Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Knock railway station
In or near Belfast.
Knock railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Knock railway station is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Police Museum in Belfast showcases Northern Ireland's policing history through a collection of uniforms, equipment, and archives. Visitors can explore displays of police artifacts and learn about the historical context of policing in the region, with guided tours provided by the Curator.
From the Wikipedia article
Knock railway station was on the Belfast and County Down Railway which ran from Belfast to Newcastle, County Down in Northern Ireland.
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Background
History
The station was opened by the Belfast and County Down Railway on 6 May 1850. It was originally called Ballycloghan Halt, named after the neighbouring townland. It gradually built up the number of trains it handled on a daily basis, with 2 a day in 1852, 4 a day in 1861 and 6 a day in 1868. In 1869, the temporary booking office was replaced by proper brick station buildings and the halt's name was changed to Knock Station. The platforms were 645 feet long and could be accessed from the King's Road via paths sloping down on either side of the track. The station closed to passengers on 24 April 1950, by which time it had been taken over by the Ulster Transport Authority. The former track bed…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5906, -5.8555
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT5 6LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast East
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 10am–4pm; by appointment only
- Official site
- www.psni.police.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6422799 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Knock railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knock railway station?
- Knock railway station is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT5 6LB).
- What is Knock railway station?
- Knock railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knock railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT5 6LB.
- Is Knock railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Knock railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knock railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT5 6LB.