Steam Whitehead

Visit the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to experience the magic of steam.

On the historic 1907 platform at Whitehead Excursion Station you’ll board our train for a short (10 to 15 minute) trip within our premises. Hauled by our 104 year-old locomotive No.3BG "Guinness", you will travel in a carriage which a certain famous wizard would feel at home in - you will be transported to a bygone era.

Included in your ticket price is a train ride and admission to our 5-gallery Museum (allow at least an hour). Incudes activities for children in "The Stables" and "Carriage Gallery". Other activities may be available - see Special Events below.

Afterwards, you can treat yourself to tea/coffee and snacks in our café.

This is an experience like none other. Your day will certainly be one that you will not forget! So come along and explore.

Suitable for children (and adults) of all ages!

Trains every 30 minutes from 11am until 3pm, but tickets need to be booked in advance to get your preferred time slot.

Special Event Days
03-Aug	Teddy Bear's Picnic Bring your teddy along and find all of the teddies hidden around the museum and Harvey, our very own railway bear, who is having a picnic with some friends. There will also be other activities to keep you entertained.
10-Aug	Food & Folk Festival Whitehead's annual event will be taking place adjacent to our Museum - food, music, stalls and entertainment for an afternoon of family fun.
17-Aug	Train Rides
17-Aug	Wee Critters We are adding some visitors to our site for you to learn about, get up close to, and maybe even handle them. You will learn everything there is to know about these special creatures. Our on-hand experts will be there to answer your questions.
24-Aug	Train Rides
14-Sep	European Heritage Open Day The Museum will be open for this annual heritage event.

Tickets may also be purchased at:
Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, 9 Donegall Square North, BT1 5GJ
+44 28 9024 6609

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