# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Summer Craft Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Whitehead Railway Museum Summer Craft Fair, a vibrant celebration of creativity, heritage and community set within the unique surroundings of our historic railway site.

Throughout the event, the museum platform will be filled with a wide variety of stalls showcasing handcrafted goods from talented crafters, artists and heritage skill makers. Visitors can browse and buy unique, locally made items while enjoying the atmosphere of a heritage railway.

In addition to the craft stalls, guests will have full access to our five-gallery museum, where the rich story of railway history is brought to life through fascinating exhibits, artefacts and restored railway heritage displays.

There will be opportunity to enjoy a short steam train ride within the museum grounds, offering a nostalgic experience for visitors of all ages as the locomotive travels along our heritage line.

Our on-site tearoom will also be open, serving refreshments, light meals and sweet treats throughout the day.

This family-friendly event offers a wonderful mix of shopping, history and hands-on heritage experiences, making it a must-visit summer event for all ages.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/summer-craft-festival/200030114828913
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 98

## 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 Summer Craft Festival being held?
  - **A:** Summer Craft Festival takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom, 6 Castleview Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Craft Festival?
  - **A:** Summer Craft Festival is organized by Whitehead Railway Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Summer Craft Festival is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. 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 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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