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The Jurassic Express

Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ
The Jurassic Express

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Dare you experience the dangers and excitement of the Jurassic Express?

Get out the safari suit and dust off your pith helmet – it's dinosaur time! Join our heritage diesel train for a trip to a mystery destination* to enjoy the country's original and best dinosaur train. This is a perfect day out for the little (and not so little) dinosaur fans in your family. Board the train to begin your dinosaur adventure, travelling down the line to an 20-30 minute interactive prehistoric learning experience that the whole family can enjoy. After the show there's plenty of time for photos and fun with the dinosaurs before boarding your train home. Back in Downpatrick there's time to explore our carriage gallery full of old locomotives and carriages, visit the signal cabin, and buy a souvenir.

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£17.00 per ticket
Child£17.00 per ticket
2 Adult + 3 Kids£60.00 per ticket
2 Adult + Kids£60.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Downpatrick & County Down Railway, DownpatrickTravel back to the past with real vintage steam trains through St. Patrick's Country, over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral to peaceful ruins of Inch Abbey.

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Opening Times

Season (5 July 2025 - 6 July 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday10:30 - 15:00

* Trains depart from Downpatrick at: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00

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Downpatrick & County Down Railway, DownpatrickTravel back to the past with real vintage steam trains through St. Patrick's Country, over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral to peaceful ruins of Inch Abbey.

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