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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!

Steam Train Rides 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm
Please note this is the time of your train ride, please arrive 15 minutes before departure. You are welcome to explore the museum between 10am-5pm.