European Heritage Open Days 2015 by Nerve Centre

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT PRESENTS

Free Entrance ONE WEEKEND OVER 400 PROPERTIES AND EVENTS

SATURDAY 12th & SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER

www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod

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Welcome Message from the Minister

Welcome to European Heritage Open Days 2015 This year European Heritage Open Days will take place on the 12th and 13th September. Over 400 properties and events across Northern Ireland are opening during the weekend FREE OF CHARGE.

This is the 18th year that Northern Ireland has taken part in this FREE European-wide event, which aims to reflect our common and varied European Architectural Heritage across 50 European countries. EHOD remains Northern Ireland’s most popular celebration of built heritage, with last year seeing over 75,000 visitors across all of the properties and events! We want to build on this success and increase public awareness of our built heritage, while supporting our economy through tourism. 2015 is European Industrial and Technical Heritage year and with this in mind, our sub-theme for EHOD this year is Industrial Heritage. Once again we will be combining cultural heritage with built heritage and we have maintained partnerships, to broaden our understanding of how our intangible heritage has shaped and influenced our historic environment.

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

0 0 4 With over 400 Openers & Events crammed into one weekend, this mini brochure will give you a flavour of EHOD 2015. Be sure to visit our website for complete details of what’s happening near you and across Northern Ireland.

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Alterations & Cancellations

Pre–Booking

Disabled Access

Inevitably there will be some alterations and cancellations and these will be posted on the website wherever possible – please check or telephone the DOE office on 028 9054 3022 before you travel to avoid disappointment. The website includes a map for each individual Opener.

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 9th September 2015.

If you intend to visit a particular property and have a disability, please contact the EHOD office on 028 9054 3022 or email ehod@doeni.gov.uk. 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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EHOD Competitions Were you inspired by EHOD 2014? Share your 2015 experience and you could win some very special prizes!

The Ulster Architectural Heritage Society and EHOD have come together to recognise some of Northern Ireland’s Heritage Heroes!

‘Capturing Heritage’ Photo Competition Capture the spirit of your EHOD visits and enter your best photographs in this year’s ‘Capturing Heritage’ competition on any tablet, mobile devise or camera you own.

Heritage Heroes

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. Facebook ‘check-in’ competition During the EHOD Weekend you can ‘check in’ and post a photo of the EHOD location you are at! All of the ‘check ins’ will be entered into a prize 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 – we would love to see where EHOD has taken you! www.facebook.com/ehodni

Teddy’s Day Out

Terms and Conditions

This special competition is open to all ages. 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/ ehod. The closing date for all competitions is Friday 9th October 2015. 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 ehod@doeni.gov.uk.

Children’s Art Competition If you’re aged between 5 and 14 send us your original artwork inspired by your favourite building.

From many interesting historic buildings, five have been chosen to demonstrate what is being done to preserve and protect built heritage in Northern Ireland. Heritage Heroes takes note of some of the hard work and positive potential outcomes of getting involved in caring for our heritage. It also acknowledges some projects that are progressing well towards being achieved. Why not visit recently completed projects like the Caledon Steam Engine, Tullylish Watch Houses or Sion Stables? All of these are previous buildings at risk, and it is amazing to see how far they have come! Alternatively take a peek inside Cushendun Old Church or Riddel’s Warehouse which are earmarked for restoration? Learn about the exciting potential of future plans.

Volunteer Now Volunteer Now works to promote, enhance and support volunteering – connecting with individuals and organisations to build healthy communities and create positive change.

Have you ever thought about volunteering? 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 - visit www.volunteernow.co.uk or telephone 028 9023 2020.

Sion Stables before (top) and after restoration (bottom)

To learn more about the story of the projects, before and after restoration, please visit the EHOD website www. discovernorthernireland.com/ehod

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Celebrate our Industrial Heritage 2015 is European Industrial and Technical Heritage year. More than 30 Countries will be celebrating Industrial Heritage as part of European Heritage Open Days this September, of which we have over 16,000 features in NI.

Historic Environment Division Historic Environment Division’s (HED) Industrial Heritage Record holds information on over 16,000 industrial sites. Only limited information is currently available for most sites in the record, however, a number have much more detailed information as they have been recorded as part of the Second Survey of historic buildings in Northern Ireland. HED also holds the extensive McCutcheon Industrial Heritage collection, on loan from the Public Record Office. This collection consists of over 27,000 black and white photographs and a colour slide collection taken by WA McCutcheon during his comprehensive industrial heritage survey of Northern Ireland in the 1960’s, as well as his associated notes and papers. Online databases exist for Historic Buildings, Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record, HERITAGEMAP, Built Heritage at Risk NI and The Natural Stone Database for NI, all available at: www.doeni.gov.uk/ niea/built-home.htm. Other archives include the HED Library, The Maritime Heritage Record, The Defence Heritage Project , The Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Archive, The Photographic Record and The Drawing Collections.

Background image shows Plant from the Carrickfergus Gasworks

The Industrial Revolution had a major impact on life in Northern Ireland and left a legacy of sites from corn or flax mills to lead mines, canals and railways. Many of our industries were important, not only locally, but on the world stage, such as the shirt factories of Derry or the shipbuilding at Harland and Wolff. These are some of the Industrial Heritage events taking place over EHOD this year. Belfast’s Industry and Infrastructure, 1750 – 1911 - Talk Where: Linen Hall Library, 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT13 3PP (3rd Floor conference room) When: Saturday: Talk at 12:00 In this 45-minute talk, Industrial Archaeologist Fred Hamond examines the transformation of Belfast from a regional commercial centre in the mid-1700s to a world-class industrial city by the eve of the First World War. Industries such as textiles and ship building enabled rapid population growth which brought about the inception of public utilities transport infrastructure.

SS Nomadic - A Titanic Restoration - Talk Where: 2 Titanic Boulevard, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9HQ When: Saturday: Talk at 13:00 (45 mins) This talk by the Project Architect Graeme Moore of Consarc Conservation will focus on the repair process which saw the restoration of a historic Belfast-built vessel. This work included re-fabricating

previously scrapped elements such as decks, ventilators & funnel. The interior outfitted to its original 1911 condition, saw restoration of original timber panelling, plasterwork, new floor coverings and recreation of historic furniture and staircases.

The Canals of Ulster in their World Context – Talk Where: The Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB When: Saturday: 15:00 Join Terence Reeves Smyth for a profusely illustrated overview of the development of navigable waterways from ancient Egypt and Imperial China to seventeenth century France and 18th century industrial England. We will also look at 18th century canal building in Ireland, before examining the various canals and navigable waterways that were constructed in Ulster, including the Newry Canal, the Lagan Waterway, The Strabane Canal, the Ulster Canal and the Erne Navigation. Downpatrick and County Down Railway Where: The Railway Station, Market Street, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6LZ When: Both days: Free guided tours of Carriage Viewing Gallery 12:00-17:00, Free Steam Train rides 16:00-17:00 only (fares payable between 14:00-16:00) The Downpatrick and Co Down Railway is Ireland’s only full size heritage railway, running vintage steam and diesel trains between Downpatrick and Inch Abbey. This is a working railway museum with exhibits relating to our industrial and transport heritage. The model train layout, buffet car and shop will be open.

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Linen in Annsborough - Walking Tour Where: Depart – Car Park beside Annsborough Stores, 44 Ballylough Road, Annsborough, Co. Down, BT31 9NN When: Sunday: Walking Tour 13:00 (1 hr) Booking Essential - tel: EHOD 028 9054 3022 Join local historian Mickey Burns on an Industrial Heritage tour of Annsborough, which will include The Mill, Houses and Factory. Mickey has researched and written a publication ‘The Linen Industry in Annsborough,’ as part of Castlewellan Future’s project. Meelmore Water Tower – Guided Walk Where: Departs - Happy Valley, Trassey Road, Bryansford, BT33 0WU When: Saturday: Guided walk at 10:00 (4 hrs) Booking Essential - tel: 028 437 67391 (Mon-Fri) Three water or summit towers form part of the 22 mile Mourne Wall (1904 – 1922) which was built to mark the water catchment area for the Silent Valley. This guided walk visits the tower on the summit of Slieve Meelmore, taking in remnants of the granite industry whilst also linking to the story of the Silent Valley and water collection. (Note - parking limited; liaise with booking office). Dogs not permitted (with exception of assistance dogs).

R-Space Gallery Lisburn Where: 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, Antrim, BT26 4XE When: Saturday: Open 11:00-17:00. Special performance 19:30-21:30 Booking essential for special performance, tel: 028 9266 3179 ‘Is She Blew’ exhibition by artist, curator and DJ David Littler (sampler-culture clash). Celebrating Industrial Heritage and back by popular demand for one day only, David Littler’s sample of the sonic landscape of the linen industry settles in R-Space once again. Meet the artist, hear the sounds and feel the textures. This exhibition was supported by ACNI when it was first shown at R-Space in March 2015. More details available on R-Space website www.rspacelisburn.com.

how this highly skilled craft utilizes and combines the traditional techniques with cutting edge technologies. Visitors can browse our jewellery, observe the main workshop and enjoy our information area. Our showroom has a touch screen with videos of jewellery making and additional information.

Theatrical Linens - made for the stars Where: John England & Fergusons Irish Linens, 54 Scarva Road, Banbridge, BT32 3AU When: Saturday - Behind the scenes tour at 13:00 (1.5hrs) with the design & development manager Booking essential - tel: 028 40620400 or e-mail info@johnengland.com Step behind the scenes and discover how Irish linen fabrics are designed, created and manufactured for the film and media industries, theatre, international designers and interior designs. As well as our 175 year history, we are the only remaining Jacquard weaver of Irish linen left in Ireland. This is a unique opportunity!

Shirt Factories of Derry - Walking Tour Where: Depart - Carlisle Circus, former Tillie & Henderson Site, Abercorn Road, Derry, BT48 6SA When: Saturday: Walking Tour at 14:00 (1 hr) Booking Essential - tel: EHOD 028 9054 3022 Join local conservation architect, Manus Deery on a walking tour of the former shirt-factories of Derry. The tour will include the site of Tillie & Henderson, Abercorn Factory, Welch Margetson (Carlisle House), via the City Walls and Bishop Street, to Castle Street to Hogg & Mitchell (Strand Factory) and the City Factory.

Steensons Jewellery Workshop Tour Where: Seaview Hall, 17 New Road, Glenarm, Ballymena, Antrim, BT44 0AA When: Saturday: 9:00-17:00, Tours at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00 (45-60 mins) Booking essential - please contact Brona or Jolene on 028 2884 1445 or email brona@thesteensons.com Steensons Jewellers in Glenarm are opening their workshop for guided tours. A fantastic opportunity to discover

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The great taste of Northern Ireland In Northern Ireland we have a distinctive food heritage and a reputation for our locally grown produce. Visit our food events and learn about traditional baking, fishing and farming in Northern Ireland! Traditional Baking Where: Arthur Cottage, Culleybackey When: Saturday 11:00-15:00 Enter the carefully restored thatched cottage, be transported to a bygone era and see how the Arthur family lived in the late 18th century. Trace the link from a rural village in Northern Ireland to the 21st American Presidency of Chester Alan Arthur. Come along and listen to traditional music. Freshly baked soda bread and pancakes will be cooked on the griddle over an open turf fire by ladies dressed in traditional costume. Tours on offer on the day including activities for children.

Broughgammon Farm Where: Broughgammon Farm, Ballycastle When: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00-16:00 The Cole family inherited the 50 acre Broughgammon farm in 2002 and after building a sustainable home they turned their attention towards the land to provide local and affordable food. While dabbling in rare breed soay sheep, pork and poultry, their main produce is slightly more obscure. The converted cow byre now houses the farm shop. Short, informal tours available.

Eel Supper Where: Crosskeys Inn, Toomebridge When: Saturday & Sunday 15:00-17:00 Booking required: 028 796 50694 or email crosskeysinn@btinternet.com Crosskeys Inn, Lough Neagh Fisherman’s Co-op and Kinturk Cultural Centre all have a strong heritage connected to Lough Neagh. Crosskeys Inn, dating from 1654, is the oldest thatched pub in Northern Ireland. Share the delights of the heritage eel fishing with the great flavour of fresh eels fried with freshly baked soda bread. There will be traditional music, refreshments, storytelling and a talk about eel fishing.

Traditional Crafts – Contemporary Artists Craft NI and some of our local craftspeople have come together again this year to create showcases and activities that we hope you’ll find inspirational. Design Onion Exhibition Where: The Glasshouse, Stormont Castle When: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-16:00 Design Onion specialise in creating bespoke fitted and free-standing furniture. This exhibition will showcase several pieces of contemporary furniture highlighting the unique design and craftsmanship involved in their creation. Textured exhibition by Victoria Foster Where: Carrickfergus Castle When: Saturday 10:00-16:30, Sunday 10:00-16:00 VF designs creates one of a kind pictures using handmade felts, embroidery and mixed media. The designs are instantly recognisable by their vibrant colours and textures.

Collection by Karishma Kusurkar Where: Crescent Arts Centre When: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-18:00 The Crescent Arts Centre is a cultural hub for the Arts and the community. For EHOD 2015, it will host a 2-week long exhibition by Print & Accessories designer Karishma Kusurkar (from 1st -13th September) and a pop-up concept store showcasing her latest collection (12th - 13th September). Linen in Knitwear Where: Castle Ward When: Saturday 10:00-17:00 London based knitwear designer Orla Savage, originally from Northern Ireland, will showcase pieces of clothing she has designed and made with linen yarns. Come along and explore the rich history of Linen as part of Northern Ireland’s Industrial Heritage.

We Salute You Exhibition Where: Clifton House When: Saturday & Sunday, 14:00-16:30 With 2,223 passengers and crew, the Titanic collided with an iceberg and sank, killing 1517 people, including 56 innocent children. Photographer & Visual Artist Lise McGreevy has now created, ‘We Salute You’, an Andy-Warhol-style inspired exhibition in memory of Titanic’s fallen. Lost forever; but never forgotten! Craft NI Weaving Demonstration Where: Craft NI, Cotton Court When: Saturday, 11:00-15:00 To celebrate Industrial Heritage, Craft NI is delighted to invite you to a special demonstration by award-winning designer Jude Cassidy. Jude is one of Ireland’s only textile designers dedicated to hand weaving and designs an annual fabric collection on her 150-year-old loom.

Background image shows one of Victoria Foster’s embroidered pictures

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Our Success Continues! Northern Ireland continues to prove a hit with National and International production companies. Not only is this down to our breathtaking landscape but also due to the hard work of our local location managers. The Changing Face of a City – 1970’s Belfast

‘The Fall’ talk by location manager Andrew Wilson Where: Crumlin Road Quarry, Belfast When: Saturday 11:00 Booking required: Booking available from Monday 17th August. Call 028 9054 3022 or ehod@doeni.gov.uk Andrew Wilson, location manager for the popular BBC drama ‘The Fall’ will be returning to EHOD to give another talk from one of the most iconic buildings used in the filming of the hit TV series – the killers ‘lair’. Recommended for adults only. Sturdy flat footwear recommended. Please note Crumlin Road Quarry is open for this event only.

Where: Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast When: Saturday, 15:00 Lively reflections from Charles Brett and Brian Boyd on city centre development in the early 1970s. Vanished buildings and streetscapes, but still relevant arguments. An archive classic. Watch two episodes of the popular science fiction TV series created by Alison Hume; in the location it was filmed. Special appearances from two of The Sparticle Mystery actors and ‘famous animals’ who have appeared in many hit TV shows and films!

Illustrated talk from the NI Screen Digital Film Archive Where: Strand Arts Centre, Belfast When: 11:00 & 13:00, lasts 1hr The cinema will host an illustrated talk from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive, with material depicting different aspects of life in Belfast throughout the Twentieth Century.

Talk by film location manager Catherine Geary Where: The Black Box, Belfast When: Saturday 12:00 Booking required, visit: j.mp/1E8MHgY Catherine Geary, the Northern Irish location manager who has worked on the highly anticipated ‘Star Wars VII - The Force Awakens’, Oscar Nominated ‘Philomena’, ‘Skyfall’ and the country’s largest feature film ‘Dracula Untold’, will give a talk and answer the many questions we know you want to ask!

The Sparticle Mystery screening at Crumlin Road Gaol Where: Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast When: Saturday 14:00 Booking required: Booking available from Monday 17th August from www. crumlinroadgaol.com or at the ticket office at Crumlin Road Gaol, Booking fee of £1 per booking will be refunded. 4 spaces per booking. Background image shows the building which once housed the Rosemount Shirt Factory

Belfast Buildings – A short film miscellany Where: Crescent Arts Centre When: Saturday, 12:00 A film miscellany about Belfast and its buildings. BBC programme excerpts from across the decades, including a short film about the construction of the Waterfront Hall. Architecture old and new.

Albert’s Clock – A heritage landmark Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast When: Sunday, 14:00 History, engineering and craftsmanship. A fascinating look at work to stabilise the Albert Clock and to restore its Victorian finery. Architectural transformation narrated by Adrian Dunbar.

Millies – Linen’s Past and Present

BBC Screenings Booking required for all BBC Screening Events. Booking available from Monday 17th August at www.bbc.co.uk/tickets

Building Britain: Belfast – City Renewal Where: Belfast Central Library When: Thursday 10th September, 18:30 Glenn Patterson reflects on Belfast’s industrial heritage and plans for the future. His film includes interviews with architects and developers and footage of early building work at Titanic Quarter.

Where: Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church, Derry When: Saturday, 14:00 Archive, music and reminiscence. Powerful stories of mill and factory life in Belfast. A double-bill of BBC programmes about industrial heritage and the city’s shared past.

The Shirt Factory Horn and A Change of View Where: The Playhouse, Derry When: Saturday, 11:00 Factory stories and industrial heritage. Social change, shirt-making and urban renewal. A double-bill of archive films about work and community life – full of character and fun.

Remember! Lots mor e Openers & Events at www.discovernorther nireland.com/ehod

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Libraries NI Events

Sample Living History Events:

raries are hosting events Here’s a list of which lib – for more information, during EHOD weekend re or search for events download the full brochu nireland.com/ehod at www.discovernorther

Industrial Heritage Events: • Ballymena Central Library • Belfast Central Library • Dungiven Library • Enniskillen Library • The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies • Omagh Library • Strathfoyle Library • Waterside Library, Derry Industrial Heritage Digital Archive Film: • Irish and Local Studies Library Armagh • Ballymena Central Library • Banbridge Library • Derry Central Library • Downpatrick Library • The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies • Newry City Library • Strathfoyle Library

Ancestry: Dig Down and Discover: • Enniskillen Library • Irvinestown Library • Lisnaskea Library • Omagh Library

• The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies A display depicting the Linen Industry in Northern Ireland. 1-14 September • Waterside Library, Derry A Glimpse of the Past - Selected images from the Bigger and McDonald photographs depicting work and employment in the city. 1 – 13 September

History-themed Story time: • Falls Road Library, Belfast • Holywood Library • Waterside Library, Derry Town Trails: • Ballycastle Library • Derry Central Library • Limavady Library • Portstewart Library Library Tours: • Belfast Central Library • Shankill Road Library

Sample Story time Event: • Holywood Library History-themed storytime for 4-8 year olds - come dressed up as your favourite historical character - real or from a book. Saturday 12 September Please visit www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours of individual libraries.

Background image shows Holywood Library

PLACE Tours PLACE are delighted to once again be involved with European Heritage Open Days. Our popular urban walks include... Sailortown – Belfast’s Lost quarter Where: Departs from the Harbour office, Corporation Square, Belfast, BT1 3AL When: Saturday: Guided walking tour at 10:00 (1.5hrs) Sailortown was once a thriving district of local dockworkers and merchant-seamen from across the globe. The motorway plans of the 1960s displaced this vibrant community. This walking tour, led by Architecture PhD student Andrew Molloy explores Sailortown’s identity - past, present and future.

Made of Money: The Victorian Banks of Belfast Where: Starting at PLACE, 7-9 Lower Garfield Street, Belfast, BT1 1FT When: Sunday: Walking tour 10:00-11:30 (1.5hrs) The architectural extravagance of Victorian Belfast invested banks with prestige and instilled trust in customers. Tour by conservation architect Eva McDermott.

Titanic: An Emerging Urban Quarter Where: Departs from Premier Inn Hotel, Queens Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9DT When: Saturday: Guided walking tour at 13:00 (1.5hrs) Once a productive industrial quarter of Belfast, Titanic Quarter has seen a return of creative ambitions. This walking tour explores the architecture and urban design of one of Europe’s largest waterfront regeneration projects.

Booking is essential for all PLACE events. For more information on the work of PLACE or to book onto an event, visit www.placeni.org, call 028 9023 2524 or visit us at Lower Garfield Stree t, Belfast.

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Family Friendly Buildings & Events Each year for EHOD buildings open their doors, many of which accommodate families and are fascinating to children. To see more such buildings and activities look out for the symbol in the the downloadable brochure. The ArtCart at Guildhall Derry Where: Guildhall Square, Guildhall Street, Derry, BT48 6DQ When: Saturday: 12.00-15.00 Drop-in arts activities & workshops Our brand new purpose-built arts-activity vehicle will be parked-up at Guildhall Square on Saturday. Open to all ages - hop on board and our artists will be on hand to help you create artwork that will be inspired by the fascinating industrial heritage in Northern Ireland. For more information visit www.wheelworks.org.uk/

NIEA Works Depot & Station House Where: Railway Road, Moira, BT67 0NE When: Saturday: 10.30-16.00 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.

Ways of Seeing, A Sense of Place Exhibition Where: Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG When: Saturday: 11:00-16:00 exhibition workshop for children, closed 12:00-13:00 A community engagement initiative designed to encourage awareness of the significance of built heritage, through local histories and stories stimulated by museum art collections. Suitable for children of primary school age.

The Dance Hall at the BOX Where: 15 The Promenade, Portstewart, Londonderry, BT55 7AD When: Saturday: 15.00-19.00, Sunday: 14.00-18.00, Drop in event, suitable for all ages.

A group of local authors will read from their contributions to ‘Tense Situations’, an anthology of short stories produced as part of the TITANIA (Top Independent Talented Artistes of NI Awards) contest. For more information go to www.TitanFest.com.

Titanic Taste Heritage Location Drawing Trail

Step back in time to explore the vibrant world of our province’s many bustling dance halls. Hear the stories and memories of those who travelled from afar, danced all night and met friends and partners to the sounds of the big bands. Watch dancers perform old time dances to live music and join in, swap dance moves and see how many names you can get on your dance card!

Copeland Bird Observatory Where: Old Lighthouse Island, Boat departing from Donaghadee Harbour, Donaghadee North, Co. Down, BT21 0HE When: Saturday: 10:00-13:00 & 12:00 -16:30 Booking essential - email: ianhumphreys @keepnorthernireland beautiful.org Visit Copeland Bird Observatory situated on Old Lighthouse Island and host to many breeding birds, seals and even an occasional otter. A guided walk will let you see the local wildlife, the old lighthouses and the keeper’s cottages.

Arts & Culture in the Built Environment EHOD welcomes artists and craftspeople to hold exhibitions, play music, tell stories and host craft workshops. Here is just a selection. Look out for the E symbol in the Openers section of the brochure, or click on the ‘Arts and Culture’ box at the EHOD site Tense Situations bookreading Where: Cregagh Road Library, 409-413 Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 0LF When: Saturday: Talk 12:00-14:00

Where: Starting at SS Nomadic, Hamilton Dock, Queens Rd, Belfast, BT4 9DT When: Saturday: 10:00-13:00 An inspiring morning in Titanic Quarter. Enjoy location drawing on board SS Nomadic, at the Public Record Office NI and in Titanic’s Dock and 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.

Peter Francis Fahy at Benburb Castle Where: Benburb Castle, 89 Millburn Road, Benburb, Dungannon, BT71 7L3 When: Saturday: Dramatisations at 14:00 & 15:00, (45 mins. with short interval) The Seduction of Etain, comes alive on the walls of the historic building. Told entirely in rhyme, illustrated in a movie storyboarding style and enlivened by anime scores, this event is a must-see for fans of art, animation, music and mythology.

Kevin McAleer - Local Comedian Where: Omagh Library, 1 Spillars Place, Irishtown Road, Omagh, BT78 1HL When: Tuesday 8 September: 19.0020:00 Booking essential - tel: 028 8224 4821 e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk An evening of vintage comedy in which Kevin McAleer will attempt to condense thirty years of talking nonsense into an hour. His carefully worded scripts have been compared to the likes of Beckett or Flann O’Brien, while the timing and delivery are uniquely his own. Suitable for adults only.

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EHOD Weekend at-a-glance As an insight to what’s on over EHOD weekend this year, we have highlighted a handful of events in each area, and included where to find them in the Openers section, which you can download from the EHOD site

land.com/ehod re ni er th or rn ve co is www.d Co. Antrim Billy Parish Church / Wedding Festival Where: 1 Cabragh Road, Bushmills, BT57 8YH When: Saturday - 10.30-16.30, Sunday - 11.30 -16.30 Come to a Wedding! Billy Church is 200 years old and to celebrate we will be having a wedding festival. Dresses old and new and other matrimonial items and floral arrangements will be on display. Refreshments in the Parish Hall, home baking and souvenir stalls. Scullion Hurls Economusee Where: 16 Lough Road, Loughguile, Ballymena, BT44 9JN When: Saturday - 9:00-15:00, tours 10:30, 13:30, 15:30, Sunday - 12:00-15:00, tour 13:30. Tour, exhibition and demonstrations Booking essential, call 028 2764 1308 or e-mail info@scullionhurls.com. Family business displaying the traditional Irish craft of Hurley making. Learn all about the craft and watch the Scullion Family fashion Hurls or Hurleys from single pieces of Ash.

Co. Armagh Northern Ireland’s Secret Bunker Where: Derryletiff Road, Maghery, Portadown, Armagh, BT62 1QU When: Saturday - 11:00 – 16:00, Guided tours, 40 min 15ft below a field on the outskirts of Portadown lies a former monitoring bunker, part of a network 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. Guided tours will be given by the original members of crew that manned the post during the Cold War.

Carlisle Memorial Church

The Barn Museum Where: Tannaghmore Gardens, Silverwood, Lurgan, BT66 6LG When: Saturday - 12:00–16:00, Sunday 13:00-17:00, tours both days on the hour Booking essential: 028 38 341 635. The Barn Museum is a wonderful restored stone building containing five galleries; each depicting either social, working or educational life in rural Co. Armagh from the 20th Century. Galleries accommodate the blacksmithing and farm machinery, exhibitions on milking life, and artefacts; rural schooling and the local shop.

Belfast Linenopolis - Tour of Belfast’s Linen Quarter Where: Departs – Charlotte St. Car Park, in front of Fire Station Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1BG When: Saturday, tour at 11:00, 1hr 15 mins Booking essential: Tel. 028 9054 3022. Known locally as ‘Linenopolis’, 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. Carlisle Memorial Church Where: Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT13 1AB When: Saturday - 11:00–13:00 Carlisle Memorial Church, 1872-75, was designed by W.H. Lynn and built by James Carlisle, a local linen merchant and Alderman, in memory of his deceased children. Known as the Methodist Cathedral and deconsecrated

in 1982, it fell into perilous condition. Belfast Buildings Trust is working on a phased regeneration of the building, with roof repair completed in 2015.

Co. Down

Behind the Scenes Collections Tour, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Where: Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0EU When: Saturday 12:00 & 15:00, 30mins Booking essential, online at www.nmni. com/uftm or by calling 028 9042 8428. This is a unique opportunity to see first-hand how items are stored and conserved. Participants on the tour are welcome to visit the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on the same day. Castlewellan Arboretum and Walled Garden Where: Annesley Gardens, Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, BT31 9BU When: Saturday - Guided walking tours at 10:30 and 14:30, 1.5 hrs The historic walled garden, which dates from the 1750s, Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Gardens are unique in their location within a historic demesne, located in the foothills of the Mourne mountains. Tour includes access to restored bothy yard and the restored glasshouses can be viewed externally. Ring of Gullion Coach Tour Where: Departs – Bagenal’s Castle, Castle Street, Newry, BT34 2BY When: Saturday - Fully guided coach tour 10:30, 6 hrs

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Booking essential, call 028 3082 8590 or visit www.ringofgullion.org/events Taking in the most impressive sights and monuments the Ring of Gullion has to offer. Una Walsh will lead you on your journey through the breath taking landscape of the area including the rich natural, built, archaeological and cultural heritage and the many myths and legends of the area. The bus pick up from Newry Tourist Information Centre (Bagenal’s Castle) at 10:30. Lunch available to purchase.

Co. Fermanagh

Co. Tyrone

Gortmaconnell Rock

Co. Londonderry Talk - Vernacular Buildings in the Ulster Landscape Where: Bellaghy Bawn, Castle Street, Bellaghy, Derry, BT45 8LA When: Saturday - Talk at 12:00, 45 mins Conservation Architect Donal Boyle will be giving an illustrated talk and answering your questions on Vernacular Buildings in the Ulster landscape, in the multi-period complex, Bellaghy Bawn.

Headhunters Railway Museum Where: 5 Darling Street, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, BT74 7DP When: Saturday 9:00-17:30, Sunday 11:00-17:00, Guided tours both days last 30mins The golden age of steam is vividly brought to life while you look at the impact that railways had on people’s 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. Walking Tour of Lisnaskea Where: Departs – Tourist office, 18 Clonaog, Lisnaskea, BT92 0LJ When: Saturday - Walking tour 14:0016:00. The walking tour of Lisnaskea will cover the historic buildings in Main Street as well as the 17th century Balfour Castle. The tour will start from the Tourist Office in Lisnaskea and end at the Workhouse where the life and work of the inmates will be discussed. Visitors will hear about the ‘Save Lisnaskea Workhouse’ campaign. Rocky Ramble on Gortmaconnell Rock Where: Departs – Marlbank Scenic Route, Florencecourt, Legnabrocky, BT92 1EW When: Sunday - Walking tour 14:00-16:00 Booking essential. Contact Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre on 028 6634 8855. Explore the fascinating and unique landscape of Gortmaconnell townland on Cuilcagh Mountain. Discover more about how the landscape has been shaped, the rocks beneath your feet and the many unique plants and animals that live there. Not suitable for children under 4 years.

Eglinton History trail Where: Departs – Main Street and Mill Path, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry, BT47 3AD When: Saturday - Tour at 11:00, 1.5hrs Booking essential: tel 028 7181 2303. The historic Main Street has 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 to Company of Grocer’s Houses and the Court House.

Ebrington Barracks Tour of Ebrington Barracks Where: Limavady Road, Derry, BT47 6HH When: Saturday, walking tour 12:00, 1 hr Built in 1841 as a self-contained barracks and extended during the following 162 years, the barracks was recently headquarters to DerryLondonderry UK City of Culture, and now partly houses the DOE Ministerial Suite and the north-west regional DOE headquarters. The site features a 19th century star fort and is connected to the historic walled city by the iconic Peace Bridge. Local Historian Alan Armstrong leads the tour.

Guided Tours of St Lucia Barracks Where: Meet at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Tyrone, BT78 1BL When: Saturday - Guided tours at 11:00 & 15:00. Sunday - Guided tours at 13:00 & 16:00, 1.5 hrs Booking essential, tel. 0300 303 1777or email culture@fermanaghomagh.com. Discover the connection between Omagh and the military over three centuries. The first fort was established in Omagh in 1610. In 1796 the regiment played the main part in the capture of the island of St Lucia and the Barracks opened in 1881 and became a depot for recruits entering the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. The historic buildings are laid out in a classic parade-ground style.

St Lucia Barracks

Woodrow Wilson Homestead Where: 28 Sprout Road, Dergal, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, BT82 0EB When: Saturday - Guided tours at 11.00am & 3.00pm. Sunday - Guided tours at 13:00 & 16:00 (1hr 30 mins) The Ancestral home of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, will be open for two afternoons of storytelling, craft demonstrations and short talks. Join us in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains for a memorable and fun filled afternoon. On-going demonstrations by costumed staff will include open hearth cooking, flax spinning and corn dolly making. Food samples on offer. Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the USA (right) and his ancestral home (below

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Tour of Lagan Valley Island building

Lisburn Cathedral (Church of Ireland)

R-Space gallery Lisburn

The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL

24a Castle Street, Lisburn, BT27 4XD

32 Castle Street, Lisburn, BT27 4XE

Lagan Valley Island is home to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and is also a unique mix of civic, business and arts facilities. Home to council offices, the Island Arts Centre, Council Chambers, a purpose built Conference Centre and Theatre. To celebrate EHOD, Lagan Valley Island will be holding a tour of the building including the council chambers. Learn about the history of the Lagan Valley Island site including its industrial past as a Linen Mill. Booking essential, e-mail lviduty@lisburn.gov.uk or tel. 028 9250 9293.

The first church on this site was built in 1623 (St Thomas’), but was destroyed by rebel forces in 1641. The second church was partially destroyed in a fire which devastated most of the town in 1707. The current larger church was rebuilt from 1708 and took several years to complete. A complete internal and external refurbishment in keeping with heritage regulations was completed in 2013. Refreshments available and Victoriana Afternoon Tea 2.30pm to 5pm to purchase.

Is She Blew’ exhibition by artist, curator and DJ David Littler (sampler-culture clash). Celebrating Industrial Heritage and back by popular demand for one day only, David Littler’s sample of the sonic landscape of the linen industry settles in R-Space once again. Meet the artist, hear the sounds and feel the textures. This exhibition was supported by ACNI when it was first shown at R-Space in March 2015. More details on R-Space website www.rspacelisburn.com. Booking essential for special performance, tel: 028 92663179.

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Sat 10:00 - 11:00, Tour at 10.00am (45mins).

Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Guided tours on the hour Sun 14:30 - 17:00

Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Special performance 7.30-9.30pm

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

First Lisburn Presbyterian Church

Sir Richard Wallace Guided Walking Tour

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Departs: R-Space Gallery, 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, BT27 4XE

49 Market Square South, Lisburn, BT28 1AD

Join this guided walking tour at R-Space Gallery on historical Castle Street, Lisburn. The Sir Richard Wallace guided walking tour is by Anthea McWilliams BA MA (Hons). Tour lasts one hour and concludes at Lisburn Cathedral. Booking essential by calling 028 92663179 or 07980494063.

First Lisburn Presbyterian Church is one of the central churches in Lisburn. The newly designed, spacious, flexible sanctuary retains much of its original architecture, decorated gallery and magnificent stained-glass windows, including The Resurrection Window, a memorial of the 1981 bomb blast in the Town Centre. Visitors will have the opportunity to follow a self-guided Church Trail, learn how the building evolved from being a ‘meeting house’ down an alley to what it is today, view a historical presentation and listen to live music. Refreshments on offer.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 13:00, Guided walking tour T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

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Lisburn City Library

Lisburn Railway Station

23 Linenhall Street, Lisburn, BT28 1FJ

2a Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XJ

This large modern city library provides something for everyone. The library is bright and airy with state of the art facilities split over two levels. There exists a large dedicated children’s section, an extensive public computer service which includes free WiFi, a cosy seating area to relax and enjoy a wide selection of newspapers and other publications. The library provides the perfect location for a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the nearby shopping area.

The station was opened on 12 August 1839 by the Ulster Railway. The station buildings were rebuilt in 1878 to designs by William Henry Mills for the then newly-formed Great Northern Railway of Ireland (GNRI). It is a B+ listed building. The station house adjacent to the station platforms is still visible and was built in Great Northern Railway of Ireland (GNRI) style. Now in private ownership.

Opening Times: see www.librariesni.org.uk September 2015: Display of rare historical children’s books.

Opening Times: Sat 06:30 - 22:30 Sun 09:30 - 22:30 LB IH

Ballinderry War Memorial Hall

10A North Street, Upper Ballinderry, Lisburn, BT28 2ER Ballinderry War Memorial Hall is located on North Street, Upper Ballinderry. The hall has a permanent remembrance of the brave men and women of the district who served, and many of whom gave up their lives in ‘The Great War’. The two storey listed building which was designed by Mr Robert Gibson, C.E, Belfast, is a worthy memorial and is rare to witness in today’s society. The foundation stone was laid in 1924. For further information see www.Lisburn.com or www.GlenavyHistory.com.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 17:00 LB LH

CWS Stained Glass Studio

Ballinderry Moravian Church

Ram’s Island

Unit C2, 9 Ferguson Drive, Knockmore Industrial Estate, Lisburn, BT28 2EX

Portmore Road, Lower Ballinderry, Lisburn, BT28 2JS

Sandy Bay Marina, Lough Neagh, BT28 2LQ

Demonstration on the making of Stained Glass.

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

An opportunity to visit this intriguing island and learn about its diverse history and wildlife. All of the attractions will be explained in this fascinating tour that includes the new interpretive centre. Bring a picnic. Whilst the tour on the Island is free to visitors, a ferry operated by the Rams Island Heritage Project will leave from Sandy Bay Marina at 12noon at a reduced rate of £5 for EHOD return journey (usually £10). Visit www.ramsisland.org or contact 028 9054 3022 for booking and further details.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 12:00 Sun 10:00 - 12:00 Both days: Tours at 10am T

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Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 12:00 - 16:00 Both days: Historic exhibition in the church T LB

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 15:00 Sun 12:00 - 15:00 Both days: Tour starts on the Island at 1pm (Ferry £5). T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

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Ballinderry Middle Church

Christ Church, Derriaghy

St Catherine’s Parish Church

Lower Ballinderry Road, Ballinderry, Lisburn, BT28 2NL

Adjacent to 20 Derriaghy Road, Magheralave, Lisburn, BT28 3SH

Seacash, Crumlin Road, Aldergrove, Crumlin, BT29 4AQ

Fine example of a plantation period ‘barn’ church, built in 1668 at the direction of Bishop Jeremy Taylor, to replace the medieval church at La Loo a few miles away. Its pews and ‘pepper-pot’ pulpit were constructed of oak from the forest of Killultagh. It fell into disuse after the construction of the new parish church, but was restored in 1902 thanks to the generosity of a parishioner, Mrs Walkington. It has a simple bell tower and external steps to the gallery.

Strikingly original Welland and Gillespie Church (1872) in picturesque graveyard settting. The present church is ‘an extraordinary exercise in three dimensional geometry’ (Brett) with distinctive patterned stained glass and boat shaped wooden roof.

Erected 1712 and restored in 2003-2004. In 1885 J J Phillips 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 Westminister. There are 46 war graves dating back to 1st World War. Leaflet available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 LB

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The Ballance House

118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, BT29 4NY The Ballance House, home of The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the birthplace of New Zealand Premier John Ballance. The house has been restored to include exhibitions, an audio visual display, a library and guided tours. Discover the Ulster New Zealand Connection, explore the life and work of John Ballance and learn about Maori culture and the impact of settlers from Ireland on New Zealand life. Visit the tea barn in one of the 19th century barns for tea, coffee and home baking to purchase.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 17:00, Guided tours between 14:00 17:00, exhibitions, audio-visual and library. T LH G

Sentry Hill Historic House & Visitor Centre

Museum at The Mill

40 Ballycraigy Road, Carnmoney, Newtownabbey, BT36 4SX

Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA

Sentry Hill is a 19th century farmhouse in the Parish of Carnmoney, Co Antrim. The house and its contents provide a rare insight into life in rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sentry Hill was the home of the McKinney family who came to Ireland from Scotland in the early 1700s. Remarkably the contents of the house have survived almost intact, including diaries, letters, books and photographs. Refreshments are available at a small cost.

Museum at The Mill invites visitors to explore the history and heritage of Mossley Mill. Housed within what was originally the wet spinning floor of the mill, the museum tells the story of Mossley Mill and the people who worked there from the 1800’s to the mill’s closure in 1996. The museum also features the development of the mill in recent years as a civic and cultural centre. This story is presented through a colourful range of displays including artefacts, images and archival film.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00, Ballyduff Silver Band in the courtyard from 3pm-4pm. Both days: Guided tours available on a first come first served basis, Last tours at 3.45pm. T LB

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00, Guided tour of the site and museum. T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 90 340129

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Graymount House

Abbeydene House

70 Whitewell Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7ES

20 Abbeydene Manor, Newtownabbey, BT37 9JQ

Graymount House is set on the grounds of Hazelwood Integrated College formerly Graymount Girls. It is a regency house with Neo-Classical detailing, designed by Architect Thomas Jackson for linen merchant William Gray in 1835. Visit us at Graymount where you will be able to talk to members of Belfast Titanic Society and learn about Edwardian Belfast. You will also be able to view Edwardian costumes, listen to talks and view the work of local artists.

Abbeydene House (formerly Lismara House) was built in 1850 by the famed architect, Charles Lanyon for a wealthy flax mill owner. Since then it has had a number of celebrated owners including Charles Lanyon’s son, Herbert, Edward Robinson (one half of Robinson Cleaver) and Sir Crawford McCullagh who, as Lord Mayor of Belfast, entertained Dwight Eisenhower in 1945. Your visit to Abbeydene House will start with a short history of the house followed by the Grand Tour and finishing with a complimentary cup of tea/coffee.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Sun 11:00 - 16:00 Both days: Talks at 12 noon and 2pm. LB E LH

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 17:00 Sun 11:00 - 17:00 Both days: History, Tour and complimentary cup of tea/coffee.

The White House

28 - 34 Whitehouse Park, BT37 9SQ The White House has nestled on the Northern Shore of Belfast Lough for over 400 years, The Plantation Bawn has recently been restored from a crumbling building, into a beautiful and multipurpose space. The Bawn now hosts two exciting interactive exhibitions ‘A Tale of Three Kings’ recounting the Williamite and Jacobite Wars from a European perspective, and ‘Relive the History’ which tells the exciting story of the building’s past right up to the present day.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 17:00, Guided tours by trained staff. T

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St Nicholas Parish Church

Market Place, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AW Begun about 1180, probably by John de Courcy, as a pro-cathedral in the centre of Carrickfergus this cruciform church was extended in 1306. The steeple dates from 1787. Internal features include early columns and arches, a Piscina, stained glass windows and various memorials, notably the impressive Chichester Memorial. A number of parishioners volunteer as guides and will be happy to provide a guided tour on request. Our guide booklet is available in English, French, German and Spanish.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 16:00 Both days: Tours on request. T LB

Textured exhibition by Victoria Foster

Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BG VF designs creates one of a kind pictures using handmade felts, embroidery and mixed media. The designs are instantly recognisable by their vibrant colours and textures. Victoria describes her work: “My work is very much inspired by surroundings throughout Northern Ireland. I design and create original pictures using my love of mixed material including fabrics and my handmade felts. Each piece is 100% handcrafted by myself and is unique.”

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:30 Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB DOE E

Carrickfergus Castle

Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BG 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 during WW2.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Both days: Tour times will be displayed outside reception. T LB DOE

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Traditional Rope Makers NI - Demonstration

Ways of Seeing, A Sense of Place Exhibition

Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BG

Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG

Demonstrating how rope was produced in the 18th century for the many sailing ships that sailed many oceans, telling the story of the production of rope and demonstrating the methods used, using a rope jack and traveller. Rope making a trade lost to the passage of time, but brought back to life by costumed demonstrators of the 18th century. Why not visit us on Heritage weekend and find out more... Traditional Rope-makers always ready with a yarn!

The ‘Ways of Seeing, A Sense of Place’ project is a community engagement initiative designed to encourage awareness of the significance of built heritage, through local histories and stories stimulated by museum art collections. The exhibition includes artworks on the theme of local built heritage from Ballymena, Larne, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey. The importance of built heritage, history and their connected stories is significant in regional identity. Suitable for children of primary school age.

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Carrickfergus Museum

Museum and Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG Carrickfergus Museum interprets the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding districts from earliest times to the present day. In the museum there are several ‘Hands On’ interactive facilities and a person available to welcome visitors and provide information.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 T LB

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‘Tale of a Medieval Town’ guided walking tour

Carrickfergus Museum, Museum and Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG Join us on a walking tour and discover how the town of Carrickfergus grew up around its magnificent Norman Castle - ‘Tale of a Medieval Town’ guided walking tour has been organised and will incorporate a tour of the Carrickfergus Museum with behind the scenes session showing visitors how we care and store our collection.

Opening Times: Sat Walking Tours 11:00 & 13:30 T

Sat 11:00 - 16:00, Exhibition/workshop for children, closed for lunch 12-1pm.

Carrickfergus Town Hall

Shiels Houses

Joymount, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DL

48 Larne Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7EA

Built in 1779 as the County Courthouse to the design of Richard Drew. A wing was added in 1792 and further extensions were completed in 1819. Adjoining building saw service as a prison and later militia barracks.

In 1868 Shiels Houses were built through the bequest of Charles Shiels, a wealthy philanthropist who died in 1861. He left £90,000 to provide homes for the needy. The original 21 houses were built by well known local architect, Sir Charles Lanyon. Join us at the summer house (weather dependant) and enjoy a walk around our historical gardens to view the architecture. Please park in Downshire Road and enter the grounds by foot through the front gate at Larne Road. Leaflets available - Self-guided event.

Opening Times: Sat 15:00 - 16:00, Tour at 15.00pm (1 hr) T LB

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Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Centre

Carrickfergus Train Station

2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, BT38 7EQ

10 Victoria Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 8AQ

An 18th Century thatched stone cottage restored as a tribute to Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the USA whose parents lived nearby. A museum of the US Rangers formed in Carrickfergus in 1942 is housed in the grounds. Person available to welcome visitors and provide information, leaflet also provided.

A well-detailed and proportioned Arts & Crafts style late 19th century railway station with a number of well preserved, contemporary ancillary structures. The station’s principal entrance on Victoria Street is on an axis with North Street; travellers continue downhill to North Gate and through the city walls to the town centre. The well preserved interiors of the station, signal cabin and subway all encapsulate the rich railway heritage of one of the best preserved railway stations in Northern Ireland.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 LB

Opening Times: Sat 07:00 - 22:30 Sun 10:00 - 21:00

Flame Gasworks Museum

44 Irish Quarter Westy, Carrickfergus, BT38 8AT Carrickfergus boasts Ireland’s sole surviving coal gas works and one of only three in the UK. 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.

Opening Times: Sat 13:00 - 17:00 Sun 13:00 - 17:00 Both days: Trained guides & Guided Tours T LB LH IH

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Open Day at Blackhead Lightkeepers’ House

McCrae’s Brae, Whitehead, BT38 9NZ Built during the glory days of Belfast’s shipping era, Blackhead Lightkeepers’ House provides stunning views of Belfast Lough and beyond. The lighthouse became automated in 1969 and was important in guiding many of the huge vessels from the famous shipyard of Harland & Wolff out of Belfast Lough, including the Titanic. The House Manager will be at the property to answer questions and a free leaflet is available on the history and restoration of the building. Light refreshments will be offered.

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB IH

Tours of The Edwardian House

The Gallery Whitehead, 19 Cable Road, Whitehead, BT38 9PY Three storey terrace Edwardian house with it’s original features in the conservation area of the Edwardian seaside town of Whitehead. The Gallery Whitehead art gallery is housed on the lower floor. The house was built at the turn of the century by master builder and stonemason Sam Dowther and is a product of “The villa ticket system” instigated by Northern Ireland Rail. It was built for William Orr, master mariner from Ballycarry (links with poet Thomas Orr). There will be leaflets and a tour guide.

Opening Times: Sun 12:00 - 18:00, Free Edwardian House guided tours at 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 & 17.00. T

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Whitehead Train Station

Victoria Ave, Whitehead, BT38 9QG A Victorian railway station built c.1860. This is a well-preserved example of railway architecture in Northern Ireland. Despite internal subdivisions, public areas remain intact with original ornate Victorian detailing and timberwork. The building is evidence of substantial development of the railway line from Belfast to Larne during the latter half of the 19th century and is one of the more impressive buildings within Whitehead Conservation Area.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 14:00 T LB IH

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Pattersons Spade Mill

751 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0AP History forged in steel. To visit Pattersons Spade Mill is to travel back in time. The thunder of the tilt hammer, the smell of oil and wood shavings and the mass of belts, governors and flywheels, combine to open a window in a bygone Industrial era. Display of how spade making was done - Guide and spademaker available.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 16:00

Drumalis

Larne Town Hall

47 Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 1DT

Upper Cross Street, Larne, BT40 1SZ

Drumalis is 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. During the afternoon, there will be guided tours of the Heritage building. Visitors will be able to walk in the grounds and explore the restored Victorian Rose Garden.

Larne’s McGarel Town Hall is a High Victorian Gothic building with a tall four storey clock tower. It is listed as grade B+ building due to its architectural merit and individual design. It was extensively refurbished by Larne Borough Council in 2012.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 16:00, Ongoung tours.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 15:30 LB

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Open Day at Ballealy Cottage

Staffordstown Road, Shanes Castle Park, Randalstown, BT41 3LD Located in a woodland setting, this cottage with its romantic fairytale appearance and ornate bargeboard was built in 1865. It was originally the cottage for the estate’s gamekeeper but now guests can play at being Hansel and Gretel and enjoy watching the deer in the nearby fields. The House Manager will be at the property to answer questions and a free leaflet will be available providing information on the history of the building and the restoration process. Light refreshments will be offered. Tours are self-guided.

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB

Crosskeys Inn Eel Fishing Event with Eel Supper

Pogues Entry Historical Cottage

40 Grange Road, Toomebridge, BT41 3QB

Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BA

Crosskeys Inn is the oldest thatched pub in Northern Ireland and dates back to approximately 1654. Crosskeys Inn, Lough Neagh Fisherman’s Co-op and Kinturk Cultural Centre all have a strong heritage connected to Lough Neagh and have united to share the eel fishing heritage. Try fresh eels fried with baked soda bread, traditional music, story telling and a tour of the display and talk on eel fishing. Eel supper requires booking: telephone 028 7965 0694 or email crosskeysinn@btinternet.com.

Childhood home of Dr. 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. Seasonal Interpretative Guide will be on duty to give background information. European Heritage Open Day brings the cottage alive.

Opening Times: Sat 15:00 - 19:00 Sun 15:00 - 19:00 Both days: Eel supper 3pm - 5pm. Tours at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. T LB E

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Both days: Living history and craft displays. T LB LH

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Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House

Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH See the restored buildings of Clotworthy House with new visitor facilities and the results of the Heritage Lottery funded restoration of Antrim Castle Gardens with its important late 17th century Anglo Dutch layout of Long Canals, Round Pond and avenues stretching through a substantial Wilderness complemented by later Victorian additions including terraces and a Pleasure Garden. Clotworthy House complex includes a café, gift shop, art gallery and Garden Heritage Exhibition.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Both days: Guided tours at 10.30am, 12noon and 3pm.

Arthur Cottage & Interpretative Centre

Craigs Parish Church

21a Dreen Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, Dreen, BT42 1EB

105 Hillmount Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, BT42 1NZ

Arthur Cottage, situated in the village of Cullybackey is the ancestral home of Chester Alan Arthur, 21st President of the United State of America. Enter the thatched cottage and see how the Arthur family lived in the late 18th century. Come along, listen to traditional music and try freshly baked soda bread and pancakes cooked on the griddle over an open turf fire by ladies dressed in traditional costume.

A pretty little rural church, its appearance much enhanced by numerous yew trees in surrounding walled graveyard. Built in 1840s in Blackstone with ashlar trim to the designs of Sir Charles Lanyon. Guides will be available to answer questions.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 15:00, Free entry, parking, tour guide, baking demonstration, childrens activities, traditional music, dress and tours.

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Gracehill Old School

Gracehill Conservation Area VillageTour

Gracehill Moravian Church

Church Road, Gracehill, Ballykennedy, Ballymena, BT42 2NL

Gracehill, Co Antrim, Ballykennedy, Ballymena, BT42 2NL

Church Road, Gracehill, , Ballykennedy, Ballymena, BT42 2NL

One of the original buildings in the village dating from 1765. Restored by Gracehill Old School Trust (GhOST) it now contains a popular visitor centre including a recreated historic classroom. It is also home to a restaurant, after schools club and business units.

Come to Gracehill Conservation Area and enjoy the unique ambience of Northern Ireland’s first designated Conservation Area. Pick up a free village guide from the Old School or get details of the Children’s quiz, join one of our expert guides for a tour, see the recently restored village square or hear about plans to renovate the historic Old Shop. Afterwards relax with refreshments, home baking and fresh produce by Gracehill Country Market in the Church Hall.

The Moravian village of Gracehill was established in 1759. The Church with the Manse to the right and the Wardens house to the Left opened in 1765. The interior, once very plain but embellished over the years contains a notable “tulip” pulpit and the lay out remains as originally designed.

Opening Times: Sat 12:30 - 17:00, Regular showings of ‘The Gracehill Story’ (15 min). T LB E

Opening Times: Sat 12:30 - 17:00, Half hourly tours leave from Church (45 min) T LB E

Opening Times: Sat 12:30 - 17:00, Hourly talks on history of building (15 mins), Information leaflet. T LB

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Lynwood House

Origami House

Montgomery Street, Gracehill, Ballykennedy, Ballymena, BT42 2NN

14 Whappstown Road, Kells, Ballymena, BT42 3NX

This five-bay, two storey house of squared basalt was formerly a home for single brethren. The house was built in 1819 as a result of a generous donation to the Moravian community by Miss Mary Ellen Bates. It is now a family home. Guides will be available around the house.

Award winning Architect, Jane Burnside, and 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 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. Unfortunately children under 16 years are not permitted on this occasion for insurance reasons.

Opening Times: Sat 12:30 - 17:00 LB

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 12 noon, Tour by Jane Burnside. Minimum booking 2 people. T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

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. For details of events. visit www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Sat 12.30pm - 3.15pm: Now the Looms are Silent - A presentation on Frazer & Haughton Linen Merchants, Bleachers and Finishers, Cullybackey by Gerard Muldoon. 10am - 4.30pm: Industrial Heritage of NI - Taking a look at the past through the medium of digital film. Exhibition - Linen Industry in Times Past - Ballymena and the Surrounding Areas. Visual photographic display - Gracehill Conservation Area. T

The Braid, Ballymena Town Hall, Museum and Arts Centre

1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, BT43 5EJ Guided, behind the scenes tour of Ballymena Town Hall and Mid-Antrim Museum, which includes history of the site and listed building. Includes visit to the Mayor’s Parlour, Council Chamber, Museum Collection Store and Conservation Workshop.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 12:30, One tour 11-12.30 T LB

Steensons Jewellery Workshop Tour

Seaview Hall, 17 New Road, Glenarm, Ballymena, BT44 0AA Steensons Jewellers in Glenarm are opening their workshop for guided tours. A fantastic opportunity to discover how this highly skilled craft utilizes and combines the traditional techniques with cutting edge technologies. Visitors can browse our jewellery, observe the main workshop and enjoy our information area. Our showroom has a touch screen with videos of jewellery making and additional information. For bookings please contact Brona or Jolene on 028 2884 1445 or email brona@ thesteensons.com

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 17:00, Tours at 11.30, 1.30 and 3pm (45-60 min.) T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Cushendun Old Church

33 Bay Road, Cushendun, BT44 0PS Former Church of Ireland. Now on ‘Buildings at Risk’ list. It is a simple sandstone building but is an iconic building, part of the Cushendun Village. Built in 1842. There will be a second hand book sale and refreshments.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Sun 11:00 - 16:00 LB

EHOD 2015

Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey

Scullion Hurls Economusee

11 Ballymena Road, Portglenone, BT44 8BL

16 Lough Road, Loughguile, Ballymena, BT44 9JN

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 Cisterian vocation to make space for God. Leaflets available and Monks will guide tours.

Family business displaying the traditional Irish Craft of Hurley Making. Learn all about the craft and watch the Scullion Family fashion Hurls or Hurleys from single pieces of Ash. Watch Michael and Denis craft and finish a Scullion hurl in the Loughguile workshop. Explore the exhibition area to learn about the history of hurling, the process involved in making a Scullion hurl and family connection. Booking essential, call 028 2764 1308 or e-mail info@scullionhurls.com

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:30, Tours at 10.30, 11.30, 15.00, 15.45 (45 min.) T LB E LH

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 15:00 Sun 12:00 - 15:00 Saturday: 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm. Sunday: 1.30pm - Tour, exhibition and workshop demonstrations. T

Carrick-a-Rede

119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, BT45 6LS Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen 350 years ago. Today it is a popular tourist destination, attracting thousands of thrillseekers (and birdwatchers!) to the North Coast every year.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Free guided tour at 10.00 (1.5 hrs) T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 2073 3419

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Ballymoney Museum

Ballymoney Town Hall, Townhead Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6BE From Mesolithic to Motorcycles; Explore 9000 years of history. The diverse display includes rare finds from the Bronze Age and Medieval period as well as exhibits associated with political upheaval and the history of the town. There is an exciting exhibit about motorcycle road racing in Northern Ireland and a chance to see the mysterious Derrykeighan Stone. Enjoy a display of cameras from the Corfield Camera Factory and objects relating to the linen industry. Leaflets are available for a tour of the area.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 17:00 IH

Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard

Ballycastle Museum

Church Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6HS

59 Castle Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6AS

The Church Tower has been the symbol of the region for many years and features on it the Borough Coat of Arms. Surrounding it are the graves of generations of Ballymoney families, the oldest discernible headstone belonging to the Camac family (1610). Among those buried here is George Hutchinson, a Magistrate who brought the local United Irishmen to trial during the rebellion of 1798. A guide leaflet is available at the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall.

Folk and Social History of the Glen’s in the town’s 18th century courthouse. Exhibits include the Glentaisie Banner of the first Feis in Glenarm (1904). Please visit.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Sun 13:00 - 18:00 T

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Both days: Volunteers will be giving talks on the collection. T LB

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Ballycastle Library

Broughgammon Farm

5 Leyland Road, Ballycastle, BT54 6DT

50 Straid Road, Ballycastle, BT54 6NP

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 from Ballycastle Library during opening hours.

The Cole family inherited the 50 acre Broughgammon farm in 2002 and after building a sustainable home they turned their attention towards the land. Their aim is to provide local, sustainable and affordable food. While dabbling in rare breed soay sheep, pork and poultry their main produce is slightly more obscure. Come along and have a look around the farm, including the barn and the converted cow byre that now houses the farmshop. Short, informal tours available.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thurs 10 - Sat 12 September: Town trail T

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Sun 11:00 - 16:00

Open Day at Magherintemple Lodge

51 Churchfield Road, Churchfield, Ballycastle, BT54 6PN Built in 1874 with stepped gables and ball finials, 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. The House Manager will be at the property to answer questions and provide information on the building. A free leaflet is available and light refreshments will be offered.

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB

Bonamargy Friary

Off the Ballycastle/Cushendall Coast Road, Ballycastle, BT54 6QP This Third Order Franciscan Friary, traditionally founded bt Rory MacQuillan in about 1500, was involved in warfare in the late 16th century, but was repaired and used until the mid 17th century. The approach is through a gatehouse set in an earth bank, a rare survival. The long narrow church has three windows and a door in the south wall and a two-phase east window. There are many interesting gravestones in the surrounding cemetry.

Opening Times: Sat Open Access Sun Open Access DOE

Open Day at The Kiln Wing

Giantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Causeway Visitor Experience - Guided Tour

143 Main Street, Bushmills, BT57 8QE

44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, BT57 8SU

The Kiln Wing, is part of a restored 19th century corn mill on the River Bush in Bushmills, Co.Antrim. The sound of water cascading past pervades this converted corn mill, where the original character of the building has been beautifully preserved, with many of its original elements retained such as the machine components in the centre of the building. A free leaflet is available and light refreshments will be offered.

The award winning Giantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Normal admission applies with the exception of those booked on tours.

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB IH

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 19:00 Architectural interest tours at 12.00 and 14.00 (40 mins.) T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

EHOD 2015

MacQuillan Castle Ruins

Open Day at the Drum Gatelodge

Dunluce Castle

Ballylough, 53 Castlecatt Road, , Ballylough More, Bushmills, BT57 8TN

Riverside Road, Ballylough Estate, Ballylough More, Bushmills, BT57 8TP

Historic site occupied c5000, possibly earlier. Crannog, Rath and Savage Norman Castle under the existing ruins of the MacQuillans Castle. House built c1600s, extended in 1801, by Traills, bought from Archibald Stewart, who was the McDonnells land steward, in 1789. Not recommended for young children and older children must be supervised throughout any visit, due to ruined buildings and open water-ways. Basic refreshments available. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

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 were both employed on the estate and lived out their lives in the two roomed circular Drum building. The House Manager will be at the property to answer questions and provide information on the building. A free leaflet is available and light refreshments will be offered.

This late medieval and 17th century Castleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. The 17th century mainland courtyard, containing domestic buildings, leads downhill to a narrow crossing to the rock, formerly protected by a drawbridge to the gatehouse. The buildings on the rock are 16th and 17th century.

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Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Sun 11:00 - 16:00 Both Days: Tour of site 11:00 and 13:00 (1 hr) T LB LH IH

Billy Parish Church / Wedding Festival

1 Cabragh Road, Bushmills, BT57 8YH Come to a Wedding! Billy Church is 200 years old and to celebrate the anniversary we will be having a wedding festival as part of EHOD. Dresses old and new and other matrimonial items and floral arrangements will be on display in the church. Parish History leaflet and guide to the church interior available. Refreshments in the Parish Hall and home baking and souvenir stalls.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:30 Sun 11:30 - 16:30 Sunday: Special service at 10.30am, all welcome. LB E LH

Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB

Dunluce, Near Portrush, BT57 8UY

Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 DOE

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EHOD 2015

Poyntzpass Signal Box

Petty Sessions Coffee House

Poyntzpass Railway Station, Railway Street, Poyntzpass, BT35 6SN

8 Railway St., The Square, Poyntzpass, Tullynacross, Newry, BT35 6SN

The Victorian Signal-Man’s Cabin is the only one of it’s kind on it’s original site in Northern Ireland. With all its equipment intact but disconnected it will be opened by the local History Society by agreement with Translink. Local History Society Committee members will welcome and talk on history of railway.

The village Court House, now the aptly named “Petty Sessions Coffee House”, is an appropriate setting for a collection of news items relating to a variety of ‘petty’ misdemeanours dealt with at the monthly Petty Sessions which were held in this building for over 100 years. Staff on hand to give information regarding the history of the building & Petty Sessions Exhibition. Refreshments available all day.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 T

Opening Times: Sat 08:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00

TPM Credit Union Building

Church Street, Poyntzpass, BT35 6SW Over the years the local History Society has collected an extensive archive of photographs, newspaper articles, models and artefacts which will be available to view and browse at your leisure. Local History Society members will offer assistance and answer any queries.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 T

Poyntzpass Local History Society Walking Tour

The Square, Poyntzpass, BT35 6SY The guided walks will include some of the Village’s interesting sites - The 100 year old stone ‘Face in the Wall’, The Newry Canal, Poyntzpass Railway Station and The Red Hand Inn, scene of a gruesome murder in days of yore.

