EHOD 2014 Brochure - Discover Northern Ireland

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Free Entrance
ONE WEEKEND
OVER 400
PROPERTIES
AND EVENTS
SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod
EHOD 2014
Message from the Minister
Welcome to European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2014
This year European Heritage Open Days will take place on the 13th
and 14th September. Over 400 properties and events are opening
during the weekend FREE OF CHARGE. Not all of the events are in
the brochure so for the widest choice and updates please visit our
website www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod.aspx
In Europe, heritage and in particular cultural
heritage is receiving new emphasis as a
‘strategic resource for a sustainable Europe’ 1. Our
own local heritage, in all its expressions – built
and cultural – is part of us, and part of both the
appeal and the sustainable future of this part of
Ireland and these islands. It is key to our
experience and identity, and key to sharing our
unique way of life with the world, while
supporting our economy through the
construction industry and tourism.
This is the 17th year that Northern Ireland has
taken part in this FREE European-wide event,
which aims to reflect our common and varied
European Architectural Heritage. Visit www.
europeanheritagedays.com to see the built
heritage and events taking place across 49
regions in September.
2014 marks the anniversary of the beginning of
the First World War. In keeping with Northern
Ireland’s ‘Decade of Centenaries’ we have
adopted the sub- theme of ’Anniversaries’ this
year to both commemorate and celebrate
culture, heritage, and the intangible markers of
history that have shaped our historic built
environment. Many of our openers have used
this year’s programme to highlight special
individual stories and events relating to their
building’s past, and connected to WWI or other
milestones. PLACE and Libraries NI are
celebrating some of their own anniversaries
which can be seen on pages 8, 12 &13. See
page 6 for some highlights of special
‘Anniversary Events’ happening across Northern
Ireland.
Once again EHOD will be merging cultural
heritage with built heritage, to broaden our
understanding of how our intangible heritage
has shaped and influenced our historic
environment. This year, as well as many Arts
and Culture events (p21), we have new
partnerships with Craft NI (p7), and Food NI
(p16 & 17).
somewhereto_ have also come on board this
year, helping to create opportunities for young
people to find new platforms for their talents,
build networks of peer support, and obtain skills
endorsement to help them to pursue the things
they love in enterprise, art, culture, and sport,
and also showcasing the opportunity which
exists for creating meanwhile uses in buildings.
Look out for somewhereto_ on p9.
In recognition of the creative TV and film
industry, and the role it has increasingly played
in revealing and honouring our built heritage,
this year with the help of Northern Ireland
Screen we are able to bring you a map on page
10 showing the numerous EHOD locations
which have been featured in film or on
television. Have you seen ‘The Fall’, or ‘Game of
Thrones’? To understand further the appeal of
Northern Ireland’s buildings and landscape to
the screen industry, we have invited three
location managers, who have worked on these
and other major productions in Northern
Ireland, to give talks about their work and what
makes us so special! (p10 & 11)
Each year EHOD is getting bigger and
bigger, with last year seeing over
68,000 visitors across all of the
properties! Our partnership with
Volunteer Now continues, I am
thankful that Volunteer Now
continue to provide volunteers
as this provides an excellent
opportunity to those who are
interested in learning about
and helping heritage
buildings and projects.
Finally, I wish to use this opportunity to thank all
of the owners and guardians of the properties
who open their doors, and to the volunteers
who give up their time to lead tours and host
FREE events. Without your enthusiasm and
generosity this weekend event would not be
possible. I am extremely grateful to all of you.
I hope that you have a great weekend.
Mark H Durkan
Minister of the Environment
‘Draft Council Conclusions on cultural heritage as a
strategic resource for a sustainable Europe, Council of
The European Union, DG E - 1’
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Alterations &
Cancellations
Inevitably there will be some alterations
and cancellations and these will be
posted on the website wherever possible
– please check, or telephone the NIEA
office on 028 9054 3022 before you
travel to avoid disappointment. You may
find some of the locations difficult to
find so on the website each individual
entry is accompanied by a map.
Pre-Booking
A number of the properties have limited
places, so you will need to pre-book your
place, otherwise access will be denied.
Properties which need to be pre-booked
are clearly indicated. Please book early
to avoid disappointment. Bookings will
not be taken after 4.00pm on
Wednesday 10th September 2014.
Disabled Access
If you intend to visit a particular
property and have a disability,
please contact the EHOD office on
028 9054 3022 or e-mail
[email protected]. We cannot
guarantee that access and
facilities will be suitable for
you at participating
properties but we will
endeavour to find out what
measures are in place.
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Contents
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A year of Anniversaries........................................................................... 2
BBC Events Programme.......................................................................... 3
NIEA - 45 years of protecting Heritage..............................4
Anniversary Events Highlights..................................................... 6
Craft NI Events Programme............................................................... 7
PLACE Tours............................................................................................................. 8
somewhereto_ Events Programme....................................... 9
Film Events Programme......................................................................10
Libraries NI Events Programme...............................................12
Living History Events Programme....................................... 14
Food Events Programme.................................................................. 16
Children’s Events Programme................................................... 18
Puzzle page...........................................................................................................19
Volunteering Now, Treasure Trails,
Virtual Visits..................................................................................................... 20
Arts & Culture Events Highlights............................................21
Openers...................................................................................................................22
Competitions...................................................................................................84
More than
400
places to go
and things to do
throughout
Northern Ireland
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in CO. ANTRIM: See p2-21 & 22-32
in CO. ARMAGH: See p2-21 & 32-40
in BELFAST: See p2-21 & 40-54
in CO. DOWN: See p2-21 & 54-66
in CO. FERMANAGH: See p2-21 & 66-70
in CO. LONDONDERRY: See p2-21 & 70-78
in CO. TYRONE: See p2-21 & 78-83
Don’t forget to click on discovernorthernireland.com/ehod
for even more EHOD 2014 Openers & Events
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Anniversaries
This year, in support of the
Department of Culture,
Arts and Leisure’s ‘Decade
of Centenaries’, EHOD has
chosen ‘Anniversaries’ as its
theme.
The political, social and cultural consequences
of what happened during the decade of 1912
-1922 reverberate throughout Northern Ireland
and the Republic of Ireland to this day. Many of
the commemorative anniversaries throughout
the decade have international as well as local
significance, and it is the collective celebration
and commemoration of unique local anniversaries
which are highlighted in this year’s brochure.
From the BBC’s series of Anniversary screenings
(opposite) to the WWI
commemorative anniversaries,
you will find occasions to be
remembered anywhere you
see the A symbol in the
brochure.
Image © Imperial War Museums
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BBC Celebrates 90 years of Broadcasting
City Hall, Belfast
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14, Showings at
10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm 2.30pm
& 3.30pm
City Hall, Belfast has featured in many BBC
programmes – reflecting its social, political
and architectural significance. BBC television
has captured the changing story of this iconic
building and its central place in the life of
the city and beyond. Our short screening will
showcase the architecture of City Hall, some of
its people and history.
Pre-booking essential. For tickets call Belfast
Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609 or call into
the branch on Donegall Square North.
Ballywalter House
Friday 12 September 3:00pm and 7:30pm
BBC services in Northern
Ireland began with the first
broadcast of 2BE on 15th
September, 1924. Much has
changed in the last 90 years.
BBC radio has been joined by
television and online as all of
us now live in a digital world.
Central library
Thursday 11 September 6:30pm
‘Betjeman’s Belfast’ provides an affectionate
assessment of Belfast and its architecture in a
mid-1970’s BBC television programme. His filmic
journey around the city includes a number of
local churches, including St Anne’s Cathedral
and Saint Malachy’s, Belfast City Hall, the Crown
Bar (which he describes as resembling a scene
from the Arabian Nights), and the old Gasworks
building. Betjeman was a regular contributor to
BBC programmes and was a founder member of
The Victorian Society, which was established to
protect and promote awareness of Victorian and
Edwardian architecture. Sir John Betjeman was
appointed Poet Laureate in 1972 and his work
continues to enjoy broad popular appeal.
The BBC’s sound and film archive contains a
treasure trove of material about local people and
places. As part of celebrations to mark BBC NI’s
90th birthday, we will be showing a selection
of recordings that make the link between
Ballywalter House and BBC television. Expect
some surprising connections…
Pre-booking essential tel: 028 9054 3022
But the BBC’s role at the heart of community
and cultural life has remained constant –
showcasing talent, providing a forum for
debate and reflecting life in all its aspects for
audiences at home and around the UK.
Linen Hall Library
Saturday 13, 1pm
BBC Northern Ireland will be celebrating
its past over the next few months, but also
looking forward to the excitements of the
future. Our local broadcasting story is still very
much in the making…
Many BBC programmes have been based on
materials held at the Linen Hall Library. However
the Library itself has also been the subject of
several documentaries. Celebrating its distinctive
history the Library will be screening a special
documentary produced by the BBC exploring the
Library’s contribution to the cultural life of the
city. The library will be showing two BBC films,
including a rarely seen feature by Maurice Leitch.
“37 Days” © Hardy Pictures Ltd
“37 Days” © Hardy Pictures Ltd
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Northern Ireland Environment Agency
- 45 years of protecting historic buildings
In Northern Ireland, the
surveying of buildings of
special architectural and
historic buildings began
in 1969. In 1974, the then
‘Environment Heritage Service’
‘listed’ its first building, the
Railway Station, Portrush.
The first area-based survey
was expected to take three
years. In the event, it took 25
years and its completion in
1994 resulted in the listing of
around 8,500 buildings!
By the time of the completion of this First
Survey in 1994, the listing process had
developed considerably, and it was therefore
decided to embark upon a Second Survey
to update and cross-check the original
information. As of June 2014, 276 of Northern
Ireland’s 547 council wards have been surveyed,
with 185 wards transferred to completion;
completion of the whole of NI is anticipated
by 2020. This second survey has given us a
much better understanding of our historic
building stock, with each listed building being
thoroughly investigated and recorded.
Visit the HER on Hill Street over EHOD weekend
to find out more from our archive! See p44.
The HER will be open on Sat 13th 10am - 4pm
and Sun 14th 10am - 2pm, when there will be a
lecture by Philip Orr, Historian and Author, about
Northern Ireland’s defence heritage legacy
– see p45.
NIEA Built Heritage Directorate has many other
functions - it is responsible for looking after our
listed buildings by:
• identification - through recording surveys;
• protection - principally through state care,
plus scheduling and listing;
• conservation - through direct works,
grant aid, offering advice and responding to
planning applications, as well as developing
initiatives to tackle built heritage at risk; and
• promotion - through events such as
European Heritage Open Days and
Archaeology Days, the Historic Environment
Record (HER) and through talks and
publications.
In addition to its responsibilities with regard
to listed buildings, NIEA also cares for, and
makes accessible to the public, around 190
monuments in state care. Many of these
monuments are open over EHOD - see p14 &
15 for Lliving History events which bring the
monuments to life!
The Railway Station,
Portrush - Northern Ireland’s
first listed building
including the Heritage Gardens Inventory, the
Industrial Heritage Registry, and the Defence
Heritage Registry.
NIEA maintains a Schedule of Historic
Monuments identified for special protection,
along with a publicly accessible archive of
information about the historic environment
within its Historic Environment Record (HER),
Did you know...
that photographs, historical information
and architectural descriptions of each
building are publicly available on the
web by visiting the Buildings Database at
www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/buildings_
database.htm
or...
that NIEA has produced a resource
specifically designed for Key stage 1 and 2
pupils, looking at how we can learn from
Historic Buildings?
www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/teachers_
and_pupils/curriculum_resources_
for_schools.htm
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Defence Heritage Project 2014-18
To commemorate the
centenary of WW1, NIEA
has launched phase 2 of the
Defence Heritage Project.
number of dedicated volunteers amassed
an impressive record of many aspects of
our defence heritage, and over 300 sites of
interest have been recorded.
Following on from this success we are now
looking for volunteers to help record the
remaining 20th-century defences so they can
be added to the Record.
The volunteer project in partnership with the
Living Legacies 1914-18 Engagement Centre,
along with the CBA Home Front Legacy
1914-18, is asking the public to get involved
in recording the remaining defence heritage
structures in their localities throughout
Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland’s defence heritage represents
a significant period in our history. There
are many 20th-century defensive structures
dotted around our countryside. These
include training trenches, gun and searchlight
emplacements, pillboxes, observation posts,
airfields, air raid shelters, and many other
structures. The majority of these are derelict,
some have been reused or altered and others
have been demolished.
Do you know of a defence
heritage structure near
your home?
We not only want to record what
survives today, but also as much as
possible of what had been built and
is long since destroyed. Traditions of
stories and photographs would also
form part of the record.
The information gathered will be made
accessible to the public and become
part of the Northern Ireland Historic
Environment Record (HER), helping NIEA
to safeguard Northern Ireland’s defence
heritage.
To find out more, to volunteer, or
to inform us of a defence heritage
structure please contact us:
Historic Environment Division
Waterman House,
5-33 Hill Street,
Belfast
BT1 2LA
Tel: 028 9054 3159
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/defenceheritage-record.htm
Recording our Defence Heritage
In 1995 the Defence of Britain Project
was launched by The Council for British
Archaeology (CBA) to coordinate recording
work undertaken by volunteers. Two years
later Northern Ireland joined the project with
the Defence Heritage Project (DHP). A small
Defence Heritage Events
Throughout 2014, NIEA has held a range
of Defence Heritage events. Grey Point
Fort, situated in Crawfordsburn Country
Park, County Down has played host to
three WW1 weekends, bringing the site
alive with Living History re-enactments,
military vehicle displays and the
opportunity for visitors to explore the
fort’s history. The fort has been in use in
both WWI and WWII, protecting Belfast
Lough from potential naval attacks.
There is still time to catch many more
of our Defence Heritage events:
WWI history in Northern Ireland
Waterman House
Sunday 14, 2pm
Lecture by Philip Orr. see p45
Exploring our First World War
Heritage
Brian Friel Theatre QUB
Wednesday 17 September, 7pm
NIEA and Living Legacies 1914-18 is holding
an open forum exploring the First World War
history, heritage and archaeology.
NIEA Historic Environment
Record Culture Night
Waterman House
Friday 19 September 1pm-9pm
As part of Belfast’s exciting Culture Night,
we will be holding special lectures about
some aspects of WW1, with some family
friendly activities later in the evening.
•Grey Point Fort - Northern Ireland’s
Maritime WW1 Legacy
1pm - Lecture by Robin Masefield
•September 1914 - the men of Belfast
sign up for the First World War
4pm - An illustrated centenary lecture by
Philip Orr
Community excavation
Grey point Fort
6 - 24 October
This exciting excavation will examine
the possible training trench system at
Grey Point Fort, along with some other
interesting anomalies. Open to the public,
it is an opportunity to get involved in a
WW1 excavation.
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‘Decade of Centenaries’ Anniversary Highlights
These are just a few of the anniversaries being celebrated and
commemorated over EHOD this year. To see even more look out for
the A symbol in the Openers section, p22-83, or visit
www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod and click on the
‘Anniversaries’ box.
Don’t forget the BBC,
NIEA, Libraries NI and
PLACE Anniversary
events on p2 - 21!
Poetry in Motion at European
Heritage Open Days
See p52 for details
Community Arts Partnership presents a showcase
of poetic work by young people on the theme of
anniversaries, commemorations and memories.
School pupils from all across the region were
invited to make submissions of poetry for this
showcase. During the summer, after much
deliberation, a selection of these poems was made
by the Poetry in Motion project. We are delighted
to present these selected poems, which will be
performed by the young poets themselves.
Poetry in Motion and Poetry in Motion Schools
are part of the Literature and Verbal Arts (LAVA)
projects offered across Northern Ireland by
Community Arts Partnership. For more information
visit http://comartspartner.org/
©Imperial War Museums
War Memorial Gallery
See p45 for details
2014 marks 100 years since the outbreak
of the First World War. In honour of this the
Northern Ireland War Memorial’s First World War
commemorative event began this year. 100
years on, we are all connected to the First World
War, either through our own family history, the
heritage of our local communities or because of
its long-term impact on society and the world we
live in today. From 2014-2018, across the world,
nations, communities and individuals of all ages
will come together to mark, commemorate and
remember the lives of those who lived, fought and
died in the First World War. Imperial War Museums
is leading the FWW Centenary Partnership, a
network of 1600 local, regional, national cultural
and educational organisations.
Through the ‘Photography and the First World War’
event, visitors can learn about the importance of
photography for those at the front line and for
those at home. Have a look at the Castleton lantern
slide collecton that had not been seen for one
hundred years. Try on replica uniforms and feel the
weight of a soldier’s pack and equipment! Dress
up with your family in period costumes provided
and have a photographic portrait taken by our
museum photographer in a unique studio setting.
Children’s activities include quiz, trail in the gallery,
badge making and creating photo frames for your
family portrait to take home. Permanent displays
tell stories of Belfast during the second World War;
learn about rationing, evacuees and life on the
home front in the second World War.
Northern Ireland’s Secret
Bunker See p39 for details & how to book
15 feet below a field on the outskirts of Portadown
lies a relic of the Cold War. The former monitoring
bunker was once part of a wider network of similar
structures all over the United Kingdom built to
study and report the effects of Nuclear explosions
and the resulting Radioactive Fallout. Manned by
Men & Women of the Royal Observer Corps, they
were expected to spend 3 weeks below ground
during a Nuclear Exchange and would have given
their lives to help save ours.
The bunker was closed in 1991 but it has now been
fully restored to its 1980’s state at the height of
the Cold War. We offer you the chance to step back
in time and witness how our country would have
coped if the Cold War had ever turned hot. 2014 is
the 60th Anniversary of the formation of 31 Group
(Northern Ireland) Royal Observer Corps who
manned this bunker. Please be aware that access
to the bunker is via a ladder, there is no disabled
access. There are currently no toilet facilities.
Suitable clothes/footwear must be worn. For more
information, see www.nibunker.co.uk
often referred to as “a mini Titanic”. Over 100 years
of history and adventures are evident the minute
you board. In April 1912, the Nomadic completed
her most famous task by transferring the excited
first and second-class passengers from the shallow
dockside in Cherbourg out to the Titanic, moored
offshore in deeper water. In awe of the White Star
Line’s luxury and ground breaking design, those
passengers were blissfully unaware of the tragic
fate awaiting many of them only days later.
With active service in both World Wars, over
fifty years experience of carrying of passengers
to the world’s largest trans-Atlantic liners and
nearly thirty years as a restaurant and party
venue moored beside the Eiffel Tower in Paris the
Nomadic has a million stories to tell. As the last
remaining White Star Line ship anywhere in the
world and a member of the core collection on
the National Historic Ships register, the Nomadic
is back “home” in Belfast, after 100 years, and has
been painstakingly restored to her original glory.
The Nomadic has now opened a new chapter in
her history and is looking forward to welcoming a
whole new generation of visitors on board.
Bagenal’s Castle
See p64 for details
“Hands on history” – a free WW1 artefacts &
memorabilia day which includes A display of soldier
and nursing artefacts from WW1 and Living History
demonstrations. Bring along your WW1 and early
20th century Irish items and find out more about
them. Conservation talk by Sean Madden in the
afternoon. Sunday 14th from 1.30pm-5pm there
will be a free craft workshop for adults. Design
& make your own fantastic funky felt creations,
incorporating hand painted silk to create a totally
unique piece of art. Pre-booking of places for
both events is advisable - tel: 028 3031 3178.
SS Nomadic
See p43 for details & how to book
Originally built alongside the mighty RMS Titanic
in Belfast in 1911, the SS Nomadic is much more
than just “Titanic’s little sister”. Designed by
Thomas Andrews and built using the same design
and similar luxurious finishes, the similarities to
the Titanic are plain to see. At exactly one quarter
of the size of her famous friend, the Nomadic is
WWII recruits await training
in Belfast
EHOD 2014
‘Makers’ get crafty for EHOD
Temple of the Winds by Mark Graham
Craft NI have a mission to
promote contemporary craft
practice and are particularly
excited by partnerships
between makers and heritage
sites which extend heritage
practice to the contemporary, whether
by idea, method, material or form. Heritage or
contemporary based, we hope that you enjoy
the craft partnerships which EHOD and Craft
NI have brought together and look forward
to building on in future years. Find out more
about Craft NI at www.craftni.org.
‘Chain Reaction’ exhibition by
Art Jewellery Network
Where Saint George’s Church,
105 High Street, Belfast
When Saturday 13, 10:30am - 4pm,
Sunday 14, 2pm - 4pm
The title ‘Chain Reaction’ comes from our great
desire to bring together conceptual art jewellers
from the island of Ireland. For this exhibition all
of the artists have created a body of work that
represents them, their voice, their work and their
art. Alongside this we have asked each of the
artists to create a chain
in any material or size
of their choosing.
This chain will be part
of the ever growing
chain which will be
the centre piece of the
exhibition that reflects
AJN and its growing
community.
Exhibition of Paintings by
Mark Graham
Where Temple of the Winds,
Mount Stewart
When Saturday 13, 11am - 4pm
The Temple of the winds will host a small
exhibition and demonstration of painting by
local artist Mark Graham. Painted in a Post
Impressionist manner Mark’s small series of
paintings glimpse the charm of our built and
cultural heritage.
Craft NI were pleased to invite local ‘Makers’ to get involved in a
craft element to EHOD 2014. As a supporter of the craft industry
being an integral, entrepreneurial and vibrant part of the region’s
economic and cultural infrastructure, Craft NI are aware of how
craft practice and built heritage sites can come together to create
showcases and activities that are incredibly engaging.
Artoons By Melissa Houston
Where Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
When Saturday 13, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Melissa Houston’s unique quirky style can be
identified immediately. Her comic and colourful
interpretation of life and current affairs is a light
relief from reality. Visit the Island Arts Centre to
view a small selection of her ceramics.
Wendy Ward porcelain artist
Where Moira Railway Station
When Saturday 13, 10:30am - 4pm
Wendy Ward is an award winning designer
maker, working in porcelain and is currently
developing an exclusive range of porcelain
lighting for interiors. She experiments with new
and exciting technologies and clay, challenging
the perceptions of porcelain and its relationship
with light and shadow. For more information
visit www.wendy-ward.co.uk.
Design Onion Bespoke
Furniture by Ronan Lowery
Where Castle Coole, Belfast Road,
Enniskillen
When Saturday 13 & Sunday 14,
11am - 5pm,
Normal charges apply on Sunday
Design Onion is a young, energetic furniture
design and manufacture studio formed in
2007 by Ronan Lowery. Working mainly to
commission for both private and corporate
clients, they create unique and innovative pieces
of bespoke furniture fusing contemporary
design with traditional woodworking techniques
and modern materials.
Handbuilt Ceramic Vessels
by Maria Connolly
Where Playhouse Theatre, Artillery Street,
Derry~Londonderry
A collection of vessels
whose forms are inspired
by vintage bottles and
jars. By creating small
collections Maria likes
to draw reference from
personal memory and
her environment.
Irish Bog Oak Sculptures by
Trish Rogers
Where Old Town Hall Banbridge, 1 Scarva
Street, Banbridge
Wood work and sculpture made mainly from
locally sourced bog oak and spalted Beech. Most
work is done purely with hand tools and each
piece is unique and individually made.
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A Decade in Place
2014 marks ten years since the foundation of PLACE - the
Northern Ireland Built Environment Centre. During European
Heritage Open Days we will look back at 10 Years of PLACE
and look forward to what the future holds for the organisation
and the wider built environment across Northern Ireland.
The 10 Years of PLACE exhibition will be displayed at our
new venue at 7-9 Lower Garfield Street, Belfast.
Our new public space at Lower Garfield
Street sits within an attractive late 19th
century building by prominent Belfast
architects Young & Mackenzie. We have
renovated the once vacant ground floor
space into a public exhibition and event
space. We have activated Lower Garfield
Street through our ongoing programme of
talks, debates, exhibitions and workshops.
We look forward to welcoming you to
PLACE during European Heritage Open
Days weekend.
Our popular architecture tours make a
return to European Heritage Open Days as
we aim to use the city as the exhibition.
Uncover the colourful and electric Art
Deco Belfast and learn of the intricate
architecture and construction techniques
that contributed to the Churches of Belfast
City Centre.
New for 2014 is Georgian Belfast, a tour
of the city’s architectural gems from the
Georgian period (1714 –1837).
In Derry~Londonderry we will walk the
walls with a local architect to discover the
architecture of the Maiden City.
Please note that all tours must be pre-booked via our website
- www.placeni.org
All the following tours and
exhibitions depart from,
or are based in, our venue at
Lower Garfield Street, Belfast,
unless otherwise stated
Exhibition:
10 Years of PLACE
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14, 11am - 4pm
Tour:
Derry~Londonderry: An Urban Walk
Saturday 13, 11am
5 - 7 Artillery Street,
Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG
Tour:
Churches of Belfast City Centre
Saturday 13, 11am
Tour:
Georgian Belfast
Saturday 13, 11.30am
Tour:
Art Deco Belfast
Sunday 14, 11am
Would you like to capture that perfect
architectural shot? Join us on the Urban
Photo Walk as a professional photographer
offers tips and tricks whilst guiding you
around Belfast’s city centre. Remember
to enter your photographs into the EHOD
photographic competition - see p84 & 85.
Tour
The Architecture of Donegall Square
Saturday 14, 10.30am
Tour:
Urban Photo Walk
Sunday 14, 11.30am
EHOD 2014
somewhereto_ be creative
somewhereto_ is a UK-wide, Big Lottery funded project that helps young people
aged 16-25 to access underused or vacant spaces. somewhereto_ creates
opportunities for young people to find new platforms for their talents, build
networks of peer support, and obtain skills endorsement to help them to pursue
the things they love in enterprise, art, culture, and sport. somewhereto_ has
teamed up with European Heritage Open Days to animate some of Northern
Ireland’s oldest and most treasured buildings with fresh, emerging talent. Exhibition:
This is the place | photography
from the ground up
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 September,
12pm - 5pm
31-33 Shipquay Street, Derry
This exhibition features work submitted for the
somewhereto_ photography competition ‘This
is the place’, which invited young people to
show us their places as they see and experience
them. Using a range of photographic
technology, including digital cameras and
mobile phones, entrants from across Northern
Ireland submitted images that captured the
beauty of everyday spaces and their personal
connections with the spaces around them.
Featured artists include Michael Barwise, Faye
Hobson, and Aimee McAvoy. Michael Barwise ‘Lampost’
Performance:
Youth Music Project
Saturday 13, 1pm - 3pm
Portrush Amphitheater A group of ten young performers and 4 music
technology apprentices from Magherafelt
will stage a live performance in Portrush
Amphitheatre. Installation/workshop:
Garment-making
with Rosanna McKenna
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14, 10am - 4pm
Pogues Entry, Antrim
Artist Rosanna McKenna’s practice revolves
around the second hand materials we wear
and use daily; clothes, shoes, bags linen. For
Pogues Entry, she will seek to create a place
A piece by Rosanna McKenna
to ‘dress up’. She is also excited by dens and
tents, spaces which are hidden and bring back
memories of childhood. Rosanna has a passion
for regenerating old textiles into intriguing and
questionable objects, to confuse and enlighten
the viewers’ experience of what is normal and
abnormal. She will be making and hanging
garments for people to freely wear throughout
the weekend and running simple drop-in group
workshops to make their own strange garments
or tents. Installation:
Georgia Grace Yates
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14, 12pm – 5pm
Garden of Senses, Palace Demesne,
Armagh
A participatory and temporal floor installation
installed with the grounds of the Garden
of Senses that is designed to last only the
duration of the weekend exhibition. The floor
installation comprises powdered tree in a
decorative and delicate design reflecting the
grounds and history of the site. The artist has
foraged Northern Ireland for tree sap and with
only a pestle and mortar has powdered the
various types of sap for this one off installation.
She is interested in material investigation,
environmental art and relational aesthetics.
The installation is exhibited on the ground
whereby visitors are forced to interact with it
physically therefore blurring the boundaries
between artist and spectator. The artist believes
this creates a sensual exploration for viewers
and showcases that simplicity with texture can
create delicate and ephemeral engagements.
Performance:
Emma Horan
Saturday 13, 2pm
For location somewhereto_ website at
www.placeni.org
Emma Horan
Talented Armagh school girl Emma Horan will
be filming a music video in Killough to capture
her beautiful new song in this unique setting.
Emma was recently number 3 in the iTunes
Singer/Songwriter charts and has established a
UK-wide following within the past few months.
Emma recently played alongside X-Factor star
Giles Potter in the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast
and is soon to perform with him again on
tour. Giles discovered Emma when her viral
video came up on his Facebook news feed. He
made contact and suggested they collaborate.
Her first official release Little Lion Man originally
performed by Mumford & Sons jumped to the
top of the charts over night and is continuing
to hold its high position. She has also produced
her first music video for the track.
Georgia Grace Yates’ installation
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Success on our shores!
Why Northern Ireland for top class productions!? In recent years Northern Ireland
Screen has worked tirelessly promoting Northern Ireland’s landscape and
architecture to the world.
Film and TV
location map
All the following will be open for EHOD.
Asterix (*) denotes NIEA properties:
Castle Coole – Miss Julie
Crom Castle – Blandings
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Brownlow House – 37 Days / The life
& adventures of Nick Nickelby
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County Down Railway Museum
– The Wipers Times
*Inch Abbey – Game of Thrones
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Castle Ward – Game of Thrones
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Ballywalter Park
– The Wipers Times
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Mount Stewart House
– Dracula Untold
*Scrabo Country Park
– Dracula Untold
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Local location managers have scoured every
inch of the country for hidden gems. With the
success of TV series’ such as ‘The Fall’ and ‘Game
of Thrones’, the world is standing up and taking
notice of our amazing natural and man-made
landscape. From our picturesque coastlines to
our mountains and glens, Northern Ireland has
everything a TV or film producer needs!
Not to mention our rich and diverse
architecture; we have a vast array of buildings
ranging from Norman Castles and Victorian
red brick to 21st Century glass and steel. There
are 3 people who clearly agree with the
magnificence of Northern Ireland: location
managers Andrew, Robbie and Catherine will
be giving talks on 3 major productions filmed
in Northern Ireland.
All of the properties on our Film and TV
location map are open for EHOD. Check
individual entries for opening times. If you’re
an aspiring film maker, check out our short film
competition - details on p84.
10 Rowallane Gardens
– Game of Thrones
11 Parliament Buildings – Mo
12 Harbour Commissioners Office
– Killing Bono
13 Titanic Drawing Offices
– Keith Lemon the Movie
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14 Lanyon building at Queens
– Good Vibrations
15 Ulster Hall – Good Vibrations
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16 BBC Broadcasting House
– Keith Lemon The Movie
17 Botanic Gardens – Made in Belfast
18 Belfast City Hall – The Wipers Times
19 Belfast Central Library
– Line of Duty 2
20 Crumlin Road Gaol – Starred Up
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21 Crumlin Road Quarry – The Fall (opened for talk only)
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22 *Carrickfergus Castle
– Our Robot Overlords
23 Giant’s Causeway – Your Highness
(normal admission except for
architectural tours)
24 *Dunluce Castle – Your Highness
25 *Roe Valley Country Park
– Dracula Untold
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Mount Stewart provides
the back drop for
Dracula Untold
Why Game of Thrones
chose to transform
Castle Ward farmyard
Where: Mount Stewart House
When: Saturday 13, 2pm
Where: Old Courtyard, Castle Ward
When: Saturday 13, 2pm
Catherine Geary, the Northern Irish location
manager from Donaghadee who has worked
on Oscar Nominated, Philomena, James Bond
film Skyfall and the country’s largest Feature
Film to date, Dracula Untold, will be giving
a talk and answering the many questions we
know the public want to ask! Dracula Untold release date: 10th October 2014
Where: Crumlin Road disused quarry
(past Horse Shoe Bend)
When: Friday 12, 12.30pm lasting
approximately one hour
Psychological thriller drama The Fall has been
so successful that the 2nd series is on its way to
our screens. Andrew Wilson, location manager
for the popular BBC drama will be giving a talk
and answering your questions from one of the
most iconic buildings used in the filming of the
hit TV series.
©HBO
The talk, with the main focus on Dracula
Untold will be held at National Trust’s Mount
Stewart House in Newtownards. The Neoclassical house and gardens was the setting for
Dracula Untold, due for release in October, and
has been the back drop for many film projects. Catherine will give an insight into why this
location was chosen and why other locations
throughout Northern Ireland are deemed
perfect by International film crews. With her
15 years experience Catherine will discuss
many productions she has worked on, from
independent productions such as Oscar Winner
Steve McQueen’s critically acclaimed Hunger
to Rihanna’s We Found Love.
Catherine will be joined by Naiomi Liston, a
location manager on Game of Thrones, with
years of international experience behind the
camera. With her unparalleled knowledge of
local landscape and the cinematic process,
Naomi was a location scout and key member of
the international team on Dracula Untold.
An insight into the filming
of Belfast drama The Fall
One of the most popular TV shows in the world
is largely filmed in Northern Ireland, and for
European Heritage Open Days Supervising
Location Manager and principle location scout
(Northern Ireland) on the series, Robbie Boake
will tell us all about it! Game of Thrones
has filmed in many locations throughout
our beautiful country, a significant example
being Castle Ward. The gothic and classical
18th century house in Co. Down rests on a
rolling hillside overlooking the tranquil waters
of Strangford Lough in County Down and the
17th century farmyard near the water was used
in the 2009 pilot and in 2010 for filming of the
first series. Castle Ward provides an excellent
example of how our architecture is being used
and integrated into film sets.
Robbie Boake, who started his film career
in 2005 has scouted locations for Game of
Thrones since it began in 6 years ago. He has
recently been to Hollywood to receive the
LMGA (Location Manager Guild of America)
Award for Outstanding Achievement by a
Location Professional 2014, for his creative
work on Game of Thrones. Robbie will talk us
through the temporary transformation of the
17th century farmyard into ‘Winterfell’ and give
an insight into why we have some of the best
film locations in the world.
The ‘lair’ which is an old cottage within a
disused quarry in Belfast was used in much of
the filming as Paul Spectors’ hideaway and is
set to feature in the upcoming series. Andrew
Wilson who has worked on other productions
such as Angela’s Ashes, Killing Bono and
Keith Lemon the Movie amongst many others
will be explaining why Belfast was chosen for
the filming of The Fall and what his role as
location manager involves.
Recommended for adults only. Steady flat
footwear recommended. Please note
Crumlin Road Quarry is open for this
event only.
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Pre-booking for all 3 talks available
from 9am on 28th August, telephone
028 9054 3022
Maximum of 2 people per booking
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Belfast Central Library
celebrates its 125th Anniversary
is one of the city’s bestknown public buildings.
