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Downpatrick Railway Museum

The Railway Station | Market Street, Downpatrick BT30 6LZ, Northern Ireland
44-28-4461-5779
Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Downpatrick
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Most recent review
- 23 Apr 2012
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Killyleagh, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Genuine railway being restored and run as it should be. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

great for all ages, you will not be dissapointed best day out you have lots to do and see there is even a restaurant in one of the carriages to get tea coffee tray bakes etc More

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Northern Ireland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Interesting artefacts and passionate enthusiasts + real working line & locomotives More

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Killyleagh, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

This is a brilliant attempt at retaining some of what was destroyed by the short sighted planning of the past, when the rail networks here were closed by government. The restored rail and rolling stock are well run and events through the year help keep it all alive. A great cause worthy of all your support. More

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Absolutely loved this trip on the railway & the tour round. Its amazing to think this is all manned by hard working volunteers. Would go back time after time! More

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Co Down
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9 reviews 9 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2007
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We recently enjoyed an afternoon out at Downpatrick Steam railway. The whole family was there who range in age from 87 years to 3 years and there was something for everyone to enjoy. There is a small museum upstairs in the station house where you can learn a little about the steam railway. The train journey is on original restored... More

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