# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Food, Folk & Steam Special – Half-Price Heritage Train Rides
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Food, Folk & Steam Special – Half-Price Heritage Train Rides

Celebrate the Whitehead Food & Folk Festival with a short steam train ride at Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday, 8 August!

As part of the festival celebrations, we're offering 50% off our normal admission prices for one day only. Climb aboard one of our heritage trains and enjoy a short train ride within the museum's railway premises, perfect for families, railway enthusiasts and anyone looking to add a unique experience to their festival visit. Your ticket also includes access to our five gallery museum.

Festival Special Prices:
 Adults: £4.50 (normally £9)
 Children (ages 3–16 years): £3.00 (normally £6)
 Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children aged 3–16 years): £12.50 (normally £25)
 Babies and children under 3 travel free.

Whether you're visiting the Food & Folk Festival next door or making the railway your destination, come along and experience the charm of heritage rail travel at half the usual price.

?️Date: Saturday, 8 August
?Location: Whitehead Railway Museum

?All aboard for a day of food, folk, steam and family fun!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/food-folk-and-steam-special-half-price-heritage-train-rides/200030411478943
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 66

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carrickfergus
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.75558
- **long**: -5.70914
- **full address**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom, 6 Castleview Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Food, Folk & Steam Special - Half-Price Heritage Train Rides being held?
  - **A:** Food, Folk & Steam Special - Half-Price Heritage Train Rides takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom, 6 Castleview Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Food, Folk & Steam Special - Half-Price Heritage Train Rides?
  - **A:** Food, Folk & Steam Special - Half-Price Heritage Train Rides is organized by Whitehead Railway Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Food, Folk & Steam Special - Half-Price Heritage Train Rides is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carrickfergus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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