Over 400,000 people come
through the doors every
year to use the facilities.
The extension of the Public Libraries Act to
Ireland in 1855 meant a move away from
private subscription based libraries. The
people of Belfast agreed to pay a penny on
the rates to raise the necessary funding for
the building and running of a free library at a
prestigious site in Royal Avenue.
In June 1884 Earl Spencer, the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland laid the foundation stone. The
building was designed by W H Lynn, built by
local contractor H & J Martin and the ornate
plasterwork was carried out by James Caird of
Glasgow.
Belfast Central Library officially opened on
13th October 1888 on the same day as city
status was granted. The building operated as
a library, museum and art gallery until 1929
when the Ulster Museum moved to its present
site within the grounds of Botanic gardens.
The library remained largely unchanged over
the years. In the 1920’s a small extension was
built to the rear of the main building and this
is the current lending library. In the 1960’s
and 1980’s, additional storage facilities were
added to accommodate the growing library
collections. The Newspaper Library is situated
in the 1980’s building and can be accessed by
customers from the Library street entrance.
To mark its 125th anniversary, Belfast Central
Library has been hosting a year-long
celebration of events for people of all ages
to enjoy and Libraries NI has launched some
items for sale. The images which have been
taken from the Fine Book collection reflect the
wealth of heritage resources available at the
library.
There are Events & Exhibitions in many of Northern Ireland’s
Libraries to celebrate the EHOD Anniversary theme
– here’s what’s happening near you:
Co. Antrim
Belfast
Antrim Library
Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1EA
Saturday 13 10.30am -11.30am &
2.30pm-3.30pm
Library tours.
Saturday 13 12noon
Victorian Themed Storytime – Children
are invited to come dressed in Victorian
Costume.
10 Railway Street, Antrim BT41 4AE
Saturday 13 2.30pm
Intergenerational storytelling by Steve Lally
The Story Man – author, poet and artist
Steve Lally will entertain with stories and
yarns from Ireland and further afield. This
event is suitable for adults and children.
Ballycastle Library
5 Leyland Road, Ballycastle BT54 6DT
Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 September
Town trail - How well do you know
Ballycastle? Why not test your knowledge by
completing a town trail? Self-guided trails
for adults and children: further information
available from Ballycastle Library during
opening hours.
Ballymena Central Library
5 Pat’s Brae, Ballymena BT43 5AX
Thursday 11 September 6pm - 8pm
Family history on the web.
Thursday 11 September 6.30pm
BBC Anniversary Screening: Betjeman’s
Belfast. Sir John Betjeman provides an
affectionate assessment of Belfast and its
architecture in a mid-1970’s BBC television
programme. His filmic journey around the
city includes a number of local churches,
including St Anne’s Cathedral and Saint
Malachy’s; Belfast City Hall; the Crown Bar
(which he describes as resembling a scene
from the Arabian Nights); and the old
Gasworks building on the Ormeau Road.
Falls Road Library
49 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 4PD
Saturday 13 11.30am - 12noon
Library tour.
Ormeau Road Library
Friday 12 September 10am - 12.30pm
Family history on the web.
Co. Armagh
Irish and Local Studies
Library
39c Abbey Street, Armagh BT61 7EB
Friday 12 September 10am - 12noon &
2pm - 4pm drop in beginners genealogy
sessions.
247 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GG
Saturday 13 all day
Exhibition – “Dunlop’s winning pneumatic
tyres, where it all began”.
Lurgan Library
1 Carnegie Street, Lurgan BT66 6AS
Saturday 13 2.30pm
Victorian Themed Storytime. Children are
invited to come dressed in Victorian costume
Shankill Road Library
298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast
BT13 2BN
Saturday 13 10.30am
Tour lasting 30 mins.
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Co. Down
Bangor Carnegie Library
Hamilton Road, Bangor BT20 4LH
Saturday 13 11.30am
Costume.
Castlewellan Library
3 Upper Square, Castlewellan
BT31 9DA
Saturday 13 10am - 1pm
Exhibition - “Castlewellan’s Heritage: The
Annesley Family Legacy and Local People’s
Lives”.
Downpatrick Library
Market Street, Downpatrick BT30 6LZ
Friday 12 September 10am - 5pm
Heritage open day.
Kilkeel Library
51A Greencastle Street, Kilkeel
BT34 4BH
Saturday 13 10.30am
Costume. For children aged 4-8.
Saturday 13 all day
Exhibition all day by Kilkeel Community
Association Art Class.
Newry City Library
79 Hill Street, Newry BT34 1DG
Thursday 11 September all day
Heritage open day.
Co. Fermanagh
Enniskillen Library
Halls Lane, Enniskillen BT74 7DR
Thursday 11 September 10.30am -12noon
Family History Workshop.
Co. Londonderry
Coleraine Library
Queen Street, Coleraine BT52 1BE
Sunday 14 2.30pm
Heritage Rhythm & Rhyme: a rhyme time
with a difference! Come along with your
baby / toddler and enjoy some traditional
rhymes - maybe learn a new one or two!
To learn more about your
local library, check the
Openers on p22 - 83
Derry Central Library
35 Foyle Street, Derry BT48 6AL
Thursday 11 - Saturday 13
Town trail - How well do you know your city?
Why not test your knowledge by completing
a town trail and at the same time enjoy the
Riverside Walk, taking in the scenery, the
tranquillity and the bustle of the riverside?
Discover the long historical connection with
the River Foyle. Self-guided trails and further
information available from Derry Central
Library during opening hours.
Co. Tyrone
The Mellon Centre for
Migration Studies
Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Rd,
Castletown, Omagh BT78 5QY
Thursday 11th 10.30am – 12noon
‘Family history on the web: an introduction
to on line Genealogy and useful sites’.
Newtownstewart Library
Wednesday 10 - Tuesday 30 September
‘Derry and the Second World War’, a display
of photographs to mark the 75th anniversary
of the start of the Second World War in
September 1939.
Limavady Library
5 Connell Street, Limavady BT49 0EA
Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 September
How well do you know Limavady? Why
not test your knowledge by completing a
town trail? Self-guided trails and further
information available from Limavady Library
during opening hours.
Monday 1 - Tuesday 30 September
Display – ‘People and Place: Photographs of
Limavady District 1890 – 1960.’
During branch opening hours.
Magherafelt Library
The Bridewell, 6 Church Street,
Magherafelt BT45 6AN
Thursday 4 September 7pm
The life and work of Seamus Heaney – a talk
by Dr Tess Maginess.
Thursday 4 - Tuesday 30 September
A Display to mark the first anniversary of
the death of our Nobel laureate and poet.
‘A Celebration of the life and work of Seamus
Heaney 1939 -2013’.
Portstewart Library
Town Hall, The Crescent, Portstewart
BT55 7AB
Thursday 11 - Saturday 13
Town trail - How well do you know
Portstewart? Why not test your knowledge
by completing a town trail? Self-guided
trails and further information available from
Portstewart Library during opening hours.
Waterside Library
The Workhouse, 23 Glendermott Road,
Derry BT47 6BG
Saturday 13 11am
Victorian Themed Story Time and Games.
Children are invited to come dressed in
Victorian Costume.
2 Main Street, Newtownstewart
BT78 9AA
Saturday 13
Exhibition of children’s books.
Saturday 13 11.30am
Costume.
Omagh Library
1 Spillars Place, Irishtown Road,
Omagh BT78 1HL
Thursday 11 September 7pm
Reading and conversation with Bernie McGill
– the renowned author of the Butterfly
Cabinet will read from her own work and
meet with the audience in what promises
to be a relaxed and entertaining evening.
This event is also the prequel to the Annual
Benedict Kiely Literary Festival
Thursday 11 September 10.30am-12noon
Family History Workshop
Saturday 13 11am & 3pm
Tours of Omagh Bomb Archive
Booking advisable, tel: 028 8224 4821,
email: [email protected]
Strabane Library
1 Railway Street, Strabane BT82 8EF
Saturday 13 3pm
Costume.
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Living History Events
This year EHOD once again offers exciting
‘Living History’ re-enactments across Northern
Ireland. Live interpretation and tours can make
history much more interesting for everyone.
Why not step back in time and experience some
of these wonderful sites?
Belfast
Graymount House, p47
Saturday 13, 11am - 4pm
Sunday 14, 11am - 4pm
Visitors will be greeted by household characters
in Edwardian costume. Members of Belfast
Titanic Society will host the event and talk
about life and times in the 1900’s and industry
in Belfast, including shipbuilding. Displays
of Edwardian costumes. The Hazelwood
Community Choir will entertain. Edwardian tea
and afternoon scones available for refreshments.
Actually Belfast Tours, p40
Saturday 13, & Sunday 14, 11am - 8pm
Tours tailored for EHOD both days from 11am,
Lasting 11/2 hrs. Join us for an Interactive
Walking Tour of Belfast City Centre. Starting at
City Hall, we will take you to the city centre’s
best known buildings and lesser known
architectural treasures. Your guides will be
some of Belfast’s historical characters brought
to life by our team of actors and entertainers.
Suitable for people of all ages.
Tours require pre-booking contact
078 7626 8940
County Antrim
Carrickfergus Castle, p28
Sunday 14, 10.30-5pm
Step back in time to the First World War at
Carrickfergus Castle. Would you be fit enough
to enlist? Come and meet our fighting Tommys
and be put through your paces.
Dunluce Castle, p22
Saturday 13, 10.30-5pm
Come to Dunluce Castle and enjoy a day of 17th
century revelry. Meet the ladies and gentlemen
of the castle and join in with games and music.
Flame - The Gasworks Museum
of Ireland, p27
How DO you make gas, and why was it so
important up until very recently? Meet
the Victorian manager who oversees this
thoroughly modern 19th century marvel.
Gracehill Old School, p27
Saturday 13, 12:30 - 5pm
One of the original buildings dating from 1765.
Restored by Gracehill Old School Trust. It is
home to a visitor facility, restaurant, after school
club, business units and a restored classroom
dating from 1820. Living History presentations
in the School Room. For more information see
www.gracehillvillage.org.
County Armagh
The Navan Centre, p35
Saturday 13, 10am - 6:30pm,
Sunday 14, 10am - 6:30pm
The Navan Centre offers visitors a unique
appreciation of local history through a
stimulating exhibition packed full of information,
artifacts and hands on activities for all the family.
Enjoy the myths and legends of the Ulster Cycle
in the vibrant audio visual show. Witness the
Celtic Characters bring history to life in the
Iron Age/Early Christian period dwelling with
demonstrations of cooking, weaving, farming
and much more…
Milford House Museum, p35
Former seat of the McCrum family, one of
Ireland’s Premiere linen manufacturing
dynasties. The most technologically
advanced house in 19th century Ireland.
One of the top twelve listed buildings
at most serious risk in Northern Ireland.
Milford House Museum, at no.57 William
Street, is presented as a welcoming family home
packed with McCrum family and Manor House
School possessions. Costumed guided tours
available throughout both days
Moneypenny’s Lock House, p38
An old Lock-keeper’s cottage and stables
containing an exhibition entitled ‘Life on
the Canal’ and on Saturday’s a working
blacksmith workshop . Please note part of
the house is a private residence and not
open to the public. Tea/coffee available. For
further information visit www.facebook.com/
CraigavonMuseumServices.
County Down
Greencastle - Kilkeel, p63
Saturday 13, 1pm-5pm
Our 14th century Man-at-Arms guards a display
of weapons, armour and warlike accoutrements
to handle and try on. Feel the heft of a sword,
the weight of iron maille armour, and the clang
of the helmet visor as he guides you through
the ‘harness’ and garniture of the professional
fighting man of the middle ages.
Grey Point Fort, p55
Saturday 13, 11am-5pm
Step back in time to the First World War at Grey
Point Fort. Would you be fit enough to enlist?
Come and meet our fighting Tommys and be
put through your paces. Tap out a message in
Morse code and try your hand at code breaking.
Inch Abbey - Downpatrick, p62
Saturday 13, 1-5pm, Sunday 14, 1-5pm
Built and endowed by John de Courcey in
atonement for earlier misdeeds, a 12th/13th
century Cistercian monk walks round the abbey
and explains the simple piety of his day as a
‘Farmer Monk’.
Nendrum, p56
Saturday 13, 1-5pm
Early Celtic Christian monk, St Mochai
walks the site of his foundation and
helps to explain how the monks
harnessed the tide to grind grain for
their daily bread, and became some of
the first entrepreneurial ‘businessmen’
by opening their mill to farmers of
the Ards peninsula, then as now,
the grain basket of the area.
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Narrow Water Castle, p66
Sunday 14, 1-5pm
Life in the 16th century wasn’t all wars and
conflict. Come along to Narrow Water Castle
and experience some Tudor era hospitality at
this perfectly situated tower house.
Dundrum Castle, p63
Sunday 14, 1-5pm
Norman Knights demonstrate their weapons
and fighting techniques and invite you to try
on the maille, heft a sword and test a shield in a
hands-on interactive display.
Portaferry Castle, p59
Our 15th/16th century Man-at-Arms guards
a display of weapons, armour and warlike
accoutrements to handle and try on. Feel the
heft of a sword, the weight of iron maille armour,
and the clang of the helmet visor as he guides
you through the ‘harness’ and garniture of the
professional fighting man of the middle ages.
Bagenal’s Castle, p64
Saturday 13, 10am - 4.30pm,
Sunday 14, 1:30pm - 5pm
Saturday from 10.30am “Hands on history” a free
WW1 artefacts & memorabilia day including:
• A display of soldier and nursing artefacts from
WW1.
• Living history demonstrations.
• Bring along your WW1 and early 20th-century
Irish items to find out more about them.
See Anniversary highlights, p6, for more
information.
County Fermanagh
Devenish Island, p68
Sunday 14, 1-5pm
Devenish Island is known in Irish as ‘Daibh Inis’,
which translates as ‘The Two Islands’ or ‘Ox Island’
and is the ‘Welcoming Isle of St. Molaise’. Meet
the 6th century Early Christian saint and learn
more about his way of life on this important and
busy island monastery.
Enniskillen Castle Museum, p66
Come to Enniskillen Castle and meet the
Maguires, the 16th century Gaelic inhabitants of
the castle. Meet members of their household
and learn about life at the castle in these times.
Tully Castle, p68
Sunday 14, 1pm-5pm
Built in the early 17th century with great hopes
for prosperity, learn how the Hume family
fortunes took a tragic turn and see how daily life
included a pioneering spirit: demonstrations of
weaponry and soldiery and 17th century music.
County Londonderry
Bellaghy Bawn, p77
Sunday 14, 1pm-5pm
In recent times this 17th century Plantation
Bawn is associated with the Nobel prize winning
poet Seamus Heaney, who was from the area,
and now houses a collection of his works. But
what would poetry have been like during the
Plantation era? Come along to Bellaghy Bawn
and enjoy some music and poetry from this
era and experience the culture of some of the
people of that time.
Life Below Stairs, p71
Saturday 13, 10am - 4pm,
“Life Below Stairs”: in the company of a character
from early Victorian-era Derry, discover what
life was like in the basement of the Deanery
attached to St Columb’s Cathedral. Visitors will
have access by steps to the basement of the
Deanery. Appropriately, visitors should use the
‘servants and tradesmen entrance’ at the rear of
the Deanery through the Stable Yard. Under Siege on Royal Bastion, p71
”Under Siege on Royal Bastion”: in the company
of a character from the Great Siege of Derry
1688-89 gain a unique opportunity to be taken
back in time, seeing how the present-day
landscape of the Foyle Valley was used by both
Jacobite and Williamite forces. Visitors will have
access by stairs to the top of the Plinth which
provides elevated views of the Walled City and
the surrounding valleys.
Coleraine Market Yard, p77
Saturday 13
First Tour at 11.30am, second Tour at
2pm. Call 028 7034 7235 for more
information.
Causeway Museum Service invites you to
visit Coleraine Market Yard and
come for a guided walk
through the Victorian
streets of Coleraine to
meet the characters
who lived and worked
there over a century
ago. The Victorian Tours
are suitable for all ages.
www.Niarchive.org
Ashbrook House, p75
Ashbrook was built in 1590 by Josiah Ash and
has been lived in continuously by the Ash
family ever since. The family and the house have
played a part in the history of the city of Derry
throughout the centuries from the plantation
to Georgian era and from the Siege to US
Marine base in WWII. Vintage tea/refreshments.
Exhibition on WWI memorabilia and someone
dressed in WWI uniform telling the Ash family’s
stories from WWI. For more information see
www.ashbrookestate.com
Martello Tower, p77
Saturday 13, 12 - 4pm
Sunday 14, 12 - 4pm
Early 19th century artillerymen patrol the tower
and explain the importance of this strategic
lookout post and their role in keeping the big
guns ready. See the uniforms, field kit and hand
weapons of the Napoleonic soldier.
More Living History wherever you see
the LH symbol. Victorian Storytelling
at Strabane Library, Lurgan Library,
Newtownstewart Library, Carnegie
Library, Bangor and Belfast Central
Library (see p12 & 13).
Don’t forget to check these properties
in the Opener section (p22-83) for
directions and information about
pre-booking.
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Food for thought
Northern Ireland has a unique food history which is still going strong
today. Since well before the invention of Chocolate by Hans Sloane
(from Killyleagh), we have been enjoying griddle breads, dripping
with melted butter, accompanied by a nice strong cup of tea, or a
hearty Ulster Fry for breakfast!
However, in Northern Ireland, we often take for
granted the fact that we can boast some of the
finest and freshest produce in the world. Our
local produce has made an impact on the food
we have grown up eating and also on the food
our visitors experience: locally reared salmon,
locally brewed beers, and locally grown and
baked oats and bread are only a few of the
ingredients which continue to enrich our local
culinary heritage.
This year EHOD and Food NI have been
working together to showcase how our food
culture and built heritage have come together.
We have paired historic buildings with local
food producers, providing us with some ‘food
for thought’ on the importance of embracing
our rich food heritage in Northern Ireland.
Visit the various food events and learn about
the history of our home grown ingredients,
listen to the talks and sample some of the
finest food around. Get your taste buds ready!
Traditional baking
Glastry Farm Ice-Cream
Where: Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey
When: Saturday 13, 1-4pm
Where: Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
When: Sunday 14, 2.30pm
Enter the carefully restored cottage and be
transported to a bygone era and see how
the Arthur family lived in the 18th Century.
Traditional baking demonstrations by ladies
dressed in period costume will transport you
back in time. Let the smells of soda bread and
pancakes baked over an open turf fire on a
griddle remind you of Northern Ireland’s bread
making traditions; one of our most unique
traditional foods is soda bread, which was
first baked in 19th century Ireland when local
peasants added baking soda to help the
dough rise.
The Slieve Donard Resort & Spa are proud to
use local produce. Over the EHOD weekend
they will be heavily featuring the fabulous
range of ice creams locally produced by Glastry
Farm, located in the heart of the County Down
countryside. During the 2 days, the Taylor
family’s range of ice creams will feature on all
of their menus including the Percy French, Oak
restaurant and Lighthouse restaurant! As part
of the afternoon tea offering over this weekend,
they will include an additional course to include
their very own Baked Alaska using Glastry Farm
ice cream. That evening in the Oak restaurant, all
guests will receive a complimentary sorbet from
the Glastry Farm range!
Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt
Where: Bangor Castle
When: Sunday 14, 11am - 4.30pm
Bangor Castle will host Clandeboye Estate’s
delicious yoghurt. The Victorian mansion will
provide the back drop for you to sample the
home-grown goodness of Clandeboye Yoghurt.
Produced in the heart of Co. Down by a herd of
very happy cows, Clandeboye Estate produces
vast amounts of deliciously creamy milk that is
used to produce Northern Ireland’s only locally
made cows’ milk yoghurt.
On Sunday 14th September, a talk will be held in
the main hotel which will cover a brief history
of the hotel since its construction in 1897. Will
Taylor will then give a talk on the history of
Glastry Farm, its products, and the importance
of local produce. Guests will be able to sample
various ice creams and sorbets in his portfolio.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided
on arrival, and literature on the hotel and its
history will be available for guests to take away
with them.
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While you are there check out their dedicated
museum – 1897 room which has history of the
hotel, and exhibits artefacts from over the years.
For more about the history of the Slieve Donard
Hotel visit www.hastingshotels.com
Booking required for the talk, please
contact 028 4372 1002.
Hastings Hotels in conjunction with Glenarm
Estates will be showcasing some of the finest
local produce when Head Chef Sanjay Raghav
will create and present various recipes which
will demonstrate the quality and versatility
of our preferred Glenarm Shorthorn Beef and
Glenarm Dorset Pedigree Lamb. Adrian Morrow
of Glenarm Estates will join Chef Sanjay in the
Garden Restaurant to discuss the unique qualities
of both the Glenarm Shorthorn Beef and Dorset
Pedigree Lamb. With tasting samples to be
savoured, the provenance of the food from field
to fork will be explored and enjoyed. For more
information about the history of Ballygally Castle
visit www.hastingshotels.com
Booking required, please telephone
028 2858 1066.
Glenarm Shorthorn Beef
and Dorset Pedigree Lamb
Sir Hans Sloane, inventor
of Chocolate!
Where: Ballygally Castle Hotel
When: Sunday 14, 2pm
Where: Killyleagh Library
When: Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 at
1.30pm & 3.30pm.
Sir Hans Sloane was born in Killyleagh on April
16th 1660; he lived and studied in the village of
Killyleagh until he was nineteen. He went on to
become the King’s physician and a scientist of
world renown, but best of all he invented the
recipe for milk chocolate which we know and
love today!
Hastings Ballygally Castle is delighted to be
participating in this year’s EHOD event. You are
invited to explore the 17th Century building
and walled gardens. The Castle building was
built around 1625 for James Shaw of Greenock,
Scotland and is one of Ireland’s best-preserved
Scottish baronial style plantation houses.
Reputed to be the oldest building in Ireland
to still be used as a residence, it has served
as a fortified settlement, home, briefly as a
Coastgaurd Station and latterly as a 4 Star Hotel. On his travels to Jamaica, Hans Sloane was
introduced to cocoa as a drink favoured by the
local people. He found it ‘nauseous’ but by mixing
it with milk made it more palatable. He brought
this chocolate recipe back to England where it was
manufactured and, at first sold by apothecaries as
a medicine. Eventually, in the 19th century, it was
taken up by Messrs Cadbury who manufactured
chocolate using Sloane’s recipe!
During EHOD you can learn about this local man
who created milk chocolate by taking part in the
Sloane 350 Pre Chocolate Festival Tour. Local
historian Clive Scoular will be in costume as Hans
Sloane. The tour begins in front of Killyleagh
Library and Sir Hans will guide visitors around
Killyleagh visiting relevant heritage sites en route.
Booking required, please telephone
028 9054 3022.
Look out for the Hans Sloane Chocolate and fine
food festival 19th – 21st September!
Hilden Brewery
Where: Hilden Brewery
When: Saturday 13 & Sunday 14, 12 – 1pm
Hilden Brewing Company was established
by Ann and Seamus Scullion in 1981 in the
courtyard of Hilden House, the former home
of the Barbour linen barons. Here the Scullions
reintroduced into Ireland the tradition of a local
brewery making beers of distinctive character
and taste. Hilden is now the oldest independent
brewery in the island of Ireland.
Hilden Beers are authentic, unprocessed, and
free of artificial additives and preservatives. Their
character comes from the careful selection and
use of malt and hops, products of the harvest
and the natural ingredients of beer.
Visitors are welcomed to experience the sights,
sounds and smells of the brewery on the free
tour for EHOD only.
Booking required for free brewery tour,
telephone 028 9054 3022 (over 18s only).
Interesting facts!
Barbour Threads was established at
Hilden in 1824. Its chairman at the end
of the 19th century was Milne Barbour,
grandson of the founder of the company.
Milne Barbour was a prominent figure
in political and social circles and Hilden
House was host to many famous people.
A sister of Milne Barbour, Helen married
Thomas Andrews, designer of the Titanic!
They celebrated their wedding at Hilden
House. Helen was not onboard the Titanic
and later was married to Harland of
esteemed shipbuilding company, Harland
and Wolff.
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Buildings and Events to delight children
Each year for EHOD buildings open
their doors, many of which are
fascinating to children. In addition,
many of our sites and properties
put on Living History events (p14
& 15) and activities especially for
children. We have highlighted just
a handful of these events below,
but look out for the
symbol in
the Openers section, p22-83 and see
www.discovernorthernirelend.com/
ehod and click on the ‘Children and
Families’ box for even more great
buildings and activities which
children will love.
Experience the thrill of
living heritage by sea...
The Titanic Tour by the Lagan
Boat Company NI Ltd
Saturday 13, 11am, Sunday 14 11am
Join the very popular Titanic Harbour Guided
Boat Tour to learn more about our Industrial
Maritime past and see how the environment has
changed to a thriving tourist attraction.
Tour both days must be pre-booked
- tel 028 9054 3022
Copeland Bird Observatory
Saturday 13, 10am - 4pm, Tours depart
harbour at 10am & 12noon, trip lasts
2 hours.
Visit Copeland Bird Observatory celebrating 60
years of studying birds. The observatory reached
by boat from Donaghadee harbour is situated
on Old Lighthouse Island and is host to many
breeding birds, seals and even occasionally an
otter. A guided walk will let you see the local
wildlife as well as the old lighthouses and
lighthouse keepers cottages.
Tour must be pre-booked
- tel 028 9054 3022
Light Ship Petrel Sunday 14, 1pm - 5pm, tours on the
hour
The restored 1915 Lightship Petrel is the only
lightship still afloat in Ireland and is in daily
use as the club house for Down Cruising Club.
You will see much of the original equipment
including the workroom, the original Master’s
Cabin, chart table and log books. Lifeboat,
traditional wooden vessels, and ‘Decoy’ vintage
army vehicle display.
Tour must be pre-booked
- tel 028 9054 3022
By air...
By land...
T13 Urban Sports Academy
Sunday 14, 8am - 8pm, Tours lasting
20mins at 11am & 3pm.
Located in the shadows of H&W’s legendary
Samson & Goliath cranes and at the heart of
Belfast’s impressive Titanic Quarter waterfront,
the pioneering T13 Urban Sports Academy
& Shared Cultural Space has become one of
Ireland’s most sought after venues in one of
the country’s most iconic locations. The not
for profit T13 Complex has been host to an
incredibly diverse event schedule since opening
the doors to an emerging TQ back in 2010.
A representative will host free tours of the
facility. Complimentary hot or cold refreshment
at the end of the tour.
Downpatrick Loop Platform Tour
by Train
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14,
- Free train tour both days at 1pm
Famous for it’s porters’ cries of “All change
for Ballynoe, Killough and Ardglass”, the
Downpatrick Loop Platform was built in 1893
as an interchange platform for trains running
from Belfast to Newcastle and Downpatrick to
Ardglass on the Belfast & County Down Railway.
Tour both days must be pre-booked
- tel 028 9054 3022
Headhunters Railway Museum
Saturday 13, 9am - 5:30pm,
Guided tours throughout both days. A trip to the
museum brings the golden age of steam vividly
to life and looks at the impact that railways had
on peoples way of life within Fermanagh and
the border counties, until the closure of the lines
in 1957. There will be an exhibition of railway
paintings by David Briggs and children will
enjoy operating the large model railway.
Ulster Aviation Collection
Saturday 13, 12:30pm - 5pm,
Sunday 14, 12:30pm - 5pm,
Tours both days start at 1pm and 3pm
Tours last approximately 1hr or according to
demand. An extensive collection of locally
relevant historic aircraft displayed in an original
WWII type T2 hangar, originally used by Shorts
for the construction of Stirling bombers. Listed
historic building. This year to coincide with Battle
of Britain weekend, we will be featuring our
recently acquired MK2 Spitfire full-size replica.
Visit www.ulsteraviationsociety.org for more
information.
Or even from outer
space...!!
Armagh Planetarium
Saturday 13, 10am - 5pm, shows on the
hour from 11am - 4pm.
Armagh Planetarium offers visitors a unique
experience which is quite simply ‘out of this
world’. In our digital theatre you can experience
our world and beyond. On Saturday our shows
will be free, but remember to pre-book on 028
3752 3689 as spaces are limited.
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maze to Grey Point Fort
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Treasure Trails
A Treasure Trail can be best described
as a cross between a quiz and a guided
walk, and has been compared to a giant
game of Cluedo!
Complete each treasure trail in your
own time and at your own pace by
following the directions around many
interesting and historic sites. Each trail
has clues to solve, and can be found
on a plaque, monument, building or
somewhere similar.
Out of the 6 treasure trails you can
choose from, a couple of the trails have
a special anniversary twist! 2014 marks
the 65th year since the beginning of the
2nd World War in 1939; Can you spot the
only soldier who fought for the USA but
came from Gilford?
Close by you will see an information
and
panel with reference to Bessbrook
cross
a number 2, with safety in mind
over to this.
CLUE
CLUE
With safety in mind, cross
over Church Road to the
building. How many town
lands can be found to the
south and west of Bessbrook?
Exit the garden turn left back
you
towards the village green, on
stone
right you will discover a small
building with a fence.
CLUE
your car.
With safety in mind, return to
Church
Drive out of the village visa
Street, then left onto the Quarter
into
Road following the directions
prior
Camlough. Turn right then left
along
driving
station
petrol
to the
the Keggall Road, keeping Camlough
arrive in
Lough to your right you will
Drumintee
the
onto
Meigh. Turn right
of
Road then right into the grounds
Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
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3
The small shelter on the back
wall will uncover a clue. What
date can be linked to when
this plaque was erected?
CLUE
8
In what year did Mountjoy
advance north again?
What is the surname of the
author who designed the
map for the area?
To return to back to Newry or
Armagh please follow the direction
your final
to Jonesborough then onto
the
destination. Turn around following
railway
Kilnasaggart Road under the
you will
bridge then within a few minutes
arrive in Jonesborough.
FINISH HERE
have
Congratulations - you
Armagh
completed the South
EHOD Trail.
clues. Use
Box with your answers to the
Complete the Combination
n Box to complete
the darker boxes in the Combinatio
the letters or numbers from
free to explore the area
have completed this Trail, feel
the Access Code. Now that you
further before continuing home.
Combination Box
Clue 2
Clue 4
Clue 5
Have you ever thought
about volunteering?
Clue 6
Clue 8
Clue 9
Clue 10
Clue 11
Access Code
walls of
Walk towards the boundary
discover
the main buildings, you will
a sculpture seen in the picture.
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What is the name of the
soft pinned mushroom
found here?
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at www.treasuretrails.co.uk select
Check your answers
then
click on the NIEA logo
To see if you are right,
your trail.
visit
end of the
terms and conditions at the
Please see Treasure Trails full
www.discovernorthenireland.com/ehod
brochure, or
To download all our treasure trails, and to read the
terms & conditions, visit the Family Fun section on
www.discovernorthernIreland.com/ehod
Interactive Discovery
For EHOD 2014 we have created some brand new Virtual Visit
tours, allowing you to step into the picture and experience many
of our new sites at any time you want! Discover places you may
never have seen, or rediscover old favourites in a new way.
Join us as we let you ‘Jump in’ to
some of our newest properties
to open for this year’s European
Heritage Open Days. We hope
the interactive panoramic views
encourage you to visit some of the
properties which open especially for
the occasion, while immersing you in
a unique virtual prelude to the real
world experience that awaits you!
Enhancing recognition for the contribution volunteers
make, Volunteer Now provides access to opportunities
and encourages people to volunteer. We provide
information, guidance and support to volunteerinvolving organisations on issues of good practice and
policy regarding volunteering, volunteer management,
child protection, safeguarding vulnerable adults and
governance. Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd supports
the work and activities of the charity delivering training
and capacity building programmes, assessment against
quality standards, consultation and research services,
and all forms of bespoke support to volunteer-involving
organisations.
Clue 1
Clue 7
What is the former
Temperance Hotel is now
used as?
Volunteer Now provides the lead
organisation for volunteering across
Northern Ireland, working to promote,
enhance and support volunteering.
Volunteer Now is about connecting
with individuals and organisations
to build healthy communities and
create positive change.
Clue 3
What type of bird can be
found here perched on
a branch with a moon
overhead?
Once you have parked your
car in the car park, locate the
Ring of Gullion information
panel located close to the
forest walk. How many acres
does Slieve Gullion cover?
along
Facing the newsagents, walk
to a
Church Street until you come
and
small fenced garden. Turn right
your
enter the garden to discover
next clue.
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Explore the area further if you
Exit
before returning to your car.
Slieve Gullion back to the Drumintee
Road, turn right then left once
in Drumintee into the Old Road
over
Crossing
at the bus shelter.
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Finegans Road into Ballynamoa
at a
Road, continue until you arrive
the
T junction, then turn left onto
arrive at
Carrickbroad Road until you
There is
Moyry Castle on your right.
you
limited parking here so ensure
park safely.
CLUE
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Locate the Model Newsagent
located close the white
granite memorial. Searching
to
the wall, whose plan was it
build low density housing for
mill workers?
Walk back towards the village
green, locate the white granite
memorial and walk to it.
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Locate the information panel
with reference to the castle.
What location does the castle
overlook?
CLUE
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What is the name of the
stonemason from Newry
who made this?
CLUE
this
Your starting point for
trail is Bessbrook; follow
the directions from Newry
main
or Armagh from the
A28. Park your car close
to the main village green
solve
before setting out to
some clues.
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South Armagh
Treasure Trail
CLUE
this mystery.
CLUE
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In 1743, Stewart Browne
be
left Armagh, never to
a
seen again. Last year
an old
local librarian found
book hidden in the town’s
library.
old
an
It contained a map showing
ancient vault that Stewart had
discovered. It also contained
the
instructions on how to find
treasure that Stewart had collected
and hidden somewhere in Armagh.
find the
Now you have the chance to
and
clues
the
solve
treasure,
hidden
crack the code needed to unlock
CLUE
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Follow the Virtual Visit Tours
Facebook page as we head out and
about to capture some of the latest
sites and get a sneak peek before
the big weekend! We’ll be posting
teasers along the way so that you can
guess where we are. For more Virtual
Visits across Northern Ireland, please
visit www.virtualvisittours.com
Volunteering can give you the opportunity to try
something new, gain valuable experience, share
your knowledge and skills, build confidence, help
others and meet new people. There are many
different volunteering opportunities available
across Northern Ireland. Whatever your interests,
there is something for you! To find a suitable
opportunity visit www.volunteernow.co.uk or
telephone 028 9023 2020.
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Arts and Culture Highlights
Northern Ireland’s EHOD weekend has been described as ‘one of
the most dynamic in Europe’. Why? Because many of the buildings
which open their doors also welcome artists and craftspeople to
hold exhibitions, play music, tell stories and host craft workshops
too. Here is just a selection. Look out for the E symbol in the
brochure, or visit www.discovernorthernirelend.com/ehod and
click on the ‘Arts and Culture’ box.
Why not hear, see and
make Art, Music and
Culture in historic spaces:
Titanic Quarter Heritage
Drawing Trail, p44
Saturday 13
Location drawing at the Drawing Offices,
The SS Nomadic and The Titanic’s Dock
& Pump-House. An exciting opportunity
to draw your way around our Maritime
Heritage, with a fully tutored day of location
drawing with artist Julie Douglas. We will
be looking in detail at the architecture and
fittings and learning how best to draw them
and the surroundings. Julie will provide
demonstrations at every venue, and the
session will include a talk in The Drawing
Offices about the history and background
of such a unique space. No past drawing
experience is necessary.
For more info on where to meet, materials and
booking, please email [email protected]
Booking essential - www.juliedouglas.co.uk
Sounds of Stormont - The
ARTCART at Parliament
buildings, p52
Perfect for those who like to make instant
noise – come along and work with
WheelWorks’ skilled artists to make it into
something worth listening to! Live! All
instruments & equipment are provided,
just bring yourself! All abilities welcome.
WheelWorks’ event for European Heritage
Open Day will allow young participants
to explore ideas around the Parliament
Buildings at Stormont through a fun,
interactive, new style. Participants will work
alongside professional artists to produce
music and lyrics linked to the historical
building and the surrounding area. They
will experience the WheelWorks mobile
arts vehicle – the ArtCart – featuring a
darkroom/ sound recording
studio, digital music
and photography
workstations
with all the latest
software and stage
facilities.
Peter Francis Fahy at Benburb
Castle, p79
Celtic legends come to life on the walls of
Benburb Castle. Peter Francis Fahy combines
poetry, art, music and drama to recreate
two of the most magical tales from the
Mythological Cycle of Celtic mythology.
Projected on the walls of the stately Benburb
Castle, this event will be ideal for adults,
children, and all fans of art, animation and
Celtic mythology.
Etain’s Eyes by Peter Francis Fahy
Sketching in the Titanic Drawing Office
a diverse range of artistic services with the
hayloft showroom boasting some innovative
furniture, designed and created within the
space. Visiting artists transform the space
with unique creations and designs. During
the open days we will be serving
refreshments, all children, dogs and cyclists
are welcome.
QSS Artist Studios and Gallery,
p49
Saturday 13, 11:30am - 4pm
Built circa 1875. Formally J F Haig’s Emerald
Shirt Factory warehouse. The building is
now currently occupied by QSS charitable
organisation. QSS is an artist studio provider,
providing studio space for 23 visual artists.
QSS 30th Anniversary Opening. Visit
www.queenstreetstudios.net for more
information.
Why not listen to historic
Organs being played in
their original settings?
Why not see the places
where Artists go to create
their masterpieces? CWS Stained Glass Studio, p31
Tours at 9am and 11am lasting 2 hrs.
The studio’s new premises on the west side
of Lisburn includes a dedicated exhibition.
Demonstrations will take place each day of
the techniques and processes involved in
the design and production of stained and
coloured glass. www.cwsdesign.co.uk
Booking essential - tel: 028 9054 3022
Lawrence Street Workshops,
p49
Saturday 13, 10am - 6pm, Tours at 11am,
1.30pm & 4pm. Sunday 14, 1pm to
6pm, Tours at 1.30pm & 4pm
Guided viewings throughout both days. This
is our 25th anniversary and we are celebrating
throughout the year with exhibitions, BBQ’s,
film nights, music evenings and much more.
We have a visiting horse, Dandi and our
resident 20 year old cat Mr Chubbs. We host
Townsend Street Presbyterian
Church, p48
Sun 2pm - 6pm
May Street Presbyterian Church,
p43
Sun 14, 12:30pm - 4pm
Services on Sunday Morning
St Peter’s Cathedral, p47
Sat 13, 8:30am - 7pm,
Sun 14, 8:30am - 7pm
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Dunluce, Near Portrush
44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, BT57 8SU
This late medieval and 17th century Castle's initial
construction dates from as early as the 14th century.
Its earliest written record is found in 1513 when it
belonged to the MacQuillans, and later the
MacDonnells. See p14 & 15 for more Living
History Events.
The award winning Giant's Causeway Visitor
Experience, designed by architects Heneghan Peng is
an architecturally stunning and sustainable venue
combining innovation, precision and craftsmanship
to create a building that sits within the beautiful
landscape. Please note, normal admission charge will
apply on Sat with the exception of those booked on
the architectural tours. For more information see
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giantscauseway
Event/Exhibition
Directions: Sited beside the coast road (A2)
between Portrush and Bushmills. Car park at entrance.
Living History Event
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Sat 10am - 6pm, Living History 10am to 5pm
Sun 10am - 6pm
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Directions: From Bushmills follow Causeway Coastal
Route (A2) heading east towards Ballycastle then left
onto Causeway Rd (B146).
Opening Times:
Sat 2 free tours at 12 Noon & 2pm, pre-booked only
Sun Open but normal charges apply
Lots more Co. Antrim Openers
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Tour of Carrick-a-rede Rope
Bridge & Fishermen's Cottage
119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, BT54 6LS
Take the exhilarating rope bridge to Carrick-a-Rede
island and enjoy a truly clifftop experience. This
30-metre deep and 20-metre wide chasm is traversed
by a rope bridge traditionally erected by salmon
fishermen. Visitors bold enough to cross to the rocky
island are rewarded with fantastic views. Tour
includes quarries, rope bridge and fishermen's
cottage. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede
for more information.
Directions: on B15, 7 miles east of Bushmills, 5 miles
west of Ballycastle. Giant's Causeway 7 miles
Opening Times:
Sat 2 free tours at 12pm and 2pm only. Lasts 11/2hrs.
Please wear suitable footwear. Booking essential
Sun Normal charges apply
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Open Day at the
Drum Gatelodge
McQuillan Ruins at
Ballylough More
Riverside Road, Ballylough Estate,
Bushmills, BT57 8TP
Ballylough House, 53 Castlecatt Road,
Ballylough More, Bushmills, BT57 8TN
The Drum was built in 1800 and is evocative of a
lifestyle which is now lost. It was home to Lizzie
Taggart and her husband who where both employed
on the estate. It is a circular castellated building with
interesting gothic windows and a winding staircase
to a loft bedroom. Refreshments will be offered.
For more information visit: www.irishlandmark.com.
Historic site occupied c5000, possibly earlier.
Crannog, Rath and Savage Norman Castle under the
existing ruins of the MacQuillan’s Castle. House built
c1600’s, extended in 1801, by Traills, bought from
Archibald Stewart - McDonnell’s land steward- in
1789. Open waterways - suitable for over 12s only.
For more information see www.ballylough.co.uk
Directions: From Dervock follow the road to
Derrykeighan. Stay on the main road through
Derrykeighan and go through Castlecatt-Ballylough
Estate. Follow the Castlecatt Road for about a mile
and you will come to Riverside Road. Take the turn on
the left. The Drum is about half a mile along this road.
Directions: B66 from Bushmills 1.5 miles from
centre, just after Riverside Road on right hand side.
Narrow Gates, white walls, black gates & Gate Lodge.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 10am - 4pm, self guided tours
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Sat 10am - 4pm, tour must be pre-booked
Sun 10am - 4pm, tour must be pre-booked
Tours both days at 10.45, 12.45, 14.45, lasting 1 hour
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Cushendun Old Church
33 Bay Road, Cushendun, BT44 0PS
A simple red sandstone church built 1842.It is one of
the landmark buildings in the area. It is situated at the
edge of the beautiful National Trust Village of
Cushendun. The Old Church will be open both days.
There will be a second hand book sale and
refreshments. For more information visit
www.cushendunbpt.wordpress.com
Directions: 100 yards along Bay Road, turn right
into Church Lane
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 11am - 5pm
Committee Members will be on site to explain history
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Glenmona House
Arthur Cottage
& Interpretive Centre
Bay Road, Cushendun, Ballymena,
BT44 0PS
21a Dreen Road, Ballymena, Cullybackey,
BT42 1EB
Glenmona House will be open and showing off its
recently refurbished rooms which are being used as
community space and the garden area to the rear of
the property in which community allotments have
been installed and are in use.
Ancestral home of the 21st President of the USA. Enter
the carefully restored cottage and be transported to a
bygone era and see how the Arthur family lived in the
C18th. Follow the story of the Arthur family and trace
the link from a rural village in Northern Ireland to the
American Presidency. Traditional baking
demonstrations by ladies dressed in period costume.
Traditional music and face painting. For more
information visit www.gatewaytotheglens.com.
See p16 & 17 for more Food Events.
Directions: Glenmona is located adjacent to the
centre of Cushendun Beach
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 2pm
Sun 11am - 2pm
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Directions: Cullybackey is 4 miles from Ballymena
town.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm, tours from 11am-4pm lasting
30mins
Sun Not open
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Open Day At The Barbican
Glenarm, Estate, Glenarm, BT44 0BQ
Built in 1825, this imposing fortified gatelodge has
battlements and turrets with the Barbican gateway at
its centre. It is positioned beyond an old stone bridge
over the Glenarm River and is a medieval castle in
miniature. Refreshments will be offered. For more
information see www.irishlandmark.com.
Directions: From Larne follow the signs for Glenarm
on the A2. At the roundabout as you enter Glenarm
turn left into the village and then right into Castle
Street. The Barbican faces you over the bridge.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 10am - 4pm, self guided tour
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Magherintemple House and
Gate Lodge
51, Churchfield Road, Ballycastle,
BT54 6PN
Built in 1874 with stepped gables and ball finals, this
Scottish Baronial style lodge makes a fitting entrance
to the Magherintemple estate. Seat of the Casement
family for many years, this is a historically important
and very interesting estate. Refreshments will be
offered. Visit www.irishlandmark.com for more
information.
Directions: Drive through Ballycastle towards the
coast road. At the seafront, with the Marine Hotel
on the left, turn right at the mini roundabout. Drive
straight on for about a quarter of a mile and over a
bridge. take the first left into Churchfield Road signed
for Ballyvoy. The lodge is about 1 mile on the right.
Opening Times:
Sat Not Open
Sun 10am - 4pm, Self guided tours
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Billy Parish Church
1 Cabragh Road, Bushmills, BT57 8YH
Billy Parish Church (church of Ireland) is 199 years old
and is the historic church of the Giants Causeway and
Bushmills. Stained glass by Michael Healey. Ancient
graveyard, earliest headstone 1620, Old rectory
gardens open. For more information see www.billy.
connor.anglican.org
Directions: On main Castlecat road between
Dervock and Bushmills, turn into the Haw Road at the
hamlet of Castlecat (Billy is signed) and Church is at
the top of the Hill
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 1pm - 5pm, Self guided tours
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Ballygally Castle Hotel
Ballycastle Museum
Ballygally Castle, Coast Road, Ballygally,
BT40 2QZ
59 Castle Street, Town Parks, Ballycastle,
BT54 6AS
Perched on the tip of the famous Causeway Coastal
Route sits Ballygally Castle Hotel. Explore the 17th
Century building built around 1625, and its walled
gardens. Visit the original living and dining room the
1625 Room, before making your way up the spiral
stone stairwell to the Ghost Room - the original
servants quarters where more than a few visitors over
the years have experienced a presence. For more
about the history of Ballygally Castle please visit
www.hastingshotels.com. See p16 & 17 for more
Food Events.
Folk/Social history of the Glens in the town's 18th
Century courthouse. Exhibits include the Glentaisie
Banner of the first Feis na nGleann (1904). Please visit
www.heartofthecausewaycoastandglens.com for
more information.
Directions: In the centre of Ballygally
Opening Times:
Directions: The Diamond, Ballycastle. Beside the
Antrim Arms Hotel
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 2pm - 6pm
Local history talk will be available both days
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Sun 9am - 6pm, 2pm Glenarm Estate Beef & Lamb
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Ballycastle Library
5 Leyland Rd, Ballycastle, BT54 6DT
Although small, this local library provides a full range
of services in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Visitors can browse, borrow or surf the net! How well
do you know Ballycastle? Why not test your
knowledge by completing a town trail. Self-guided
trails for adults and children. Further information
available about the tour at Ballycastle Library during
opening hours. See p12 & 13 for more Libraries
NI Events.
Directions: In the centre of Ballycastle
Opening Times:
Thursday 11th September 12.30pm - 8pm
Friday 12th September 9.30am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
Sat 9:30am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Ballymoney Old Church
Graveyard
Church Street, Ballymoney
The oldest discernible headstone dates from 1610.
Among those buried here is George Hutchinson, a
magistrate who brought the local United Irishmen to
trial during 1798 rebellion. Brochure and graveyard
map are available at the Tourist Information Centre in
the Town Hall.
Directions: The graveyard is close to the town
centre at junction of Victoria Street, Queen Street and
Church Street. Ballymoney TIC is in the former town
hall, now the museum.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 6pm
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Ballymoney Museum
Saint Colman's Church
Ballymoney Museum, Town Hall,
Ballymoney
Saint Colman's Church, 230 Castlecat
Road, Dervock, Ballymoney, BT53 8BL
The galleries include everything from archaeology to
motorcycle racing. The diverse display includes rare
finds from the Bronze Age and the Medieval period as
well as exhibits associated with political upheaval.
Leaflets are available for a tour of the town. For more
information see: www.visitballymoney.com.
The Parish of Derrykeighan is an ancient celtic
monastic site with direct links to St Patrick. Saint
Colman's Church, built in 1831 has been recently
restored with extensive work to the interior and
exterior. Historic parish hall also open for teas. Visit
www.derrykeighan.connor.anglican.org for more
information.
Directions: The former town hall is a prominent
building beside the main car park in the town.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: On the edge of Dervock village on the
Bushmills Road.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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Benvarden
Craigs Parish Church
36 Benvarden Road, Ballybogey, Dervock,
BT53 6NN
105 Hillmount Road, Craigs, Cullybackey,
BT42 1NZ
A long low country house separated by lawns from
the River Bush. The house of c.1630 was rebuilt in
1798 by Hugh Montgomery. Enjoy Walks on the river
bank and over the bridge as well as beautiful gardens.
Tea room open.
A pretty little rural church, its appearance much
enhanced by the numerous yew trees in the
surrounding walled graveyard. Built in 1840 and
consecrated in 1841, the church is in blackstone with
ashlar trim to the designs of Sir Charles Lanyon.
Transepts and south aisle added 1870.
Directions: From main Ballymoney to Portrush
Road, turn right at Ballybogey. Follow brown
tourist signs.
Directions: First right on Cullybackey - Kilrea Road Take Hillmount Rd for One Mile
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 1pm - 5pm, everyone welcome throughout
the day
Sat 10am - 2pm
Sun 11am - 1pm
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Whitehead Excursion Station
Castleview Road, Whitehead
The site was developed in 1907 as an overflow station
platform for excursion trains from Belfast. Free guided
tours of railway works and facilities available. New
period styled station building now open. Short steam
train rides available at a small cost. For more
information visit: www.steamtrainsireland.com. Light
refreshments available.
Directions: Signposted from the A2 Carrickfergus to
Larne Road, turn right to Whitehead, follow signs to
the Railway Society.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 4pm, 30min tours of station start at 1pm
Sun Not open
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Lightkeeper's Houses 1 & 2
McCrea’s Brae, Whitehead, BT38 9NZ
Built during the glory days of Belfast's shipping era,
Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses provide stunning
views of Belfast Lough and Beyond. It was not until
1902 that the first fog signal became operational from
this impressive navigational aid. The lighthouse
became automated in 1969. Traditionally Blackhead
Lighthouse would be important in guiding many of
the huge vessels from the famous shipyard Harland &
Wolff out of Belfast Lough, one of the most well
known being the ill fated Titanic. Light refreshments
will be offered. For more details visit www.
irishlandmark.com
Directions: Only access is by foot via a cliff path
from Whitehead.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
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Origami House
The Gallery Whitehead, 19 Cable Road,
Whitehead, BT38 9PY
14 Whappstown Road, Kells, Ballymena,
BT42 3NX
Formerly no 1 Fairfield Terrace . The house has all
original features. The house is an Edwardian terrace
house in the conservation area of Whitehead which is
a seaside town built as the railway reached there. The
Gallery Whitehead is housed here on the ground floor
showing contemporary art on the ground floor. For
further details www.thegallerywhitehead.co.uk/
Award winning Architect, Jane Burnside, author of
‘Contemporary Design Secrets: The Art of Building a
House in the Countryside’ welcomes you to her home
and studio, The Origami House. As seen on Extreme
Homes USA, BBC House of the Year (winner of Co.
Antrim), the Origami House is an extraordinary,
contemporary white and glass house, set in beautiful
landscaped gardens on the edge of the Glens of
Antrim. www.JaneDBurnsideArchitects.co.uk
Directions: Turn into Cable Road at Whitehead from
A2 Belfast to Larne Road. No 19 is halfway down on
the left.
Opening Times:
Sat 12pm - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 5pm
Tours both days start 12.30pm, 2pm, 4pm, lasting
1hour
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Directions: Off Doagh Road, near Ross Park Hotel,
Kells.
Opening Times:
Sat Tours 11am-12noon & 2pm-3pm lasting 1 hour,
min. 2 people per booking due to limited parking
Sun No tour
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Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey
The Braid, Ballymena Town
Hall, Museum and Arts Centre
11 Ballymena Road, Portglenone,
BT44 8BL
The Braid Museum and Arts Centre, 1-29
Bridge Street, Ballymena, BT43 5EJ
Bethlehem Abbey, built in the late 1960’s is home to a
community of monks of the Order of Cistercians of the
Strict Observance. The buildings, though modern in
concept and material, epitomize the austerity and
simplicity of the Cistercian vocation to make space for
God. Visit www.bethlehemabbey.com for more
information. Refreshments in the tea room
Guided behind the scenes tour of Ballymena Town
Hall and Mid-Antrim Museum. Includes visit to the
Mayor's Parlour, Council Chamber, Museum Collection
store and conservation workshop. For more
information visit www.thebraid.com
Directions: From Ballymena follow signs to
Ahoghill (A42). Through Ahoghill following signs for
Portglenone (A42)
Opening Times:
Sat Tours at 10:30am and 3:00pm lasting 11/2hrs.
Tours are occasion events since the monastery is
home to an enclosed community of monks.
Sun No tour
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Directions: At the junction of Linenhall and Bridge
Streets.
Tour Times:
Sat 11am - 12:30pm, tour lasts 1hr 30mins
Sun No tour
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Ballymena Central Library
5 Pat's Brae, Ballymena, BT43 5AX
This busy library is housed in a modern purpose built
facility a few minutes walk from the town centre and
Braid Arts Centre. It offers a full range of services
catering for all ages and interests. See p12 & 13 for
more Libraries NI Events.
Directions: In the centre of Ballymena
Opening Times:
Thursday 11th September 9:30am - 8pm,
6pm - 8pm, family history on the web
Friday 12th September 9:30am - 5pm,
10am - 12.30pm, family history on the web
Sat Not open
Sun Not open
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Gracehill Conservation Area
Gracehill Conservation Area,
Ballykennedy, Gracehill, BT42 2NL
Come and enjoy the exciting Living History
presentations. Hear about plans to restore the old
village shop (c.1787). Pick up a village guide from the
old school and tour the settlement. Refreshments and
home baking & crafts by "Country Market Group"
available in Church Hall. For more information see
www.gracehillvillage.org/ See p14 & 15 for more
Living History Events
Directions: Take M2 from Belfast to Ballymena then
A26 to Galgorm - Ahoghill.
Opening Times:
Sat 12:30pm - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Gracehill Moravian Church
Lynwood House
Church Road, Gracehill
Montgomery Street, Gracehill
The Moravian village at Gracehill was established in
1746. The church, with the manse to the right and the
Warden's house to the left, opened in 1765. The
interior, once very plain but embellished over the
years, contains a notable 'tulip' pulpit.
This five-bay, two storey house of squared basalt was
formerly a home for unmarried brethren .The house
was built in 1819 as the result of a generous donation
to the Moravian community by Miss Mary Ellen Bates.
A26 to Galgorm Ahoghill.
Opening Times:
Sat 12:30pm - 5pm, tours hourly from 1pm lasting
40 minutes
Sun Not open
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Directions: At corner of Montgomery Street and
Cennick Road in the village square.
Opening Times:
Sat 12:30pm - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Gracehill Old School
Drumalis
Church Road, Ballykennedy, Gracehill,
BT42 2NL
47 Glenarm Road, Curran and Drumalis,
Larne, BT40 1DT
One of the original buildings dating from 1765.
Restored by Gracehill Old School Trust. It is home to a
visitor facility, restaurant, after school club, business
units and a restored classroom dating from 1820.
Living History presentations in the School Room. For
more information see www.gracehillvillage.org
See p14 & 15 for more Living History Events
An impressive example of a Victorian country house,
retaining the grandeur of its original setting with fine
interior fittings notably the inlaid woodwork and
stained glass. Guided tours throughout afternoon.
Afternoon teas available (additional charge). For
further information visit www.drumalis.co.uk
A26 to Galgorm and Ahoghill, opposite Academy
Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 12:30pm - 5pm, Living History during the day
Sun Not open
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Carrickfergus Town Hall
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm, Living History Event 2pm - 5pm
Guided tours throughout both afternoons
Sat 12pm - 4pm, ongoing tours throughout the
afternoon
Sun Not open
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Carrickfergus Museum
Carrickfergus Museum interprets the long and
distinguished history of the town and surrounding
district from earliest times to the present day. In the
museum there are several ‘Hands on’ interactive
facilities. Special behind the scenes tour for adults
and children for EHOD. For further information see
www.carrickfergus.org
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Built in 1779 as the Co. Antrim Courthouse the design
of Richard Drew. A wing was added in 1792 and
further extensions were completed in 1819. The
adjoining building saw service as a gaol and later
military barracks. Visit www.carrickfergus.org for
more information.
Sat 3:30pm, Tour lasts 1hr
Sun Not open
Carrickfergus boasts Ireland's sole surviving coal gas
works. Opening in 1855 it supplied the town with gas
for over 100 years. See Europe's largest set of retorts,
the view from the top of the Gasholder and many gas
appliances. Visit www.flamegasworks.co.uk for more
information. See p14 & 15 for more Living
History Events
Directions: Walk from roundabout up Irish Gate.
Second street on left.
11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG
Tour Times:
44 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus
Directions: Take Pound Street off the A8. Continue
through 3 sets of traffic lights to the end of Victoria
Road; Drumalis is opposite.
Carrickfergus Town Hall, Carrickfergus
Directions: Prominently sited at the north end of
the main street.
Flame The Gasworks Museum
of Ireland
Directions: Sited to the rear of the Town Hall off
High Street.
Tour Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, Tours at 12noon and 2pm lasting
11/2hrs.
Sun Not Open
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The Andrew Jackson and
US Rangers Centre
2 Boneybefore,Kilroot, Carrickfergus
BT38 7EB
An 18th Century thatched stone cottage restored as a
tribute to Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the USA
whose parents lived nearby. A museum dedicated to
the US Rangers formed in Carrickfergus in 1942 is
housed on the grounds. Griddle baking
demonstrations. Visit www.carrickfergus.org for more
information.
Directions: Take A2 from Carrickfergus seafront
towards Eden. Follow brown signs for approx 0.5 ml.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Carrickfergus Castle
Marine Highway, Belfast Road,
Carrickfergus, BT38 7BG
St Nicholas' Church
Market Place, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AN
Carrickfergus Castle is a striking feature on the
landscape from land, sea and air. It is steeped in over
800 years of history. It has survived attacks by the
Scots, Irish, English and French and even served as an
air raid shelter in WW2. For further information visit:
www.doeni.gov.uk/niea. See p14 & 15 for more
Living History Events.
Begun about 1180, probably by John De Courcy, as a
procathedral this cruciform church was extended in
1306. The steeple dates from 1787. Interior features
include early columns and arches, a piscina and
memorials , notably the impressive chichester
memorial. For more information visit: www.
saintnicholas.org.uk. Guide book available in
English,French,Spanish & German.
Directions: On the A2 coast road from Belfast. Large
car park nearby.
Directions: Approach under the War Memorial
gateway from Market Place off High Street.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 10am - 6pm. Living History 10.30am to 5pm.
Tours throughout both days. Last admission 5:30pm
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Sun 2pm - 4pm
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Abbeydene House
20 Abbeydene Manor, Newtownabbey,
BT37 9JQ
A beautiful nine bedroomed Victorian Mansion, built
by Charles Lanyon in 1850. Lanyon's son was one of
the original owners. Visited by Eisenhower in 1945.
The House has had a host of illustrious owners
including Lanyon's son. Original World War 2 type T2
aircraft hangar containing the Ulster Aviation-related
artefacts. Visit www.abbeydene.co.uk for more
information.
Directions: Located at the roundabout at the end of
M5 Motorway, beside Hazelbank Park. Drive on to the
next roundabout and turn back towards Belfast - we
are on your left just before the first roundabout.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 11pm - 5pm
Tours both days last 30mins starting from 11am
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Sentry Hill Historic House &
Visitor Centre
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Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North,
Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA
44 Ballycraigy Road, Carnmoney,
Ballyvesey, Newtownabbey, BT36 8SX
Maze-Long Kesh Site, Halftown Road,
Magherageery, Lisburn, BT27 5RF
Museum at The Mill tells the story of Mossley flax
spinning mill. Through artefacts, images and archival
film, you can explore the past and present of this
unique heritage site, now an important cultural and
civic centre. Site tours will be available with spaces
limited. For more information and to book please
contact the museum on 028 9034 0129.
19th century farmhouse in the Parish of Carnmoney.
The house and its contents provide a rare insight into
life in rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th
centuries. Refreshments are available for a small cost.
On Sunday, Ballyduff Silver Band will play in the court
yard from 3 - 4pm. Tours on a first-come first-served
basis. For more information visit www.sentryhill.net.
An extensive collection of locally relevant historic
aircraft displayed in an original WWII type T2 hangar,
originally used by Shorts for the construction of Stirling
bombers. Listed historic building. This year to coincide
with Battle of Britain weekend, we will be featuring our
recently acquired MK2 Spitfire full-size replica. For
more information visit www.ulsteraviationsociety.org
Directions: From Sandyknowes roundabout take A8
towards Larne. At second roundabout turn right onto
Doagh Road. Follow this road until the traffic lights
and here turn right onto Carnmoney Road North.
Follow this road around to the mill entrance.
Directions: From the M2 take exit 4 and follow the
sign for Larne A8. At Corrs Corner roundabout take
the third exit towards Glengormley. Take the first main
road on the right Ballycraigy Road. The entrance is on
the left after three quarter mile.
Directions: From M1 J7 (Sprucefield) take A1
Hillsborough Rd towards Lisburn. At first set of lights
turn left onto Blaris Rd. T-junction at end, turn left
onto Halftown Rd. Site entrance on right.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm, tours available
Sun Not open
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
No set times for tours, last tour at 3.45pm
Sat 12:30pm - 5pm
Sun 12:30pm - 5pm
Tours start at 1pm and 3pm lasting approximately 1hr
or according to demand.
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Ballinderry Moravian Church
Ballinderry Middle Church
Ballinderry War
Memorial Hall
Lower Ballinderry, Lisburn
Ballinderry, Ballinderry, BT28 2NL
North Street, Upper Ballinderry, BT48
Ballinderry Moravian Church is an eighteenth century
building set in grounds that include a Godsacre or
graveyard. There will be hosts to greet and talk to
visitors and a historic exhibition in the church. For
more information visit www.moravian.org.uk
Fine example of a plantation 'barn' church.
Construction began in 1665 at the direction of Bishop
Jeremy Taylor. It was consecrated in 1668 and
restored in 1902. Today it is used for evening prayer
during the summer months.
The hall was a permanent remembrance of the brave
young men and woman of the district who served
and many of whom gave up their lives in the Great
War. The two storey building is a worthy memorial.
Directions: On the Crumlin Road between Aghalee
& Glenavy, on the left hand side in Lower Ballinderry
before The New School at Ballinderry Lower
Directions: From Ballinderry crossroads, drive
towards Lower Ballinderry. Church is 3 quarters of a
mile from the crossroads on the left hand side
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 12pm - 4pm
Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sun Not open
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The Ballance House
118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, BT29 4NY
Ballance House is the restored birthplace of John
Ballance, New Zealand Premier 1891-1893.
Exhibitions of pioneer life in New Zealand, the impact
of Irish immigrants to New Zealand and items of
Maori culture are on display. Tea Barn open for
homemade scones and cakes. For more information
visit www.ballance.utvinternet.com
Directions: Located on the A30 approximately 2
miles from Glenavy and 8 miles from Lisburn
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm, free admission
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Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Open Day at Ballealy Cottage
Patterson's Spade Mill
Shanes Castle, Staffordstown Road,
Randalstown, BT41 3LD
751 Antrim Road, Templepatrick,
BT39 0AP
Located in woodland, this cottage has a fairytale
appearance with irregular gables and ornate
bargeboards. Built 1865 as the cottage for the estate's
gamekeeper, now guests can play at being Hansel
and Gretel while watching deer in the nearby fields.
For more information see www.irishlandmark.com.
History forged in steel. To visit Patterson's Spade Mill is
to travel back in time . The thunder of the tilt hammer,
the smell of oil & wood shavings & the mass of belts,
governors & flywheels, combine to open a window on
a bygone industrial era. For more information see
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pattersons-spade-mill
Directions: At roundabout centre Randalstown left
turn, A6 Toome, 2nd left. Over motorway bridge, past
road on left, take 2nd lane on left. Lane easy to miss,
1km from start of motorway bridge, just before Black
Roak Rd. Drive through several gates which should be
left open or closed as found. Ballealy Cottage at end
of winding lane, around 2 m from Randalstown.
Directions: Patterson's Spade Mill is on the main
Antrim to Belfast Road, A6; M2 exit 4.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
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Sat 12pm - 4pm, tours as and when required.
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Sun 11am - 4pm, open but normal charges apply
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St Catherine's Parish Church
Pogue's Entry Historical
Cottage
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Crumlin Road, Killead, Aldergrove,
BT29 4AQ
Church Street, Town Parks, Antrim,
BT41 4BA
Pogue’s Entry, Church Street, Town Parks,
Antrim, BT41 4BA
Erected 1712, restored 2003-2004. In 1885 J.J.Philips
was the architect for major alterations to the building.
A fine gothic revival church with Bell-cote and Lych
gate. Interesting stained glass windows including one
by W.M.Morris of Westminster. There are 46 war
graves dating from 1st World War. Refreshments
available.
The childhood home of Alexander Irvine, author of
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner", this cottage has
been preserved to give a rare insight into how many
Irish Working Class families lived in the latter half of
the nineteenth century. This year marks the 150th
anniversary of Alexander Irvine's birth and 100 years
since 'My Lady of the Chimney Corner' was published.
See www.antrim.gov.uk for event details.
Installation/workshop: Garment-making. Artist
Rosanna McKenna’s practice revolves around the
second hand materials we wear and use daily;
clothes, shoes, bags linen. For Pogue’s Entry, she will
seek to create a place to ‘dress up’, will be making and
hanging garments for people to freely wear
throughout the weekend, and running simple drop-in
workshops with groups to make their own strange
garments or tents. See p9 for more
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Directions: Killead Road, Access via military base,
approach from Killead Village or Randox Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 3pm - 5pm
Sun 3pm - 5pm
Property within a Military Compound I.D necessary i.e
Passport or Driving License
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Directions: At the junction of Castle Way and
Church Street.
Sat 10am - 4pm, Exhibition all day
Sun 10am - 4pm, Exhibition all day
Tours throughout the day both days
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Antrim Castle Gardens and
Clothworthy House
Directions: Junction of Castle Way & Church St.
Opening Times:
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Antrim Library
10 Railway Street, Antrim, BT41 4AE
See the restored buildings of Clothworthy House and
follow the ongoing Heritage Lottery funded
restoration of Antrim Castle Gardens with its
important late 17th century and Victorian features
including long canals, round pond, pleasure garden,
parterre, and wilderness. For more information see
www.antrim.gov.uk/antrimcastlegardens
Antrim Library is a new building which was opened
in 2010. There are numerous new facilities and
services throughout the library including Wi-Fi and a
modern, comfortable meeting room. The Story Man,
author, poet and artist Steve Lally will entertain with
stories and yarns from Ireland and further afield. This
event is suitable for adults and children
Directions: From Antrim town centre turn left off
the A6 Antrim to Randalstown road - 150 metres from
the junction with the A26 for Ballymena.
Directions: In the centre of Antrim
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm.
Tours both days last 1 hour, starting at 11am, 12noon,
2pm, 3pm & 4pm
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Sat 9:30am - 5pm, 2.30pm Intergenerational
storytelling by Steve Lally.
Sun Not open
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Sun 10am - 4pm
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St John's Parish Church
Donegore Hill, Moat Road, Antrim,
BT41 2QU
St John’s is widely admired for its beauty, both inside
& out. Popular for weddings and with its own distinct
spirituality, it was erected in 1659 and restored in
1871. The interior is a simple hall and chancel with
three lancet windows, the stained glass dating from
1875. Interesting war memorials and graves. Body
watcher’s house in church yard. Church recorded on
this site in 14th Century. For more information see
www.templepatrick.connor.anglican.org.
Directions: M2 Exit 5 Templepatrick. At roundabout
follow brown signs for Donegore.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 4pm
Sun 2pm - 4pm, 3pm service of Holy Communion at
10am.
1 hour Tour available both days
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Christ Church Derriaghy
CWS Stained Glass Studio
Adjacent to 20 Derriaghy Road,
Magheralave, Lisburn, BT28 3SH
Unit C2, 9 Ferguson Drive, Knockmore
Industrial Estate, Lisburn, BT28 2EX
Strikingly original Welland and Gillespie Church (1872)
in picturesque graveyard setting. The present church
is “An extraordinary exercise in three dimensional
geometry” (Brett) with distinctive patterned stained
glass and boat shaped wooden roof.
The studios new premises on the west side of Lisburn
includes a dedicated exhibition. Demonstrations will
take place each day, of the techniques and processes
involved in the design and production of stained and
coloured glass. See p21 for more Arts & Culture
Events.
