Llandudno Transport Festival

Event Details

Time: May 5, 2012 from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Location: Bodafon Fields
Street: VENUE CYMRU,
City/Town: LLANDUDNO. LL30 1BB
Website or Map: http://www.llantransfest.co.u…
Event Type: transport, show, car, llandudno, festival
Latest Activity: Dec 8, 2011

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Event Description

he 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

2008	LOCAL HEROES.
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.

Regular Events:

Saturday

The Saturday road run normally takes in a tour of the World Heritage town of Conwy, via Llanrhos and Deganwy. Further details of the Saturday road runwill 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 Extravaganza street parade around the town is repeated at midday on Monday