The Llangollen and Corwen Railway are hosting a festival ahead of St David’s Day on Sunday, 1 March 2026, promising a vibrant celebration of Welsh heritage, music, and rail travel.

Three steam-hauled return journeys from Llangollen to Corwen will carry passengers through the Dee Valley behind a historic locomotive proudly displaying a special commemorative headboard, The Saint David. The event also marks the first full-line services of 2026, following major track renewal work in the 689-yard Berwyn Tunnel.

Festivities continue off the rails as Llangollen Silver Band performs at noon on Platform 1 before travelling to Corwen for a 13:00 encore, filling the afternoon with rousing melodies. Welsh-language station announcements, daffodil giveaways and a special menu at the Station Café add to the national flavour.

The day will also see the launch of a new volunteer group dedicated to promoting the Welsh language across the railway, ensuring it remains at the heart of this much-loved line.

“St David’s Day means a great deal to us, and it’s wonderful to see the railway embracing Welsh language and culture in such a visible way. The Dee Valley has a rich heritage, and celebrating that through music, language and community really brings the railway to life. I’m especially pleased to see the new Welsh language volunteers’ group being launched, which will help keep the language visible and spoken across the railway for years to come.”

Joel Whittaker, a railway volunteer, paramedic, and member of the Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir.