Welcome to the Llangollen Garden Railway Festival
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support over the past few years in attending the Llangollen Garden Railway Festival. The show has raised over £20,000 for charity in the past five years, and we couldn’t have done it without your input. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end; this is due to the increasing costs of putting the show on and finding it harder to get layouts.
The team and I wish you all the very best in whatever you have planned and hope to see you soon.
Kind regards
Keith
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Location
The Llangollen Garden Railway Festival is held at the Llangollen Royal International Pavilion, a modern and spacious venue with excellent facilities. It offers plenty of room for layouts, traders, societies and specialist groups, all under one roof.
The Pavilion is just a short walk from Llangollen town centre, surrounded by the Dee Valley’s stunning scenery. Many visitors make a day or a full weekend of it by exploring the town, the heritage Llangollen Railway or a trip by canal boat to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a World Heritage Site.
Address
Llangollen Pavilion
Abbey Road
Llangollen
LL20 8SW
Getting Here
By Car
Around 30–40 minutes from major motorways via the A542.
About 30 minutes from the A483 and A5.
Roughly 60 minutes from Liverpool or Manchester, and 90 minutes from Birmingham.
– Parking for up to 300 cars.
By Rail
Ruabon is the nearest mainline station, around five miles away, with regular buses to Llangollen.
By Bus
Frequent services run from Wrexham via Ruabon station, stopping close to the Pavilion.
On Foot
The Pavilion is only a five-minute walk from Llangollen town centre.
About Us
The Llangollen Garden Railway Festival was launched in 2022 and has grown each year, welcoming visitors from across the UK to the Royal International Pavilion. The event brings together layouts, traders, societies and enthusiasts, creating a unique large-scale garden railway showcase in the heart of the Dee Valley.
The festival is run entirely by volunteers who give their time to plan, prepare and operate the event. Their support, along with the enthusiasm of exhibitors and visitors, has helped establish the festival as a friendly, well-regarded day out for families and hobbyists alike.
Since 2022, the festival has donated more than £10,000 to local charities and community groups, supporting organisations such as the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, local health initiatives and town volunteer teams. We remain committed to keeping the festival community-focused and beneficial to the region.
Contact Us
General enquiries:
Event-at-LGRF@outlook.com
Trade enquiries:
Event-at-LGRF@outlook.com
Tickets:
Ticketing info will be released closer to the festival
Facebook:
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