Directions: Leave main Belfast - Lisburn Rd (A1)
at the Cutts, 150 yrds on Lisburn side of Derriaghy
Station and Railway Bridge, progress one third of mile
to junction with A512, go straight ahead at traffic
lights on to Derriaghy Rd. Car Park at parochial hall
next to church, 200 yrds from traffic lights.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open, all welcome to services at 9.15am
11am & 6.30pm
Directions: Take the Ballinderry Road from the
north-west side of Lisburn. In about 2 mls the
Knockmore Industrial Estate is on the left hand side.
Opening Times:
Sat tours 9am and 11am lasting 2hrs
Sun tours 9am and 11am lasting 2hrs
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Former Hilden Primary
School
Bridge Street, Hilden, Lisburn
Designed by W.J. Fennell as a result of a competition
and erected in 1909 for the education of the
millworkers’ children from the adjacent Barber Mill
Complex. An attractive example of well executed
Edwardian school design retaining much original
fabric and contributing greatly to the locality. Lisburn
Buildings Preservation Trust is appealing to former
pupils, Board of Governors and the local community
to come along to tell their stories about the school.
Families with children welcome.
Directions: Hilden railway underpass, left towards
Glenmore then right into Bridge Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Hilden Brewery
Hilden House, Grand Street, Lisburn,
BT27 4TY
Hilden Brewery is Ireland's Oldest Independent
brewery established in 1981. Visitors are welcomed
year round to experience the sights, sounds and smells
of the brewery. The brewery is housed in the
converted stables of the Georgian Hilden House. The
site is drenched in history being located beside the old
Barbour Threads Linen Mill. More information at www.
hildenbrewing.com or www.taproomhilden.com.
See p16 & 17 for more Food Events.
Directions: located behind Hilden Train Station, just
off the main Lisburn Road.
Tour Times:
Sat 12pm - 1pm, Free brewery tour (over 18s only)
Sun 12pm - 1pm, Free brewery tour (over 18s only)
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St Patrick's Church
Chapel Hill, Lisburn, Lisburn, BT1 2LA
1900; on site of earlier church of 1794. Striped spire.
Good Romanesque interior, lofty and dignified in
character with carved capitals and wall paintings,
including Saints Malachy and Columbanus flanking
the east window. Excellent stained glass windows.
Directions: Chapel Hill - Front entrance of Bow
Street mall.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Lisburn Cathedral (C of I)
24a Castle Street, Lisburn, Lisburn,
BT27 4XD
The first church on this site was built in 1623 (St
Thomas), but destroyed in the rebellion in 1641. The
foundations of the second church were laid in 1642,
rebuilding took 23 years. In 1662 Charles II established
the church of St Thomas as Christ Church Cathedral.
The current building is the third church to stand here.
See more on our website - www.lisburncathedral.org
Directions: Leave the M1 at Exit 6, roundabout at
Bridge Street and right past Civic Centre. Follow signs
for the Linen Centre and the cathedral is opposite.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 2pm - 4:30pm.
Tours throughout both days lasting 30 mins.
Free refreshments
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The Sculpture Trail
Artoons at Island Arts
Centre Lisburn
R-Space Gallery
Island Arts Centre, The Island, Off Queens
Road, Lisburn, BT27 4RL
Island Arts Centre, Lagan Valley Island,
Lisburn, BT27 4RL
32 Castle Street, The Linen Rooms,
Lisburn, BT27 4XE
Enjoy a walking tour of the Sculpture Trail with our
experienced guide. The Sculpture Trail runs along the
River Lagan in the beautiful Princess Diana Gardens.
There are 10 sculptures along the trail by artists
including Brian Connolly, Larissa Watson-Regan and
Ned Jackson-Smyth. The Island Arts Centre will also
be open until 5pm and there will be exhibitions in the
two galleries inside. Please dress warmly and wear
suitable footwear.
Melissa Houston’s unique quirky style can be
identified immediately. Her comic and colourful
interpretation of life and current affairs is a light relief
from reality. Visit the Island Arts Centre to view a small
selection of her ceramics. See p7 for more Craft
NI Events.
A former Lisburn Cathedral Rector, the R-Space
gallery is a visual arts and crafts space, presenting and
commissioning a programme of exhibitions and arts
activity based in The Linen Rooms in the heart of the
city of Lisburn. R-Space gallery, as part of EHOD, are
opening the gallery to a community/collective
exhibition for 'all things Lisburn'. We encourage the
public to bring in artefacts that have significance for
them relating to any aspect of Lisburn's history.
Directions: Off Queens Road, Lisburn.
Tour Times:
Directions: Off Queen’s Road, Lisburn.
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sun Not open
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Sun Not open
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Sat 12pm - 5pm, hard hat tours available. Talks at
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Sun Not open
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Directions: From Seymour Street, continue onto
Castle Street gallery on the left.
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The Mall, Corporation, Armagh, BT60 1AQ
The Mall, Armagh, BT61 9DJ
Built under the patronage of Archbishop Robinson,
work commencedin 1780, with Thomas Cooley as
architect and completed in 1819 perhaps by Francis
Johnston. The Gaol became a women's prison in 1920
and was closed in 1988.
Built in 1809 to designs of Francis Johnston architect.
It is still used as a courthouse. The building is a major
focus of the Mall and is one of the finest neo-classical
buildings in Armagh. For further information see
www.courtsni.gov.uk
Directions: At the top of the Mall, Armagh.
Directions: North end of the Mall with the Old Jail
at the South End.
Opening Times:
Sat 12pm - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 5pm.
Please note that due to the condition of the building,
those with restricted mobility may experience
difficulty in accessing the site. There is no public toilet
provision at this site. For further information please
visit www.armagh.co.uk
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Tour Times:
Sat 10:15am - 4pm, tours at 10.15am, 11.00am,
11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm & 3.15pm. Tour
last approximately 40 minutes.
Sun No tours
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Royal Irish Fusiliers
Museum
Sovereigns House, The Mall, Armagh
The museum is located in Sovereign House on the
Mall in the heart of the city. Built c. 1810 from local
Armagh stone left over from the completion of the
Court House the previous year. For further
information visit www.royal-irish.com.
Directions: It is on the main Portadown Road from
Portadown to Belfast opposite the Court House.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, research your military relatives, free
of charge for EHOD. Closed for lunch 12.30 to 1.30pm
Sun Not open
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Southern Education
and Library Board
3 Charlemont Place, The Mall, Armagh,
BT61 9AX
Terrace of 5No Georgian Houses, designed 1827-30
by William Murray, Architect. Now offices of the
Southern Education and Library Board. Among the
notable architectural features of this five dwelling
terrace are dressed ashlar stonework, blocked cornice
with dentils and modillions and stopped quoins.
Directions: Head west on A3 College Hill past
Armagh Observatory. Near bottom of hill turn left
onto The Mall, drive approx 300 yards to row of
Georgian houses on left with coloured doors and
black railings, SELB entrance is No3 (red door).
Opening Times:
First Presbyterian Church
The Mall West, Armagh
Built in 1878 to designs of Young and MacKenzie.
Built of local limestone with Dungannon sandstone
dressings in a decorated Gothic Revival style. Gabled
front with four entrances, one in the base of the tall
steeple. U-shaped balcony on cast iron columns and
a three-seater pulpit.
Directions: On the west side of the Mall at the
corner of Russell Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 12pm - 3pm, Guides on duty.
Sun Not open
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Sun Not open
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Armagh Planetarium
College Hill, Armagh
Armagh Planetarium offers visitors a unique
experience which is quite simply 'out of this world'. In
our digital theatre you can experience our world and
beyond. On Saturday our shows will be free, but
remember to pre-book on 028 3752 3689 as spaces
are limited. For further information please see www.
armaghplanet.com
Tower Hill
Tower Hill, College Hill, Armagh,
BT61 9DW
Tower Hill was built in 1842 to the designs of George
Wilkinson and became the largest workhouse in
Ulster. Built in local stone, it has a distinctive
appearance. It was renovated some years ago and is
now the Southern Office for Health and Social Care
Organisations.
Directions: Situated on the Portadown Road 500
yards from The Mall.
Directions: Tower Hill leads from College Hill to
Victoria Road on the east side of the city.
Opening Times:
Tour Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, shows at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm,
3pm and 4pm.
Sun No shows
Sat Guided tour at 2pm lasting 1 hour
Sun Guided tour at 2pm lasting 1 hour
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Armagh Public Library
43 Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7DY
Built of ashlar limestone to the classical design of
Thomas Cooley the Library bears witness to the C18th
‘renaissance’ of Armagh. Its Long Room contains an
Archbishop’s library and much else. Other items are
displayed in No 5 Vicars’ Hill. For further information
visit armaghpubliclibrary.arm.ac.uk/wp
Directions: In the centre of Armagh City beside St
Patricks Church of Ireland Cathedral. From the south
via Friary Road and Irish Street - route suitable for
buses. From the north via College Street and Abbey
Street - road unsuitable for buses and large vehicles.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 6pm
Sun 2pm - 6pm
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St Patrick's
Church of Ireland Cathedral
The Registry
Vicar's Hill, Armagh, BT61 7ED
5, Vicars' Hill, Armagh, BT61 7DY
A spacious early C19th interior, the latest of many
re-buildings since St Patrick's 'great stone church' on
the hill of Ard Macha in 445. The burial place of Brian
Boru. See also some important monuments and
stained glass windows. For further information visit
www.stpatricks-cathedral.org/
Built in 1772, the former Armagh Diocesan Registry
was restored in 2011, incorporating many of its
original features. It displays historic examples of
diocesan records, and collections and curiosities from
Armagh Public Library, with interactive displays and
interpretation. Explore collections through the use of
touch screens. Activity sheets encourage children to
write their name in Ogham. They can also try the
jig-saws of old print designs. For further information
visit armaghpubliclibrary.arm.ac.uk/wp
Directions: In the centre of Armagh, 400 yards from
The Mall via Friary Road and Irish Street (Buses etc) or
via College Street and Abbey Street (Cars and small
vehicles only - not suitable for buses & large vehicles)
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, tours from 10:45am to 3.15pm. Each
tour lasts 45minutes
Sun 12:30pm - 3pm, 4.15pm to 5pm
For bookings contact 028 3752 3142
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Directions: Opposite the main entrance doors to St.
Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, in the centre of
Armagh.
St Patrick's Roman Catholic
Cathedral
Cathedral Road, Armagh,
BT61 7QX
Work commenced on the twin spires of this
magnificent cathedral designed by Thomas Duff in
1840, but was halted due to famine and cholera
1844-54. A scheme for restoration was completed in
recent years on stonework and stained glass. For
more information visit www.armagharchdiocese.org.
Directions: From Mall take College Street then
English Street to Cathedral Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 7pm, tours by appointment
Sun 9am - 7pm, tours by appointment
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Sun 2pm - 6pm.
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The Palace Demesne
Public Park
Archbishop's Palace and
Primate's Chapel
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The Palace Demesne, Armagh, BT60 4EL
The Palace Demesne, Armagh, BT60 4EL
The Palace Demesne Public park, comprising some
300 acres, is the creation of Archbishop Richard
Robinson and includes walks that vary in distance
and a new play-park for children. A restaurant and
coffee shop is located within the picturesque
Georgian Stables and Courtyard.
The Archbishop’s Palace (1770-1825) and The
Primate’s Chapel (1781-1786) were both designed by
architects Cooley and Johnston. This unique complex
was once the residence of the Church of Ireland
Primate. Both buildings have recently undergone
restoration. Further event information will be
provided at www.armagh.co.uk
Directions: Follow the brown signs in Armagh city
centre.
Directions: Located within the Palace Demesne
Public Park, off Friary Road
Installation: Georgia Grace Yates. A participatory and
temporal floor installation installed with the grounds
of the Garden of Senses that is designed to last only
the duration of the weekend exhibition. The floor
installation comprises powdered tree in a decorative
and delicate design reflecting the grounds and
history of the site. See p9 for more
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Demesne and Chapel, Friary Road,
Armagh, BT60, 4EL
Sat Open Access
Sun Open Access
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Sun 12noon - 5pm
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Directions: Located within the Palace Demesne
Public Park, off Friary Road
Opening Times:
Sat 12noon - 5pm
Sun 12noon - 5pm
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Franciscan Friary
Cardinal Tomas O Fiaich
Memorial Library and Archive
Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4EL
15 Moy Road, Armagh
Just inside the main gates of the Palace Demesne
Public Park, the remains of the Franciscan Friary,
founded by Archbishop O'Scannail between 1263
and 1264. It is Ireland's longest Friary Church, of some
180ft. Visit www.armagh.co.uk for more information.
The Cardinal Tomas O Fiaich Memorial Library and
Archive is a free, independent public reference library
which houses important collections relating to Irish
history, the Irish language, ecclesiastical history, the
Irish abroad and Irish sport.
Directions: Located in Palace Demesne Public Park,
off Friary Rd.
Directions: Entrance is off the Moy Road 100 yards
from the Moy Road roundabout.
Opening Times:
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Sat Open Access
Sun Open Access
Sat 10am - 5pm
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Irish and Local Studies
Library
Old City Hospital, 39c Abbey Street,
Armagh, BT61 7EB
Housed on the first floor of the former hospital
building in Abbey Street the library provides specialist
services and facilities in the form of reference
material, maps, special collections etc. relevant to
local history studies and wider Irish themes. Sources
held at the library include 1901 Census for Armagh,
Trade Directories from 1758, Newspapers 1738 present, and books detailing genealogies of individual
families, national and regional.
Directions: Abbey Street runs from English Street to
opposite Armagh Public Library.
Opening Times:
Friday 12th September 9:30am - 4pm,
Drop in beginners genealogy sessions 10am - 12 pm
& 2pm - 4pm
Sat 10am - 2pm
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Navan Centre & Fort
Milford Village
Milford House Museum
81, KIllylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD
Milford, Kennedies, Armagh, BT60 3PB
57, William Street, Milford, BT60 3PB
For European Heritage Open Days, enjoy a condensed
tour of Navan to include our renowned Living History
characters. Tour lasts approx. 40 mins and will happen
at 11.00am, 2.00pm and 4.00pm. For further
information visit www.navan.com.
19th Century self sufficient village built around
McCrum, Watson & Mercer Ltd, the world famous
linen manufacturing firm. The creation of Robert G
McCrum. Milford factory (now demolished) held the
record as the largest linen factory in Ireland. World
famous as the home of the penalty kick William
McCrum. Visit www.milfordhouse.org.uk for more
information.
Milford House is the former seat of the revolutionary
McCrum family, a linen manufacturing dynasty which
revolutionized the world of business and sport.
Famous as the first house in Ireland to be lit with
electricity and later home to Manor House School.
Today one of the top 10 listed buildings at risk.
Nearby 57 William Street, an Edwardian millworker's
house displays the magnificent furniture and
posessions from Milford House. For further
information please visit www.milfordhouse.org.uk
Directions: Take the Killylea Road out of Armagh,
Centre is 2 miles out of City
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6:30pm
Sun 10am - 6:30pm.
Tours both days at 11am, 2pm and 4pm, tour lasts
approximately 40 minutes
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Armagh, turn left.
Opening Times:
Sat Open from dawn to dusk
Sun Open from dawn to dusk
Costumed guided tours both days from Milford
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Directions: In Milford village, go down Hill Street,
left at bottom, at play park then right into William
Street. The museum is the third house on the left.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 12pm - 6pm.
Costumed Tours available throughout both days
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Gate Lodge - Milford Manor
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William McCrum Park
Darkley House
Gate Lodge at Milford Manor House,
3 Ballyards Road, Milford, BT60 3NS
57, William Street, Milford Village,
BT60 3PB
95 Darkley Road, Keady, Armagh,
BT60 3AY
Picturesque late Victorian gate lodge with an
abundance of decorative detailing. The Gate Lodge
will be presented as a Victorian tea house and
refreshments will be available. In addition you will be
able to take a walking tour of the extensive Manor
House grounds.
In 1890, this was the football pitch where William
McCrum (1865 - 1932) invented the penalty kick rule
in football (known throughout the world as 'the
Irishman's rule') for for which Milford is world famous.
Park with a bust of Mr McCrum made by Belfast artist
D.p. Pettigrew in 2006. For further information visit
www.milfordhouse.org.uk
Darkley House, built in the 18th Century stands on
the edge of Darkley village and the home of the linen
industry. Many of the windows are original and the
ground floor lounges have many original features.
Children are welcome to feed the hens, admire the
goat and play with the dog. Bouncy castle, side
shows, teddy bear hunt and carriage rides for
children. For more info see www.crossfiretrust.net.
Directions: Take the Monaghan Road A3 from
Armagh for 1 mile. Turn left into Milford village and
after quarter mile the Gate lodge is on the right.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Turn left at Monaghan Road into Milford
village. Go down Hill Street, left at bottom of street
turn right into William Street.
Opening Times:
Sat Open dawn to dusk
Sun Open dawn to dusk
Directions: Take A29 south out of Armagh to Keady,
at stone monument in Keady Square, turn left for
Newtownhamilton and travel for 2 miles. Darkley is
on your right.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, tours 11am, 1pm & 3pm, last 1 hour
Sun 1pm - 5pm, tours 1pm and 4pm, last 1 hour
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Bessbrook Institute
Historical Bus Tour of
Ring of Gullion
College Square East, Maytown, Bessbrook,
BT35 7DH
Newry Tourist Information Centre,
Bagenal's Castle, Newry
Built 1886 and 1887 to the designs of William Watson
for the Richardson family as a town hall and
community centre for their workers. It has now been
restored and is once again in use.
Fully guided coach tour taking in the most impressive
sights and monuments the Ring of Gullion has to
offer. A local guide will lead you on your journey
through the breathtaking landscape of the area whilst
enlightening you about the rich natural, built,
archaeological and cultural heritage, and the myths
and legends in which the area is steeped. Bookings
taken from 13th August.
Directions: In the centre of Bessbrook village.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Bus will pick up and return from Newry
Tourist Information Centre, Bagenal’s Castle
Tour Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4:30pm, tour lasts 6 hours, booking
essential via www.ringofgullion.org - click on
‘what’s on’
Sun No tour
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Derrymore
Derrymore, Bessbrook, BT35 7EF
An elegant 18th-century thatched cottage with its
peculiar gentrified vernacular style. A rich history and
delightful walks can be had by those who explore the
property in Bessbrook, Co. Armagh. It is popularly
believed that details of the 1801 Act of Union were
drafted at Derrymore.
Directions: On A25, 2mls from Newry on road to
Camlough.
Opening Times:
Sat 2am - 5:30pm, Free Tour
Sun Not open
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Walking Tour
Meeting point: The Square, Poyntzpass
The walking tour will include some very interesting
sites: The Newry Canal, The Warehouses, The Old
Stables, The Face in the Wall (over 1000 years old), The
R.I.C. Barracks (pre 1830 – 1920s), The Square,
Poyntzpass Presbyterian Church, The Ball Alley, St.
Joseph’s Church.
Directions: In the centre of Poyntzpass
Tour Times:
Sat Morning Tour at 11.30am, afternoon tour 2.30pm.
Sun Tour at 3pm
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Poyntzpass Railway Station,
Railway Street, Poyntzpass
With the approval of Translink the History Society
intend to have the Poyntzpass signal-box opened.
This is the only one of its kind in its original site in the
Northern Ireland Railway’s system. All the equipment
is still intact although it was disconnected when the
crossing was automated in 1997.
Directions: Poyntzpass level crossing, near to Acton
and Poyntzpass
Tour Times:
Sat 10.30am - 5.30pm
Sun 2pm - 6pm
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Quasquibicentennial
Church Street, Poyntzpass
There will be people in the church and surrounding
graveyard to provide information and to answer
questions. A worksheet for children will be provided.
An explanatory leaflet on the church will be provided.
The Church was built in 1789 and has many
interesting features: a sundial dating from 1819, three
beautiful stained glass windows. Although built in
1789, the church was only dedicated on 15th June
2014 (Trinity Sunday) to the Holy trinity (the name
given to its predecessor built in 1684 in the nearby
village of Acton.
Directions: At the entrance to Poyntzpass village,
from the Newry side
Tour Times:
Sat 10.30am - 5.30pm
Sun 2pm - 6pm
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Church Street, Poyntzpass
Poyntzpass History Society will have their library open
in The T.P.M. Credit Union building. This houses
models depicting traditional farming methods as well
as implements and other memorabilia from the area.
Charles Davis Lucas was the first winner of the Victoria
Cross and was born in Poyntzpass, a plaque the Royal
British Legion Hall commemorates that.
Directions: In the centre of Poyntzpass village.
Tour Times:
Sat 10.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm
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Ancestral Home
1 Derryloughan Road, The Diamond,
Grange Lower, Loughgall, BT61 8NY
9 Derryloughan Road, The Diamond,
Loughgall, BT61 8PH
This cottage, built in 1623 is central to the Battle of
the Diamond (1795). The decision to form the orange
order was made around a spring wall directly
opposite. The burnt beams can still be seen today as
can the spirit grocer's and weaver's shop.
This house has been in the Winter family for over 300
years. The house was made famous as the "birthplace
of Orangeism" - following the battle in 1795 a
meeting was held in this house to discuss the
forming of the Orange Order. For further information
visit www.danwinterscottage.com
Directions: Exit 13 off M1,then towards
Annaghmore until Redman's Corner crossroads and
travel 1 ml to the Diamond.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 7pm
Sun 1pm - 7pm
Tours available ongoing throughout both days
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Directions: (Loughgall roundabout) Off Motoroway
Junction 123 into Blackisland Road cross over
Moy Road into Derrycrew Road, take left at top of
Derrycrew Road (Battle of Diamond sign). Turn right
at next battle sign into Derryloughan Road. 1 mile
upon left.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm, guided tours as required
Sun 2pm - 8:30pm, guided tours as required
Please contact 028 3885 1344 for bookings.
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Marlacoo House
146 Marlacoo Road, Marlacoo Beg,
Hamiltonsbawn, Portadown, BT62 3TD
A fine late georgian house built circa 1815. It is a three
bay and two storey with an attractive classical
doorcase with fluted columns and fanlight. This is a
private property only open for EHOD. It is the home of
the person who initiated EHOD in 1997. Children
welcome, Children’s playground. Tea/coffee/scones
provided for all visitors. A warm welcome is assured.
Directions: On A51 beside Marlacoo Lake 3 miles
from Tandragee
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Moyallon Quaker Meeting
House
St Matthew's Church and
Church Fête
117 Stramore Road, Gilford, BT63 5JZ
Main Street, Legacorry, Richhill, BT61 9JT
Moyallon is a Grade A listed building. The first
Meeting House in the area was built in 1719. By 1736
this meeting house had been replaced by another
one which was itself replaced not long after in 1781.
In keeping with Quaker principles it is plain but with
attractive and unusual architectural features. For more
information visit www.quakers.ie.
Originally a courthouse, which was converted into a
church in 1837. Transept and chancel were added in
1862. In 1912 Messrs AC Simpson of Armagh built the
62ft tower and it became the most conspicuous
feature of the village. A chiming clock was added to
the tower in 1959. The church has a number of
beautiful stained glass windows.
Directions: The Meeting House is quarter of a
mile up the Stramore Road from the A50, half way
between Gilford and Portadown (1 and a half miles
from either direction)
Directions: 1 mile from Stonebridge Restaurant on
Portadown - Armagh Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm
Sun Not open
Opening Times:
Sat St Matthew’s Church is hosting a village Fête with
all the usual attractions. Tea/coffee/scones available
Sun Not open
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Moneypenny's Lock house
Horseshoe Lane, Brackagh, Portadown,
BT63 3RS
An old Lock-keeper's cottage and stables containing
an exhibition entitled 'Life on the Canal' and on
Saturday a working blacksmith workshop. Please note
part of the house is a private residence and not open
to the public. Tea/coffee available. Please visit
www.facebook.com/CraigavonMuseumServices for
more information.
Directions: Follow Newry Canal Towpath from
Portadown (30 minute walk) or park at Knock Bridge
and follow tow path from here (10 minute walk)
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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St Gobhan's, Seagoe Parish
Church
Ardress House
46, Seagoe Road, Portadown, BT63 5HS
54 Ardress Road, Portadown, BT62 1SQ
Seagoe is an ancient (540 AD) Christian site. The 1661
church can be seen in ruins. Architect Mr Thomas
Drew RHA oversaw improvements to the present B
plus listed church dated 1814, including an
open-timbered ceiling with carved angels and
magnificent East Window. Bicentenary exhibition.
Refreshments in the adjoining Parish Centre. For
further information visit: www.seagoe.co.uk
This charming 117th century farmhouse, elegantly
remodelled in Georgian times, offers fun and
relaxation for all the family. The traditional farmyard is
popular with children, as are the rich apple orchards
and scenic walks. For further information please visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ardress-house
Directions: Midway between Portadown &
Craigavon off the A3 Northway, take Craigavon Area
Hospital exit onto B2, Church and Parish Centre are
300m on right.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Directions: On B28, 5 miles from Moy, 5 miles from
Portadown, 3 miles from exit13 on M1
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 6pm, tours starting at 1pm, each tour lasts
45 minutes, last tour 5pm
Sun Not open
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Northern Ireland
Secret Bunker
Derrylettiff Road, Maghery, Portadown,
BT62 1QU
15ft below a field on the outskirts of Portadown lies a
relic of the Cold War. The former monitoring bunker
was part of a network of similar structures all over the
UK built to study the effects of Nuclear explosions
and the resulting radioactive fallout. Find out how our
country would have coped if the Cold War had ever
turned hot. More info at www.nibunker.co.uk
Directions: From M2 J12, take A4 to Portadown,
2m to Derrylettiff Rd on right. 300 yd up rd bungalow
and lane on right, museum in field half way up lane.
Parking available on main rd, no parking on lane.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 11am - 5pm
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Lurgan Library
1 Carnegie Street, Lurgan, BT66 6AS
Lurgan became the second provincial town in Ireland
to take advantage of the Free Libraries Act in 1928,
placing one penny on the rates to pay for a library
and reading room within the Town Hall. Local
Dromore architect Henry Hobart was contracted to
design a new Carnegie library which was formally
opened in 1906. See p12 & 13 for more Libraries
NI Events.
Old Court House
7 Main Street, Markethill, BT60 1PH
Tannaghmore Gardens, Lurgan
Built in 1842 by Thomas Duff, one of the few surviving
large regional free-standing court houses. Markethill
District Enterprises Ltd recently launched an update
of 'Bygones and Byways', an online community
project created in 2003, which brings together a
written record from published and unpublished
sources, new and old photographs and map
references for all townlands and recordings of local
people speaking about what it was like to live and
work in times gone by right up to the present day.
Access is available in The Old Courthouse and online
at www.bygonesandbyways.com.
Agricultural exhibition in former barn with an old
schoolroom exhibition. The Barn Museum is accessed
via a short walk from the main car park. For further
information visit: http:www.facebook.com/
craigavonmuseumservices
Directions: Off the main A28 Armagh to Newry
Road, second building on the right.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Brownlow House
Windsor Avenue, Demesne, Lurgan,
BT67 9BG
Built in 1842 to designs of William Playfair of
Edinburgh in Elizabethan Revival style for Charles
Brownlow, later 1st Baron Lurgan. It has numerous
chimneys, a tower with lantern dome and a fine
interior. Restored after a fire of 1996, Brownlow House
is situated beside the magnificent Lurgan Park.
Directions: From High Street turn into Windsor
Avenue, entrance opposite Park Lake.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
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Directions: Leave M1 at Exit 10 and follow signs for
Tannaghmore Gardens.
Opening Times:
Directions: In the centre of Lurgan, off High Street.
Sat 9am - 5pm, 2.30pm Victorian Themed Storytime
Children are invited to come dressed in Victorian
costume
Sun Not open
The Barn Museum
Sat 10am - 1pm, Guided tours throughout the day
Sun 10am - 3pm, Guided tours throughout the day
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NIEA Works Depot & Station
House
Railway Road, Moira, BT67 0NE
An opportunity to view the facilities and operations
of the NIEA Conservation works depot. Meet some of
NIEA's specialist conservation team including joiners,
stone masons and blacksmiths. Learn about lime
mortar and enjoy a range of activities for adults and
children. Take an opportunity to see inside Moira
Railway Station House, built in 1841.
Directions: Exit M1 at junction 9. Take exit off
roundabout for Moira village. Take right-hand turn
before entering village for Moira train station. Depot
is immediately on other side of railway tracks. Turn left
for main car park.
Opening Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4pm, conservation displays and
activities for children. Wendy Ward Exhibition
Sun Not open
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Wendy Ward is an award winning designer maker,
working in porcelain and is currently developing an
exclusive range of porcelain lighting for interiors. She
experiments with new and exciting technologies
and clay, challenging the perceptions of porcelain
and its relationship with light and shadow. For more
information visit www.wendy-ward.co.uk.
Twitter: @_wendyward. See p7 for more Craft NI
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Belfast City Hall is the civic building for Belfast City
Council. Work started 1898 & took eight years to
build, opening 1st August 1906. Bobbin Coffee Shop
open 11am - 4pm. See www.belfastcity.gov.uk
See p3 for more BBC Anniversary Events.
Directions: Entrance by rear gates only
Opening Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4pm
Sun 10:30am - 4pm
Tours both days at 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
lasting 1 hour
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NIEA
Sat 10:30am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: On the Moira Platform of the Railway
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Tour/Talk
Donegall Square, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT1 5GB
Belfast Civic Trust Bus Tour
The Titanic Tour by the
Lagan Boat Company NI Ltd
Front Gates Belfast City Hall, Donegall
Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS
Tour departs from Athletic Stores, Queen
Street, Town Parks, Belfast, BT1 5EE
Unit 5, Obel, 66 Donegall Quay, Belfast,
BT1 3NG
An Interactive Walking Tour of Belfast City Centre,
from the most famous buildings to hidden
architectural treasures. Your hosts will be characters
from the city's past, Normans, Tudors, Victorians and
beyond! Join us for a tour of the world's friendliest
city given by the people who shaped it.
Belfast Civic Trust bus tour of Belfast's Heritage
Buildings. This tour of Belfast visits, Belfasts Victorian
& Edwardian heritage sites, including the City Hall,
St Anne's Cathedral, St Peter's Cathedral, Clonard
Monastery, and Queens University, etc. Google Belfast
Civic Trust.
Join the very popular Titanic Harbour Guided Boat
Tour to learn more about our Industrial Maritime
past and see how the environment has changed to a
thriving tourist attraction.
Directions: Our team will meet you at the front
gates of Belfast City Hall.
Directions: Tour commences at Queen Street
Belfast (at Athletic Stores).
Tour Times:
Tour Times:
Sat 11am - 8pm
Sun 11am - 8pm
Tours tailored for EHOD both days from 11am, lasting
1hr 30mins
Friday 12th September 2pm, tour lasts 11/2hrs.
Prior notification of disability is necessary
Sat No tour
Sun No tour
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Directions: Mona departs from Donegall Quay.
Close to the Big Fish Sculpture.
Tour Times:
Sat 11am - 12pm
Sun 11am - 12pm
More tours available during both days but charges
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The Architecture of
Donegall Square
PLACE, 7 - 9 Lower Garfield Street, Town
Parks, Belfast, BT1 1FP
Urban Photo Walk
7-9 Lower Garfield Street, Belfast, BT1 1FP
Art Deco - Belfast
Did you know... that as you walk through Donegall
Square, you’re being secretly watched by a pack of
lions, some friendly dolphins and even two mythical
sphinxes? Find out what you didn’t know about a
square some of us pass through nearly every day. See
p8 for more Place Events.
Join a professional photographer who will guide you
through the various techniques required to create
stunning architectural images. The tour takes in
historic and contemporary buildings of Belfast and
remember to enter your photographs into the EHOD
photographic competition. See p8 for more Place
Events.
Directions: Meet at PLACE, 7 - 9 Lower Garfield
Street, Belfast, BT1 1FP.
Directions: On pedestrianised Fountain Street, just
off Donegall Square in Belfast City Centre
Tour Times:
Tour Times:
Tour Times:
Sat 10.30am tour lasts 2 hours
Sun No tour
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Sat No tour
Sun Tour starts at 11.30am lasting 1h 30mins
PLACE will deal with bookings through the website www.placeni.org
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Linenopolis - Tour of Belfast's
Linen Quarter
Georgian Belfast
With sleek, futuristic lines and exotic flourishes, Art
Deco was a design hallmark of the early 20th Century.
It swept across the world and Belfast caught the
bug too. This tour uncovers the colourful, electric
buildings found throughout Belfast. See p8 for
more Place Events.
Sat No tour
Sun Tour at 11am lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.
PLACE will deal with booking through the website www.placeni.org
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Walking Tour - Young and
MacKenzie Buildings
Charlotte Street Car Park, Ormeau
Avenue, Town Parks, Belfast, BT7 1BG
PLACE, 7 - 9 Lower Garfield Street,
Town Parks, Belfast, BT1 1FP
Belfast City Hall, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT1 5GB
This guided tour through the Linen Conservation
Area will explore Belfast's linen heritage through
the warehouses and factories built when the linen
industry was at its height but also through the lives
of ordinary people, their domestic housing, churches,
schools and public baths. Attention will also be given
to the types of building stone used and its current
condition.
A walking tour of some of the main Commercial,
Institutional and Ecclesiastical Buildings, mostly of the
Victorian and Edwardian periods, by prolific Belfast
architects Young and Mackenzie, a versatile firm
which was active for well over a century from c.1860.
The tour will include access to the impressive interior
of the Assembly Hall at Presbyterian Church House.
See p8 for more Place Events.
A walking tour of some of the main Commercial and
Institutional Buildings of the Victorian and Edwardian
periods by prolific Belfast architects Young and
MacKenzie, a versatile firm which was active for well
over a century from c.1860. The tour will include
access to the impressive interior of the Assembly Hall
at Presbyterian Church House. Led by architectural
historian Dr Paul Harron.
Directions: Meet at Charlotte Street car park in front
of fire station in Ormeau Avenue.
Directions: Meet at Victoria Memorial Statue at front
of Belfast City Hall.
Tour Times:
Tour Times:
Tour Times:
Saturday 11.30am, tour lasts 2 hours
Sun No Tour
Sat Tour starts at 2:30pm and lasts for 2 hours
Sun No Tour
Sat 11am, tour lasts for 1 hour
Sun No tour
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Old Museum Building
European Heritage Day
Vintage Bus Tour
7 College Square North, Belfast
www.belfastcitysightseeing.com
This is one of Belfast’s finest Neo-Classical buildings.
It was built in 1830-1831 by The Belfast Natural
History and Philosophical Society (founded in 1821)
to house its collections. The Society, known for short
as The Belfast Society, is open to all and continues
to hold lectures there. The building was in essence
Belfast’s first museum and its former library has many
fascinating details including a gallery reached by a
spiral staircase.
