Place to visit
Damhead Miniature Railway, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Damhead Miniature Railway is a visitor attraction in United Kingdom (Portrush). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids
- Where
- United Kingdom · Damhead Road, BT52 2JS, Coleraine
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 224 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Sa 12:00-17:00
- Run by
- Coleraine and District Society of Model Engineers Ltd
- Coordinates
- 55.11155, -6.59781
What it is and where
Damhead Miniature Railway is a visitor attraction in United Kingdom (Portrush).
It is in Portrush, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.11155, -6.59781; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 224 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Coleraine and District Society of Model Engineers Ltd
It is one of the With kids places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Damhead Miniature Railway is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:29
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:54
- JunBest time17:05
- JulBest time16:35
- AugBest time14:45
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:01
- DecPossible6:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount Sandel Mesolithic siteExcavated mesolithic huts in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland4.2 km
- Coleraine MuseumMuseum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom5.2 km
- Ballymoney MuseumMuseum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom6.7 km
- North Coast AlpacasWith kids · Wildlife7.3 km
- Corrstown Bronze Age VillageArchaeological site of a Bronze Age village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland9.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: With kids
- London Eye: observation wheel in London, England
- London Zoo: world's oldest scientific zoo, in London, England
- Sea Life London Aquarium: aquarium in London, England
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden: botanical garden in Oxford, UK
- Whipsnade Zoo: zoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England
- Alton Towers: major theme park in central England
Every United Kingdom place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Damhead Miniature Railway?
It is a visitor attraction in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Damhead Miniature Railway?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54.
How do you get to Damhead Miniature Railway?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 224 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Sandel Mesolithic site, Coleraine Museum, Ballymoney Museum. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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