Llandudno Transport Festival Page

Llandudno Transport Festival 2008 Gwyl Cludiant Llandudno 2008 Saturday May 3rd to Monday May 5th
Information	Buses	The Llandudno Transport Festival is held on the sea-front showground in one of the most picturesque bays of the UK. Llandudno is Wales' largest resort and famed for its Victorian style and Edwardian elegance.

The Transport Festival is the largest in Wales and one of the U.K.'s best-loved events. It is held in conjuction with the Victorian Extravaganza. Costume, vintage fairground and a host of attractions combine in a unique annual celebration of transport and entertainment heritage within the town. The two events are linked by a free shuttle-bus service.

Special Themes from Past Years

2007	LLANDUDNO & COLWYN BAY TRAMWAY CENTENARY. More on the tramway centenary here.
2006	CROSVILLE CENTENARY ROAD RUN.
2004	1943 PACIFIC TRACTOR unit which belonged to the celebrated hauliers WYNN'S of Newport. More on WYNN'S Pacific Tractor here.
2003	75 Years of Llandudno UDC Transport The anniversary was marked by a special gathering of ex-Llandudno vehicles, which have won a special place in the hearts of visitors and residents alike. 75th anniversary special page and history of Llandudno's own buses.
2003	White Rose Motors, Rhyl We were delighted to welcome Mike Sutcliffe and his superbly restored 1923 Leyland SG7 bus which was first operated by Brookes Bros. of Rhyl.
2001	First North Western's 'heritage' DMU train number 101.685. It was scheduled to work the Blaenau Ffestiniog branch on Saturday and Monday, with a special excursion on Sunday (normally there is no Sunday service at this time of year)

Regular Events:

Saturday

The Saturday road run to the summit of the Great Orme has been re-routed this year. Congestion and vehicle numbers have made the Orme Summit an impossible destination, so it is anticipated that the historic town of Conwy will be the the venue. Spaces within the walls should allow vehicles to be drawn up for display, and the town will be a delight for visitors. Further details of the Saturday road run will be available on the Festival Field during the late afternoon.

Sunday

Sunday sees two major events, there is the annual Crosville gathering of buses, coaches and enthusiasts ancient and modern and the Extravaganza street parade. Festival entrants join with walkers in costume, cyclists, marching bands, entertainers and traction engines to circle the town. The spectacle lasts almost an hour.

On Sunday evening the second road run normally takes place around the celebrated Marine Drive for superb coastal views and most unusual photo-opportunites. The half-way stop by the 'Rest and be Thankful' cafe is a transport spectacular in itself. There will be more information on whether the road run takes place on the Festival field.

The parade around the town is repeated at midday on Monday