Hop on a vintage bus from the 1950's or 1960's and
see a selection of buildings in Belfast open for EHOD.
The two hour tour will depart and return from Castle
Place.
Directions: From Belfast City Hall, head west on
Wellington Place, then right on College Square East.
Take first left onto College Square North. Old Museum
Building is on right.
Opening times:
Sat 10am -5pm
Sun Not open
Directions: Tour will depart from Castle Place in
Belfast City Centre
Opening Times:
Sat Free Tour at 9am lasting 2 hrs
Paid tours (£10) at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Sun Free Tour at 9am lasting 2 hrs
Paid tours (£10) at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
For more information or to book, call 028 9032 1321
or visit www.belfastcitysightseeing.com
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Churches of Belfast
City Centre
The story of Churches in Belfast is a long and
fascinating one. Explore the churches still active right
in the city centre from St. Malachy’s with a ceiling “like
a wedding cake turned inside out” and the columns
of St. George’s arriving by water to their new home.
See p8 for more Place Events.
Street, Belfast, BT1 1FP
Tour Times:
Sat 11am, tour lasts 11/2hrs
Sun No tour
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10 Years of PLACE
Linenhall Library
Belfast City Skinworks
at Old Saint Malachy's
17 Donegall Square North, Town Parks,
Belfast, BT1 5GB
21 Oxford Street, Lanyon Quay, Belfast,
BT1 3LA
2014 marks ten years since the creation of Northern
Ireland’s Built Environment Centre ‐ PLACE. This
exhibition looks back on the previous 10 years and
looks to the future of the organisation and Northern
Ireland’s built environment. See p8 for more Place
Events.
The Linen Hall Library is one of Northern Ireland's
cultural powerhouses with internationally respected
collections, a coffee shop, gift shop and a variety
of events for all to enjoy. We're open free to the
public. www.linenhall.com. See p3 for more BBC
Anniversary Events
Directions: Lower Garfield Street is at the North End
of of Royal Avenue
Directions: Opposite Belfast City Hall, beside
Co-operative Bank.
The Old St Malachy's School house was opened in
1876 for the children of the Dock workers. It served
as a school until the 1960s. In recent years it was
modernised inside and served as a solicitors. It is now
home to a collective of Tattoo artists who have tried
to return some charm to this beautiful and historic
building. Tea and coffee with snacks at a minimal
charge.
Tour Times:
Opening Times:
Sat No tour
Sun 11am - 4pm
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Join us and enjoy a bespoke tour of the library and its
treasures complete with costumed guides.
Sat Tours at 12noon and 2pm.
1pm Screening of a special BBC documentary
exploring the Library’s contribution to the cultural life
of the city, see p3 for more information.
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Directions: Half way along Oxford street across
from the Angel of Hope statue and next to the Court
buildings.
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sun 11am - 5pm
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May Street Presbyterian Church
Waterfront Hall
Belfast Harbour
Commissioner’s Office
13-29 May Street, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT1 4NA
Waterfront Hall, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast,
BT1 3WH
Corporation Square, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT1 3AL
May Street Presbyterian Church is a rare Belfast
example of a Georgian building still being used for
its original purpose. It is a Grade B listed building
which is recognisable by its distinctive Ionic columns
at the top of stone steps. The church was opened in
1829 and continues to reach out to the city centre.
Organ recitals. See p21 for more Arts & Culture
Events.
The Waterfront is the major centre for the performing
arts in Belfast. It was completed in 1997 to the
designs of local architects, Robinson and McIlwaine.
Please see www.waterfront.co.uk or telephone
028 9033 4400 for events and exhibitions.
Italianate design of George Smith, built in 1852
with Maritime History containing many artworks,
sculptures and stained glass windows. The clock
tower regulated sailings. The second phase of 1895
contains the splendid public rooms. The modern
office block was added in 1970. Maritime history
including 'the Titanic table'.
Directions: May Street Church is on the left hand
side of May Street which runs west from Waterfront
Hall to the back of City Hall
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Tours conducted as and when required
Sun 12:30pm - 4pm. Services on Sunday Morning
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Directions: On the river side of Oxford Street
between the Queen's and Albert Bridges.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Tours every hour on the hour, lasting 20 minutes
Sun Not open
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Directions: Off Corporation Street next door to
Sinclair Seaman's Church.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
Tours on request both days
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T13 Urban Sports Academy
PRONI
SS Nomadic
Queens Hamilton Road, Town Parks,
Titanic Quarter, BT3 9DT
2 Titanic Boulevard, Queens Island,
Belfast, BT3 9HQ
Hamilton Dock, Queens Road, Belfast,
BT3 9DT
Located in the shadows of H & W’s legendary Samson
and Goliath cranes, and at the heart of Belfast’s
impressive Titanic Quarter waterfront, the pioneering
T13 Urban Sports Academy and Shared Cultural
Space has become one of Ireland’s most sought after
venues in one of the country s most iconic locations.
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)
is the official archive for Northern Ireland. PRONI will
be providing a series of talks and tours unlocking the
secrets of the archives. Current exhibition: Change,
Conflict & Transformation is on display. For further
information visit www.proni.gov.uk
The Last White Star Line Vessel left in the world, A
tender to Titanic and other White Star Liners, a war
vessel and even a nightclub, saved from scrap and
restored. Now situated in Hamilton Dock, come on
board and experience the history of this great ship.
Part of the Titanic Quarter Heritage Drawing Trail.
Directions: Follow the signs to Titanic Quarter. From
the Odyssey take Queens Road starting at Premier
Inn leading to Titanic Belfast. T13 is on the right after
Belfast Met. Please use the pay & display parking.
Directions: In Titanic Quarter, pass the Odyssey
Arena on your left. After junction, Titanic Boulevard is
on left immediately after Citibank building. PRONI is
on left hand side. There are a number of pay car parks
in the area.
Directions: Just off Queens Road Opposite Titanic
Belfast
Opening Times:
Sat No tour
Sun 8am - 8pm. A representative will host free tours
of the facility. Tours lasting 20mins at 11am & 3pm.
Complimentary hot or cold refreshment at the end
of the tour.
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Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm
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Sat 10am
Sun 10am
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Other tours throughout the day but charges apply
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Titanic's Dock and
Pump House
Northern Ireland Science Park, Queens
Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT
The last place where RMS Titanic sat on dry ground.
This is Titanic's physical foot print in history plus her
operating pump house. For more information see
www.titanicsdock.com. Part of the Titanic Quarter
Heritage Drawing Trail.
Directions: Turn down Queen's Road at the
Odyssey and we are 1 mile down (Titanic Belfast half
way on left)
Tour Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm
Tours both days at 10am, 12 Noon, & 2pm. Each tour
lasts 1hr.
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Titanic Quarter Heritage
Drawing Trail
Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9EP
Location drawing at the Drawing Offices, The SS
Nomadic and the Titanic's Dock and Pumphouse.
An exciting opportunity to Draw your way around
our Maritime Heritage, with a fully tutored day of
location drawing with artist Julie Douglas. The session
will include a talk in The Drawing Offices about the
history and background of such a unique space. No
past drawing experience necessary. For more info on
where to meet, materials and booking, please email
[email protected]. www.juliedouglas.co.uk
www.titanic-foundation.org. See p21 for more
Arts & Culture Events.
Tour Times:
Opening Times:
Times and venues will be confirmed by e-mail
Sat 11am - 4pm. Short talk at 1.30pm, UAHS Built
Heritage Officer will also be there throughout the day
Sun Not open
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Northern Ireland Water Wastewater Heritage Centre
115-121 Duncrue Street, Duncrue Road,
Belfast, BT3 9JS
The Church is 157 years old and is a worshipping
church open every Sunday 11am to 6.30pm. It is a
maritime church with many artefacts from ships,
holding services for Naval and Disabled ex-service
men and women during the year. Built in 1856 as
a memorial to John Sinclair, the church is L shaped
having seats for 50 sailors. It has bell tower with arch
over to church. Visit www.presbyterianireland.org for
more information.
The history of Belfasts Sewage System from Victorian
to present day. Self-guided tour of the original
Victorian buildings 1888 Belfasts main sewage
treatment works. Barrington pump and screening
machine (1906) by SS Stott & Sons in working order.
Interactive exhibitions For more information visit
www.niwater.com
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
Tours lasting 20 minutes both days, according to
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A pop-up exhibition by the Ulster Architectural
Heritage Society, showcasing 20 best practice
Buildings at Risk success stories. The display promotes
the potential of our most vacant and vulnerable
historic buildings, highlighting the art of the possible
in the historic Titanic Drawing Offices. Event in
collaboration with Julie Douglas Titanic Drawing
Trail & Titanic Foundation. For further information
visit www.uahs.org.uk/built-heritage-at-risk-registernorthern-ireland
Directions: Located directly beside the Titanic
Belfast Visitor Attraction in the Titanic Quarter.
Corporation Square, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT1 3AJ
Directions: Church is on Corporation Street, on right
side under M3 Bridge.
Queens Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast,
BT3 9EP
Directions: Venues will be confirmed by e-mail
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Sinclair Seaman's
Presbyterian Church
The art of the possible
Titanic Drawing Offices
Directions: M2 from Belfast, exit at Fortwilliam
roundabout, take right hand exit for Duncrue, take
first right at Portside Inn. Follow Duncrue Rd to end,
turn left into Duncrue St. At roundabout go straight
ahead, road splits, take right side into centre.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 10am - 2pm. Self Guided tours
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Historic Environment Record
Waterman House, 5-33 Hill Street, BT1 2LA
Housed in a former bonded warehouse in the
Cathedral Conservation Area. The HER holds data
on all elements of the built environment including
the Sites and Monuments Record, the Industrial
Heritage Record and the Architectural Record.
Historic Monuments staff will be on hand to answer
queries. Children’s dressing-up costumes, colouring
in and modelling clay for making pots. Quiz and
WW1 artefacts on display. See p4 for more NIEA
Events.
Directions: Off Waring Street on the right hand side
of Hill Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 10am - 2pm, lecture at 2pm - see next entry.
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Lecture by Philip Orr
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Historic Environment Record, Waterman
House, 5-33 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LA
Philip will talk about some of the places in NI that
have strong associations with the First World War,
describe some locations that were part of Britain's
defence heritage during the conflict and also some of
the memorial legacy.
Directions: From St Anne’s Cathedral, take a left
onto Talbot Street, take the Next right onto the
cobbled street, Hill Street, Waterman house is half
way down on the Left.
Talk Times:
Sat No talk
Sun 2pm
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The Black Box
Saint George's Church
18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LA
105 High Street, Belfast, BT1 2AG
The Black Box is a multi-purpose arts venue in the
heart of the Cathedral Quarter. The building is listed
and we will be open for people to enjoy the heritage
of the building and arts activities within. The Green
Room will be open to the public for viewing. Food
and drinks will be available for purchase. For further
information visit www.blackboxbelfast.com
The site of Belfast's first Church. Worship has taken
place here for over 1000 years. The present building
by John Bowden of Dublin opened in 1816 and is a
fine Georgian example of its genre. The chancel of
1882 is very finely decorated. Tea and coffee served
on Saturday. Visit www.stgeorges.connor.anglican.
org for more information. See p7 for more Craft
NI Events.
Directions: Just around the corner from the
Merchant Hotel. Opposite the NIEA Building on Hill
Street.
Directions: On High Street beside the Albert Clock
and facing The Merchant Hotel.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 11pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
Sat 10.30am - 4pm
Sun 2pm - 4pm
Tours both days by request contact 028 9023 1275
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Belfast, BT1 2AG
Art Jewellery Network will be hosting an exciting
exhibition ‘Chain Reaction’. We are exhibiting
conceptual works from a variety of local art jewellers.
We will also be holding workshops for everyone to
join in to make alternative jewels for themselves.
See p7 for more Craft NI Events.
Directions: On High Street beside the Albert Clock
and facing The Merchant Hotel.
Opening Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4pm
Sun 2pm - 4pm
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21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD
Royal, Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1EA
Continuing our First World War Commemorations,
take part in our Photography and the First World War
event.Learn about the significance of photography
on the front line and the homefront.See photographs
of local men who served in the First World War.Try
on replica uniforms and equipment, dress in period
costumes provided and have your photographic
portrait taken in a First World War studio setting. For
more information see www.niwarmemorial.org
A fine example of a Victorian public building with
a portico entrance. The highlight of the interior
is a domed first floor reading room with delicate
plasterwork detail. The top floor features two galleries
with glass vaulting and fine plasterwork. Celebrating its
125th anniversary - see p3 & p12 & 13 for details
of events.
Directions: Off Donegall Street, beside St. Anne’s
Cathedral.
Opening Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sun 10:30am - 4:30pm
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Directions: At the top of Royal Avenue next to the
Belfast Telegraph.
Opening Times:
Thurs 11th September, 6.30pm - BBC screening,
see p3 for more information
Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm, Library tours 10.30am &
2.30pm, lasting 1 hour. Victorian Themed Storytime
12pm. Children are invited to come dressed in
Victorian Costume
Sun Not open
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1st Presbyterian Church
Grand Opera House
41 Rosemary Street, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT1 1QB
Great Victoria Street, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT2 7AQ
Opened on 1st June 1783, the church is the oldest
in Belfast. It was designed by Roger Mulholland in
a radical elliptical style. It contains fine memorial
windows that were repaired following bomb damage
in the 1970s.
This Victorian theatre was designed by renowned
theatre architect Frank Matcham and opened its door
on 23rd December 1895. The theatre has continued
to play a key role in the life of the city since then with
a varied programme of drama, musicals, ballet, opera
and family shows. The building is fully accessible with
lifts to the third floor. Please let the theatre know in
advance regarding any specific access needs. For
further information visit: www.goh.co.uk
Directions: North side of Rosemary Street (off Royal
Avenue) and opposite rear entrance of TK Maxx.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 11.30am - 4pm, Morning Service at 10.30am,
open to all
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Directions: At the Grosvenor Road corner of Great
Victoria Street.
Tour Times:
Sat Tours at 10am, 11am and 12noon
Sun Tours at 10am, 11am and 12noon
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Crumlin Road Gaol
Crumlin Road, Town Parks, Belfast, BT14 6ST
On the 31st March 1996 Crumlin Road Gaol slammed
shut its doors for what many thought would be
the final time, but, on the 19th November 2012 the
chains fell off and HMP Belfast was reborn as a major
visitor attraction and conference centre. Crumlin
Road Gaol has established itself as a unique and
multi-functional venue in a short space of time and
is now a must do for any traveller to Belfast. For more
information visit www.crumlinroadgaol.com
Directions: Located on the Crumlin Road beside the
Mater Hospital and opposite the Old Courthouse.
Tour Times:
Sat Tours at 9.30am, 11.15am, 3.15pm & 5pm, lasting
45mins
Sun Tours at 9.30am, 11.15am, 3.15pm & 5pm,
lasting 45mins
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Clifton House Heritage Centre
2 North Queen Street, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT15 1EQ
Clifton House was opened in 1774 by Belfast
Charitable Society as the Poor House and Hospital
to provide care for the most vulnerable citizens of
Belfast. Access will include the main Entrance Hall
and Boardroom with additional display panels and
artefacts available. Visit www.cliftonbelfast.org.uk for
further information.
Directions: Clifton House is accessed from the
Clifton Street junction off the Westlink and is located
at the junction of Clifton Street and North Queen
Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 4:30pm
Sun 2pm - 4:30pm
1st tour both days at 2pm, or as visitors arrive and
each subsequent tour will last approx. 45 minutes
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Cliftonville Moravian Church
Belfast Royal Academy Crombie
Building
Oldpark Road, Old Park, Belfast, BT14 6QF
3-17 Cliftonville Road, BT14 6JL
Brick building constructed in 1907 with some stained
glass windows and an early twentieth century organ.
There will be a history exhibition and hosts will be
available to greet visitors and answer questions. For
more information see www.moravian.org.uk
Grade B1 Listed building. Belfast Royal Academy
was founded in 1785 and is the oldest school in the
city. Originally situated near St Anne's Cathedral in
what is now Academy Street it was transferred to the
Cliftonville Road in 1880, when the present building
was erected. The building has been described by
visiting primary pupils as 'Hogwarts' from Harry
Potter fame. The large and spacious library is
fascinating for children. For more information see
www.belfastroyalacademy.com.
Directions: Red Brick Church on the Old Park Road
below Cliftonville Circle and near the Torrence area.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 1pm - 4pm. Hosts will be available to answer
questions
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Directions: From Carlise Circus take first main road
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Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 1pm, behind the scenes tour available
Sun Not open
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Belfast Castle
The Fall talk by location
manager Andrew Wilson
Graymount House at
Hazelwood Integrated College
Antrim Road, Low Wood, Belfast,
BT15 5GR
Quarry Industries, 1075 Crumlin Road,
Belfast, BT14 8RX
70 Whitewell Road, Greencastle, Belfast,
BT36 7ES
A Scottish Baronial building by architect Charles
Lanyon. Built in 1870 by the Donegall family. Exterior
staircase added by 9th Earl of Shaftsbury in 1894.
Self-Guided Tours. For further information, please visit
www.belfastcastle.co.uk.
Andrew Wilson location manager for the popular BBC
drama The Fall will be giving a talk and answering
your questions from one of the most iconic
buildings used in the filming of the hit TV series.
Recommended for adults only. Steady flat footwear
recommended. See p10 & 11 for more Film
Events.
A regency house with Neo-Classical detailing,
Graymount House was designed by Thomas Jackson
for linen merchant William Gray in 1835. In 1919
the house was bought by Belfast Corporation
and became the Municipal Children’s Hospital for
Tuberculosis. During WWII it was the auxilliary
fire service headquarters, and in 1949 opened
as Graymount Girls. In June 1985 it opened as
Hazelwood Integrated College. Edwardian tea and
scones available. www.hazelwoodcollege.co.uk
Directions: On the Antrim Road. Follow signs via
Innisfayle Road to the castle.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 9pm - 5pm
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Directions: Coming from Belfast along the Crumlin
Road, continue for 3/4 mile after the Horse Shoe bend,
quarry entrance is on the right.
Opening Times:
Fri 12 September 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Places are available for pre-booking from 28th August
Sun Not open
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St Malachy's College Chapel
St Peter's Cathedral
36 Antrim Road, Carlisle Circus, Belfast,
BT15 2AE
St Peter's Square, Albert Street, Belfast,
BT12 4DH
St. Malachy's College was founded in 1833. To mark
the centenary in 1933, 22 stained glass windows
were commissioned. Designed by Richard King
and executed in the famous Harry Clarke Studios in
Dublin, they are regarded as excellent examples of
stained glass work of the period. A series of talks will
be provided.
St Peter's Cathedral was opened in October 1866,
built on land donated by the famous Belfast Baker
Bernard Hughes. Designed by architect who became
a priest Fr Jeremiah Ryan McAulay. Its style is GothicRevival on the model of a French Cathedral. Its
towers poses ten bells and is the home of the Schola
Lantorum. Organ recital. For more information visit
www.stpeterscathedralbelfast.com. See p21 for
more Arts & Culture Events.
Directions: From Carlisle Circus turn on to the
Antrim Road, left into school gates just after 1st set
of traffic lights, about 100 m from Carlisle Circus
roundabout.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 12pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Leave centre of Belfast via Divis Street
exit on Westlink. Approach by Albert Street off Divis
Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 8:30am - 7pm
Sun 8:30am - 7pm. Talk/Tour 12.15pm lasting 30mins
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Directions: M2 Towards Greencastle, Shore Road,
Whitewell Road on left.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm
Sun 11am - 4pm
Tours both days at 12noon & 1.00pm lasting 11/2hrs.
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Falls Road Library
49 Falls Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT12 4PD
The second Carnegie library gifted by Andrew
Carnegie to Belfast City Corporation in 1908, as a
place of public learning, designed by architects
Graeme-Watt and Tullock. This building exhibits
the classical style of the English Renaissance with
an ornate façade including work by famed sculptor
Sophia Rosamond Praeger. Recently refurbished, it is
the last Carnegie library in Belfast. See p12 & 13 for
Directions: From city centre, on the right before the
Royal Victoria Hospital
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 1pm, Library tour 11.30am lasting
30 mins.
Sun Not open
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Teach Ard na bhFeá Beechmount House
Teach Ard na bhFea - Beechmount House,
7 Páirc Radharc na bhFeá, An Cheathrú
Ghaeltachta, Beal Feirste, BT12 7PY
Beechmount House remains as perhaps the only
extant eighteenth century family house and estate (in
Belfast) which has been continuously inhabited and
in use throughout its 230 year history. The anniversary
of Irish volunteers gathering to mark the 1st Catholic
Church in Belfast in 1704 will be celebrated. See
www.colaistefeirste.com
Directions: From Falls Road city bound lane turn left
into Beechview Park - at top of Beechview Park arrive
at Colaiste Feirste main car park.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 1pm
Sun Not open
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Shankill Road Library
298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast, Belfast,
BT13 2BN
Having been commissioned and built on the
instructions of Belfast Corporation in 1928, Architect
Thomas W. Henry devised the chosen design as a
result of a competition that was assessed by J.C.
Wyness of Edinburgh, the architect of the Ulster
Museum. See p12 & 13 for more Libraries NI
Events.
Directions: At the corner of Mountjoy Street and
the Shankill Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 1pm, tour at10.30am lasting 30 mins
Sun Not open
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Townsend Street
Presbyterian Church
32 Townsend Street, BT13
A fine example of a 1,100 seater Presbyterian Meeting
House built in 1876-8 to the designs of Young and
MacKenzie. French Romanesque in style with triple
doorways and a distinctive gable between pyramidal
roofs. It now includes several awe-inspiring stained
glass windows and Hunter pipe organ, which will be
played regularly throughout the weekend. Tea, coffee
and biscuits available. For more information see
www.townsendbelfast.org. See p21 for more Arts
& Culture Events.
Directions: Accessible from Divis Street or city end
of Shankill Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 2pm - 6pm.
Tours on request lasting 30mins both days
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Engine House and
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- Royal Victoria Hospital
Woodvale Road, Town Parks, Belfast,
BT13 3BN
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Belfast,
BT12 6BA
Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road,
Belfast, BT12 6BA
St Matthews Church was constructed c. 1870 to a
design by Welland and Gillespie. It is built in the
shape of a Shamrock and the steeple is in the style
of an Irish Round Tower. The building has been
renovated to maintain the original style and set off
the excellent stained glass windows and furnishing.
See www.connordiocese.org.uk/shankill
The Engine House and plenum air-conditioning
system (the first in the world) were designed for
the hospital when it opened in 1903. The whole
mechanism, including the steam engines, huge fan
and 500 feet duct can be visited in full working order.
The Victorian corridor has been developed as a
heritage area showing the history of the hospital from
its opening in 1903. Included are displays of historic
photographs, original architect drawings and marble
entablature which record the benefactors of the
hospital.
Directions: Travel North from City Centre on
Shankill Road. Church is first building on right past
Shankill Graveyard. From Westlink take Crumlin Road
Northward to Cambrai Street. Travel to end of Street
Church is last building on right.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 1pm - 4pm.
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Directions: The engine house is adjacent to the
Emergency Department at RVH. Please park in the
hospital car park.
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 3pm, tours ongoing throughout the day
Sun Not open
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Directions: To access the Victorian corridor go to
the main entrance of the Royal Victoria Hospital and
follow the signs. Please park in the hospital car park.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 3:30pm, tours at 12noon and 2.30pm
lasting 30mins
Sun Not open
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BBC Broadcasting House
Ulster Hall
BBC Broadcasting House, 25 Ormeau
Avenue, Town Parks, Belfast, BT2 8HQ
Ulster Hall, 28-30 Bedford Street, Belfast,
BT2 7FF
Broadcasting House, with its distinctive curved façade
and art-deco design, was opened in May 1941. It
is the BBC's main production centre in Northern
Ireland. Visitors can see BBCNI's radio and television
studios and learn more about the building's history
and the work of its staff. See p3 for more BBC
Anniversary events.
The Ulster Hall is a 150 year old working concert
hall. Recently refurbished it contains several art and
heritage galleries, a cafe and performance space.
A working iconic Victorian concert hall, home of
the Ulster Orchestra, the Mulholland Grand Organ
and the Carey collection of oil paintings. For more
information see www.ulsterhall.co.uk.
Directions: On the corner of Ormeau Avenue and
Dublin Road.
Directions: Situated on Bedford Street just two
blocks south of Donegall Square and the City Hall
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 3pm. Tours on the hour 10am - 3pm
Sun Not open
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Convent of Mercy School
Sussex Place
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 10am - 12pm
Guided Tours both days throughout opening times,
lasting 45 mins.
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St Malachy's Church
24 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8EN
Sussex Place is located in Belfasts Linen Conservation
Area, directly behind City Hall. The rapid development
of large-scale office buildings in the immediate
vicinity has meant a loss of character for much of
the area. The Grade B listed former school building
is important as a link with the area’s past and its
particular identity. In architectural and character
terms it relates to the adjacent former Convent House
and the surrounding restored housing of Sussex Place
and Joy Street. Opened by the Belfast Buildings Trust.
St Malachy's is a Tudor Revival building featuring a
fine fan vaulted ceiling, a rich colourful sanctuary and
a stunning altarpiece by Felix Piccione. Opened in
December 1844 the church was restored in 2008 and
re-dedicated in March 2009.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 1pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: From the left of the City Hall go down
Adelaide Street and take second street the left
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 4:30pm
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31 - 33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJ
Built circa 1875. Formally J F Haig's Emerald Shirt
Factory warehouse. The building is now currently
occupied by QSS charitable organisation. QSS is an
artist studio provider, providing studio space for 23
visual artists. 30th Anniversary. For further information
visit www.queenstreetstudios.net. See p21 for
Directions: Located between Wetherspoons Pub
and Pizza Express and opposite Nandos
Opening Times:
Sat 11:30am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Sussex Place, Belfast, BT2
Directions: On the corner of Sussex Place and Joy
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QSS Artist Studios
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Lawrence Street Workshops
1A Lawrence Street, Botanic Avenue,
Belfast, BT7 1LE
This Century old building captures the life of the past
and a great number of artist lead activities of the
present day. Entering through a courtyard with trees
and seating this property weaves through a stable
and artists’ workshops, all leading to the showroom
in the hayloft. Visit www.lawrencestreetworkshops.
com for more information. See p21 for more Arts
& Culture Events.
Directions: Off botanic ave, opp Madison, directly
up Cromwell Rd, take 2nd right, Lawrence St, Look to
the right, workshop signed.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm, tours at 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm,
lasting 35-45 mins
Sun 1pm - 6pm, tours at 1.30 & 4pm, lasting
35-40mins
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Crescent Arts Centre
Crescent Church
Ballynafeigh Orange Hall
2-4 University Road, Malone Lower,
Belfast, BT7 1NH
6 University Road, Malone Lower, Belfast,
BT7 1NH
413 Ormeau Road, Ballynafoy, Belfast,
BT7 3GP
The multi award-winning Crescent Arts Centre,
founded in 1980, is situated in the Queens
Conservation Area in the former Victoria College on
University Road. This 1873, Grade B+ listed building,
underwent a £7.2 million refurbishment from 20082010 and now plays host to over 200 arts-related
classes a week and many forms of live entertainment.
Designed by the architect John Bennie Wilson of
Glasgow and built between 1885 and 1887, “This
church takes advantage of a splendid site on the
slopes of the Malone Ridge”, according to the
architect Brett. The campanile is a landmark in the
University area. Visit www.crescentchurch.org for
more information.
A Belfast Orange Hall which is the 2nd oldest in the
city. In the last few years a number of its Victorian
features have been restored. Also a collection of
minute books dating back to the 19th Century.
Visit www.ballynafeighorangehall.co.uk for more
information.
Directions: 5 minutes walk from Botanic Avenue, on
the corner of Lower Crescent and University Road.
Directions: Between Upper and Lower Crescents.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
Sun 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sat Not open
Sun 10am - 6pm. Tours start at 11am, 2pm and 4pm
and last 45 minutes
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Sat 12pm - 4pm, tours commence at 12.30, 1.30 and
2.30pm lasting 20mins
Sun Not open
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Ormeau Road Library
247 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG
The library at Ormeau opened in March 1959 and was
the winner of an RIBA award for architect J H Swann.
A good example of Irish modernist civic architecture,
with all its essential components retained. The
building continues to serve its original function and
the interior has been modernised to reflect the needs
of 21st century library user. Now listed, Ormeau Road
Library continues to be an important local landmark.
See p12 & 13 for more Libraries NI Events.
Directions: At the crossroads between the Ormeau
bridge and Ormeau Rd
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm. Exhibition all day ‘Dunlop’s Winning
Pneumatic Tyres, where it all began’
Sun Not open
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Directions: 413 Ormeau Road, Belfast
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Mausolea at Knockbreda
511a Ormeau Road, Ballynafoy, Belfast,
BT7 3GS
Knockbreda Church Yard, Church Road,
Knockbreda, Breda, BT8 7TU
Built in 1867 as the gate lodge of the Good Shepherd
Convent, the building lay derelict for over 35 years.
After careful restoration, Belfast Building Preservation
Trust opened it as its headquarters in 2010.
We will look at three of Northern Ireland's finest
Mausolea, carefully restored by The Follies Trust
and their owners role in Belfast life; also the other
interesting figures buried in the graveyard (e.g. Sir
Charles Lanyon)
Directions: At the top of the Ormeau Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 1pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Opposite Belvoir Golf Club on Church
Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 8am - 8pm
Sun 8am - 8pm
Tours on both days at 2pm & 3pm
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Templemore Avenue Baths
Guided Tours
Netherleigh House
Campbell College
Templemore Avenue Baths, Templemore
Avenue, Belfast, BT5 4FW
Massey Avenue, Ballmaghan, Belfast,
BT4 2JP
Belmont Road, Ballycloughan, Belfast,
BT4 2ND
Opened in 1893, Templemore Baths are a gem of
Victorian Architecture. Unfortunately the most historic
parts of the Baths are derelict, though a charitable
Trust has run the complex for the last 30 years, and
kept 50% of the premises operational. Guided tours
of the operational and derelict parts of the complex
are available. For further information visit www.
templemorebaths.org.uk.
A handsome Victorian villa built c1875 by Mr
Robinson of Bank Buildings fame. Attributed to
Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon on stylistic grounds. Now
offices for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and
Investment.
Founded through the bequest of Henry James
Campbell of Lorne, Craigavad. A listed building,
opened in September 1894, designed in the Tudor
Revival style by William Henry Lynn on former estate
of Belmont House. For more information, visit
www.campbellcollege.co.uk. Fascinating display of
WW1 photos.
Directions: The baths situated in the lower part
of Templemore Avenue between the Newtownards
Road and Albertbridge Road.
Opening Times:
Directions: Second gateway on left past Castlehill
Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, guided tours throughout the day
Sun Not open
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Sun Not open
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Directions: Sign-posted entrance at gate-lodge on
Belmont Road on the main roundabout
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 1pm
Sun 10am - 1pm
Tour of the building runs on a continuous loop both
days. Visitors may also wander through the grounds.
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- Strand Arts Centre
Readings from the TITANIA
short story contest
Stormont Castle
156 Holywood Road, Ballyhackakmore,
Belfast, BT4 1NY
Strand Cinema, 156 Holywood Road,
Ballyhackamore, Belfast, BT4 1NY
Stormont Castle, Stormont Estate, Belfast,
BT4 3TT
Designed as a distinctive example of the Art Deco
style, this cinema was opened in 1935, changed to
a theatre, then back to 'The Strand Cinema' in 1988.
Now reinvented as a cinema, theatre and arts centre.
Visit www.strandartscentre.com for more information.
See ‘Readings from the Titania’.
Studio NI runs an annual short story contest called
the TITANIAs - Top Independent Talented Artistes
N.I. Award. The shortlisted stories are published in
an annual anthology with profits from sales going
to charity. This summer, contributors from the
2013 Anthology (Skeletons in the Closet) as well
as the 2012 Anthology (Ghosts in the Glass) have
volunteered to read from their work. The Short Story
TITANIA is an audience choice award so attendees are
encouraged to vote for their favourite.
Stormont Castle is a Grade B listed building. The
original house was erected around 1830 and enlarged
in 1858. Further works undertaken in 1920's and
1960's. The Castle is Headquarters of the office of
the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. See also
‘Poetry in Motion’ event.
Directions: At the corner of the Holywood and
Belmont Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 9pm, Tours at 12.30pm and 1pm
Sun 1.30pm - 9pm
Visitors will need to work around cinema showings.
Please telephone 028 9065 5830 for times to visit.
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Belmont Road.
Event Times:
Sat 12pm
Sun No event
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Directions: Access via Massey Avenue gates for
vehicles, Pedestrians access via Prince of Wales Ave.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 10am - 4pm
Tours lasting 30min ongoing throughout both days
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Poetry in Motion
Parliament Buildings
Sounds of Stormont
Stormont Castle, Stormont Estate, Belfast,
BT4 3TT
Stormont Estate, Ballymiscaw, Belfast,
BT4 3TT
Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate,
Belfast, BT4 3TT
Community Arts Partnership presents a showcase
of poetic work by young people on the theme of
anniversaries, commemorations and memories.
Parliament Buildings is home to the Northern Ireland
Assembly. Come and have an extended guided
tour of 'The House on the Hill' and learn about its
fascinating history. This year you can also enjoy an
afternoon tea in the Members' Dining Room and
view an exhibition in the Great Hall celebrating NI's
rich literary history! For further details visit www.
niassembly.gov.uk. The Stormont Estate is home to a
children's play park. See ‘Sounds of Stormont’ event.
Do you like to make noise? Do you want to learn
in a new fun exciting way? Drop in to WheelWorks
ArtCart to work with our amazing professional artists,
experiment with sound and lyrics and learn all about
Stormont. See p21 for more Arts & Culture
Events.
vehicles, Pedestrians access via Prince of Wales Ave.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate,
off Newtownards Road A20. Entry is via Massey Ave.
Opening Times:
vehicles, Pedestrians access via Prince of Wales Ave
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 2pm
Sun Not open
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Sat 10am - 4pm. Tours start from 10am and last
45mins. Last tour at 3pm.
Sun Closed
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Belmont Tower
82 Belmont Church Road, Belfast, BT4 3FG
At the heart of many communities is a school
building where several generations can recall
memories of their childhood years. Belmont Tower
a landmark building in East Belfast, is one such
building. Belmont Tower coffee shop, serves freshly
prepared food from 9am-4pm Monday to Saturday.
Don't forget to visit the C.S. Lewis exhibition. Visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belmont-tower for more
information.
