Book Downpatrick Summer Heritage Train tickets for a family day out in County Down
Heritage trains are back this summer at Downpatrick & County Down Railway! Running on selected Saturdays throughout the season, these heritage diesel train experiences offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring one of Northern Ireland's most unique heritage attractions.
- Take as many or as few round trips as you like between Downpatrick and Inch Abbey
- Travel aboard authentic heritage diesel trains through the scenic County Down countryside
- Visit the museum and discover the fascinating story of the Belfast & County Down Railway
- Explore the Carriage Gallery with historic locomotives and beautifully preserved railway vehicles
- Step inside the country's only fully accessible original signal cabin
- Enjoy refreshments from the buffet carriage and browse the gift shop
Book today and enjoy a relaxed summer railway adventure for the whole family!
Downpatrick Summer Heritage Trains: Everything you need to know
- Dates: Selected Saturdays throughout July, August and September
- Type of Train: Heritage diesel trains
- Opening Hours: Approximately 12:30pm - 5:00pm
- Train Departures: 13:00, 13:45, 14:30, 15:15 and 16:00
- Location: Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
- Tickets Include: Unlimited train rides during your visit, museum access and entry to the Carriage Gallery
Enjoy unlimited train journeys to historic Inch Abbey
Your admission allows you to travel on as many trains as you wish throughout the afternoon, making it easy to spend time exploring at your own pace.
- Take a heritage train journey through the drumlin countryside
- Visit the historic ruins of Inch Abbey, just a short walk from the station
- Explore the museum and discover Ireland's railway heritage
- See vintage locomotives, carriages and railway artefacts up close
- Watch films, enjoy interactive exhibits and discover historic rolling stock in the Carriage Gallery
- Browse railway gifts, books, toys and souvenirs in the shop
- Relax with drinks and snacks from the buffet carriage during your visit
A heritage railway experience unlike any other in Ireland
As Ireland's only full-size heritage railway with multiple destinations, Downpatrick & County Down Railway offers much more than a simple train ride. From fascinating museum displays and historic railway vehicles to countryside views and family-friendly exploration, there's plenty to enjoy throughout the afternoon.
Whether you're a railway enthusiast, local history lover or simply looking for something different to do with the family this summer, these heritage train days provide a relaxed and memorable way to discover County Down's rich railway heritage.
Book your Downpatrick Summer Heritage Train tickets today and step aboard for a summer afternoon of railway history, countryside views and family fun.