Whitehead Railway Museum

Whitehead Railway Museum Railway Museum and excursion platform located in Whitehead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Experience a museum on the move with our steam train events!
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Official page of The Whitehead Railway Museum. Visit our website @ www.steamtrainsireland.com

🚨Calling All Craft Stallholders! 🚨We're still accepting a limited number of applications for our Craft Fair on 18th July...
04/06/2026

🚨Calling All Craft Stallholders! 🚨

We're still accepting a limited number of applications for our Craft Fair on 18th July! 🎉

We're particularly keen to hear from stallholders who would like to showcase their work outdoors on our station platform, where visitors can enjoy the unique atmosphere of our steam train in action throughout the day.

📌We also have a small number of indoor spaces remaining for those who would prefer to exhibit inside.

If you'd like to be part of this special event and share your creations with our visitors, we'd love to hear from you. Tables are just £25 each.

For more information or to request an application form, please get in touch today!
https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/whats-on/109/craft-fair

04/06/2026


It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to celebrate it by shining a little spot light on some of the amazing people we have here.

Here's a quick chat with Ian from our curatorial team.

Thank you!

Volunteers' Week

04/06/2026


It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to celebrate it by shining a little spot light on some of the amazing people we have here.

Here's a few words from Gill, one of our extremely talented restoration team.

Thank you!

Volunteers' Week

03/06/2026


It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to celebrate it by shining a little spot light on some of the amazing people we have here.

Here's a quick chat with Ryan who was driving B142 during our Diesel event.

Thank you!

Volunteers' Week

03/06/2026

Father’s Day 2026

On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June we are running 4 steam train specials between Dublin Connolly and Maynooth with our steam engine No. 171. This also coincides with Father’s Day on the Sunday.

Celebrate your special Dad in your life and bring him back in time for a memorable family day out on board Ireland's only mainline steam train. Maybe treat him for a drink from our on board bar or a cuppa with a snack while we travel to and from Maynooth Co Kildare.

Tickets are now on sale and full information can be found via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/railway-preservation-society-of-ireland-10929797747

03/06/2026


It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to celebrate it by shining a little spot light on some of the amazing people we have here.

Here's John talking about some of the restoration work he and our other volunteers have been doing on the tender for 184

Volunteers' Week

03/06/2026

🏰 Step into history right on your doorstep! ✨

Mid and East Antrim is celebrating Industrial Heritage Week, shining a light on the people, places and stories that shaped our industrial past.

From historic sites to hidden gems, there's plenty to discover across the Borough throughout the week.

List of events:

⛵ Sails & Tales ⛵
🗓️ Saturday 6 June
⏰ 10.30am – 1.15pm
📍 Carrickfergus Museum

🧵 Mapping our Industrial Heritage: Mills and Memories 🧵
🗓️ Saturday 6 June
⏰ 10.15am - 12.15pm
📍 The Braid

🏭 The Factory on the Hill 🏭
🗓️ Monday 1st June – Friday 24th July
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 Larne Museum & Arts Centre

📹 Behind-the-scenes film from Whitehead Railway Museum, now available on their YouTube channel. ‘Raising Steam at Whitehead’ features volunteer fireman Matthew Simpson who explains the procedure involved in getting No. 3BG Guinness ready to provide train rides at the museum.

Keep an eye on our page for updates and highlights during Industrial Heritage Week!

02/06/2026


It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to celebrate it by shining a little spot light on some of the amazing people we have here.

Here's a few words from Tony one of our invaluable electrical team.

Thank you!

Volunteers' Week

02/06/2026


It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to celebrate it by shining a little spot light on some of the amazing people we have here.

Here's Sam one of guides sharing how he got involved with Whitehead Railway Museum.

Volunteers' Week

01/06/2026


Here's a quick chat with Dermot one of our fantastic site squad who do so many things that keep the place running smoothly. Thank you all!

Volunteers' Week

Address

Castleview Road
Whitehead
BT389NA

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

442893586200

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