Directions: At the corner of Belmont Road and
Belmont Church Road, half mile from Campbell
College on A55 ring road, or half mile from Strand
Cinema on Holywood Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Artemis at Orangefield
Artemis at Ashfield
Orangefield Primary School,
Cameronian Drive, Belfast, BT5 6DF
Ashfield Girls’ High School,
Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 2LY
Join an architect for a tour of this innovative new
primary school, one of the winning designs in a
competition to build ‘Schools for the Future’. Hosted
by Artemis.
Join an architect for a tour of this innovative new
school, one of the winning designs in a competition
to build ‘Schools for the Future’. Hosted by Artemis.
Directions: From Castlereagh Road, follow signs
along Houston Park, right to Houston Gdns, Entrance
off Cameronian Drive.
Tour Times:
Saturday 2pm
Sun No Tour
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Directions: At the Holywood end of the Holywood
Road, opposite Sydenham Park
Tour Times:
Sat 12noon
Sun No Tour
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Dundonald Cemetery
743 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast,
BT16 0QY
Historic Cemetery 45 acres which opened in 1905.
Prominent burials include John Carly, local landscape
artist, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon, Dr Thomas Fleming
Stewart Fulton, Jon McCandless, Belfast ropeworks, Sir
Frederick Rebbeck, Harland and Wolff Ship yard, and
graves from the First World War. For more information
visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/cemeteries
Directions: At the top of the Upper Newtownards
Road, opposite Knock Golf Club
Opening Times:
Sat 8am - 6pm, guide leaflet available
Sun 10am - 6pm
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Lock Keeper's Cottage
and Lock No 3
Lagan Valley Regional Park Visitor's
Centre, 3 Lock Keeper's Lane, Milltown Rd,
Ballynavalley, BT8 7XT
Step back in time as we explore the history of the
Lagan Canal and experience the only restored canal
lock and Lock Keeper's Cottage in Northern Ireland.
Have a look around inside and learn about the life of a
Lock Keeper and their family from one of our Heritage
Guides. Discover what life and work would have been
like during the heyday of the Lagan navigation. For
further information visit: www.laganvalley.co.uk.
Directions: Turn past Ramada Hotel, continue down
lane. Park beside hockey pitch, go through pedestrian
gate and over bridge. Lock keeper’s Inn adjacent
Opening Times:
Hunterhouse College, Upper Lisburn
Road, Ballyfinaghy, BT10 0LE
Home of Harold Barbour, leading member of the
co-operative movement, whose grandfather founded
the thread-linen works, Barbour & Sons. A school
since 1945. This oak-panelled former Boarding House
contains classrooms, offices and memorabilia from
Princess Gardens, Ashleigh House and Hunterhouse
College. Visit: www.hunterhousecollege.org.uk
Directions: From M1 southwards: exit junction
3. From Belfast: after Finaghy crossroads, on left,
opposite garage. From Lisburn: after Dunmurry
crossroads, on right after Black's Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4pm
Sun 10:30am - 4pm
Tours on the hour both days, last tour starts at 3pm
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Upper Malone Road, Dunmurry, Drumbeg,
Belfast, BT17 9LE
Of the original 18th century construction only the
tower and part of the west wall remain. The spire was
added in 1833 and the Thomas Drew renewed the
building in Gothic Revival style in 1870, adding the
lych gate in 1878.
Directions: On the Upper Malone Road, quarter of a
mile past Lady Dixon Park
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
Leaflet available for both days
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Sat 11am - 4pm
Sun 11am - 4pm
Tours both days at 11am
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Colinmore House
- Hunterhouse College
St Patrick’s Parish Church
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St Nicholas' Parish Church
507 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7EZ
A beautiful and spacious church built in 1901.
Stained glass windows, Caen stone pulpit, oak
reredos ... tea/coffee will be available throughout
the opening periods. For more information visit
saintnicholasparishchurchbelfast.shutterfly.com
Directions: On the Lisburn Road opposite the
Cadogan Fire Station and the Police Station.
Opening Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4pm
Sun 9am - 6pm. There will be worship services at
9.30 am for half an hour and at 10.30 am for just over
an hour. Visitors are welcome to join in the worship.
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Queen's University
Queen's University, University Road,
Belfast, BT7 1NN
Designed by Charles Lanyon and opened by Queen
Victoria in 1848, Queen's University Belfast is one
of the finest buildings on this island. The silhouette
of the Lanyon Building is widely recognised as one
of the symbols of the city of Belfast. Cafe facilities
available around the campus.
Directions: Go up University Road, Lanyon Building
on left just past University Square and opposite QUB
student's union.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm
Sun 11am - 4pm
Campus Walkabout both days. Guide provides
information and route for self-guided tours
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Architectural History of
Ulster Museum
Mount Charles
Lecture Theatre, Ulster Museum, Botanic
2 Mount Charles, Belfast, BT7 1NZ
Colleen Watters, Head of Education at the Ulster
Museum, gives an illustrated history of the
architectural development of this iconic Belfast
Building, from its opening in October 1929 through
two significant phases of development in 1971
and 2009. Free event. No booking required. Further
information from www.nmni.com/um
Built in 1842, to designs by Thomas Jackson. Home to
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA), recently
remodelled by Hackett and Hall. The RSUA wished
to engage with the city through a new foyer inviting
connection with passers-by. The intention was to
bring a civic quality to a very small building and make
a spatially rich experience within the modest volume.
For more information please visit www.rsua.org.uk
Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB
Directions: Past Queen’s University and left at the
fork in the road beside Botanic Gardens
Talk Times:
Sat 2.00pm Lecture Theatre
Sun No talk
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University Road Moravian
Church
University Road, Dublin Road, Belfast,
BT7 1NA
Moravian Church, congregation established in
1871 in Sandy Row, then in the church building
from 1887. Local stone and slate construction and
one of five Moravian congregations in Northern
Ireland. Hosts, talks, art exhibition, history exhibition
and refreshments available for visitors. For more
information please visit www.Moravian.org.uk.
Directions: Turn left onto University St, Take the 1st
left onto Botanic Ave, Take the 1st left onto Mt Charles
Destination will be on the left
Directions: Bottom of University Road and Lisburn
Road, opposite the Crescent Art Centre and the
Crescent Church
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
Tours throughout both days
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St Polycarp's Parish Church
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
Tours available during opening times on both days
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Belfast, BT10 0BB
Unusually for churches, all the windows of St
Polycarp's are stained glass depicting the whole story
of Jesus's birth, life, ministry, passion and resurrection,
as well as key biblical people. The set of windows was
completed by the west window, which parishioners
donated in the 1990s. Refreshments available on both
days free of charge. A treasure hunt inside the Church
will be available for children/adults, with mementoes
of their visit for everyone.
Directions: Between Locksley Land and Locksley
Drive on Upper Lisburn Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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75 High Street, Holywood, Holywood,
BT18 9AQ
Imposing classically fronted church designed by
Charles Lanyon c1850. The body of the church
features box pews and two "curly" staircases. In the
schoolroom below there are six cast iron columns
supporting the church above. For further information
visit www.holywoodnspresbyterian.co.uk
Directions: On left hand side of High Street when
approaching the Maypole from Belfast.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 3.30pm
Sun Not open, Morning Service 12noon open to all
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Open day at Helen's Tower
Grey Point Fort
Clandeboye Estate, Clandeboye, Bangor,
BT19 1RN
Helen's Bay, Crawfordsburn Country Park,
Holywood, BT19 1PU
This unique building is situated on a hill top deep
within the Clandeboye Estate. Dedicated by Lord
Dufferin to his adored mother, Helen, the romantic
panelled octagonal room on the third floor is
decorated with poems engraved into metal plates.
For further information visit www.irishlandmark.com
The Fort was completed in 1907 and commanded the
entrance to Belfast Lough. While a key part of Belfast’s
Naval defences, it proved of limited value during the
German air attacks on the city in 1941. There are still
two magnificent 23 feet long guns. See p14 & 15
for more Living History Events.
Directions: A21 from Bangor to Newtownards.
Ark Open Farm on the left. Park at Somme Heritage
Centre 233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, Co Down
BT23 7PH is signed to right shortly after this. Please
park in Somme car park and walk to Helen's Tower.
20-25 minute walk.
Directions: From A2 Belfast to Bangor take
Craigdarragh Rd, signposted Helen’s Bay. After 11/2
miles turn left onto “Grey Point” road. Grey Point Fort
is located at end. Pedestrians access via North Down
Coastal Path or from Crawfordsburn Country Park.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, Living History 11am - 5pm,
see p14 &15
Sun 10am - 5pm
Sat Not open
Sun 10am - 4pm. Refreshments will be offered
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Bangor Castle
Walled Garden
Bangor Castle, 6 Valentine Road, Bangor,
BT20 4JH
Bangor Castle Walled Garden is a beautiful and
tranquil outdoor space popular with visitors of all
ages. It features specialist flowers, herbs, topiary and
fruit/vegetables, as well as some art. The Garden has
won a number of prestigious horticultural awards.
Visit www.northdowntourism.com for more
information
Directions: Parking at the Garden is currently
limited. The nearest parking is at North Down
Museum. It is then a short walk to the Garden via a
signed pathway. North Down Museum is accessed
from Castle Park Road
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 10am - 6pm
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Bangor Castle and
North Down Museum
Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, BT20 4BT
Large Victorian mansion built 1852 by the Hon.
R.E.Ward, local landlord, to designs by William Burn in
Jacobean / Elizabethan revival style. Has served as
council offices since 1952. The interior includes much
decorative plasterwork and joinery particularly in
current council chamber. For further information visit
www.northdownmuseum.com. See p16 & 17 for
more Food Events.
Directions: From Abbey Street turn right onto
Castle Park Road, the Museum car park is second on
the left
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 11am - 4:30pm. Tours commence at 11am
lasting 30 minutes ongoing throughout the day.
Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt Event - see p16 & 17.
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First Bangor Presbyterian
Church
Hamilton Road, Bangor, Bangor, BT20 4LH
Main Street, Bangor, Bangor, BT20 4AG
Bangor Carnegie Library, designed by E.L. Wood and
opened in 1909, was then both a technical school
and a library. Initially a two storey building
incorporating elegant roof trusses with an Art
Nouveau influence, it has been refurbished and
adapted with a new three storey extension to the rear
in 2009, a successful example of how modern design
can complement an historic building. See p12 & 13
for more Libraries NI Events.
Built 1831 and was the third site in Bangor for church
first established 1623. Design based on D-Shaped
Presbyterian meeting house. For more information
please visit www.firstbangor.org
Directions: On Hamilton Road, beside Ward Park.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, 11.30am Victorian Themed
Storytime
Sun Not open
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Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5.30pm
Sun Not open
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Heritage Tour of Comber
Comber Non-Subscribing
Church
Meet Gillespie Monument, The Square,
Townparks, Comber, BT23 5DU
17 Windmill Hill, Town Parks, Comber,
BT23 5WH
Join your guide from Comber Historical Society on
the Thomas Andrews trail. Visit sites connected with
Titanic's designer - including the Parish Church, the
Andrews Memorial Hall and Mill, and the NonSubscribing Church. Meet at 2.30 pm at the Gillespie
Monument in Comber Square. For more information
visit www.comberhistory.com
Built in 1838, The Meeting House has undergone
internal and external restoration and redecoration
which has enabled the building to retain much of its
original appearance. Free tea and coffee. Adjacent
graveyard with memorials connected to the War and
to Titanic.
Directions: Comber is situated about 10 miles from
Belfast travelling towards Killyleagh and Downpatrick.
Opening Times:
Sat No tour
Sun 2:30pm - 5pm, Tour lasts 2 hours
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Directions: Access from brow of High Street (beside
first presbyterian church)
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 5pm. The Meeting House will be open
for Sunday worship noon to 1pm to which all are
welcome to attend.
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Mahee Island, Near Comber
An island monastery, traditionally founded in the 5th
century by St Machaoi. The monastery has evidence
of industrial works outside including a tidal mill.
Visitor centre open. See p14 & 15 for more Living
History Events.
Directions: On Mahee Island, approached by
narrow lanes, signposted off A22 south of Comber.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 5pm, Living History Event 1pm - 5pm,
see p14 & 15
Sun Not open
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Hans Sloane Trail
Meet outside Killyleagh Library, 52 High
Street, Killyleagh, BT30 9QF
Sloane 350 Pre-Chocolate Festival Tour. Local historian
Clive Scoular will be in costume as Hans Sloane. The
tour begins in front of Killyleagh Library and Sir Hans
will guide visitors around Killyleagh visiting relevant
heritage sites en-route. For more information visit
www.hanssloane.com
Light Ship Petrel
52 Ballydorn Road, Whiterock
The restored 1915 Lightship Petrel is the only
lightship still afloat in Ireland and is in daily use as the
club house for Down Cruising Club. Much original
equipment including workroom, the original Master's
Cabin, chart table and log books. Lifeboat, traditional
wooden vessels, and ‘decoy’ vintage army vehicle
display. Visit www.downcruisingclub.co.uk for more
information.
Directions: Turn left at Balloo House, Balloo. The
Light Ship is three miles from Balloo
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 1pm - 5pm, pre-booked tours on the hour
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Grey Abbey
9-11, Church Street, Greyabbey, BT22 2NQ
With Inch Abbey (Downpatrick), Grey Abbey is the
best example of Anglo-Norman Cistercian
architecture in Ulster. Founded in 1193 by John De
Courcy's wife Affreca and dissolved in 1541.
Directions: From the main Comber to Downpatrick
Road turn into Frederick Street.
Directions: On the East edge of Grey Abbey village
beside the Rosemount Estate. From Newtownards
follow A20 to Grey Abbey. At roundabout, turn left
onto Main Street. At next junction turn left onto
Church Street. The Abbey is on the right.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat Tours start at 1.30pm and 3.30pm lasting 11/2hrs
Sun Tours start at 1.30pm and 3.30pm lasting 11/2hrs
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Sun 10am - 5pm
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Copeland Bird Observatory
Old Lighthouse Island, Copeland Island,
Donaghadee
Visit Copeland Bird Observatory celebrating 60 years
of studying birds. The observatory reached by boat
from Donaghadee harbour is situated on Old
Lighthouse Island and is host to many breeding birds,
seals and even occasionally an otter. A guided walk
will let you see the local wildlife as well as the old
lighthouses and lighthouse keepers cottages. More
information at www.copelandbirdobservatory.org.uk
Directions: Boat journey out from Donaghadee
harbour - pre-booking essential
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, tours depart harbour at 10am &
12noon, trip lasts 2 hours
Sun Not open
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Ballywalter Park
Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, BT22 2PP
An Italianate palazzo mansion designed by Charles
Lanyon for Andrew Mulholland, great, great, great
grandfather of the present owner. An opportunity to
see how Victorian grandeur is matched with a
contemporary twist. Conducted tours. Refreshments
and plants for sale in the conservatory. See p3 for
more BBC Anniversary Events.
Directions: Entrance at red gates on B5 Greyabbey
to Ballywalter road.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, guided tours will be available
throughout the day
Sun Not open
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Boys' Brigade Heritage
Museum & The Beacon
Ganaway Training Centre, 206 Ballywalter
Road, Millisle, BT22 2LZ
This replica of the Charlotte Street Hall in Belfast,
where the Boy's Brigade in Ireland was formed in
1888, combines the ornament of the 19th century
with modern metal cladding. Gallery, exhibition and
workspaces. Children's crazy golf and trail. 125th
Anniversary of the Boys Brigade in Ireland. For more
information visit www.belfastbb.org.uk
Directions: 2.4 miles from Millisle heading to
Ballywalter
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 3:30pm
Sun 11am - 3:30pm
Tours available on both days.
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Newtownards Priory
Court Street, Newtownards, BT23 7NX
The only reasonably well-preserved medieval
Dominican priory to survive in Northern Ireland,
founded in the mid 13th century. The upper parts of
the nave, its westward extension and the north aisle
arcade date from a 14th century rebuilding.
Directions: A20 from Belfast to Church Street.
Continue to the roundabout, turn right. At the next
traffic lights turn right into Castle Street.
Opening Times:
Sat Open site
Sun Open site
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Newtownards Model
Primary School
Scrabo Road, Corporation South,
Newtownards, BT23 4NW
The original school building was designed, utilising
the local Scrabo stone, by Frederick Darley of Dublin
around 1862. It is one of the 28 Model Schools
erected throughout Ireland in the mid 19th century.
The building was refurbished in 2006. For further
information visit www.newtownardsmodelps.co.uk
Directions: Follow Belfast Road to main roundabout
third exit. Follow Blair Mayne Road to roundabout and
take first exit on to Scrabo Road, drive 500 metres.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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St Mark's Parish Church
Church Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AN
The church was built in 1817 and extended in 1855
with the addition of the North Aisle. It was
refurbished in 2010. The stain glass windows are a
feature of particular interest. The stone work is
strawberry hill neo gothic. For further information
visit www.stmarksnewtownards.co.uk
Directions: Church Street, Newtownards
Opening Times:
Sat 8am - 5pm
Sun 8am - 5pm. Except for Services at 8.30am, 10am
& 11.30am
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Scrabo Hill Walking Tour
Scrabo Road, Newtownards, BT23 4SJ
Scrabo Hill Tour - departing from car park. Scrabo;
one of the most prominent features on the landscape
of County Down. This tour will explore the geology of
this Volcanic Hill and the human story of Scrabo Hill
that dates back many centuries. For more information
visit www.visitstrangfordlough.co.uk.
Directions: From Newtownards follow the signs
to Comber and half way along the carriage way you
will see a sign for the Tower on the right - cross with
caution. Meet in the car park
Tour Times:
Sat No Tour
Sun 2pm - 3pm
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Walking Tour of Whitespots
Somme Heritage Centre Car Park, Bangor
Road, Newtownards, BT23 7PH
Whitespots; since early in the 18th century a name for
ever linked with Lead Mining. This tour will explore
the mine sett and the early mining methods used at
Newtownards to extract lead ore from the ground.
Directions: Tour will leave from the Somme
Heritage Centre Car Park which is located off the
Bangor Road, 3 miles from Newtownards on the left
(A21)
Tour Times:
Sat 10am - 11:30am
Sun No tour
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Mount Stewart House & Gardens
and Temple of the Winds
Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT22 2AD
Mount Stewart is an 18th Century neo-classical
house with some of the most unique and unusual
gardens in the National Trust’s care. An exciting
£7 million restoration project is currently underway in
the house encompassing an exhibition and brand
new conservation studio. For further information visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mountstewart. See p7 for
more Craft NI Events, and p10 & 11 for more
Film Events.
Directions: From Newtownards, follow the A20 Portaferry Road, for approximately 5 miles.
Opening Times:
Sat House will be open 12 noon - 4pm, Free tours on
a freeflow basis, guides in each room.
2pm ‘Dracula Untold’ talk - see p11
Sun Normal admission charges apply
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Temple of the Winds
St Patrick's Church Lisbane
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Balligan
Temple of the Winds, Portaferry Road,
Newtownards, BT22 2AD
Lisbane, Rowreagh Road, Kircubbin,
Newtownards, BT22 1AR
55 Innishargy Road, Kircubbin, Balligan,
Newtownards, BT22 2RQ
The Temple of the Winds will host a small exhibition
and demonstration of painting by local artist Mark
Graham. Painted in a Post Impressionist manner
Mark's small series of paintings glimpse the charm of
our built and cultural heritage. See p7 for more
Craft NI Events.
Remarkable small Church with roof of thick old
Tullycavey slates with an exceptional interior.
Graveyard attached. Erected in 1777 as a low
mud-walled building with thatched roof. Fully
restored in 1966, now used as a mortuary chapel.
Only one Mass celebrated annually on All Souls' Day.
1704. A very simple, peaceful and tranquil church. Set
within a graveyard entered under an iron overthrow.
The porch of about 1800 is surmounted by a bellcote.
Sympathetically restored.
Directions: From Newtownards, follow the A20 Portaferry Road, for approximately 5 miles.
Directions: On the west side of the main road
from Newtownards to Portaferry, two miles south of
Kircubbin. It is in the townland of Lisbane
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Sun 11am - 5:30pm
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Directions: Ballywalter Ballyhalbert Road turn right
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Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 2:30pm - 5pm
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The Methodist Church
Portaferry Castle
Ferry Street, Portaferry, BT22 1PB
Castle Street, Portaferry, BT22 1NZ
Portaferry Methodist Church is the oldest in all of
Ireland which has held services continually since
being built in 1788, although Methodists met here
regularly following the first visit of John Wesley in
1778, hence the date on the Gable - 1780. Visit
www.portaferrymethodistchurch.org for more
information.
Portaferry Castle is a 16th-century tower-house, built
by the Savage family and prominently located on the
slope overlooking Portaferry harbour within sight of
Strangford and Audley’s Castles across the water.
Simpler than the earlier ‘gatehouse’ tower house, it is
square in plan with one projecting tower to the south
where a turret rises an extra storey and contains the
entrance and stair from ground floor to first floor. The
adjoining stable block is a Tourist Information Centre.
See p.14 & 15 for more Living History Events.
Directions: Follow A20 from Newtownards and
directions to Strangford Ferry. Church is half way
down Ferry Street on right hand side between the
square and the ferry.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 5pm
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Directions: Situated beside Portaferry Tourist
Information Centre.
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Saintfield Heritage Tour
Saintfield Memorial Garden, Saintfield,
BT24 7AA
Kilwarlin Moravian Church is an eighteenth century
building with some stained glass windows. It is set in
lovely grounds with its own Godsacre or graveyard.
The gardens contain a representation of the 5th
Century BC Battle of Thermopylae. For more
information visit www.moravian.org.uk.
A guided walking tour of the history and heritage of
Saintfield including links to Francis Hutcheson, the
United Irishmen and the 1798 Rebellion. Saintfield's
listed buildings and conservation area will be
included.Visit www.discoversaintfield.com for more
information.
Directions: Take the Ballygowan Road off the A1 at
Hillsborough, take the Corcreeny Road, turn right at
the bottom and the church is on the right.
Directions: From Carryduff take the A21 for
Saintfield and Downpatrick. At the lights in Saintfield
turn right into Comber Main Street. Take first right
into Comber Street. The Memorial Garden is on the
right at the bottom of the hill.
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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Hard Hat tours of this Grade A listed Greek Revival
temple designed by John Millar and currently
undergoing restoration. Issues around fund raising,
on-site historical research will also be discussed. For
further information visit www.friendsppc.org
Directions: Follow the one-way system and
immediately before entering the square turn left into
Meeting House.
Opening Times:
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BT26 6DZ
Opening Times:
Meeting House Street, Portaferry,
BT22 1LD
Sat 1pm - 5pm, Living History 1pm – 5pm,
see p14 & 15 for more information
Sun Not open
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Portaferry Presbyterian
Church
Opening Times:
Sat No Tour
Sun Tour at 3pm, lasting approx 2 hrs
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The Original Catholic
Church Saintfield
6 Main Street, Saintfield, BT24
The Original Catholic Church Saintfield now the AYC
youth club, built in 1787 from public subscriptions in
an unusual T shape. The parish priest of the time was
Father Daniel McDonnell, who rode to hounds with
Squire Price of Saintfield Demesne.
Directions: Take A24 continue to follow to
roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Saintfield Road, turn
right onto Main Street.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Presbyterian Church
Saintfield Parish Church
First Saintfield
Presbyterian Church
Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield, BT24 7AE
Main Street, Saintfield, BT24 7AB
21 Main Street, Saintfield, BT24 7AA
Saintfield Second Presbyterian Church, built in 1796
by members of the First Presbyterian Church who
disagreed with the radical preaching of Thomas
Ledlie Birch and left to form their own church. This
building has been sympathetically restored and
improved in 1892 and church halls added and
improved in 1980 and 2011.
Built in 1776 and having a beautiful stained glass East
window by the world famous artist Karl Parsons. The
yew trees in its entrance walk were provided by Hugh
Armitage Moore of Rowallane Gardens and are still
clipped in a drum shape from when they were planted.
The Church was originally built in 1777 and has been
used as a Church ever since. The Guildhall is situated
just beside the Church and is used to host many of
the Church organisations and activities. For more
information please visit www.fpcsaintfield.org
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Directions: Head west on Main Street A21 to
Wicket Ln, Continue to follow A21 go through the
roundabout, Church on the right hand side.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm
Saintfield Masonic Hall
Downpatrick Street, Saintfield, Saintfield,
BT24 7AY
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Saintfield Orange Hall
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Rowallane Garden
Main Street, Saintfield
Rowallane, Saintfield, BT24 7JA
Saintfield Masonic Hall was dedicated on 10th June
1922. The hall has been in continuous use since then
by a number of branches of the masonic order. In
2012 a major refurbishment of the front exterior was
undertaken in keeping with the original finish.
Saintfield Orange Hall, built by the Price family in
1803 as a Market House and first used as a
Courthouse in 1804. The clock in the roof of the
building was made by the Saintfield clock maker,
Samuel Spratt. The iron gates in the three archways
date from 1828.
Directions: Off Main Street, Saintfield. From Belfast
turn right at the traffic lights onto Main Street.
Downpatrick Street first on left-hand side.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Rowallane Garden is a special place for you to enjoy
great days out. It is one of the most beautiful gardens
to visit in Northern Ireland. A mix of formal and
informal garden spaces are awaiting to be explored.
Journey through the garden and discover the secret
worlds, relax in our cafe which reflects the season's
and enjoy stunning views across the garden or nosey
in the shop and take a piece of Rowallane home with
you. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rowallane-garden
for more information.
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Directions: Located only 25 mins from Belfast City
Centre and 1hr 50mins from Dublin. On A7 1 mile
from Saintfield on route to Downpatrick.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun Normal admission charges apply
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Rademon Non-Subscribing
Presbyterian Meeting House
17 Listooder Road, Crossgar, BT30 9JF
T shaped building restored 2002. Two stories with
three galleries with exterior steps. Original fielded
panel pews. Built 1787 during the ministry of Rev
Moses Nielson. Visit www.rademonchurch.co.uk for
more information.
Directions: On main Crossgar to Ballynahinch Road.
2 miles from Crossgar, 2nd turn on right. Signposted.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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Castle Ward
Christ Church Ballyculter
Castle Ward Mansion, Strangford,
Downpatrick, BT30 7LS
Drumroe Road, Ballyculter, Strangford,
BT30 7AS
Situated in a stunning 820 acre demesne overlooking
Strangford Lough, this unique 18th century house
features both Gothic and Classical styles of
architecture. Learn about the fascinating Ward family
and discover an exotic sunken garden and pathways
which wind through woodland to the Lough.
Children's trail around the house, 2 external play
areas, indoor play barn, which will open during the
day. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castleward. See
p10 & 11 for more Film Events.
1657, remodelled 1882. A cruciform building with
tower and spire. Memorials including stained glass in
the interior. Burial vaults in the graveyard. Gifted by
the Bangor family of Castleward.
Directions: Located just outside Strangford Village
Opening Times:
Directions: Drumroe Road is first on left along road
to Ardglass which is opposite entrance to Castleward.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 4pm. A member from the Parish will be
on site with excellent knowledge of its history
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Sat 12pm - 5pm, Mansion open on a self guiding
tour basis (last entry 4pm). Ground floor only.
2pm ‘Game of Thrones’ Talk, see p11.
Sun Not open
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Presbyterian Church
Downpatrick Library
Heritage Open Day
Saul Rd, Downpatrick, BT39 6SE
Ballee Road, Downpatrick, BT30 7ER
Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
Saul Church Built on the site of St Patrick’s 1st Church
in Ireland. It is a replica of a Celtic Church complete
with round tower.
T-shaped meeting house opened for worship in 1721
and in constant use ever since. Containing original
box pews, impressive roof made with Memel pine
transported here from the Baltic and a two manual
pipe organ made by Dalladay of Hastings and
donated by the Carnegie Fund in 1912. For more
information please visit www.balleensp.org.uk
Positioned in the centre of the historic town of
Downpatrick this local library incorporates a purpose
built Heritage Gallery housing an extensive collection
of material relating to the county including maps,
newspapers, street directories and photographs.
Directions: 2 Miles from Downpatrick (signposted)
Tour Times: Sat 10am - 7pm
Sun 11am - 7pm
Tours both days as required
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Directions: Take the road from Downpatrick to
Ardglass. Stay on this road for approximately 3 miles.
After approximately 3 miles turn off to your left
signposted Ballee. Stay on this road for approximately
1 mile after which you will see you church on your
right hand side.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 1pm - 5pm. Morning Worship 9.45am
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Directions: In the town centre
Opening Times:
Friday 12th September 10am - 5pm, Heritage
Open day
Sat Not open
Sun Not open
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Downpatrick Loop Platform
tour by train
Downpatrick & County Down
Railway
Via free steam train from Downpatrick
Railway Station, Market Street,
Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
Inch Abbey, Road, Downpatrick, BT30 9AT
Historic railway buildings and structures relocated
from all parts of Northern Ireland to recreate a living,
working railway museum. These include a station
building, signal cabin and engine sheds. Carriage
Gallery houses a unique collection of Irish railway
wooden carriages. Steam trains using unique vintage
carriages will be running on both days to Inch Abbey,
there will be a charge for this service.
These extensive remains are of a Cistercian Abbey
founded in 1180, by John de Courcy, who led the
1177 Anglo-Norman invasion of East Ulster. See p14
& 15 for more Living History Events.
Famous for it’s porters’ cries of “All change for
Ballynoe, Killough and Ardglass”, the Downpatrick
Loop Platform was built in 1893 as an interchange
platform for trains running from Belfast to Newcastle
and Downpatrick to Ardglass on the Belfast & County
Down Railway. Visit www.downrail.co.uk for more
information.
Directions: Follow the brown signs through the
town. Railway station located on entrance off Market
Street between ASDA and Ulsterbus station.
Opening Times:
Sat Free train tour at 1pm - pre-booking essential
Sun Free train tour at 1pm - pre-booking essential
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Directions: Follow the brown signs through the
town. Railway station located on entrance off Market
Street between ASDA and Ulsterbus station.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm – 5pm
Sun 2pm – 5pm
Inch Abbey
Directions: From Downpatrick, take the A7 Belfast
Road for 1.2km to reach Inch Abbey Road on left. In
400m, signposted access road to Inch Abbey is on
left.
Opening Times:
Sat Open site, Living History 1pm - 5pm
Sun Open site, Living History 1pm - 5pm.
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Castlewellan Library
3 Upper Square, Castlewellan, BT31 9DA
Sited in the 250 year old former Market House in the
centre of the town. The library, with its landmark clock
tower, reputedly housing a clock originally intended
for the Custom House in Dublin, continues to provide
a focal point for local life. Exhibition all day
“Castlewellan’s Heritage: The Annesley Family Legacy
and Local People s Lives”. See p12 & 13 for more
Libraries NI Events.
Directions: In the centre of the town
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 1pm, Exhibition all day
Sun Not open
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Kilclief Castle
For location(s) & times see somewhereto_
section of www.placeni.org
Kilclief Castle, Strangford-Ardglass Road,
Strangford, BT30 7PA
Alongside festivities and refreshments to mark the
finalising of Killough’s new ‘Village Plan’, in and around
Palatine Square in the centre of the village on
Saturday from 2pm – talented Armagh school girl,
Emma Horan, will be filming a new music video in
the village to capture her beautiful new song in this
unique seaside setting. See p9 for more
A tower house overlooking Strangford Lough and the
earliest in Lecale, reputedly built by John Sely, Bishop
of Down from 1429 to 1443. Garrisoned for the Crown
by Nicholas FitzSymon in 1601.
Directions: Killough is on the coast, just south of
Downpatrick and Ardglass.
Event Times:
Sat 2pm Exhibition in the Killough Youth and
Community Hall. For somewhereto_ times and
locations please see website www.placeni.org.
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Directions: 21/2 mls south of Strangford
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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Annalong Cornmill
Harbour, Mullartown, Annalong
Built in the early 1800's, Annalong Corn Mill operated
until the 1960's and was one of Northern Ireland's last
working watermills. The building retains many
original features, including its grain dying kiln, three
pairs of millstones and a 15ft waterwheel.
Directions: Annalong is situated on the A2 midway
between Newcastle and Kilkeel. Cornmill on the
north-west side of the harbour, signposted from the
town.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5:30pm
Sun 2pm - 5:30pm
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Slieve Donard Resort
and Spa
Mourne Heritage Trust
Follies Tour
Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, Downs
Road, Newcastle, BT33 0AH
Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road,
Newcastle
This luxury hotel was finished in June 1898, it was one
of the most majestic hotels of its time. Take a look at
the dedicated museum which is an 1897 room with a
history of the hotel, and exhibits artefacts from over
the years. See p16 & 17 for more Food Events.
Tollymore Forest Park is home to many idiosyncratic
follies, monuments, gates and bridges. This walking
tour will provide participants with information on the
history and significance of these distinct structures.
The tour will be 2.5 to 3 hours long mainly on the
forest roads within Tollymore and some single track
through the trees.
Directions: Off Main St, Newcastle
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 6pm
Sun 9am - 6pm, 2.30pm Glastry Farm Ice-cream
Event - see p16 & 17.
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Tollymore Forest Park main car park area
Tour Times:
Sat 2pm
Sun 2pm
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Dundrum Castle
Greencastle
Kilkeel Library Heritage
Open Day
Dundrum Village, Dundrum
Greencastle, Ballyardel, Kilkeel, BT34 4JY
51A Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, BT34 4BH
Probably fortified in pre-Norman times, this hilltop
was chosen by John de Courcy about 1177. Captured
by King John in 1210, the castle passed to the Earls of
Ulster in 1227 but in later middle ages was in Irish
hands. Part of NIEA's Living History programme, see
p14 & 15 for more Living History Events.
A Royal Castle built around 1250 and prominently
situated on a rocky outcrop close to Greencastle
Point. See p14 & 15 for more Living History
Events.
Kilkeel Library opened its doors to the public in
February 2014 and has been immediately embraced
by the community. With a fresh, contemporary look
and modern services and facilities on offer the library
has become a community focal point. See p12 & 13
for more Libraries NI Events.
Directions: Signposted off Main Street. On a
wooded hill NW of Dundrum village, with fine views.
Large car park below the castle.
Directions: Situated 6.4 km south west of Kilkeel.
