# Downpatrick and County Down Railway

> Downpatrick & County Down Railway Ireland's only full size heritage railway. Travel on steam and heritage diesel trains running through the County Down countryside, and visit our museum and see our collection of carriages and locomotives.

Downpatrick and County Down Railway is located into the Downpatrick that is beautifully scenic Marshes offers the most readily useful views available of Downpatrick Cathedral, the Church regarding the Holy Trinity, where Ireland's patron saint St. Patrick is supposedly buried.Recent additions The Carriage Viewing Gallery and Workshop Viewing region enables people to see close up the volunteers' loving renovation work. You and also the children will get into the carriages and experience a vintage era of train travel, plus thoughtful shows depict the early reputation for Irish railways, major activities together with reduced amount of the as soon as extensive railway that is irish.There is a cool railway themed play area to keep the youngsters happy and using their imaginations, as well as the model railway is directed at pleasing younger visitors too, who are able to have the chance to drive a number of the models!The northern line's terminus is close to the spectacular ruins of the 12th century Inch Abbey, this means Island Abbey. It might be of great interest it was called this because originally the monastery's website had been on an island amidst the tidal marshes associated with river Quoile. Together with their service that is regular there also some seasonal specials to enjoy at certain times of year such as the Halloween Trains and Santa provider!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Downpatrick, Newry Mourne And Down, Northern Ireland
- Area guide: [Newry](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/newry-mourne-and-down)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.downrail.co.uk, or call +447482186019
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-TYCzX4vT3O2b/downpatrick-and-county-down-railway

## Activities

- Railway and Transport Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [Windsor Holiday Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-1l74yIs3I1Pm/windsor-holiday-park)

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## Nearby things to do

- [Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--suoQk55fNdr/butterfly-house-and-seaforde-gardens)
- [Mountpanther Farm Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7Lg8MUgV3pbh/mountpanther-farm-park)
- [Castle Ward](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Ej6Fbk85j-cu/castle-ward)
- [Murlough National Nature Reserve](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SeTrY0wpnvtm/murlough-national-nature-reserve)
- [Newcastle Beach](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xvQygEhk5PNN/newcastle-beach)

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Downpatrick and County Down Railway?

Downpatrick and County Down Railway is in Downpatrick, Newry Mourne And Down.

### What activities does Downpatrick and County Down Railway offer?

Downpatrick and County Down Railway lists Railway and Transport Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Downpatrick and County Down Railway have?

Downpatrick and County Down Railway lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Downpatrick and County Down Railway?

Experiences listed near Downpatrick and County Down Railway on HolidayFox include Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens, Mountpanther Farm Park, Castle Ward, Murlough National Nature Reserve and Newcastle Beach.

### How do I book Downpatrick and County Down Railway?

Downpatrick and County Down Railway doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.downrail.co.uk, or call +447482186019.


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