Summer 2022 opening – we are back!
We are back in action! DCDR is opening again to the public this summer as we claw back from the Covid closure.
Covid and reopening update – August 2021
It has been quite a while since our last update, so here’s the latest update on what’s been happening at the railway and our plans to reopen to the public. The past 18 months has been an incredibly tough time for the railway, with prolonged periods of closure and major loss of income. This has […]
Suspension of services – an important message from the DCDR Chairman
An important letter from Robert Gardiner, DCDR Chairman, on the suspension of railway services during the COVID-19 epidemic It is with deep regret that following the UK government’s advice on new social distancing measures required in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), that people should avoid gatherings and crowded places, such venues like […]
Mother’s Day Afternoon Teas CANCELLED
Due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway have reluctantly taken the decision to postpone our Mother’s Day Afternoon Teas on Sunday 22nd March. The health and safety of our customers and our all-volunteer staff is of utmost important to us, and we feel it inappropriate to be […]
St Patrick’s Day Trains CANCELLED
Due to the ongoing public health concerns around the COVID-19 epidemic, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has taken the decision to cancel the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Downpatrick. DCDR management have reviewed this situation, and we have taken the reluctant decision to cancel our train operations on this date as well. For clarity, that […]
DCDR Marks 70 Years Since Closure
SEVENTY years ago this morning the first part of Northern Ireland’s railway network literally came to the end of the line, with the axe falling on a large part of the old Belfast and County Down Railway, marking the end of 100 years of railway transport in East Down. On this day (15 January) in […]
Bank Holiday Steam in Downpatrick
Catch the steam train at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway on this year’s Late Spring Bank Holiday. It’s perfect chance for another trip to Inch Abbey, taking the time to sample the delights of a real steam train and rail travel at its most traditional. Monday 27th May Departures from 1pm-4pm The train […]
Trains Steaming Back for May Day!
From families to railway buffs, from tots to grandparents, if you’re stuck for something to do on the May Day Bank Holiday Monday, then bring yourself to Downpatrick for an afternoon of adventure on Ireland’s only full size heritage railway. Buy your tickets online now! Railway chairman Robert Gardiner says the May Day bank […]
Hop Aboard the Easter Eggspress!
There’ll be eggs-travagant fun at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway with eggs galore on this year’s Easter Eggspress, running over the Easter weekend. Buy your Easter Eggspress tickets – go to the ticket office now! The bunnies are already hopping the rails at the local heritage railway, and the Easter Eggspress is […]
St Patrick’s Day 2019
St Patrick’s Day is the first chance you have in 2019 to travel in style on one of our heritage trains – and this year we are rolling out a real treat and using our beautiful vintage carriages for you to enjoy. Advance ticketing is available for these events – visit our secure online ticket office […]