Follow Dunnaval Road from Kilkeel, turning right onto
Lurganconary Road. Cross junction with Benagh Road
and proceed along Greencastle Pier Road. Entrance to
Castle is on right.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat Open site
Sun 10am - 5pm, Living History Event, 1pm - 5pm,
see p14 & 15
Sat 10am - 5pm, Living History Event, 1pm - 5pm,
see p14 & 15
Sun 10am - 5pm
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Directions: In the centre of the town
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, 10:30 Victorian Themed Storytime
Exhibition all day by Kilkeel Community Association
Art Class
Sun Not open
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Hanna's Close
Northern Ireland Water
Silent Valley Talk
87 Aughnahoory Road, Kilkeel, BT34 4AH
A restored 'Clachan' of seven vernacular houses
beside the Kilkeel River. Clachans were once a familiar
feature of the Irish countryside and this is an
opportunity to visit this rare survivor. Now selfcatering cottages. Art Exhibition. Talks by founding
memebers of Hanna's Close. WWI commemorative
event for locals awarded the V.C. Refreshments
available. Visit www.hannasclose.com for more
information.
Directions: From Newcastle Kilkeel, turn right into
Mill Road, Next right into Aughnahoor Road, Then
turn right into Farm Lane.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm, refreshments available
Sun Not open
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Open Day at
Tullymurry House
Dromantine House
Silent Valley, Head Road, Kilkeel, Newry,
BT34 4HU
96 Glen Road, Dromantine, Glenn, Newry,
BT34 1RH
Dr Philip Donald FICE, will present his recent paper,
“The Building of the Silent Valley Dam - Setting the
Record Straight”, which challenges untruths that have
been allowed to circulate unchallenged for over
eighty years. Come along and hear the full story. Visit
www.niwater.com/silent-valley for more information.
Built 1806, Aneo-classical building constructed in
ashlar sandstone. Highly decorated interior from
around 1865. Much of the fabric has been restored.
At present it is used as a retreat and conference
centre. It is home to the society of African Missions.
Visit www.dromantineconference.com for more
information.
Directions: On A2 Newcastle to Kilkeel road, take
right turn at sign for Silent Valley at garage. Right turn
at the Carginagh Road, 1 mile to Silent Valley gates.
Opening Times:
Talk Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 4pm. Talks commence 2.30pm & 3.30pm
lasting 30 minutes. Maximum 35 persons
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Belfast Road. Turn left into Derrycaw Road.
Sat 2pm - 5pm, tours commence at 2pm lasting 20
minutes. Tea / coffee and biscuits available
Sun Not open
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Newry & Mourne Museum Bagenal's Castle
Newry City Library
Heritage Open Day
Donaghmore, Newry, BT34 1NG
Abbey Way, Newry
79 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1DG
This much loved country house is set in beautiful
grounds with views towards the Mourne mountains.
Built in Georgian times the elegant reception rooms
echo the grace of a bygone age while outside there
are gardens and orchards to explore. For further
information visit www.irishlandmark.com
Newry and Mourne Museum is located in a restored
16th century fortified house, Bagenal's Castle, and
adjoining 19th century warehouse. The Museum
galleries, which interpret the history of the castle and
the development of the area from the earliest times,
provide a leisure and learning service to the local
community throughout Newry and Mourne, and act
as a dynamic focus for helping us connect with our
past, our present and our future. For further details
visit www.bagenalscastle.com
Offering all the facilities you would expect from a
modern library it also retains strong links to the
history of the local area. The Heritage Collection,
situated on the 2nd floor, holds a reference collection
which includes books on Irish history, local studies
and family history. Also available are historical maps
of Co. Down covering the County series (1830s to
1930s) and a selection of local newspapers on
microfilm. See p12 & 13 for more Libraries NI
Events.
Directions: Castle Street, Newry
Directions: In the City Centre
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Directions: Donaghmore is signed off the main
Dublin - Belfast road about 5 miles after Newry. There is
a filter lane right if you are approaching from Newry.
Take right turn. After 100 yards turn left then almost
immediately right. Continue 1 mile then right at
crossroad. Church of St Bartholomew is at this junction.
Continue to a ‘T’ junction and turn left. Tullymurry
House entrance on left.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 10am - 4pm. Self Guided Tours
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Sun 1:30pm - 5pm, Tour starts at 1.30pm
Tours and WWI events & talks - to book call
028 3031 3178
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Sat Not open
Sun Not open
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The Brontë Homeland Drive
Tullylish Watch Houses
Lawrencetown
The Old Town Hall
Bronte Homeland Drive, Church Hill Road,
Rathfriland, BT32 5LX
Springvale Road, Lawrencetown, Near
Gilford Tullylish, BT63 6EB
1 Scarva Street, Banbridge, Banbridge,
BT32 3DA
The drive of 10 miles starts at Drumballyroney Church
and school where there are displays about the
Bronte's. The story of Patrick and his family can be
followed using the map provided. The route is
signposted and includes a picnic site. For further
information visit www.banbridge.com
Two watch houses erected C.1850 to provide shelter
for the men who guarded the linen as it bleached on
the green. The watch houses are different designs one has a barrel roof and the other a conical roof. For
more information visit www.follies-trust.org.
Grade B1 listed building, 1833, recently restored to its
former grandeur and featuring the Downshire coat of
arms. Visit www.banbridge.com for more information.
See p7 for more Craft NI Events.
Directions: Take B10 road from Banbridge to
Rathfriland, drive 8 miles then turn left at Church Hill
Road. Bronte Centre is at top of hill
Opening Times:
Sat 12pm - 4pm
Sun 12pm - 4pm
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into Lawrencetown Point Road, 100yds turn right at
chapel. 1/4 mile along Springvale Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm, guided tours and leaflet.
Sun 2pm - 5pm, guided tours and leaflet
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Directions: Off the A1 Belfast to Dublin Road. Take
the exit for Banbridge. Old Town Hall is the building
with clock tower.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, member of staff available as guide.
Trish Rogers Sculpture Exhibition all day
Sun Not open
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Studio
Ross Monument
Old Town Hall Banbridge, 1 Scarva Street,
Banbridge, BT32 3DA
200 Newry Road, Drumnahare, Banbridge,
BT32 3NB
Warrenpoint Road, Ringmackilroy,
Rostrevor
Old Town Hall Banbridge will host the work of Trish
Rogers who will show her wood work and sculpture
made mainly from locally sourced bog oak and
spalted beech. See p7 for more Craft NI Events.
Award-winning art gallery and sculpture garden
dedicated to the memory of internationally
renowned sculptor, F.E. McWilliams’ ‘Imma Collection’
of Installation Art. Visit www.femcwilliam.com for
An Egyptian obelisk erected in 1826 on a hill on the
outskirts of Rostrevor to commemorate Sir Robert
Ross's victory at Bladensburg during the American
Second War of Independence of 1812-15.
Directions: Off the A1 Belfast to Dublin Road. Take
the exit for Banbridge. Old Town Hall is the building
with clock tower.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Off the A1 Belfast to Dublin road, near
the outlet village retail park
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, Gallery guide available for tours.
Sun 12pm - 12pm, no tours
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Directions: On the A2 between Rostrevor and
Warrenpoint.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm, tour at 2.30pm
Sun 9am - 5pm, tour at 2.30pm
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An excellent example of a tower house and bawn
built in 1568 at the strategic spot where the Newry
River meets Carlingford Lough. There has been a Keep
on this site since 1212 – originally built by Hugh de
Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster – to prevent attacks on Newry
via the river, as part of the area’s Norman fortifications.
The original was destroyed in the 1641 rebellion.
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. See
Directions: From Newry, take signs for Warrenpoint
on the A2 Warrenpoint Rd. The keep is 6 miles along
on the right, situated on the water’s edge. Free car
parking is nearby.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 1pm - 5pm Living History Event, see p14 & 15
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3 Tempo Road, Enniskillen, BT74 6HR
Constructed in 1932 to the designs of Benjamin
Cowser and John MacGeagh, this carefully crafted
masonic hall is one of the finest in Northern Ireland. It
enjoys a prominent position at the junction of Dublin
Road and Tempo Road. Tea and soft drinks will be
available.
Directions: In Enniskillen, at the junction of Dublin
Road and Tempo Road, beside Fire Station, next
adjoining premises Belmont Court Hotel.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Quaker Meeting House
Park Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AL
Single-storey stone Quaker Meeting House, built
c.1836 and attached burial ground. The building is set
within its own walled grounds on the south side of
Park Street. The simple modest detailing of this
meeting house are typical of its style and date, all of
which are retained both to the exterior and interior of
this building. The extent of intactness which includes
the setting, all external material finishes and fittings in
addition to its remarkably intact interior, make this
structure of particular note and an important part of
the historical development of Hillsborough.
Directions: Located on the South side of Park Street
behind a large wall. Park Street is the main road into
Hillsborough Park.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 2pm
Sun Not open
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Enniskillen Library
Enniskillen Castle Museums
Enniskillen Library, Halls Lane,
Enniskillen, BT74 7DR
Castle Barracks, Wellington Road, Castle
Barracks, Enniskillen, BT74 7HL
While the architecture of Enniskillen Library suggests
a service firmly based in modern times, the building
houses the main Heritage collection for County
Fermanagh including a collection of over 200 books,
journals and maps which record the history and the
development of the railway system in Ireland. See
p12 & 13 for more Libraries NI Events.
Visit Enniskillen Castle Museums free of charge over
this weekend. Enniskillen Castle was built almost 600
years ago by Gaelic Maguires. Guarding one of the
few passes into Ulster, it was strategically important
throughout its history. In the 17th century it became an
English garrison fort and later served as part of a military
barracks. Site houses Fermanagh County Museum and
The Inniskillings Museum. For more information visit
www.enniskillencastle.co.uk
Directions: From A4 Tempo Road, Follow Belmore
St,then Queen Elizabeth Rd, turning left off the
roundabout into Halls Lane.
Opening Times:
Thursday 11th September 9am - 8pm,
10.30 - 12noon, Family History Workshop
Sat 9am - 8pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Situated on the Wellington Road,
Enniskillen, within easy walking distance of the town
centre. There is a free car park adjacent to the castle.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm, Living History 2pm - 5pm, for more
information, see p14 & 15
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Enniskillen Town Hall
Headhunters Railway Museum
2 Townhall Street, Enniskillen, BT74 0SA
5 Darling Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7DP
This imposing building erected 1898 - 1901 was
designed by William Scott and built of Carrickreagh
stone. Visit www.fermanagh.gov.uk for more
information.
A trip to the museum brings the golden age of steam
vividly to life and looks at the impact that railways
had on peoples way of life within Fermanagh and
the border counties, until the closure of the lines in
1957 . There will be an exhibition of railway paintings
by David Briggs and children will enjoy operating
the large model railway. For further information visit
www.headhuntersmuseum.com
Directions: The Townhall is located in the
Enniskillen town centre just off the Diamond.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 2pm, guided tours of the building
Sun Not open
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Directions: At the west end of Enniskillen opposite
the Methodist Church.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5:30pm
Sun 11am - 5pm
Guided tours throughout both days
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The Inniskillings Museum
Castle Barracks, Wellington Road, Castle
Barracks, Enniskillen, BT74 7HL
The Inniskillings Museum showcases the history of
the two Inniskillings Regiments raised in Enniskillen
over 300 years with interactive displays and
wonderful examples of military dress, silverware
and history. We will be showing our WW1 handling
collection, including uniforms & equipment from
British, French and German armies, and will have
information on the men from Fermanagh who died in
the First World War. For further information visit
www.inniskillingsmuseum.com
Directions: Enniskillen Castle is on Wellington Road,
Beside the West Bridges, and is within easy walking
distance of the Town Centre.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Monea Castle
Convent Chapel
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Castle Coole
Derrygonnelly, Castletown, Monea,
Enniskillen, BT74 8ET
Convent of Mercy, 6 Belmore Street,
Tonystick, Enniskillen, BT74 6AA
Belfast Road, Castle Coole, Enniskillen,
BT74 6JY
A Plantation castle, built in 1619 for Malcolm
Hamilton of Portaferry later Archbishop of Cashel.
Captured in the 1641 rising and then occupied by the
governor of Enniskillen. Abandoned about 1750 after
an accidental fire.
The chapel was designed by William Scott in 1904 in
the Byzantine Revival style. It is noted for its collection
of stained glass by the Tower of Glass, Dublin.
Savour the exquisite grandeur of this stunning 18th
century mansion. As one of Ireland's finest neoclassical houses, the sumptuous Regency interior
provides a rare treat for visitors to glimpse what life
was like in the home of the Earls of Belmore. Activity
in the impressive basement kitchen surrounding the
arrival of the Lincoln Range.
Directions: 1/2 ml south of Monea village in
Castletown Demesne
Opening Times:
Sat Open Access
Sun Open Access
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Directions: Take sign for Town Centre, turn right at
mini roundabout, but go straight across road and up
the avenue.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Directions: On A4, 1.5 miles from Enniskillen, on
main Enniskillen - Belfast Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm, tours start at 11.15am, last tour 4pm
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Design Onion exhibition at
Castle Coole
Portora Castle
Tully Castle
Castle Coole, Belfast Road, Castle Coole,
Enniskillen, BT74 6JY
Derrygonnelly Road, Enniskillen,
BT74 7HA
Church Hill, Derrygonnelly, Tully,
Enniskillen, BT93 6HP
Design Onion is a young energetic furniture design
and manufacture studio formed in 2007 by Ronan
Lowery. Working mainly to commission for both
private and corporate clients they create unique
and innovative pieces of bespoke furniture fusing
contemporary design with traditional woodworking
techniques and modern materials. See p7 for more
Craft NI Events.
The castle guards a crossing point of the Erne, where
the river joins the open Lough, which has been
important since prehistoric times. It was built in 1613
by Sir William Cole and there is a description in 1619
of a bawn with four flankers and a house of three
storeys. The castle had an important military role in
the 1641 rising and again in 1688. In 1859, part of the
castle was blown up by boys of Portora School, and
more of it fell in the great gale of 1893-4.
A fortified house and bawn completed in 1619 and
now with a 17th century style garden. See p14 & 15
for more Living History Events.
Directions: On A4, 1.5 miles from Enniskillen, on
main Enniskillen - Belfast Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 11am - 5pm, admission charge on Sunday
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Directions: 1m NW of Enniskillen, reached by
turning right from the A46 (Donegal-Belleek)Rd on
the outskirts of the town and along a track towards
the lough to a car park at the site.
Directions: Approximately 15 miles from Enniskillen
on the Shore Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm, Living History 1pm - 5pm, for more
information see p14 & 15
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Opening Times:
Sat Open Site
Sun Open Site
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Devenish
Florence Court
'Rocky Ramble' Cuilcagh
Mountain Park
Trory, Point, Devenish, Enniskillen,
BT94 1PP
Florencecourt, Florence Court Demesne,
Enniskillen, BT92 1DB
Meeting in Cuilcagh Mountain Park Car
Park, BT92 1EW
An island community founded in the 6th century by
St Molaise. Suffered Viking attack and burned in 1157.
In the Middle Ages it flourished as the parish church
and St Mary's Augustinian Priory. Best known for its
intact round tower, there is much else to see and
explore. See p14 & 15 for more Living History
Events.
At the centre of this great Irish estate lies Florence
Court House, one of the most charming and beautiful
mansions in Ulster. Enjoy a fascinating upstairs/
downstairs tour, and then relax in the peaceful
gardens and take in the stunning views.
Why not come along and explore the fascinating
and unique landscape of Cuilcagh Mountain. Stout
footwear and warm waterproof clothing are essential.
Not suitable for children under 4.
Directions: Take the A32 from Enniskillen to Trory
Point where there will be a free ferry to the island.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm, Living History 1pm - 5pm, for more
information see p14 & 15
Ferry runs throughout both days
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Directions: 8 mls south-west of Enniskillen via A4
and then A32 towards Swanlinbar, well signposted.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm, tours from 11.15am - 4pm
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Directions: A32 from Enniskillen towards
Swanlinbar, right at crossroads 9.5 km south of
Enniskillen, signs for the Caves and Florence Court.
Cuilcagh Mountain Park is signposted off the
Marlbank scenic loop.
Tour Times:
Sat No tour
Sun Guided tour starts 2pm, lasts approx 2 hours.
Bookings/info - tel: 028 6634 8855 or
email: [email protected]
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Aghalurcher Church
Aghalurcher Road, Aghalurcher Glebe,
Lisnaskea, BT92 0AU
This is the site of an ancient church or monastery
founded by St Ronan, possibly in the 7th century. By
the medieval period it was a large important parish,
but in ruins by 1622.
Directions: 1.5 mls south of Lisnaskea.
Opening Times:
Sat Open Access
Sun Open Access
Crom
Crom Church
Crom, Newtownbutler, BT92 8AP
Crom Church, Derryvore, Teemore, BT92
One of Ireland's most important nature conservation
areas - Crom is home to ancient woodland,
picturesque islands and many rare species. Enjoy one
of the inspirational woodland walks and nature trails,
and visit the Historic Castle ruins and walled garden.
This picturesque estate church of the Earls of Erne
holds magnificent examples of European stained
glass, an important Telford organ and a tower with
viewing platform holding eight bells, in a beautiful
setting, on the shores of upper Lough Erne. Special
display showing local involvement in WW1. Visit
www.kinawley.kilmore.anglican.org for more
information.
Directions: 3 ml from A34, well signposted from
Newtownbutler.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun Open but normal admission charges apply
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Directions: 1m from from Teemore on Belturbet
Road, signposted 'Crom Church - Derryvore Quay'.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 11am - 5pm, Service at 12noon - visitors
welcome
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Castle Balfour
Curry's Cottage
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Caldragh Graveyard,
Boa Island
149-159 Main Street, Lisnaskea, Castle
Balfour, Lisnaskea, BT92 0JE
Derryhooly Road, Teemore, Derrylin,
BT92 9ES
Caldragh Cemetery, 20 Boa Island Road,
Belleek, BT93 8AA
The castle was under construction by the Scottish
planter Sir James Balfour in 1619 on the site of a
Maguire stronghold and it ceased to be inhabited
after a fire in 1803.
Curry's Cottage is one of the last surviving cruckframed thatched cottages in Northern Ireland. Built
of mud in the 18th century, it has been restored
by Hearth Revolving Fund to provide a venue for
education and traditional arts. The annex alongside it
is available for short-stay accommodation.
The 'Janus' statue is a unique two-faced Irish
sculpture along with an associated Sile na Gig statue
in Caldragh Graveyard. The figure has inspired poets,
artists, photographers, historians and historical
theorists but still retains an enigmatic aura. An Erne
Heritage Tour guide will tell all. For more information
visit www.erneheritagetours.com
Directions: Signposted off the Main Street in
Lisnaskea.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 10am - 4pm
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Directions: Going from Derrylin to Belturbet, the
Derryhooly Road is about a mile past Teemore on the
right hand side, and the cottage is about 200 yards
along on the right.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 12pm - 4pm
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Directions: On A47 road between Kesh and Belleek.
About 5 miles from Kesh. The signpost indicates
Caldragh Graveyard and not the Janus Figure. The
figures are in the graveyard.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 4pm, Guide on site
Sun 1pm - 4pm, Guide on site
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Keenaghan Old Abbey and
Cemetery
Colebrooke Park - Cancelled
Open Day at The Triumphal
Arch Gatelodge
Keenaghan Old Abbey and Cemetery,
Keenaghan, Belleek, BT93 3ES
26 Colebrooke Park Road, Colebrooke,
Brookeborough, BT94 4DW
Scheduled monument. Two walls of the 15thcentury abbey stand to their full height and
retain an important medieval window in the east
gable. A stone head from the church is held in the
Fermanagh County Museum. Evidence uncovered
through conservation revealed that the structure was
originally thatched. Local Historian Joe O'Loughlin
will be on site.
Colebrook Park - Stately home of the Brooke family.
Viscount and Viscountess Brookborough were
featured on Channel 4 Country House Rescue in June
2012. Winners of Bioblitz Ireland 2013. For further
information visit: www.colebrooke.info
22 Colebrooke Park Road, Colebrooke
Demesne, Colebrooke, Brookeborough,
BT94 4DW
Directions: N of A47 Belleek - Kesh Road 2 m from
Belleek , T junction brown tourist sign Keenaghan
Lough - follow road N 200 m. Sign on left.
Opening Times:
Sat 11.30am - 3pm
Sun 11.30am - 3pm
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Directions: A4 North West side, 3 miles from
Five Mile Town, 2 miles from Brookeborough, sign
Colebrook Parish Church, 150 mtrs, turn right, 200
mtrs gate on the left.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm, Tour at 3pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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This classically proportioned T-shaped lodge was
designed to echo the grand style of the main house
and form an imposing entrance to the estate. Near to
collapse, Irish Landmark have restored this building
and given it a new life. Light refreshments offered. For
further info see www.irishlandmark.com
Directions: In Maguiresbridge turn right onto the
A4 Enniskillen to Belfast. After approx. 4kms turn left
at sign for Stonepark Baptist Church, drive straight
ahead (red phone box on right) for about 400mtrs to
a small crossroads with church on left. The gatelodge
is approx. 200mtrs on left just inside the gates.
Opening Times:
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Sun Not open
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48 Tattykeeran Road, Tempo, BT94 3FW
Former Church of Ireland structure which operated
between 1814 and 1980. Converted to a 4 bed family
home with studio. Completed December 2008.
Contemporary extension to restored B listed church
building. Runner up on House of the Year 2012.
www.nathanarmstrongarchitect.com
Directions: On A4 going West take turn off for
Ashbrook. Take second left after approx 3.5km. Home
is on the left after approx 200m
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, informal guided tours by owner/
architect as required.
Sun 10am - 3pm, informal guided tour by owner/
architect as required
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Openers & Events on p2 - 21 and at:
Guildhall Square, Derry, BT48 8DQ
The Guildhall was originally built in 1887. Fashioned
in neo-gothic style it is one of the most striking
buildings in the northwest. The Guildhall building
has recently undergone a major restoration,
transforming the building from the city's civic space
in a multi-faceted visitor experience with some of the
finest examples of stained glass windows.
Directions: City Centre location - A2 from Belfast or
A5 from Omagh
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 10am - 6pm
Tours both days last 30mins, at 10.30am, 12.30pm,
2.30pm and 4.30pm
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Derry~Londonderry
- An Urban Walk
Meet outside 5-7 Artillery Street
(Playhouse Theatre). BT48 6RG.
Explore the architecture, design and urban
development of Derry~Londonderry.
Directions: Meet outside 5-7 Artillery Street
(Playhouse Theatre)
Tour Times:
Sat 11am, Tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
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31-33 Shipquay Street, Derry BT48 6DL
Exhibition: ‘This is the place | photography from the
ground up.’ This exhibition features work submitted
for the somewhereto_ photography competition ‘This
is the place’, which invited young people to show us
their places as they see and experience them. See p9
for more somewhereto_ Events.
Directions: Halfway down Shipquay Street on the
right, heading from the Diamond to the Walls
Opening Times:
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Sat 13th Sept 12pm – 5pm
Sun 14th Sept 12pm – 5pm
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Life Below Stairs
The Deanery, Bishop St Within,
Londonderry, BT48 6PP
“Life Below Stairs” - in the company of a character from
early Victorian-era Derry, discover what life was like in
the basement of the Deanery attached to St. Columb’s
Cathedral. Access by steps to the basement of the
Deanery. Visitors should use the ‘servants and
tradesmen entrance’ at the rear of the Deanery through
the Stable Yard. Organised by the City Walls Heritage
Project with the support of the Dean and Select Vestry
of St Columb’s Cathedral. Visit walls400.com/events/
hidden-heritage or contact Mark Lusby 07713 566 719.
See p14 & 15 for more Living History Events.
Directions: ‘Servants and tradesmen entrance’
- through the Stable Yard Gate, at the side of the
Deanery, Bishop St Within.
Tour Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 1pm - 4pm
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Under Siege on
Royal Bastion
Double Bastion, Grand Parade, Derry Walls
“Under Siege on Royal Bastion” - in the company of a
character from the Great Siege of Derry 1688-89,
discover how the present-day landscape of the Foyle
Valley was used by both Jacobite and Williamite forces.
Access by stairs to the top of the Plinth with elevated
views of the Walled City and surrounding valleys.
Organised by the City Walls Heritage Project with the
support of the General Committee of the Apprentice
Boys of Derry. Visit walls400.com/events/hiddenheritage or contact Mark Lusby 07713 566 719. See
Directions: From the Diamond, walk up Bishop
Street Within to the Walls, up steps, Double Bastion is
to SW overlooking Bogside
Tour Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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First Derry Presbyterian Church
Tour starts at The Diamond,
Derry~Londonderry
Upper Magazine Street, Upper Magazine
Street, Londonderry, BT48 6PH
Walled City Partnership delivers Northern Ireland's
largest and most successful Townscape Heritage
Initiative in the N.E. quarter of Derry’s walled city.
Architects Ronan O’Donnell and Mary Kerrigan lead
walking tours through the THI, taking in over 25
historic buildings, repaired under the scheme, and tell
the story behind its success.
First Derry built on the site purchased with Queen
Mary's donation to reward presbyterian loyalty during
the siege. Re-opened following major repairs in May
2011 to address structural damage due to dry rot.
First Derry is an iconic component of Derry/
Londonderry’s Built Heritage. It comprises a sacred
space, visitors’ centre and exterior historic trail
travelling backwards from 2011-1642.
Directions: The tours starts at The Diamond, at the
junction of Shipquay St, Ferryquay St and Butcher St
within the walled city.
Opening Times:
Sat tours at 11am and 2:30pm lasting 1 hour,
pre-book tour at [email protected]
Sun Not open
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Directions: First Derry Presbyterian is located on
Historic City Walls overlooking Bogside and Free Derry
Corner, beside APOD Memorial Hall.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm, tours at 12pm and 2pm
Sun 12pm - 12pm
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Derry's Walls Walking Tour
The Playhouse
Handbuilt Ceramic Vessels
by Maria Connolly
Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau,
Foyle Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AL
5-7 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry,
BT47 6RG
The Playhouse, 5-7 Artillery Street,
Derry~Londonderry, BT47 6RG
The only remaining completely walled city in Ireland,
and one of the finest examples in Europe. The walls of
the 17th century form a walkway around the old inner
city and a tour is a must for all visitors. Free Guided
Historical Tour. For more information see www.
derryvisitor.com.
The former 'B1' Listed Building now housing Northern
Ireland's largest community Arts Centre which has
recently been restored (2004 BBC Restoration N.Irish
winner) Historical Tours and Children's Art workshops.
Visit www.derryplayhouse.co.uk for more information.
A collection of vessels whose forms are inspired by
vintage bottles and jars will be on show at The
Playhouse Derry Londonderry. By creating small
collections Maria likes to draw reference from
personal memory and her environment. See p7 for
more Craft NI Events.
Directions: From Belfast follow the A6 and signs
for City Centre. From North Coast follow the A2 and
signs for City Centre. From Omagh follow the A5 and
signs for City Centre. In all cases, Tourist Information
will be sign posted.
Tour Times:
Directions: The Playhouse is situated beside
the historic city walls, 300 metres from Foyleside
Shopping Centre and 50 from The Diamond.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, tours at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm
& 3pm, Maria Connolly Exhibition all day
Sun Not open
Sat 3pm
Sun 3pm
Tour both days start at 3pm lasting 1 Hour
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Directions: The Playhouse is situated beside
the historic city walls, 300 metres from Foyleside
Shopping Centre and 50 from The Diamond.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Derry Central Library
Freemasons' Hall
Slighe Chaluim Chille
- St Columba Trail
35 Foyle Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AL
25 Bishop Street, Londonderry, BT48 6PR
Starting at the Guildhall, Doire
This large city library houses the main Heritage
collection for Co. Londonderry including the Bigger
and McDonald photograph archive, drawn from the
Derry Standard newspaper between 1927 - 1947. 10th
to 30th Sept ‘Derry and the Second World War,’ display
of photos to mark 75th anniversary of the start of
WWII. Self-guided trails and further information
available during opening hours. See p12 & 13 for
This three storey red brick building, built in 1753 and
extended in 1800 was the Bishop's Palace until 1946.
It was the residence of Cecil Frances Alexander who
wrote "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and "There is a
Green Hill Far Away". Visit www.visitderry.com for
The city of Derry traces its origins to a monastery
founded here in the 6th Century. Back in the first days
of settlement here, the hill was a wooded island.
Derry is closely linked to the story of Colmcille, said to
have set sail from Derry to found his new monastery
in Iona in 563. St Columba's Trail unveils the story of
the Columban monastery, including St Augustine's
Church, Long Tower Church, St Columb's Well, St
Columb's Cathedral and the Harbour Museum. For
maps and route please visit: www.colmcille.org
Directions: A2 along Foyle embankment, 4th exit
from r’bout, right onto Water St then next right onto
Foyle St.
Opening Times:
Thursday 11th September 8.30am - 8pm
Friday 12th September 8.30am - 5.30pm
Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: From the Diamond inside the city walls,
go up towards Bishop Gate, Freemasons' Hall is
opposite the Courthouse.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, tours throughout the day
Sun Not open
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Directions: The trail starts by the Guildhall and
follows the line of the city walls. Head across the
square and up the stairs on to the walls, walking
anti-clockwise.
Opening Times:
Sat open route - see www.colmcille.org for map
Sun open route - see www.colmcille.org for map
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The War Memorial
War Memorial, The Diamond,
Londonderry, BT48 6PW
The War Memorial was erected in 1927. It is a very
vigorous composition with statues of a soldier and
sailor on plinths flanking a higher statue of Victory
holding aloft a laurel wreath, all by English sculptor
Vernon March. In 2010 the garden around the
memorial was re-opened to the public following a
community project which noted that the names on
the memorial were quite evenly split between
members of both of Northern Ireland's main
communities.
Directions: Located at the centre of The Diamond,
in the very cntre of the walled city.
Long Tower Church
Long Tower Street, Derry
59-61 Long Tower Street, Derry, BT48 6QQ
St Columba's Church occupies the site of a monastery
founded by St Columba in 546. The foundations of
the building started in 1748 lie under the present
church that was extended and remodelled in 1909.
This is a recently restored B2 listed school building,
dating from 1815. The building, previously included
on the Buildings at Risk register NI has been restored
to a high standard by architects HMD and builders
Woodvale Construction. It house an exhibition area
relating to the shared history and heritage of the
founding father of the city, Columb/Colmcille. More
information at www.stcolumba-heritagecentre.com.
Directions: From Bishop Gate turn right into Long
Tower Street (immediately before Long Tower Primary
School).
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 8:30pm, Service at 6pm
Sun 7:30am - 8:30pm, Services at 8am, 10am and
12 noon
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Directions: The building is in the grounds of the
Long Tower Church. Go through Bishop’s Gate and
enter Bishop St. 3rd st on right leads into Long Tower
St. From there you can see the church grounds and
Aras Cholmcille.
Opening Times:
Sat Open Site
Sun Open Site
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Sat 10am - 4pm, tours from 10am lasting 1hr
Sun 1pm - 4:30pm, tours from 1pm lasting 1hr
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The Museum of Free Derry
Lumen Christi College, Bishop’s Street,
Derry, BT48 6UJ
St Eugene's Cathedral, Francis Street,
Derry, BT48 9AP
Museum of Free Derry, Bloody Sunday
Centre, 55 Glenfada Park, Derry, BT48 9DR
A unique opportunity to visit this impressive
monument which had an important role during the
1689 Siege of Derry; when Jacobite soldiers,
supporters of the Catholic King James II, seized the
windmill and used it to store ammunitions, surviving
on meagre food rations during 105 days of the siege.
Visit www.lumenchristicollege.co.uk for more
information.
Built to the designs of JJ McCarthy in 1873 in a spare
Gothic style. The six-bay nave arcades are supported
on octagonal shafts, with a clerestory, aisles and a
short chancel flanked by north and south side
chapels.
The Museum of Free Derry was set up in the heart of
the Bogside to tell the story of the momentous
events in Derry from the civil rights movement to
Bloody Sunday. For more information contact
028 7136 0880 and see www.museumoffreederry.org
Directions: The cathedral is situated at the top of
William Street, with a 10 min walking distance from
Foyle Street bus station and 30 min walking distance
from train station
Directions: From The Diamond, head NE, turn left
on to Butcher St, left on to Fahan St, right on to
Rossville St, left on to Glenfada Park.
Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 4pm
Sun 1pm - 4pm
Free entry for EHOD weekend
Directions: At Waterside roundabout, take the 1st
exit onto A2. Turn right to stay on A2 At roundabout
take first exit onto to Abercorn Road B507. Turn left
onto Bishop Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 12:30pm - 2pm
Sun Not open
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Sun Usual Masses on Sunday
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130 St Columb's Wells, Derry, BT48 6LY
St Columb's Well is one of the most ancient parts of
the City of Derry~Londonderry. It is indicated on
early maps and referred to on the Annals. Originally
three wells were venerated on this site which sat
below the Oak Grove that gives the city its name. The
current pump dates from the late Victorian Period.
Directions: The pump is situated within a small
development of pensioners bungalows. Go to
the base of Fahan Street which leads down to the
Bogside from Butcher's Gate on the Walls. Turn
left at the base of the hill and walk into the small
development.
Opening Times:
Sat open site
Sun open site
Saint Augustine's Church
St Columb's Cathedral
Grand Parade, Palace Street, Derry’s Walls,
BT48 6PS
London Street, Bishop Street,
Londonderry, BT48 6RQ
St.Augustine's sits on the oldest site in the City and
there has been a Church here since the 6th Century.
The Graveyard contains many famous graves. For
more information please visit www.saintaugustines.
co.uk Tourist App - St.Augustine's Church or St.
Augustine's Info Tour
Built in 1633, St Columb's is the oldest building within
the walled city. The museum contains a chalice of
1613 and artefacts from the siege of 1688-89. First
cathedral to be built in the British Isles after the
Reformation. Extensive restoration to Cathedral
during 2010. Special exhibition on the life of Cecil
Frances Alexander, Poetess and Hymn writer. For
more information see www.stcolumbscathedral.org.
Directions: On The Grand Parade of the iconic
Derry's Walls, signposted from Bishop Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 10:30am - 4:30pm, tours from 10.30am lasting
30mins.
Sun 12:30pm - 4:30pm, tours from 12.30pm lasting
30mins.
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Street, London Street is the first street on the left.
Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm, tours on request and group tours of
20+ can be pre-booked tel 028 7126 7313
Sun Not open
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The Tower Museum
Union Hall Place, Derry, BT48 6LU
The award winning Tower Museum is the only
museum to achieve the status of British and Irish
"Museum of the Year" and was specially commended
in the European Museum of the Year in 1994. The
Tower Museum has two main exhibitions - "Story of
Derry" & "La Trinidad Valancera" as well as a
programme of touring exhibitions and events.
