Gwili Steam Railway station at Bronwydd Carmarthenshire, Bronwydd, Seasonal opening times, ticket prices vary.
Details
Accessibility:
There are disability parking spaces available on site as well disability toilets available within the main building, however: if you have any special requirements please call the site before visiting. The carriages were designed in 1950 and have quite narrow corridors that will be unable to cater for all disability requirements. The dining carriages also have fixed tables that may not be suitable for some guests.
The only area on the main platform that is not accessible is the signal box which consists of many steps; however, members of the public are not permitted to enter this area.
Brief Description:
Gwili Steam Railway Station was built in the 1800's and today is known as the 'friendly line' run by a small number of paid employees and many of volunteers. It is a short section of the former British Railways Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line that closed in the 1960s.
Address:
Bronwydd Arms Station, Carmarthen SA33 6HT
E-Mail:
email - info@gwili-railway.co.uk
Phone:
01267 238213
Website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr0eg9drepo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65214664
Directions:
Take the M4 & A48 to Carmarthen. From there follow signs for Cardigan/Lampeter, and the Brown tourist signs to the Gwili Railway. Bronwydd Arms is 3 miles North of Carmarthen on the A484 road to Cardigan, and then turn north-east on the B4301, and the entrance to the Railway Station is 300 yards on its northern side.
OS SN 417239
Opening Times:
Open most days. Please refer to the following link for timetables -
http://www.gwili-railway.co.uk/en/plan-your-day/timetable.aspx
Admission Charges:
See gwili-railway.co.uk Ticket prices previously were as follows (special events/dining events fares will vary):
- Under 3, free entry.
- Adult £11, Senior £10,
- Family (2 adults, 2 children) £27.50
- Children (3-15) £5
- Dogs £1.50 (Standard class only)
- Concessions are available - please see website for details.
- Group rates - please see website for details.
- Wheelchair access available.
Your tickets are valid all day however please allow up to 15 minutes before departure for parking.
Transport:
460 Bus Route Via Carmarthen - Cardigan route.
Accessible via car - 3 miles north of Carmarthen on the A484 road to Cardigan.
Public transport operates in and around this area.
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0800 46 40 000
Amenities:
On-site disability toilet facilities as well as a gift shop open to visitors.
You can also purchase meals on the train, prices as follows were:
- 3 course Sunday lunch at £33.50 Adults/ £20.00 Children
- 4 course Celebration Lunch at £38.50 Adults/ £20.00 Children
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Landscape around Bronwydd, Carmarthenshire
252 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.