Corris Railway Museum
Free museum and shop in the former stable block of the Corris Railway, with slate wagons, rolling stock and a play area.
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About the museum
The Corris Railway Museum stands in Station Yard in Corris, beside the narrow-gauge railway that once carried slate down the Dulas Valley. The main station buildings were demolished in 1968, but the neighbouring stable block survived, and the Corris Railway Society acquired it together with a short section of trackbed.
The first part of the building opened as the museum in 1970. A short demonstration track was laid in 1971, and the museum has been extended step by step as more of the building has been restored. Today it also houses the railway shop and a refreshment area.
Exhibits include original slate-carrying wagons and a rescued original Corris Railway carriage, together with historical items from the line. The railway itself, now run by volunteers, carries passengers between Corris and Maespoeth on selected days from spring to autumn, and the museum opens around the train times.
Highlights
- Original slate-carrying wagons
- Rescued original Corris Railway carriage
- Free entry to the museum
- Shop with railway books, badges and model kits
- Children's play area and steam train rides
Permanent exhibition
- Corris Railway Museum displays – Original slate wagons, a rescued Corris Railway carriage and historical items from the narrow-gauge line.
- Founded
- 1970
- Operated by
- Corris Railway Society
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Train ride, adult (50-minute round trip) | £10Single tickets are not sold. |
|---|---|
| Train ride, child 5-15 | £5Under 5s travel free. |
| Train ride, family (2 adults and 2 children) | £25 |
| Dog on the train | £1Assistance dogs are free. |
Entry to the museum and shop is free; train rides cost extra and booking in advance is advised because tickets are limited.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
There is a children's playground and 'small world' toys at the museum, a family train fare, and seasonal Trick or Treat and Santa trains.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Corris (Station)
Bus 34 (not Sundays) runs from Machynlleth and Aberllefenni to Corris (Station); buses 30 and X27 (not Sundays) and TrawsCymru T2 stop at Corris (Braich Goch). Machynlleth is the nearest mainline station on the Cambrian Line.
By car
Free parking
Free parking is available in Corris Station Yard.
The station is just off the A487 between Dolgellau and Machynlleth, about five miles north of Machynlleth; the Station Yard is the second turn on the right as you enter the village, just past Holy Trinity Church. The village is on National Cycle Network Route 8.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The shop sells railway-themed goods; teas, coffees and light refreshments are available on running days. Public toilets are at Corris Station.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A short guided tour of the railway's workshops at Maespoeth is part of the train visit. Tickets for train rides should be booked in advance. |
