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
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
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