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Easter Steam @ Whitehead Railway Museum

Whiitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

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Easter fun at Whitehead Railway Museum!

Visit the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead this Easter to experience the magic of steam and meet our special guest – the Easter Bunny!  All children will receive an Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny (please advise in advance of any dietary requirements on the booking notes).

On the historic 1907 platform at Whitehead Excursion Station you’ll board our train for a short trip within our premises. Hauled by one of our iconic locomotives – No. 3BG ‘Guinness’.  Included in your ticket price is admission to our 5-gallery Museum where you can participate in our Easter Hunt and be enthralled by our Giants of Steam! 

Short train rides are every 30 minutes from 11am until 3pm (except 1pm), but tickets need to be booked in advance...Read More

About

Easter fun at Whitehead Railway Museum!

Visit the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead this Easter to experience the magic of steam and meet our special guest – the Easter Bunny!  All children will receive an Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny (please advise in advance of any dietary requirements on the booking notes).

On the historic 1907 platform at Whitehead Excursion Station you’ll board our train for a short trip within our premises. Hauled by one of our iconic locomotives – No. 3BG ‘Guinness’.  Included in your ticket price is admission to our 5-gallery Museum where you can participate in our Easter Hunt and be enthralled by our Giants of Steam! 

Short train rides are every 30 minutes from 11am until 3pm (except 1pm), but tickets need to be booked in advance to get your preferred time slot.  Note, this is a short train ride – 3 trips up and down our own railway platform.  Although you will be hauled by an engine under steam, you will not be transported off our site.

**Please arrive 10 minutes before your allocated time.  The short steam train ride will be your first activity.**

Afterwards, treat yourself to our Easter specials in our Cups & Carriages Tea Room.

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  • On site parking

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  • Euros accepted

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Adult£12.00 per ticket
Child£8.00 per ticket

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