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Go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s most loved heritage railways

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is throwing open its doors and inviting the community to discover the secrets behind one of Wales’ most popular heritage attractions.

Supporting image for story: Go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s most loved heritage railways

Supporting image for story: Double the trains, double the fun at the Llangollen Garden Railway Festival

Double the trains, double the fun at the Llangollen Garden Railway Festival

Supporting image for story: Dragon Workshop kicks off 'A Crafty March' at Llangollen Pavilion

Dragon Workshop kicks off 'A Crafty March' at Llangollen Pavilion

Supporting image for story: £100,000 investment secures the future of Berwyn Tunnel

£100,000 investment secures the future of Berwyn Tunnel

Supporting image for story: Colleagues to take on 200-mile charity relay for mum-of-two with incurable cancer

Colleagues to take on 200-mile charity relay for mum-of-two with incurable cancer

Supporting image for story: Medals revealed for Hope House Llangollen Canal Walk

Medals revealed for Hope House Llangollen Canal Walk

Supporting image for story: Tom Grennan on fatherhood and song-writing as he prepares for exciting Llangollen concert

Tom Grennan on fatherhood and song-writing as he prepares for exciting Llangollen concert

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Go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s most loved heritage railways

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Supporting image for story: Visitors invited to enjoy steam travel and Welsh culture this St David’s Day

Visitors invited to enjoy steam travel and Welsh culture this St David’s Day

Supporting image for story: Photography and videography launched to celebrate iconic railway

Photography and videography launched to celebrate iconic railway

Supporting image for story: Dancing queen Dame Darcey Bussell to be guest adjudicator at Llangollen Eisteddfod 2026

Dancing queen Dame Darcey Bussell to be guest adjudicator at Llangollen Eisteddfod 2026

Supporting image for story: Enjoy scenic rides and afternoon tea on Llangollen and Corwen Railway

Enjoy scenic rides and afternoon tea on Llangollen and Corwen Railway

Supporting image for story: Llangollen and Corwen Railway backs bid for UK Town of Culture

Llangollen and Corwen Railway backs bid for UK Town of Culture

Supporting image for story: Student selected for prestigious international humanitarian project

Student selected for prestigious international humanitarian project

Supporting image for story: Ales From Wales: Beer festival on rails returns

Ales From Wales: Beer festival on rails returns

Supporting image for story: Llangollen and Corwen Railway launches Berwyn Explorer for February half term

Llangollen and Corwen Railway launches Berwyn Explorer for February half term

Supporting image for story: Steam, diesel and family fun await at the 2026 Llangollen & Corwen Railway gala

Steam, diesel and family fun await at the 2026 Llangollen & Corwen Railway gala

Supporting image for story: Strong start for essential Berwyn Tunnel track renewal works

Strong start for essential Berwyn Tunnel track renewal works

About Llangollen

This popular tourist destination has it all. Best known for hosting Llangollen International Musical Festival every July, it also has the famous Dee Bridge, over the spectacular stretch of river. Step back in time with steam trains on the Llangollen Railway, gentle boating on Llangollen Canal and visit the mystical Valle Crucis Abbey on the hilltop.