Interactive discovery zone for children. Visit
www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums/tower-museum
Directions: Follow signs for City Centre, museum
located adjacent to City Walls bordering Waterloo
Place - Guildhall Square.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 10pm - 6pm
Free admission for EHOD, last admission 5:30pm
both days
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Carlisle Road Methodist Church
Limavady Road, Clooney,
Derry~Londonderry, BT47 6HH
19-21 Carlisle Road, Londonderry,
BT48 6JJ
Built in 1841 as a self-contained barracks and
extended during the following 162 years. Come tour
this open site with NIEA conservation architect,
Manus Deery on Saturday at 2pm.
Church building is neo-gothic style with a delicate
spire and flying buttresses. Internally the Church is
theatre style with the organ behind the pulpit. The
Church is on the Christian Trail for the City.
Refreshments will be available.
Directions: From A2 Waterside area, turn into
Columb's Road, left into Browning Drive, 2nd gate
on left.
Tour Times:
Sat 2pm
Sun Open site, no tour
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Directions: Cross Craigavon Bridge from Waterside
and take the second exit off the roundabout up
Carlisle Road and the church is on the right.
Opening Times:
Sat 11:30am - 1pm
Sun 2:30pm - 5pm
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Waterside Library
Waterside Library, The Workhouse,
23 Glendermott Road, Londonderry,
BT47 6GB
The workhouse Museum and Waterside Library are
built on the site of the original Derry Workhouse
opened in 1840, the workhouse closed in 1948 but
was used as a hospital until 1991. Local historians
managed to save some of the original workhouse
building from demolition where the Waterside Library
is now housed. The building is of great historical
interest and boasts a number of ghostly residents!
Directions: Take A2 Duke Street, take Right onto
king Street and next right onto Glendermott Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, 11am Victorian themed story time
and games.
Sun Not open
St Columb's Church
32 Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry,
BT47 2BB
The church is of cruciform plan with nave eight bays
long, transepts one bay long, stone faced in a mixture
of sandstone ashlar and schist random rubble,
pitched slated roof with square belfry rising out of
roof at west end and crowned with spire.
Directions: From Craigavon Bridge, go on to
Spencer Road. Located on the west side of Chapel
Road immediately south of the junction with Malvern
Terrace.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun usual Masses on Sunday
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Prehen, Londonderry, BT47 2PB
Built in 1740 and designed by architect Michael
Priestley, this is a rubble stone building with central
pediment and Gibbsian detail. Home of the Tompkins
family who married into the Knox family. Prehen
means ‘wood of the crows’ - visit here and you will see
why. Entry is by prior booking only, tel 028 7134 2829.
Directions: Behind and above the Everglades Hotel,
take the Prehen Road off Victoria Road, turn left into
Prehen Park, house at end.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 4.30pm
Sun 2pm - 4.30pm
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Ardmore Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QP
Ashbrook was built in 1590 by Josiah Ash and has
been lived in continuously by the Ash family ever
since. The family and the house have played a part in
the history of the city of Derry throughout the
centuries from the plantation to Georgian era and
from the Siege to US Marine base in WWII. Vintage
tea/refreshments will be available. For more
information see www.ashbrookestate.com.
See p14 & 15 for more Living History Events.
Directions: A6 Derry to Belfast. Altnagelvin hospital
on left - continue down hill. Take right signed
Ardmore, Tullyally and Beech Hill hotel. Ashbrook on
left approx 1/2 mile.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, Living History Event, tours on the hour
Sun No tours
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Eglinton History Trail
Main Street and Mill Path, Eglinton,
BT47 3AD
Historic main Street with 15 Historic listings, including
buildings and stone walls. The Main Street has retained
its village character with remains of buildings dating
from the late medieval gable of the old church,
Company of Grocers’ Houses and Court House.
Directions: From Derry follow sign for Eglinton and
come in at Broadbridge Roundabout. From Limavady
and Coleraine follow the signs for Eglinton and come
in at City of Derry Roundabout. From Belfast follow
signs for Limavady from Altnagelvin Roundabout and
come in at Broadbridge Roundabout.
Tour Times:
Sat 11am, Tour lasts 11/2 hours
Sun No tour
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The Manor House
15 Main Street, Ebrington, BT47 3AA
The Manor House is a Georgian Building built by the
Grocers’ Company of London in1820 with further
additions around 1900 with a tower and castellations.
It was built for the Grocers’ agent but was sold to
James Davidson in about 1870 and the family still live
there today. Tea and Coffee and light refreshments
will be available. For further information visit
www.themanorhouseeglinton.com.
Directions: Follow signs for Eglinton, the Manor
House is in the centre of the village.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Limavady Library
The Hezlett House
36 Main Street, Eglinton, BT47 3AD
5 Connell Street, Limavady, BT49 0EA
107 Seacoast Road, Castlerock
Grade B2 listed building, built by the Company of
Grocers in the 1830's. This property, restored in 2001,
forms one of a group of craftmen's houses, this being
known as the Carpenter's Dwelling. It was part of the
re-design of the village from 1823-36. The
refurbishment of this property in 2001 has made it a
vibrant part of the local community with
Headmaster's Barber, Green Cafe and Chineses
Takeaway. Drop in to any of them, they will be happy
to talk to you.
Celebrating 35 years in business this year. The
building was designed by Messrs Smyth and
McMurty architects. The library, Crown Buildings,
District Council Offices and Police Station are all
housed in one complex. Display People and Place
Photographs of Limavady District 1890 to 1960
during September. How well do you know Limavady?
Why not test your knowledge by completing a town
trail - self-guided trails during opening hours. See
p12 & 13 for more Libraries NI Events.
Learn about the reality of rural 17th century life in one
of Northern Ireland's oldest buildings, Hezlett House.
Free flow trails, tracker packs for children, scheduled
guided tours and refreshments available
Directions: On Main Street, Eglinton.
Directions: Main Street Limavady, right onto
Connell Street.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 2pm, Brochure and Digital App available.
Owner present during opening times.
Sun Not open
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Downhill Demesne, Downhill, Coleraine,
BT51 4RP
Visit the stunning landscape of Downhill Demesne
with its beautiful gardens and magnificent walks.
Discover the striking 18th century mansion of the
eccentric Earl Bishop of Derry that lies in ruin, then
explore Mussenden Temple perched on the cliff edge.
Free flow trails, tracker packs for children and
scheduled guided tours. For more information visit:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/downhill-demesne-andhezlett-house
Directions: 1 mile west of Castlerock and 5 miles
west of Coleraine. On Coleraine - Downhill coast road
(A2)
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4:30pm, tours on the hour, lasting 1hr,
starting at 10am, free entrance
Sun Open but normal entrance fee applies
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Opening Times:
Thursday 11th September 9.30am - 5pm
Friday 12th September 9.30am - 5pm
Sat 9.30am - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Mussenden Temple - Downhill
Demesne
Directions: Situated at the corner of junction of the
main A6 Coleraine to Londonderry Road.
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Dungiven Priory
and Chancel
Glenshane Road, Dungiven
Early Christian Period and Medieval Monuments:
Augustinian Priory associated with the O'Cahan
Family of the Roe Valley.
Directions: Drive towards Dungiven from
Glenshane on A6 and it is signposted on the left
before the town. Reached by foot down a long lane.
Opening Times:
Sat 12noon - 4pm
Sun 12noon - 4pm
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Green Lane Museum
Roe Valley, Country Park, 41 Dogleap
Road, Limavady
Green Lane Museum gives visitors the opportunity to
see historical exhibits relating to local trades,
agriculture and linen production and to experience a
true flavour of days gone by in Limavady. Central to
the display is Limavady and District War Memorial
which lists the names of those who fought and died
in the First and Second World Wars. For further
information about the museum, please contact the
Limavady Tourist Info on Tel: 028 7776 0650 or visit
www.facebook.com/greenlanemuseum.
Directions: Follow Ballyquinn Road from Limavady
to Dungiven. Turn right at sign for Country Park.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4:30pm, tours last 1 hour and take place
at 11.30am, 1pm and 3pm, free entrance
Sun Open but normal admission fee applies
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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Martello Tower
Magilligan Point, Limavady
Plantation Tower and later Monuments: Magilligan
Tower was built in 1812 together with another at
Greencastle on the Donegal Coast. No dogs allowed
in the Tower. Part of NIEA's Living History
programme see p14 & 15.
Directions: 7 miles WNW of castlerock turning off
the A2 (Seacoast Rd) onto the B202 (Point Rd)
Opening Times:
Sat 12noon - 4pm, Living History 12noon - 4pm
Sun 12noon - 4pm, Living History 12noon - 4pm
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Portstewart Library
Portstewart Town Hall, The Crescent,
Portstewart, BT55 7BT
Portrush Amphitheatre, Station Square,
Portrush
Designed by Benjamin Cowser also designer of Vogue
Cinema, Kilkeel, described as ‘An architect of
restrained modernism’ by Larmour, winning entry in
an architectural competition 1933. How well do you
know Portstewart? Why not test your knowledge by
completing a town trail? Self guided trails and further
information available during opening hours.
Performance: Youth Music Project. A group of ten
young performers and 4 music technology
apprentices from Magherafelt will stage a live
performance in Portrush Amphitheatre. See P9 for
more somewhereto_ Events.
Directions: At the centre of Portstewart, just off the
promenade, at the eastern end of the Crescent
Opening Times:
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Friday 12th September 10am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Coleraine Library
Queen Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BE
Coleraine Library celebrates its 45th anniversary this
year, having opened in February 1969. It is a circular
building, built to take full advantage of the sloping
corner site, with good natural light on all sides. It
reflects the modern architecture of the 1960s. Now
listed. See p12 & 13 for more Libraries NI
Events.
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm
Library tours at 10.30am and 2.30pm lasting 1 hour.
Victorian Themed Storytime at 12noon.
Sun Not open
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Directions: Opposite the listed Town hall on the
seafront
Event times:
Saturday 1pm - 3pm
Sun No event
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Coleraine Market Yard
Bellaghy Bawn
Market Yard, New Market Street,
Coleraine, BT52 1EH
Castle Street, Bellaghy
Causeway Museum Service invites you to visit
Coleraine Market Yard and come for a guided walk
through the Victorian streets of Coleraine to meet the
characters who lived and worked there over a century
ago. The Victorian Tours are suitable for all ages.
www.Niarchive.org
Erected in the 17th century as a Vinters' Company
Plantation fortified house and bawn. It is now a living
building which interprets the history of this beautiful
region and its influence on one of our greatest poets,
Seamus Heaney. See p14 & 15 for more Living
History Events.
Directions: Meet at the New Market Street entrance
to the Market Yard
Directions: Bellaghy Bawn is situated in Bellaghy
village, which is 3 mls beyond Toome, signposted
off A6.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 11:30am - 2:30pm, Tours at 11.30am & 2.00pm.
Call 028 7034 7235 for more information
Sun No tour
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Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm, Living History 1pm - 5pm - see p14
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The Bridewell, 6 Church Street,
Magherafelt, BT45 6AN
Magherafelt Library is housed in the Bridewell
building, an old courthouse and gaol. The site has a
long history as a place of worship dating back to
1425. The Courthouse was added in 1804. In 1890
alterations were carried out and the Bridewell
became the Town Hall. In the 1940’s a Public Library
was opened, with many socials and dances taking
place around the books! September 4th - 30th - a
display to mark the first anniversary of the death of
our Nobel laureate and poet - ‘A Celebration of the life
and work of Seamus Heaney 1939 to 2013’. See p12
& 13 for more Libraries NI Events.
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Nestling in an idyllic wooded glen offering lovely
walks and picnic spots this, the last working
water-powered linen beetling mill, offers a unique
experience for all the family. Try some scutching,
hackling and weaving as you take part in hands-on
demonstrations, against the thundering cacophony
of beetling engines. For more information visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wellbrook-beetling-mill
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Directions: In Magherafelt town centre
Opening Times:
20 Wellbrook Road, Corkhill, Cookstown,
BT80 9RY
New Property
Directions: 4 miles from Cookstown, follow the
signs from A505 Cookstown to Omagh Road.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm
Sun Not open
Lots more Co. Tyrone Openers
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Springhill
Cluntoe Airbase
Coyle's Cottage
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20 Springhill Road, Ballindrum,
Moneymore, BT45 7NQ
Experience the beguiling spirit of this inimitable
17th-century 'Plantation' home, with its walled
gardens and parkland, full of tempting waymarked
paths. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/springhill for
more information.
Directions: 1 mile from Moneymore on B18 to
Coagh. 5 miles from Cookstown
Opening Times:
Sat 12pm - 5pm
Sun Open but normal admission charges apply
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Cluntoe Airbase, Ardboe
Cluntoe Airbase Ardboe. This old airbase was built
in 1941, and the US air force trained here. Lots of old
buildings to visit e.g runways, watch tower, shooting
range and prison.
Directions: M1 near Coalisland, 10 miles signposted
to Ardboe
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 4pm, Tours start from 10am lasting 2hrs
Booking essential, maximum 12-15 people per tour.
Sun 11am - 5pm, Tours start from 11am lasting 2hrs
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57 Annaghmore Rd, Aneterbeg, Coagh,
Coookstown, BT80 0JA
300 Year old cottage, listed since in 1991. Tourist
attraction opened during the summer months.
Headquarters for Muintirevlin Historical Society and
Coyle's Cottage Women's Group. Host Cluntoe Airfield
Tours.
Directions: Mid way between Cookstown and
Magherafelt. Battery Road or Ballyronan - Coagh
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5:30pm, Tours are ongoing, but require
pre-booking, maximum 20 people
Sun 2pm - 5:30pm. Tours are ongoing, but require
pre-booking, maximum 20 people
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Lissan House & Demesne
Drumgrass Road, Lissan, Cookstown,
BT80 9SW
This 400 year old house was home to many
interesting characters over the 400 years the Staples
family lived here. Listen to the stories of the history
of this fantastic house as one of our guides show you
around. Treasure Hunt for children. www.lissanhouse.
com
Directions: Take Lough Fea Rd out of Cookstown
towards Draperstown for 2 miles. Take right onto
Drumgrass Road. Entrance to Lissan House &
Demesne on left. Mile long drive to car park and
Lissan House.
Grant Ancestral Homestead
Dergina, Ballygawley, BT70 1TW
John Simpson, born here, emigrated to America in
1760. He was the maternal grandfather of Ulysses
Simpson Grant, commander in the Civil War and the
18th President of the United States. Audiovisual show,
children's play area, bike rental and wildlife garden.
For further information visit: www.dungannon.gov.uk
Directions: Off B34, 13 miles west of Dungannon
Opening Times:
Sat Open all day
Sun Open all day
144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Derrycaw,
Dungannon, BT71 6NA
Built in the 1820s, this handsome Irish gentry house
is surrounded by its 130-hectare (320-acre) wooded
riverside estate. The former home of the MacGeough
Bond family, a tour of this Neo-classical masterpiece
reveals it is unchanged since 1900. The eclectic
interior still evoking the family's tastes and interests.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/argory for more
information.
Directions: On Derrycaw Road, 4 miles from Moy, 3
miles from M1 exit. Drive time: belfast 40 minutes
Opening Times:
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Sat 12noon - 5pm, House Tours start 12noon lasting
45 minutes
Sun Not open
Sat 12:30pm - 5pm, Tours at 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm,
tour lasts 1 hour.
Sun 12:30pm - 5pm, Tours at 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm,
tour lasts 1 hour.
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Benburb Castle
Peter Francis Fahy at
Benburb Castle
Servite Priory
Main Street, Benburb, Dungannon,
BT71 7JZ
Benburb Castle, Main Street, Benburb,
Dungannon, BT71 7JZ
10 Main Street, Benburb, Dungannon,
BT71 7JZ
A bawn built by Sir Richard Wingfield around 1615,
on or near a stronghold of Shane O'Neill.
Celtic legends come to life on the walls of Benburb
Castle. Peter Francis Fahy combines poetry, art, music
and drama to recreate two of the most magical tales
from the Mythological Cycle of Celtic mythology.
Projected on the walls of the stately Benburb castle,
this event will be ideal for adults, children, and all fans
of art, animation and Celtic mythology. See p21 for
Former Manor House built in 1890 to designs of WH
Lynn for a Belfast businessman. The rich interior has
ornate timber detailing and plasterwork and has
been a Servite Priory since 1949.
Directions: Leave M1 at junction 15 on A29. At Moy
take Benburb Road.Park in the Servite priory car park.
off Main Street. Signposted. The castle is a short walk
downhill from the Priory.
Opening Times:
Sat 12noon - 5pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Leave M1 at junction 15 on A29. At Moy
take Benburb Road.Park in the Servite priory car park.
off Main Street. Signposted. The castle is a short walk
downhill from the Priory.
Event Times:
Sat 3pm - 4pm
Sun Not open
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Directions: Leave M1 at J15 on A29. At Moy take
Benburb Road. Priory on left on Main Street. Gates
always opened
Opening Times:
Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sun 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Parkanaur Manor House
57 Parkanaur Road, Dungannon
Property was owned by the Burgess family for six
generations. A local man Thomas Doran who set
up a trust known as "The Thomas Doran Parkanaur
Trust" bought the estate in 1958. Parkanaur College
is the only Residential & Further Education College
in Northern Ireland for people with learning and
physical difficulties. Parkanaur Manor House takes
bookings for weddings and private functions.
Visit www.parkanaurmanorhouse.com for more
information.
Directions: 1 mile from dual carriageway Belfast
- Omagh, follow Donaghmore and Castlecaulefield
sign and Parkanaur Forest.
Opening Times:
Sat Not open
Sun 2pm - 5pm, Tours at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
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Ranfurly House
59 Gortnaglough Road, Drumbearn,
Dungannon, BT71 5EE
26 Market Square, Drumcoo, Dungannon,
BT70 3LG
Belville House is an important two-storey gable
ended House, dated back to the 17th Century.
Lies 0.5 miles west of Mountjoy Port in townland
Gortnaglough. The most interesting and unusual
feature of the house is the timberwork. The oak has
been dated 1675.
Situated in the former Belfast Bank, a beautiful midVictorian centrepiece at the heart of Dungannon
town and beneath one of Ireland and Europe's most
important heritage sites: Hill of the O'Neill. The centre
contains a multi-media exhibition narrating the Hill's
importance in Irish and European history, its links to
the O'Neills and the subsequent Flight of the Earls
and Plantation of Ulster. www.dungannon.info
Directions: Main road to Mountjoy Fort from
Coalisland. Sign on roadside - Welcome to Brocagh.
Turn left immediately. Stone house on left up
Gortnaclough Road
Directions: Located 1.5 miles from junction 15 on
M1 motorway, in Dungannon Town Centre.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 3pm
Sun 11am - 3pm
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
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Clogher Valley Heritage Trail
Clogher Valley
A self guided tour. Come find your way where others
have gone for centuries before in the Clogher Valley.
The trail features the mysterious passage tomb at
Knockmany to the impressive burial tower of George
Brackenbridge and the quaint cottage of Arthur
William Carlton.
Directions: Visit www.flavouroftyrone.com for
Tour Times:
Sat Self guided tours throughout the day
Sun Self guided tours throughout the day
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Knockmany Passage Tomb
Knockmany Road, Knockmany, Augher,
BT76 0XJ
A chambered burial cairn built of large slabs of local
sandstone. Several wall stones have elaborate designs
pecked into their surfaces similar to those in the
Boyne valley. Please wear good outdoor footwear.
An NIEA archaeologist will be on site to give a prebooked tour on Saturday at 2pm.
Directions: Two miles from Clogher at the junction
of the B83 with the tertiary road to Augher.
Tour Times:
Sat 2pm - 4pm, tour lasts 2 hours
Sun No tour
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Clogher Cathedral
74 Main Street, Clogher, BT76 0AA
Diocesan Cathedral built 1744 by Bishop John
Stearne: Architect James Martin. Has fine collection
of episcopal portraits and high quality stained glass
windows. 370 years old this year.
Directions: On main A4 at top of hill in Clogher.
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 3pm, talk at 11:30 am lasting 30mins
Sun 9am - 3pm, talk at 3pm lasting 30mins
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The Carleton Trail
Springtown, Clogher
The Carleton trail is named in honour of the local 19th
century poet and novelist, William Carleton. Begins
and ends in Clogher, extends for 30 miles, it has been
divided into convenient shorter sections for walkers.
The trail is open all year. For further information visit
www.flavouroftyrone.com
Torrent Valley Walking Tour
Donaghmore and Castlecaulfield,
Dungannon
94 Old Mountfield Road, Mullaghmore,
Omagh, BT29 7EX
A self-guided tour that includes the early Christian
cross in Donaghmore and the ruins of the 17th
century Castle Caulfield. Leaflets describing the route
are available from main shops in both towns. For
further information visit www.dungannon.gov.uk
Once the parent house of Knocknamoe Castle, this
fully restored Georgian house retains many period
features. Includes outbuildings and showroom all
set within three acres of gardens. Guided tours.
Visit [email protected] for more
information.
Directions: Leaflets available from the Tourist Office
in Ranfurly Arts & Visitor Centre, 26 Market Square,
Dungannon BT70 3LG. Tel: 028 8772 8600
Directions: Leaflets available from the Tourist Office
at Ranfurly Arts and Visitor Centre, 26 Market Square,
Dungannon, BT70 3LG. Tel 028 8772 8600
Visitors Centre Opening Times:
Visitor Centre Opening Times:
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
Self guided tours throughout both days
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Caledon Courthouse
42, Main Street, Caledon, BT68 4TZ
Caledon Courthouse is a listed building dating from
around 1822 and restored in 2005 from a state of
advanced dereliction by Caledon Regeneration
Partnership. The building which is believed to
have been designed by William Murray, has been
constructed from rubble stone with ashlar quoins
and has an advanced pedimented central bay of find
ashlar. The Cuppola containing the bell features a fine
four faced clock. Refreshments available.
Directions: In the center of Caledon village - on
Main Street
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 12pm, tours available on request
Sun Not open
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Mullaghmore House
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
Self guided tours throughout both days
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Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 6pm, tour at 12noon lasting 1 hour
Sun 12:30pm - 6pm, tour at 2pm lasting 1 hour
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An Creagan Visitor Centre
Creggan Road, Creggan, Omagh,
BT79 9AF
A fascinating building, designed to reflect the
archaeological sites in the region, nestled in a
quaint and tranquil setting. The building houses an
audiovisual archaeological exhibition including finds
from local digs, a dugout log boat and wedge tomb
in the outdoor area.
Directions: An Creagan is situated on the A505
midway between Omagh and Cookstown
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 11am - 5pm
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Directions: Take Mountjoy Road in Gortin direction,
then right after the fire station and a futher 0.5 ml to
Mullaghmore House.
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Paeder Haughey Farm
Barony Road, Creggan, Omagh, BT79 9AQ
The farm is steeped in the history and culture of the
Creggan area. Paeder Haughey was the last native
Irish speaker in this area and was renowned for
welcoming students of Irish to his home to converse
with him and pass on his Tyrone dialect.
Directions: Off A505 main road, approximately
midway between Omagh and Cookstown. Ask at
nearby An Creagan centre for directions
Opening Times:
Sat 11am - 4pm
Sun 11am - 4pm
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Strabane Library
Strabane Library, 1 Railway Street,
Strabane, BT82 8EF
Constructed in 2003 in conjunction with the
adjoining Alley Theatre and Arts Centre, this modern
spacious building offers a comprehensive range of
library services in the centre of Strabane. See p12 &
13 for more Libraries NI Events.
Sion Mills Stables
Melmount Road, Sion Mills, BT82 9PY
Sion Mills is a unique village with distinctive Arts and
Crafts buildings. The former Stables of Sion House
with its tiled roof and tall clock tower has recently
been restored by Hearth Revolving Fund and is now a
heritage education centre managed by Sion Mills BPT.
Directions: On the right hand side going from Sion
Mills towards Strabane.
Opening Times:
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5pm, 3pm Victorian Themed Storytime
Sun Not open
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Sat see website
Sun see website
For talk and tour times please see
www.hearth-housing.org.uk
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Holy Hill House
Gray's Printing Press
49 Main Street, Town Parks of Strabane,
Strabane, BT82 8AU
Take a step back in time and discover a treasure trove
of ink, galleys and presses hidden behind an 18thcentury shop front in the heart of Strabane, once the
famous printing town of Ulster. For more information
visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/grays-printing-press
Directions: On the main street in the centre of
Strabane.
Opening Times:
Sat 12pm - 3pm, Tours last 45 minutes
Sun Not open
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The Woodrow Wilson
Homestead
Old Rectory, Drumquin
78 Ballee Road, Artigarvan, Holy-Hill,
Strabane, BT82 0AA
28 Spout Road, Strabane, Dergalt,
Strabane, BT82 0EB
Old Rectory, 14 Sloughan Road,
Drumquin, BT78 4PF
A Georgian house dating from the early 18th Century.
The home of the Sinclair family for over 250 years. It
was then taken over by Major Gen. Sir Allen Adair, the
Liberator of Brussels. It contains the windows from
Ballymena Castle. Refreshments available in aid of
Cancer Research.
The Ancestral Home of Woodrow Wilson, 28th
President of the United States will be open for
for 2 unique days of music, storytelling, craft
demonstrations and short talks. Join us in the foothills
of the Sperrin Mountains for a memorable afternoon.
Georgian rectory built in 1762, set in woodland.
Many original features, doors with lugged architraves,
strap hinges, dressing rooms, four floors including
attic, basement, servants' quarters. Featured in local
folklore. Refreshments.
Directions: Take the B536 road for Plumbridge out
of Strabane. Two miles out of Strabane the Wilson
House is signposted.
Directions: From Omagh turn right in Drumquin
main street, cross the bridge, turn left up the hill and
turn left again at the top of the hill. Travel 1 mile. Park
at the Church, walk down the path. Disabled parking
only at the house, past the church, first gates on left.
Directions: From Artigarvan take the Art Road
opposite the post office, continue on this road for
about one mile to the top of the hill. Entrance is on
the left.
Opening Times:
Sat 2pm - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
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Opening Times:
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
LB
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Opening Times:
Sat 4pm - 6pm, Guided tours.
Sun 3pm - 6pm, Guided tours
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Langfield Parish Church and
Old Graveyard
14 Sloughan Road, Lisky Glebe, Drumquin,
BT78 4PF
Stone-built church dating from 1842, it has unusual
stained glass windows, a prize-winning pipe organ,
stone pulpit and many other features. Old Graveyard
contains graves of great antiquity including Ferdough
O'Neill of the O'Neill clan and the first Lord Audley.
Directions: Main St turn left, over bridge, left up the
hill, fork left, go 1 mile
Opening Times:
Sat 4pm - 6pm, guided tours
Sun 3pm - 6pm, guided tours
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Newtownstewart Library
2 Main Street, Newtownstewart, BT78 9AA
Main Street, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AD
The library is housed in the former National School
building which dates from 1860. Extensively restored
and upgraded in 2010 the building exhibits good
proportions, fine masonry craftsmanship and ornate
cast-iron railings. As a former schoolhouse still used
by the community as a library, the structure has
retained its social importance in the town. See p12
& 13 for more Libraries NI Events.
The castle, built in the early seventeenth century by
Sir Robert Newcom, suffered in the 1641 rebellion
and then was burned in 1689 by the forces of James II
returning from the siege of Londonderry.
Directions: Turn off the old Omagh-Strabane road
unto Millbrook Lane and follow the signpost.
Directions: At the end of Main Street. There is a car
park in adjacent Townhall Street.
Opening Times:
Sat Open Site
Sun Open Site
Opening Times:
NIEA
Sat 10am - 1pm, exhibition of childrens books.
11.30am Victorian Themed Storytime
Sun Not open
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Strule Arts Centre
Newtownstewart Castle
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Omagh Library
The Mellon Centre for
Migration Studies
Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square,
Omagh, BT79 1BL
Omagh Library, 1 Spillars Place, Irishtown
Rd, Omagh, BT78 1HL
Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Rd,
Castletown, Omagh, BT78 5QY
£10. 5million purpose-built, state of the art centre. An
Art Exhibition 'Beyond Measure' sculpture and prints
12th September to 26th October 2014, curated by
Terry Sweeney, inspired by The Benedict Kiely Literary
Weekend 2014 'A Ball of Malt...Short Stories' 12th to
14th September. For more information visit www.
struleartscentre.co.uk
Omagh library was opened in the Spillars Place site
on the 5th of November 1991 by the Rt Hon Peter
Brooke M.P. The library is a focal point for information,
learning and local heritage. It has a lively and varied
programme of cultural events and also houses the
Omagh Bomb Archive. See p12 & 13 for more
Libraries NI Events.
Directions: Access from Bridge St and High St.
Directions: Turn off the Dublin Road onto the
Irishtown Rd and into Spillars Place
The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies is a research
library which is part of Libraries NI. Located at the
Ulster American Folk Park, it is part of the National
Museums of Northern Ireland. It has a large reference
collection on the history of the peoples of Ireland
worldwide and also the Centre's Irish Emigration
database, which visitors can access free of charge.
Opening Times:
Sat 10am - 5:30pm
Sun Not open
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Thursday 11th September 9am - 8pm,
7pm Reading & Conversation with Bernie McGill
Sat 9am - 5pm, 10.30am - 12pm: Family History
Workshop, 11am and 3pm: Tour of Omagh Bomb
Archive. Pre-booking only tel 028 8224 4821 or email:
[email protected]
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BOOKING ESSENTIAL by email or phone
Directions: The Ulster American Folk park is off the
A5 Beltany Rd.
Opening Times:
Thursday 11th September 10.30am - 4.30pm,
10.30am - ‘Family History on the web’
Friday 12th September 10.30am - 4.30pm
Sat 10am to 12.30pm and 1pm - 4pm
Sun Not open
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EHOD Competitions
Have you been inspired by EHOD 2014? Share your
experience and you could win some very special prizes!
Heritage Exposed Photo
Competition
EHOD
Short Film
Competition
Short Film Competition
Could you make a Horror movie
in the Harbour Commissioners
Office? Or a Science fiction film in
Carrickfergus Castle? Maybe a
Romantic comedy in Ballywalter
House? Or what about a silent
comedy in Austins Department
Store!*
Be inspired by the historic
buildings, monuments and
events that you see during
European Heritage Open Days!
Capture the spirit of your visits and enter your
best photographs in this year’s ‘Capturing
Heritage’ competition, on any tablet, mobile
devise or camera you own. The winner will take
home a Samsung Galaxy Tablet!
Ellie Blears won the 5-7 category of
last year’s
Children’s Art competition with this
picture
Children’s Art
Competition
This year a new award will be piloted in
association with Belfast Film Festival, especially
for Northern Ireland’s raw talent in film-making,
which offers a unique platform for amateur film
makers to show their work. Make a film lasting
no longer than 5 minutes which is concerned
with Northern Ireland’s built heritage and you
could win £200 for Best Film, £150 for Best Actor
or £150 for Best Director!
*Please note that these properties may not
be available for filming. You can contact them
directly if you would like to. If there are any
properties in Northern Ireland you are interested
in filming in, please contact us and we will
help as much as we can. A full listing of NIEA
sites can be found at: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/
places_to_visit_home
Terms & Conditions
If you’re aged between 5 and 14 send us your
original artwork inspired by your favourite
building. It could be one you visited during
European Heritage Open Days weekend or one
close to where you live. Prizes will be awarded
to first, second and third in each age group.
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Teddy’s Day Out
This special photographic competition is open
to all ages. Why not take one of your cuddly
friends to a building or monument which
captures your imagination, and send us a photo
of your teddy enjoying their visit! A special prize
for all the family to enjoy will be awarded to the
best image.
For full terms & conditions and
details on how to enter, please visit
our competition section on www.
discovernorthernireland.com/
niea/ehod.aspx. The closing date for
all competitions is Friday 10th October
2014. The winners will be invited to
the Thank You event in November
to receive their prizes. For further
information please call 028 9054 3022
or email [email protected].
Ellie Peoples - winner of 2013 ‘Teddy’s Day Out’
competition
Facebook ‘check-in’
competition
During the EHOD Weekend, on both Saturday
13th and Sunday 14th of September, you can
‘check in’ and post a photo of whichever EHOD
location you are at! All of the ‘check ins’ will be
entered into a draw to win a prize for the family.
Simply visit our EHOD Facebook page, click
‘write post’ and use the ‘add location to post’
icon along with your comment and photo!
Get creative and grab a snap of anything from
a building or event, to any of our Living History
actors, artist or performers this year and include
it with your ‘check-in’. We would love to see
where EHOD has taken you!
www.facebook.com/ehodni
Interact with EHOD
Become a Fan of EHODNI on
Facebook. Upload your photos
and comment on the events and
properties we have throughout
Northern Ireland
Follow @ehodni on Twitter to
keep up to date with what’s
happening over EHOD weekend.
Share your visit by using
#EHODNI
Look us up on our You Tube
channel to see videos of the
NIEA at work:
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International Events
Feedback
Similar heritage programmes are run
in August and September in the UK,
Republic of Ireland and other European
countries. For further details about
European Heritage Days in London,
England Scotland and Wales visit
www.heritagedays.net
For Republic of Ireland visit
www.heritageweek.ie
For details on events in other European
countries visit www.ehd.coe.int
We welcome your feedback. Please email
us at [email protected] or phone us on
028 9054 3022 and tell us what you think
of EHOD Weekend.
You can also visit
discovernorthernireland.com/ehod
where you will find our feedback form
which you can fill in and send back to us at
the address on the back cover.
Create prosperity and well being through
environment and heritage excellence
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Built Heritage
Waterman House
5-33 Hill Street
Townparks
Belfast
BT1 2LA
Tel: 028 9054 3022
Fax: 028 9054 3150
Email:[email protected]
web: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea
European Heritage Days
Journées européennes
du patrimoine
Council
of Europe
Conseil
De L’Europe
European Heritage Days - A joint action of the Council
of Europe and the European Commission
This brochure is printed on paper made from
50% genuine de-inked post consumer waste
and 50% FSC® certified virgin fibre.
Important
Please note that the organisers of European
Heritage Open Days 2014 and the owners of
buildings accept no responsibility whatsoever for
any loss or damage to any motor vehicle or
property occurring within any car parking area.
All vehicles are left entirely at the owner’s risk.
Please remember that the private buildings are
open only during the stated times on Saturday 13th
and/or Sunday 14th September 2013. We ask you to
respect the owners’ privacy at all other times.
If you are planning a group visit to a building,
please contact the NIEA office (tel: 028 9054 3022)
– informing owners in advance will assist
all concerned.
We have made every effort to ensure that the
information in this brochure is correct at the
time of printing. No responsibility will be taken
for misinformation.

EHOD 2014 Brochure - Discover Northern Ireland

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