What's on in Cynlas

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Cynlas.

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A Day with "Alice the Little Welsh Engine"

This year 'Alice' will be returning to star in her fourth "Day with Alice the Little Welsh Engine" since receiving a new boiler so come along and meet her along with 'Winifred' from Pauline Hazelwood’s beautiful children's books.

Sat 1 AugBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(2.7mi)

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Barbeque Specials

Join us for an evening outing by steam train along the full length of the railway, with an extended stop by the lake at Llangower on the return journey to enjoy a fresh burger or a hot dog. Watch the sun going down over the lake – a magnificent sight on a clear evening.

Thu 6 AugBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(2.7mi)

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Festivals & Events

August Steam Gala

Bala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station has got August Steam Gala pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sat 29 AugBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(2.7mi)

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Bala Model Railway Show

The 2026 Bala Model Railway Show will be held at Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn Secondary School, Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7RU.

Sat 19 SeptBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(2.7mi)

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Halloween Trains

Join us for a scary evening train to celebrate Halloween!

Fri 30 OctBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(2.7mi)

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Santa Specials

Santa has once again accepted our invitation to visit Llanuwchllyn on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2026.

Sat 12 DecBala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station(2.7mi)

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dentist

dentist at Sandeman Canoe Company. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Thu 23 JulSandeman Canoe Company(6.7mi)

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1-2-1 Training

You may be an experienced rider looking to move up to the next level, a race competitor looking for that edge, or a complete novice who would like to get to grips with an off road bike., Maybe you’re just looking for a way to improve your road riding. Here at the Mick Extance Experience…

Thu 23 JulMick Extance Experience(9.8mi)

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1-2-1 Training OB

Thu 23 JulMick Extance Experience(9.8mi)

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Ultimate Off Road Experience

Dakar legend Mick Extance and his team brings you the Ultimate Off-Road Motorcycling Experience for the best possible price. Ride an amazing variety of trails, as you wind your way through and around 1,500 acres of beautiful Welsh forest in the heart of the stunning Berwyn Mountains. On an experience like no other, combine our…

Sat 25 JulMick Extance Experience(9.8mi)

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Own Bike Day – Novice

If you’re looking for a great day out on the trails then this day is perfect for you. It’s a chance to explore our beautiful 1,500 acre venue with challenging and scenic routes. More flowy and gentle trails with the tricky section thrown in to get that heart rate up! Novice to sportsman

Sat 25 JulMick Extance Experience(9.8mi)

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Own Bike Day – Expert

This day is tailored to the more extreme enduro groups who crave the challenge of pushing themselves. We have one of the very best extreme venues in the UK so you can explore the deep dark depths of the welsh forest.

Sat 25 JulMick Extance Experience(9.8mi)

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Venues with events near Cynlas

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station2.7 miles away

More about Cynlas

Gwynedd, Wales

Cynlas is in north-west Wales, with coast, mountains and small-town community life close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Cynlas events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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