As another Bank Holiday approaches, it can be difficult to find something to do that pleases all the family. This post may help you to decide what you will do over the coming Bank Holiday!
Ffestiniog Railway – 29th April – 2nd May 2016
A special timetable is also in operation – basic timetables can be found by clicking here – for the full timetable with train graphs and details of what is happening on the day – purchase an event guide from Harbour Station.
Special fares are also in operation for the weekend –
FOUR-DAY ROVER: (29th April – 2nd May 2016)
Adult £65.00
Child £32.00
*Privilege Rate: Adult £32.00
Child £16.00
DAY ROVER: Any Day:
Adult £22.80
Child £11.40
* Privilege Rate: Adult £11.00
Child £ 5.50
DARJEELING THRU' THE PASS (Sunday 1st May):
NB: No Free Travel – Event or Day Rover ticket also required
Supplementary Fare £ 5.00
Event Guide:
For only £3.00 – you will receive detailed working timetables with loco rosters, stock formations and full information on the weekend's events.
*Members free unlimited travel isn't permitted over the weekend, Members need to buy a ‘Priviledge Rate' fare ticket.
- View more information on May Day Weekend
On the Ffestiniog Railway Website - View other Ffestiniog Railway posts
Right here on the RailAdvent Website
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway – 30th April 2016
Entertainment is also featured with ‘The Cover Up' band playing at Keighley.
Fares for the ‘Haworth Haddock' are as follows:
- Adults – £23.50
- Concessions – £19.50
- Children – £11.75
Seats are still available for 30th April, so click HERE to book online now, or call 01535 645214 between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday to book over the telephone.
- Visit the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Website
For more information & dates - View other Keighley & Worth Valley Railway posts
Right here on the RailAdvent Website
Talyllyn Railway – 30th April – 2nd May 2016
With many activities happening other the three days, there's plenty to do. Highlights include shuttles, 10+ departures a day and re-enactments of blasts!
There is also a special timetable running over the weekend, and different activities happening, for more information on activities and timetables, please click here
Normal fares apply for this event, but there are certain activities that require a pre booked ticket or for you to be a member of the railway!
- Visit the Talyllyn Railway website
for more information and timetables - View other Talyllyn Railway posts
Right here on the Railway Adventures website
East Lancs Railway – 30th April – 2nd May 2016
Meet Thomas and his friends at the East Lancs Railway this weekend (30th April – 2nd May 2016) with plenty of activities for children of all sizes. Ride behind Thomas, and meet the Fat Controller, along with some of Thomas' friends! Ticket holders also get Unlimited Travel on Steam and Diesel Trains. Here are some of the highlights of the weekend:
- Thomas themed activities and live scenarios with Troublesome Trucks
- Magic / Circus shows and Punch & Judy
Fares for this event are as follows:
| Adult | £18.00 |
| Child (2 – 15 Years) | £10.00 |
| Child (Under 2) | FREE |
| Family (2 x Adult and Up to 3 Children) | £46.00 |
A Special Timetable are also in operation – to view the timetable for the weekend, please click here
- Visit the East Lancs Railway
For more information - View other East Lancs Railway Posts
Right here on the RailAdvent Website
Other Railways
There are many railways in operation over the weekend – these are just a few railways who are holding events, please check your local railways for events and fares!
We hope you enjoy your Bank Holiday Weekend, whatever you are up to!
