Cars, Trains & Family Fun at Trenewydd Farm
Looking for a unique family holiday in Pembrokeshire? At Trenewydd Farm, we offer something truly special for train and car lovers of all ages. If you know us, or you’ve stayed before, you’ll already be familiar with Andrew’s lifelong passion for cars and trains.
Model Trains to Delight Every Guest
During your stay, you can watch steam and diesel model trains run around our extensive garden railway. We even have a special Santa Express and a Halloween train, too. Guests of all ages love it, and little ones especially enjoy spotting Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs past.
Want To Run Your Trains On Our Track?
You’re more than welcome - in fact, we’d be thrilled to have you! Our garden railway runs on a Dead Rail system (no electrics), so if you've got battery-powered or live-steam locos, definitely bring them along when you book a stay with us. We'd love to see them in action. For reference, the layout is G Gauge, 45mm, with a minimum radius of 5.
Model railway groups and clubs are very welcome too - get in touch if you'd like to stay with us. We'd be delighted to host you, run some trains together, and capture some brilliant photos!
Model Trains to Delight Every Guest
During your stay, you can watch steam and diesel model trains run around our extensive garden railway. We even have a special Santa Express and a Halloween train, too. Guests of all ages love it, and little ones especially enjoy spotting Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs past.
Want To Run Your Trains On Our Track?
You’re more than welcome - in fact, we’d be thrilled to have you! Our garden railway runs on a Dead Rail system (no electrics), so if you've got battery-powered or live-steam locos, definitely bring them along when you book a stay with us. We'd love to see them in action. For reference, the layout is G Gauge, 45mm, with a minimum radius of 5.
Model railway groups and clubs are very welcome too - get in touch if you'd like to stay with us. We'd be delighted to host you, run some trains together, and capture some brilliant photos!
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Scalextric and Slot Car Fun
For more hands-on excitement, book a session in our Slot Car Shack, home to Andrew’s huge collection of model cars. Challenge your friends and family on our Scalextric layout and see who can make it onto the leaderboard. It’s friendly competition and old-school fun rolled into one!
For more hands-on excitement, book a session in our Slot Car Shack, home to Andrew’s huge collection of model cars. Challenge your friends and family on our Scalextric layout and see who can make it onto the leaderboard. It’s friendly competition and old-school fun rolled into one!
Days out
Whether you fancy a gentle ride on a preserved steam line, an afternoon at a classic-car show, or a scenic drive pairing both, we’re in the perfect spot to make a day of it. Trenewydd is a great base for rail days out and petrolhead-friendly events.
Classic Cars & Motoring
If you’re into classic cars, runs, shows and local meets, West Wales has a lively calendar:
If you’re into classic cars, runs, shows and local meets, West Wales has a lively calendar:
- Cardigan Classic Car Club - local runs and an annual show (great for stroll-rounds and informal meets). Keep an eye on their events calendar for monthly runs and the annual show.
- Cruise Culture (Carmarthen Showground) - larger car show events (big mixed shows, modified and classic cars) - typically attracts lots of visitors from across West Wales. Good for a bank-holiday outing.
- Towy Valley Vintage Club / local vintage shows - regular summer vintage fairs and working-days with tractors, classic cars and engines (handy if you enjoy old machinery beyond cars).
- Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire classic shows - look for Pembrokeshire Classic Car Show and local town centre classics (Carmarthen / Llandeilo / Tenby events appear each summer). Dates change yearly, so best to check organisers’ pages for the current year.
Nearby Railways & Attractions
Teifi Valley Railway - Henllan (narrow-gauge)
What to expect: 2-ft narrow-gauge heritage line, miniature railway for kids, play areas and café - a very family-friendly visit.
Approx drive time: ~20–30 minutes (Henllan is around 14 miles along the A484/B4334 from Cardigan).
Why visit: great for families and little train fans - short rides, outdoor space, and picnic/café facilities. It’s a lovely half-day visit and very practical with kids.
