CrimeanWar. The gun was used in the Battle of the Light Brigade, during the famous charge at Balaclava.

Story Spot πŸ“– Outside #Cardigan's Guildhall &amp; Market Hall is a #RussianCannon which was given to the town in 1857 in memory of Cardigan's soldiers' sacrifices in the #CrimeanWar. The gun was used in the Battle of the Light Brigade, during the famous charge at Balaclava.
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Must visit for cycling enthusiasts 🚲 Marsh Tracks offers: ✨ 1.2km closed-circuit road cycling track ✨ National-standard BMX race track ✨ Free-to-use mountain bike track open year-round. πŸ“ Located less than a mile from #Rhyl railway station on the Conwy Valley & North Wales Coast CRP line.

Must visit for cycling enthusiasts 🚲 <a href="/MarshTracks/">Marsh Tracks</a> offers:

✨ 1.2km closed-circuit road cycling track
✨ National-standard BMX race track
✨ Free-to-use mountain bike track open year-round.

πŸ“ Located less than a mile from #Rhyl railway station on the <a href="/ConwyVNWCoast/">Conwy Valley & North Wales Coast CRP</a> line.
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This weekend Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Platinum Jubilee Weekend πŸ“† 20 - 22 June! Celebrating railway200 & the 70th Anniversary of the restoration of passenger services on the #FfestiniogRailway. Highlight 🌟 200 'Wheels on the Cob' πŸ“† Sunday 22 June 🎟️ festrail.co.uk/fr70/ πŸ“Έ Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

This weekend <a href="/festrail/">Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways</a> Platinum Jubilee Weekend πŸ“† 20 - 22 June! Celebrating <a href="/railway200/">railway200</a> &amp; the 70th Anniversary of the restoration of passenger services on the #FfestiniogRailway. Highlight 🌟 200 'Wheels on the Cob' πŸ“† Sunday 22 June

🎟️ festrail.co.uk/fr70/ 

πŸ“Έ <a href="/festrail/">Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways</a>
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Explore Our Itineraries... Find great holiday ideas and inspiration from chilled out breaks to action packed adventures, and everything in between. πŸ“² walesonrails.co.uk/itineraries #TravelItinerary #HolidayInspiration #AdventureTravel #ChilledBreaks #TravelIdeas #TravelPlanning

Explore Our Itineraries...

Find great holiday ideas and inspiration from chilled out breaks to action packed adventures, and everything in between.

πŸ“² walesonrails.co.uk/itineraries

#TravelItinerary #HolidayInspiration #AdventureTravel #ChilledBreaks #TravelIdeas #TravelPlanning
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If you're visiting the #CambrianCoast don't miss an evening at Neuadd Pendre #Tywyn where regular concerts are held throughout the year featuring the #Wurlitzer Cinema #PipeOrgan. An experience not to be missed 🎢 Travel by train on the The Cambrian Line πŸš‚. πŸ“Έ The Tywyn Wurlitzer

If you're visiting the #CambrianCoast don't miss an evening at Neuadd Pendre #Tywyn where regular concerts are held throughout the year featuring the #Wurlitzer Cinema #PipeOrgan. An experience not to be missed 🎢 Travel by train on the <a href="/CambrianLine/">The Cambrian Line πŸš‚</a>.

πŸ“Έ The Tywyn Wurlitzer
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Travelling the @Gr8littletrains this summer? 🎟️ Enjoy 20% off one adult full round-trip standard fare on twelve-member railways with the @Gr8littletrains Discount Card. Find out how to order your discount card here πŸ“² greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk/en/discount-ca… #VisitWales #NarrowGaugeRailway

Travelling the <a href="/Gr8LittleTrains/">@Gr8littletrains</a> this summer? 🎟️ Enjoy 20% off one adult full round-trip standard fare on twelve-member railways with the <a href="/Gr8LittleTrains/">@Gr8littletrains</a> Discount Card. Find out how to order your discount card here πŸ“² greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk/en/discount-ca… #VisitWales #NarrowGaugeRailway
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Explore Eryri National Park with Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service 🚌 and experience the natural beauty of the region without the need of a car. #Eryri #Snowdonia #VisitWales #SustainableTravel #SustainableTourism #SherparWyddfa

Explore Eryri National Park with Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service 🚌 and experience the natural beauty of the region without the need of a car. 

#Eryri #Snowdonia #VisitWales #SustainableTravel #SustainableTourism #SherparWyddfa
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Visit Erddig NT/YG & explore the 18th-century country house with beautifully preserved interiors & extensive gardens. Learn about the Yorke family, experience the working estate's history & enjoy scenic walks through the parkland. πŸ›€οΈ Travel along the 3 Counties Connected CRP route to #Wrexham

Visit <a href="/ErddigNT/">Erddig NT/YG</a> &amp; explore the 18th-century country house with beautifully preserved interiors &amp; extensive gardens. Learn about the Yorke family, experience the working estate's history &amp; enjoy scenic walks through the parkland. πŸ›€οΈ Travel along the <a href="/3CountiesCCRP/">3 Counties Connected CRP</a> route to #Wrexham
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πŸš‚ #LlanberisLakeRailway was built from the tracks of a former slate quarry line. Once a lifeline for slate, these tracks now carry visitors on one of Wales's most scenic train journeys. #HeritageRailway #NarrowGauge #Eryri #VisitWales #Railway200