Full details of this year’s event are still to be confirmed
There’s something strange a-coming at the railway this Halloween, an ill-wind is brewing, and it’s getting spookier by the day. As Halloween draws close, whispers of ghostly happenings and strange encounters are spreading through Downpatrick, just like a deathly cold breeze on a chilly night to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
Brace yourself for the the Phantom Flyer!
This Halloween, we invite kids, families and anyone who loves a ghoulish adventure to join us on the Phantom Flyer.
This event is designed for children and is suitable for all ages, but parental discretion is advised with very young or nervous children. The performance takes place indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Fancy dress and costume wearing is encouraged!
Prices & tickets
Charges are detailed below. Additional charges apply for food and drinks in the buffet and gifts in the shop. Donations are also welcome.
Face painting with Kaz-a-Doodle is included in the price for kids.
- Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children, or 1 adult + 3 children): £63
- Additional tickets (adults or kids): £18
- Infants (children under 4 – not requiring a seat or face painting): FREE
- Concessions: £18
- Carers: FREE (Please see our Carers Policy for more details)
This DCDR event is run in partnership with Avalard Productions Ltd.
Times
Phantom Flyer departures from Downpatrick are:
Friday 30th October: 3:30pm*, 4:45pm, 6:00pm and 7:15pm
Saturday 31st October: 3:00pm*, 4:15pm, 5:30pm and 6:45pm.
* The first train on each day will be completely in daylight, which might be better for younger kids
More details
If you have any questions that aren’t covered here, please use our Contact Us page if your question isn’t covered here.
- The Phantom Flyer will use the Downpatrick to Inch Abbey line
- Parts of the experience will be off-train, so please follow directions from our volunteers
- Dress up in costume, but dress for outdoors!
- We will be using the 450 class ‘Derry Girls’ diesel train.
- Visits will last at least an hour
- Please read our refunds policy before asking for a refund.
- We strongly advise that you pre-book to make things easier on the day
- The event is fully accessible, please see our accessibility webpage for details
- Details of how to find our railway station can be found here – we’re only a 40 minute drive from Belfast.
- There are no toilet facilities on the train but we have toilets at Downpatrick station.
- The shop and museum will be open.
- We will be operating a small buffet on the train where you will be able to purchase drinks and confectionery. We would ask that you clean all rubbish away on exiting the train.