Gwili Railway - Bronwydd Arms (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: preserved standard-gauge steam railway with regular steam/diesel services, special event trains (cream-tea trips, fish & chips rides) and scenic country running.
Approx drive time: ~45–60 minutes (Bronwydd/Carmarthen area - roughly 28–35 miles from Cardigan depending on route).
Why visit: a classic steam experience with longer rides than the little narrow-gauge lines - easy to spend a relaxed day here and they often host vehicle/heritage events too.
Vale of Rheidol Railway - Aberystwyth → Devil’s Bridge (narrow-gauge scenic steam)
What to expect: a dramatic narrow gauge steam route through Cambrian scenery between Aberystwyth and Devil’s Bridge (full steam experience and great views). Perfect for a full rail-day trip.
Approx drive time: ~55–75 minutes (Aberystwyth is roughly an hour by car from Cardigan in normal traffic; the railway operates out of Aberystwyth).
Why visit: stunning scenery, a longer train journey than most local lines - a real treat for steam fans and photographers.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (funicular)
What to expect: short, unusual funicular ride to the cliff top and viewing point - quick, family-friendly attraction in Aberystwyth town. Useful as a combined trip if you’re visiting the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
Approx drive time: ~1 hour (same travel area as Vale of Rheidol).
Brecon Mountain Railway – Merthyr Tydfil (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: a beautifully restored standard-gauge heritage line running along the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with vintage steam locomotives, lakeside views, and a stop at Pontsticill Station for a café and small railway museum.
Approx drive time: around 1 hour 45 minutes from Cardigan (depending on route and traffic).
Why visit: a classic steam experience in spectacular scenery - ideal for enthusiasts and families alike, and one of Wales’s best-loved heritage railways.
Teifi Valley Railway - Henllan (narrow-gauge)
What to expect: 2-ft narrow-gauge heritage line, miniature railway for kids, play areas and café - a very family-friendly visit.
Approx drive time: ~20–30 minutes (Henllan is around 14 miles along the A484/B4334 from Cardigan).
Why visit: great for families and little train fans - short rides, outdoor space, and picnic/café facilities. It’s a lovely half-day visit and very practical with kids.
Gwili Railway - Bronwydd Arms (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: preserved standard-gauge steam railway with regular steam/diesel services, special event trains (cream-tea trips, fish & chips rides) and scenic country running.
Approx drive time: ~45–60 minutes (Bronwydd/Carmarthen area - roughly 28–35 miles from Cardigan depending on route).
Why visit: a classic steam experience with longer rides than the little narrow-gauge lines - easy to spend a relaxed day here and they often host vehicle/heritage events too.
Vale of Rheidol Railway - Aberystwyth → Devil’s Bridge (narrow-gauge scenic steam)
What to expect: a dramatic narrow gauge steam route through Cambrian scenery between Aberystwyth and Devil’s Bridge (full steam experience and great views). Perfect for a full rail-day trip.
Approx drive time: ~55–75 minutes (Aberystwyth is roughly an hour by car from Cardigan in normal traffic; the railway operates out of Aberystwyth).
Why visit: stunning scenery, a longer train journey than most local lines - a real treat for steam fans and photographers.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (funicular)
What to expect: short, unusual funicular ride to the cliff top and viewing point - quick, family-friendly attraction in Aberystwyth town. Useful as a combined trip if you’re visiting the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
Approx drive time: ~1 hour (same travel area as Vale of Rheidol).
Brecon Mountain Railway – Merthyr Tydfil (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: a beautifully restored standard-gauge heritage line running along the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with vintage steam locomotives, lakeside views, and a stop at Pontsticill Station for a café and small railway museum.
Approx drive time: around 1 hour 45 minutes from Cardigan (depending on route and traffic).
Why visit: a classic steam experience in spectacular scenery - ideal for enthusiasts and families alike, and one of Wales’s best-loved heritage railways.