Penrhyn Castle Industrial Railway Museum

Next Special Event: Railway Museum Celebration Week - 23rd - 25th and 27th - 30th May 2009. Call 01248 353084 for details

 

The Penrhyn Castle Industrial Railway Museum provides a fascinating insight into the lost world of the various industrial lines of Wales, with other exhibits from elsewhere in the UK. Several steam engines are housed in the museum, which is located in the old stable block near the castle itself. Notable exhibits include 'Fire Queen' and 'Charles', two very different engines from different eras and of different narrow track gauges. The museum also has some standard gauge steam locomotives, and a very interesting 'rail cycle'! A great day out for all the family, with lots to see and do. While the museum's exhibits are largely non-operational, a miniature railway with steam train rides will be operational on some special events.

Penrhyn Quarry Railway Museum
Main information telephone number: 01248 353084
 
  Steam trains operating regularly? Normally only on special event days
  Diesel trains operating regularly? No
Museum Address:

The National Trust
Penrhyn Castle,
Bangor,
Gwynedd
LL57 4HN

 
Web-site address: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyncastle
 
Length of line: N/A
 
Ample car parking is available adjacent to the museum (free of charge).
 
EVENTS:

23rd - 25th and 27th - 30th May 2009 - Railway Museum Celebration Week

Lots to see and do for all the family. Miniature railway rides, a visit by the locomotive 'Lilla' from the Ffestiniog Railway, children's trails and activities, and lots, lots more! Part of the 'Restore "Hugh Napier" to Steam' appeal.
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Admission prices for the stable block exhibits: Admission prices including the adjacent castle:
  Adult: £ 5.60 Adult: £ 9.00
 

Child:

 £ 2.80

Child:

 £ 4.50
  National Trust members : £ FREE National Trust members : £ FREE
  Dogs: Not permitted Family: £ 22.50
   

 
Opening times: 11:00 - 17:00 on coloured dates shown below
Penrhyn Castle Museum opening dates
 
Catering facilities available:
 

 
A cafeteria is available on site, serving a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages. Ice cream also available.
 
 
PICNIC FACILITIES are also available on site.
         
FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS:
 

The railway museum is fully accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs, including catering and lavatory facilities.

The upper floor of the adjacent castle is unfortunately not accessible to wheelchairs.

 
 
 
FAMILY FACILITIES:
 

A baby change and mother's room are available. Also on site are a dolls' museum and an adventure playground.

 
 
OTHER FACILITIES:

Books, DVDs, children's items and other National Trust gifts are also available in the shop.

 
PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
 

The nearest National Rail Network station is Bangor, some 2 miles away.

For bus service details, contatct Traveline Cymru on 0870 608 2608 (ask for Llandygai)
 
 

 

PRESERVEDRAILWAYS.ORG.UK REVIEW:

Our reviewers have not visited this site yet; a review will be undertaken during the 2009 season.