Name: Drumawhey Junction Railway
Rating: 5.0

Drumawhey Junction Railway

Drumawhey Junction Railway, Upper Gransha Road, Donaghadee, UK

1-90 Years

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Drumawhey Junction Railway is a family-friendly miniature railway attraction operated by passionate railway enthusiasts. It offers visitors the chance to experience Ireland’s longest 7 1/4” gauge miniature railway in a scenic outdoor setting. The railway recreates the atmosphere of a full-sized traditional railway in a compact and engaging form.

Visitors can enjoy a 12-minute miniature train journey on a track that features stations, bridges, tunnels, cuttings, a level crossing, and signal cabins. The railway operates steam, petrol hydraulic, diesel hydraulic, and electric locomotives, many built by club members themselves. The route winds through mature grounds, crosses streams, and offers a varied ride suitable for all ages.

Visitors are asked to contact the venue for pricing information. Birthday parties are available at a cost of £150 for up to 15 children, with an additional £10 per extra child, including use of the station building and a train for the party duration.

Overall, Drumawhey Junction Railway delivers a charming and nostalgic railway experience. It allows families to watch and ride behind lovingly built miniature locomotives in a safe and relaxed environment. This attraction is ideal for railway fans, families with children, and anyone looking for a unique and memorable day out.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Build new memories with your family and enjoy a fun trip to Drumawhey Junction Railway, Ireland’s longest 7 1/4 inch railway, and experience the atmosphere of a full size traditional railway.
This is a miniature railway and operates steam, petrol hydraulic, diesel hydraulic and electric locomotives. The line is the longest 7 1/4” gauge railway in Ireland.
The layout allows a variety of routes. An interesting journey of around 12 minutes is provided dependent on the train and route followed.
Leave the station and ride around a scenic and varied track which crosses bridges, dives into tunnels and winds itself around mature grounds as it crosses itself, a level crossing and a stream with surprises around every corner. Watch out for the signal box engine sheds embankments and cuttings. It’s a great adventure for all ages.
The railway captures the atmosphere of a full sized railway. There is a station, signal cabin, engine and coach sheds, bridges, cuttings, tunnel and a level crossing. It's a great adventure.

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Parking: Free parking available.
Toilets: Toilet with Baby changing facilities available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Contact the venue for pricing information.

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday parties can be arranged any day that the railway is not open to the public, providing we can get enough of our volunteers to cover and that the station building is not otherwise in use. The cost is £150 for up to 15 children and a further £10 per additional child.
This covers for the use of our station building for you to hold your party in and for us to provide a train to run for the period of the party. Usually the hosts arrive around 1.00-1.30 to set up for the party, providing their own food etc.

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Address: Drumawhey Junction Railway, Upper Gransha Road, Donaghadee, UK

Post Code: BT21 0LZ

Council: Donaghadee

County: Down

From Newtownards: follow the road signs to Millisle (B172) until a brown tourist sign directs you left at the junction for Upper Gransha Road. The railway is 100 meters on the right.
From Bangor: head towards Six Roads Ends, and follow the Brown Signs. The railway is only 1.7 miles from Six road ends.