Wings & Whistles at Whitehead Railway Museum

Name: Wings & Whistles at Whitehead Railway Museum
Start: 2025-10-31T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-31T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri Oct 31 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom | Carrickfergus, NI

A fun-filled Halloween day out with steam trains and birds of prey! This Halloween, treat the whole family to an unforgettable day at Whitehead Railway Museum with Wings and Whistles — a spooky seasonal adventure packed with steam-powered fun and fantastic feathered friends! Climb aboard a real steam train ride, explore the museum dressed in your favourite costume, and come face-to-face with amazing birds of prey, including owls, hawks, and falcons. You’ll get the chance to learn about these incredible creatures and snap some brilliant photos — no jump scares, just jaw-dropping fun!
Your ticket includes:
• A short steam train ride through the historic site
• Access to the museum, decorated for Halloween
• The chance to see birds of prey up close
• Plush pumpkin to take home for applicable tickets
• Family-friendly Halloween activities, games, and photo spots
• Optional Halloween costume fun – dress to impress!
Whether your little ones come as witches, wizards, superheroes or spooky skeletons, there’s something for everyone at Wings and Whistles — a magical mix of history, nature, and Halloween fun.
Date: Friday 31st October
Timeslots available at 11am/ 11.30am/ 12noon, 12.30, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm.
The Museum is open from 10am until 5pm, Birds of Prey exhibitions will be on throughout the day from 11.30am-3.30pm.

All ages welcome
Pre-booking essential
Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked train timeslot. After your ride, you’re welcome to explore the museum, visit the birds of prey, and enjoy the event for the rest of the day.
Make sure to pop into our tearoom, Cups & Carriages for some tasty treats.