Downpatrick & County Down Railway - Easter Eggspress

This April, 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.

The bunnies are already hopping the rails at the local heritage railway, and the "Easter-Eggspress" is a unique surprise and special treat for kids and a great way to say "Happy Easter!" for all the family.

The steam train will be used for excursions from the town centre from 2pm till 5pm on Saturday 3rd April, Easter Sunday (4th April) & Easter Monday (5th April).

Railway Chairman, Michael Collins, says that children passengers receive a special treat from a special guest who's bounced into the station for this weekend, “Once the train has arrived at Inch Abbey, you'll be greeted by the Easter Bunny who'll be hopping with joy to give them their Easter Eggs.”

He continues, “Each child can have his or her picture taken with the Easter Bunny so they can always remember their ride, so bring your cameras.

"And as well as fun for the children, mums and dads also get the chance to experience rail travel at its most traditional."

Refreshments will be served all day onboard a buffet carriage at Inch Abbey station, car parking is free at both Downpatrick and Inch Abbey and you can board at either station.

Tickets cost £5 adults, £5 children (including egg), £3.50 children aged below three years old (including egg), and £4 senior citizens.  There's no need to book and a ticket lasts all day.

For further information, ring the railway on 028 4461 5779 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am and 2pm, or log on to the railway's website at www.downrail.co.uk.