Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
Category: Families, Nature/Wildlife, Sightseeing
Type: Tours, General Attractions
Kilmeadan Station
Kilmeadan
Co Waterford
Kilmeadan
Co Waterford
Tel: +353 51 38405
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Heritage narrow gauge railway which runs along 12 kilometres of the abandoned Waterford - Dungarvan line
Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
Georgina Campbell
Experience the beauty of the Suir Valley from a period carriage as you take in the panoramic views of the river, rolling farmland and mountains from the heritage narrow gauge railway which runs along 12 kilometres of the abandoned Waterford - Dungarvan line. It is popular with both locals and tourists and appeals to people of all ages.
The Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Company is a community heritage project with charitable status and is currently operated by a volunteer crew.
The Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Company is a community heritage project with charitable status and is currently operated by a volunteer crew.
Opening Time:
Daily, April - 30th September, from 11am Mon-Sat and 12 Sun
Admission Charge:
Adults €8.50; Child €4; OAP/Student €7; Family (2 adults & 1 child) €19; Family (2 adults & 2 children) €21; Family (2 adults & 3 children) €23; Family (2 adults & 4 children) €25.
Directions
Kilmeadan Station is 10km from Waterford CityView Similar Tourist Attractions
- National Library of Ireland
- King Johns Castle
- Charles Fort
- Battle of the Boyne
- Maynooth Castle
- Listowel Castle
- Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
- Navan Centre & Fort
- Roscrea Castle & Heritage Centre
- Coole Park
- Dromore Wood
- Dungarvan Castle
- Imaginosity - Dublins Children Museum
- Kilkenny Castle
- Killarney National Park
- St Marys Abbey
- Donegal Castle
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- Malahide Castle
- Thomond Park Stadium
- Craggaunowen - The Living Past
- The Old Jameson Distillery
- Cahir Castle
- Phoenix Park
- Mizen Head Signal Station
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
- Lusk Heritage Centre
- Ulster Museum
- Ross Castle
- National Gallery of Ireland
- Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
- VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
- Enniskillen Castle Museum
- Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre
- The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
- Aughnanure Castle
- The Science Gallery
- National Wax Museum Plus
- Cobh Heritage Centre
- Kerry County Museum
- St Stephens Green
- Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
- Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
- The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
- Ferns Castle
- Giants Causeway
- Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
- Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
- National Leprechaun Museum
- Caherconnell Fort
- Emo Court
- Bushmills Distillery
- Newgrange & Knowth - Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
- House of Waterford Crystal
- The Ark
- Museum at the Mill
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- Funtasia Bettystown
- Burren National Park
- Jerpoint Abbey
- Eagles Flying
- The Hunt Museum
- National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
- Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
- Farmleigh House & Estate
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- Croke Park & GAA Museum
- Adare Castle
- Boyle Abbey
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- National Concert Hall
- National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
- Iveagh Gardens
- Ceide Fields
- Rathfarnham Castle
- Rock of Cashel
- Avondale House & Forest Park
- Aviva Stadium
- Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
- Jameson Experience Midleton
- Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
- National Photographic Archive
- Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
- Donegal County Museum
- Connemara National Park
- Fort Lucan
- Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
- Castle Ward House & Demesne
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Doneraile Wildlife Park
- National Transport Museum
- Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Florence Court
- Dun Aonghasa
- Castletown House
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- Ballycroy National Park
- Adare Heritage Centre
- Galway Atlantaquaria
- Casino Marino
- Dublinia
- Carrickfergus Museum
- Government Buildings
- Trim Castle
- St Marys Church
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- Queens University
- Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
- Garylough Mill
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- The Main Guard
- Dunmore Cave
- Famine Warhouse
- Ennis Friary
- Armagh County Museum
- Tintern Abbey
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park
- Swiss Cottage
- Tayto Park
- King House
- Blarney Castle
- Clonmacnoise
- Ardfert Cathedral
- Funtasia Waterpark
- Hill of Tara
- Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
- Somme Heritage Centre
- Reginalds Tower
- Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
- Dublin Castle
- Patrick Pearses Cottage
- Scattery Island Centre
- Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
- Athenry Castle
- Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Glendalough
- Kilbeggan Distillery Experience
- Desmond Hall
- Sligo Abbey
- Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
- Portumna Castle & Gardens
- Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
- Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
- Chester Beatty Library
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Crag Cave
- Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Rothe House & Garden
- Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
- Guinness Storehouse
- Russborough House
- Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
- Galway City Museum
- Castlecomer Discovery Park
- Ballyhack Castle
- Skerries Mills
- Desmond Castle
- Dwyer McAllister Cottage
- Dublin Zoo
- Aillwee Cave
- Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
- Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
- Viking Splash Tours
- Armagh Planetarium
- Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
- Saint Patricks Cathedral
- Ormond Castle
- Pearse Museum & St. Endas Park
- Old Mellifont Abbey
- Dingle Oceanworld
- John F Kennedy Arboretum
- Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
- Titanic Belfast
- Parkes Castle
- Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
- Ulster American Folk Park
- The Butlers Chocolate Experience
- Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
- National Sea Life Centre
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre
- Natural History Museum
- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- Tower Museum
- Aras an Uachtarain
- Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
- Belfast Zoo
- Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre
- National Aquatic Centre - AquaZone
- Glenveagh National Park
- Larne Museum & Arts Centre
- Skellig Michael
- Derrynane House
- Barryscourt Castle
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- Mount Congreve House & Gardens
(1.4km)SE - Dun Ard Bed & Breakfast
(6.7km)NW - Metalman Brewing Company
(7.9km)NE - Triskel Cheese
(8.4km)NW - Walsh's Bakehouse
(8.7km)NE - Hickeys Bakery
(8.8km)NE - Fitzwilton Hotel & ChezKs Restaurant, The
(8.9km)NE - Henry Downes
(9.1km)NE - Mara
(9.2km)NE - Granary Cafe, The
(9.2km)NE - La Bohème
(9.3km)NE - Momo
(9.3km)NE - Bodéga!
