Railway launches Glyndwr Steam Roast experience

* The traditional Sunday roast served at the Owain Glyndwr Hotel in Corwen.

Llangollen and Corwen Railway has teamed up with the community-run Owain Glyndwr Hotel to launch The Glyndwr Steam Roast, a new visitor experience combining heritage steam travel with a traditional Sunday roast in the heart of Corwen. 

The first departure takes place on Sunday August 9, with the experience running every Sunday until November 8 with just 30 places available on each departure,

The new package has been created to encourage more visitors to spend time in Corwen while showcasing two of the Dee Valley's most treasured attractions.

Passengers will depart Llangollen aboard the 12.20pm heritage steam service, enjoying one of Britain's most scenic railway journeys through the Dee Valley before arriving at Corwen Station shortly after 1pm. 

* A steam train like this GWR Heavy Freight will bring diners to the hotel (below) which is just two minutes' walk from Corwen station.

A short two-minute walk takes visitors to the Owain Glyndwr Hotel, where they will enjoy a traditional Sunday roast before returning to Llangollen on the 4.20pm steam train.

Tickets cost £40 per adult and £15 per child, with the package including return steam train travel and a reserved Sunday roast. Drinks, starters, desserts and any additional purchases will be paid for separately at the Owain Glyndwr Hotel.

The partnership forms part of the railway's wider commitment to supporting Corwen town centre, strengthening links with local businesses and creating new reasons for visitors to explore the town.

Wayne Ronneback, Station Master at Corwen Station, said: "This is exactly the kind of partnership we want to see developing in Corwen. The railway has always been about much more than trains – it's about bringing people into our communities and supporting local businesses.

"Working alongside the fantastic team at the Owain Glyndwr Hotel allows us to create something genuinely special. Visitors can enjoy a wonderful steam journey through the Dee Valley before experiencing one of Corwen's most welcoming community-run venues.

"It is wonderful to be collaborating in such a positive way. By working together, we're creating an experience that benefits everyone – our passengers, the hotel, other local businesses and the wider community. We hope The Glyndwr Steam Roast becomes one of the must-do Sunday experiences in North Wales."

The railway says it has seen increasing demand for experience-led travel, with dining experiences proving particularly popular with visitors looking for memorable days out. 

As well as offering visitors a relaxing day out, the initiative is expected to increase visitor dwell time in Corwen, support the community-run Owain Glyndwr Hotel, encourage additional spending within the town and further strengthen tourism links across the Dee Valley.

* For more information, to see the menu and to book, visit https://llangollen-railway.co.uk/glyndwr-steam-roast/ Please advise of any dietary requirements at check out.