Welcome to the Llangollen Garden Railway Festival
The Llangollen Garden Railway Festival is one of the UK’s newest garden railway events. Since launching in 2022, the festival has grown each year, welcoming more than a thousand visitors and raising thousands of pounds for charity.
Held at the Llangollen Royal International Pavilion, the festival brings together large-scale layouts, traders, societies and garden railway specialists from across the UK. It is a great day out for families, children, hobbyists and enthusiasts alike.
With more than 40 stalls and a wide range of model layouts, you can explore railways from different periods and countries, with live steam, gas-fired and electric operation. There are hands-on activities for children, including Playmobil trains and wagon-building, as well as demonstrations of modelling techniques.
The festival is run entirely by volunteers and, since 2022, has donated over £10,000 to local charities and community groups.
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Tickets & Admission
Admission
£14 per adult.
Up to three accompanied children under 16 go free with each fee-paying adult.
Opening times
Saturday 6 June 2026
10:00am – 4:30pm
Book in advance
Please buy your tickets in advance to help reduce queuing. Tickets are available from the Llangollen Tourist Information Centre by emailing llangollentic@gonorthwales.org.uk. You can also find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/LlangollenTIC.
Refunds & ID
Refunds will not normally be given. If you are asked to leave the event for security reasons, you will not be entitled to a refund. ID is not usually required, but organisers may ask for proof of age when buying alcohol from the bar.
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.
Free 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:
llangollentic@gonorthwales.org.uk
Facebook:
Llangollen Garden Railway Festival