(9.4km)NE - Tom Kearneys Butchers
(9.4km)NE - Granville Hotel
(9.4km)NE - Gingerman, The
(9.4km)NE - Kyoto Asian Street Food
(9.6km)NE - Everetts
(9.6km)NE - UNioN Wine Bar & Kitchen
(9.8km)NE - Reg, The
(9.8km)NE
Self Catering
- Waterford Castle Lodges
(12.8km)NE - Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens - Coach House & Garden Suite
(18.2km)NE - Fruit Hill Holiday Cottages - The Coach House, Kirby's & The Garden Cottage
(20.2km)NE - Kilmaneen Farmhouse & Cottage
(40.9km)NW - Salterbridge Gatelodge
(41.6km)SW - The Coachyard & Gardener's Cottage at Blanchville House
(43.3km)NE
Farmers Markets
- Dunhill - County Waterford - Last Sunday each month
(8.4km)SW - Waterford - Co Waterford - Saturdays
(9.3km)NE - Ardkeen Food Producers - Waterford - Second Sunday each month
(11.2km)NE - Kilmacthomas - Co Waterford - Fridays
(12.7km)SW - Carrick on Suir - County Tipperary - Fridays
(15.7km)NW - Stradbally Community - Co Waterford - 1st Saturday Each Month
(19.1km)SW - Dunbrody - County Wexford
(20.3km)NE - New Ross - County Wexford - Saturdays
(26.1km)NE - Dungarvan - County Waterford - Thursdays
(30.8km)SW - Clonmel Premier Organic - Co Tipperary - Fridays
(32.6km)NW - Clonmel - County Tipperary - Saturdays
(33.3km)NW - Kilkenny - Every Thursday
(45.1km)NW - Lismore - County Waterford - Sundays
(48.2km)SW - Cahir - County Tipperary - Saturdays
(48.3km)NW - Enniscorthy - County Wexford - Saturdays
(54.3km)NE - Greenbarn - Co Cork - Fridays
(57.9km)SW - Thurles - County Tipperary - Saturdays
(62.4km)NW
Tourist Attractions
-
Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
(0.0km)NE -
Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
(8.9km)NE -
Reginalds Tower
(9.4km)NE -
House of Waterford Crystal
(9.7km)NE -
Ormond Castle
(15.5km)NE -
Ballyhack Castle
(19.1km)NE -
John F Kennedy Arboretum
(23.1km)NE -
Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
(25.4km)NE -
Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
(26.1km)NE -
Dunbrody Famine Ship
(26.2km)NE -
Tintern Abbey
(27.9km)NE -
Jerpoint Abbey
(30.1km)NE -
Dungarvan Castle
(30.5km)NE -
The Main Guard
(33.1km)NE -
St Marys Church
(44.4km)NE -
Kilkenny Castle
(44.9km)NE -
Rothe House & Garden
(45.5km)NE -
Famine Warhouse
(46.0km)NE -
Swiss Cottage
(47.6km)NE -
Cahir Castle
(48.5km)NE -
Rock of Cashel
(53.2km)NE
Golf Courses
- Waterford Golf Club
(9.4km) NE - Tramore Golf Club
(11.1km) SE - Waterford Castle Golf Club
(12.8km) NE - Faithlegg Golf Club
(15.1km) NE - Mount Juliet Golf Club
(31.8km) NE - West Waterford Golf Club
(33.7km) SW - Gowran Park Golf Club
(43.0km) NE - Kilkenny Golf Club
(47.3km) NW
Gardens
- Fairbrook House Gardens & Museum of Contemporary Figurative Art
(0.7km)SE - Mount Congreve
(0.9km)SE - Kilmokea Gardens
(18.2km)NE - Killurney Garden
(26.2km)NW - Woodstock Gardens
(29.2km)NE - Mount Juliet & Garden
(31.8km)NE - Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
(35.8km)NE - Cappoquin House Garden
(42.2km)SW - Coolaught Gardens
(42.5km)NE - Lismore Castle Gardens
(48.3km)SW - Newtownbarry House Gardens
(61.4km)NE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Kilmeaden
(0.8km) SE - Portlaw
(6.6km) NW - Fenor
(9.4km) SE - Waterford
(9.6km) NE - Kells
(10.3km) NE - Tramore
(11.3km) SE - Annestown
(11.9km) SW - Piltown
(12.8km) NW - Kilmacthomas
(13.0km) SW - Faithlegg
(15.1km) NE
Apps and Books
-
From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Prep ...more...







Comments
There are currently no comments
Leave a comment
Not a member? Register for your free membership now!
Or leave a comment by logging in with: