Conwy Valley Railway Museum — Attraction in Betws-y-coed

Second visit in 2 years with my wife and children - there’ll definitely be more. One of the very best miniature train rides in the whole of the country - such a great layout through lovely gardens. A massive bargain as well - it’s a must that when visiting Betws-Y-Coed you don’t miss out on at least the train ride. The shop is ace for the kids and modelling enthusiasts alike. Haven’t been into the small museum but this seems great value for money - model railway layouts are great for kids to see and I’ve heard that the exhibits of the larger locomotives are awe-inspiring. This is a great place being run on a shoestring by retirees who can’t afford to pay for extra staff nor are able to appoint volunteers, and all (presumably) without lottery funding. Cafe closed but great food and drink options overlooking the museum in the railway station buildings.

Perhaps some of the ruder reviewers could maybe show at least some understanding of this before leaving negative reviews that damage an already struggling business. Some of the model layouts don’t work, apparently it also needs bit of a dust…so what, it’s one of the cheapest afternoons out anywhere with plenty to see and do. If you want a sanitised day out then feel free to pay a lot more and choose not to support a couple of retirees who’d rather keep it running for families to enjoy...

Took my train obsessed son to have a nosy around and ride the miniature railway. The museum and ride are accessed via a footbridge through the train station or via a side gate. The train ride is £2.50 man woman or child, so can't accuse them of any discrimination. It's fun enough though I've seen more attention paid to putting little villages in etc at similar attractions. It's a decent length and is fun for small people. The museum and shop are showing their age and sorely in need of a little tlc. I went years ago and not much had changed. The staff don't exactly sell the place, mostly coming across indifferent at best. A big gripe is between the museum cafe and railway station, there's no toilets. When my 3yo announced he desperately needed the loo, we were directed back across the bridge, through the station, and to some toilets in the car park that charge for the privilege. This has always been the problem with touristy North Wales, the visitor is rinsed of his cash left right and centre. I...

AVOID BEING CAUGHT OUT BY THE SCAM PARKING COMPANY RUNNING ON SITE.. we visited this place earlier this year as a group travelling in two separate cars.. our other group arrived early and waited in the car in the car park until we arrived.. N.B. no occupants of the car park got out of the car.. We got delayed as we got caught up in the roadworks. Soon as we arrived, we paid for our parking and then used all the facilities on site.. few weeks later we received a parking fine for not paying for parking despite us clearly showing proof of parking and explaining the circumstances. They upheld the fine stating the other group had overstayed. will not be going to this place ever again.. we wish the owner of this site reads this message and realises that the parking contractor they have hired is tarnishing their image and...