Opening Times: Sat 11:30 - 15:00, Tours at 11.30am and 2.00pm Sun 15:00 - 16:00, Sunday: Tour at 3.00pm (1 hr) T LB IH

Bessbrook Institute

College Square East, Maytown, Bessbrook, BT35 7DH Built 1886 and 1887 to the design 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.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 LB

Ballymacdermot Court Tomb (Cairn)

Bernish Road, Newry, BT35 8PZ This court tomb is set on the south slopes of Ballymacdermot Mountain, with magnificent views over the Meigh plain to Slieve Gullion and the ring-dyke mountains. The long, trapezoidal cairn had an almost enclosed circular forecourt at its north (uphill) end, its outline apparently influenced by the granite outcrop north-east of the court. This extremely well preserved Neolithic burial site with three chambers can be dated between 4000 and 2500 BC.

Opening Times: Sat Open Access Sun Open Access DOE

EHOD 2015

Killevy Churches

Armagh Gaol

Ballintemple Road, Newry, BT35 8LQ

The Mall, Corporation, Armagh, BT60 1AQ

Located on the lower east slopes of Slieve Gullion in Ballytemple townland, this is the site of one of Ireland’s most important early convents, founded perhaps in the later 5th century by St Moninne (also called Darerca, daughter of Erc, or locally Bline). It was plundered by Vikings from Carlingford Lough in 923. However, monastic life continued and the site was occupied by the Augustinian nuns until 1542. The large tree lined graveyard is still in use today.

Built under the patronage of Archbishop Robinson, work commenced in 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. Please note that due to the condition of the building, those with restricted mobility may experience difficulty in accessing the site. Booking essential via www.armaghtours.com or by calling 028 9035 7527.

Opening Times:

Sat Open Access Sun Open Access -

Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Guided tours on the hour from 10am - 4pm Sun 10:00 - 16:00, Sunday: Guided tours on the hour from 12 noon - 4pm (1hr).

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The Old Courthouse

7 Main Street, Markethill, Armagh, BT60 1PH Built in 1842 by Thomas Duff, one of the few surviving large regional free-standing court houses. Markethill District Enterprises Ltd 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 past-times, until the present day. Access available in The Old Courthouse and at www.bygonesandbyways.com.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 LB

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BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Darkley House

95 Darkley Road, Keady, BT60 3AY Darkley House, early 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. An interesting place to visit. Vintage tea party and childrens activities; children are welcome to feed the donkeys and play within the garden. A bouncy castle, slide shows and teddy bear hunt will encourage the children to explore the 2 and half acre site. 10 page guide book available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm (1 hr), Vintage tea party and childrens activities. T LB

Milford House

McCrum Family Grave

22 Monaghan Street, Milford Village, Kennedies, Armagh, BT60 3NY

St Mark’s Church, The Mall, Armagh, BT60 3PB

Milford House is the former revolutionary McCrum family residence, a linen manufacturing dynasty which revolutionised the world of business and sport. Famous as the first house in Ireland to be lit with electricity. Later home to Manor House school. Today one of top ten listed buildings at risk. Discover the fascinating story and collections from Milford House at nearby 22 Monaghan Street. Guides will provide information. Refreshments served. See www. milfordhouse.org.uk

Grave of McCrum family of Milford House Co Armagh. Burial place of Robert Gamany McCrum (1829-1915) who revolutionised the linen industry, his wife Anne Eliza Riddall (1840-1869) and their son William McCrum (1865-1932) - world famous inventor of the penalty kick rule in football in Milford 1890. The grave has recently undergone major restoration which was generously funded by FIFA.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 Both Days: Guided tours and no charge T

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Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00

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Milford Village

Milford, Kennedies, Armagh, BT60 3PB 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. The Milford railway line (now a wildlife reserve) opened in 1907 has the longest platform of any in the GNRI line. Visit www.milfordhouse.org.uk for more information.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 18:00 Sun 09:00 - 18:00 Both days; Tours of Milford House including history of village.

William McCrum Park

William Street, Milford Village, Armagh, BT60 3PD

Franciscan Friary

Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4EL

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 which Milford is world famous. Park with a bust of Mr McCrum made by Belfast artist D P Pettigrew in 2006. Information panels tells story of invention of penalty kick. For further information visit www.milfordhouse.org.uk

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. It had prominent patrons in the city and the Franciscans played an important part in the city’s religious life until the Friary was suppressed in 1542 with the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII.

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Sat 09:00 - 18:00 Sun 09:00 - 17:00

Sat Open Access Sun Open Access DOE

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Navan Centre & Fort, Armagh

81 Killylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD Enjoy a flavour of the historic Navan Centre & Fort, one of Ireland’s most important historic monuments. Have an introduction to Navan, a visit to the Iron Age dwelling to meet Living History characters as they recreate Celtic Life. Take a guided tour to the Fort booking essential as numbers are limited at www. armagh.co.uk/navan-centre-fort/ or 028 3752 9644.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:30 Sun 10:00 - 18:30 Both days: Free guided tours at 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 5.15pm (45 min.) T DOE LH

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See details above

Sloan’s House Museum

84-86 Main Street, Loughgall, Armagh, Armagh, BT61 6HZ The recently refurbished and extended Sloan’s House Museum and Interpretive Centre is the building where the first Orange Lodge Warrants were signed after the Battle of the Diamond on 21 September 1795. It is now termed as the ‘Museum of Orange Heritage’ and contains a wealth of artefacts of the Institution. Free entry.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Guides available to provide tours and answer questions. T LB LH

Armagh Methodist Church

Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7DY Methodist Church located in historic Abbey Street close to the two Cathedrals of St Patrick and the city centre. The site of the church is located where John Wesley the founder of worldwide Methodism preached in 1767. The first church on the site was built in 1786; present building 1835. Day and Sabbath Schools were built in 1859 (Lynn Halls, adjacent). The story of 12 June 1889 will be part of the visit to the church. Refreshments offered in adjacent Lynn Halls.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 T LB E

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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 Armagh’s c18th ‘renaissance’. Archbishop Robinson included the Library in his plans for a university and gave many of its collections. Our message in ancient Greek, carved above the entrance door is translated as “the healing place of the soul” to which we still aspire! Self-guided information and staff available to assist.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 18:00 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Both days: Original drawings display and a treasure hunt. T LB LH

The Registry

No 5 Vicar’s Hill, Armagh Public Library, 43 Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7DY 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. Children are encouraged to write their name in ancient Ogham on activity sheets, answer quiz questions and rub outlines of medals and bronze weapons. Large jig-saws of old prints will be available to try. Normal entrance fee will not be charged. Staff available to assist.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Both days: Children’s activities

Irish and Local Studies Library

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.

Opening Times: See www.libriariesni.org Friday 11th September: 10.00am-12 noon & 2.00pm-4.00pm, Explore industry in ‘NI Through the Decades’ Digital Film Archive drop in sessions. LB E

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St Patrick’s Cathedral (Church of Ireland)

Dan Winter’s House - In the Farmyard

Vicars’ Hill, Armagh, BT61 7ED

9 Derryloughan Road, The Diamond, Loughgall, BT61 8PH

A spacious early C19th interior, the latest of many renovations of Archbishop O’Scanlan’s cathedral of 1268, on the site of St Patrick’s ‘great stone church’ of 455. The burial place of Brian Boru (1014). Important monuments and stained-glass windows. Tours include visits to the crypt. Free entry on both days.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Tours at 10.45am & 3.15pm. Children’s tour at 12.30pm Sun 12:30 - 17:00, Sunday: Cathedral closed from 3.00-4.15pm for Choral Evensong, all welcome to attend service. No tours on Sunday. T LB E

The original ancestral home of the Winter family from 1665, still owned by direct descendants of Dan Winter. The decision to form the Orange Order Institution was taken in this house on 21st September 1795 following the Battle of the Diamond. Family clothing, furniture, relics from the battle and memorabilia on display. Refreshments if required. More information is available at www.danwinterscottage.com.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 20:30 Sun 12:30 - 20:30 Both days: Guided tours available. T LB E

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 3885 1344

Armagh Gospel Hall

35 The Mall West, Armagh, BT61 9AJ Built as Masonic Hall by the local architect James Fullerton in 1848. The style is Venetian Gothic in red and yellow brick with a central gable flanked by a square tower on the right and a half round staircase tower opposite. One of the most flamboyant buildings in Armagh, not normally open to the public. Leaflet available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 LB

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First Presbyterian Church Armagh

Armagh County Museum

Armagh Planetarium

The Mall West, Armagh, BT61 9AL

The Mall East, Armagh, Armagh, BT61 9BE

College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DB

Built in 1878 to designs of Young & MacKenzie. Built of local limestone and 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. Information Leaflet available. Visit www.firstarmagh.co.uk for more information.

This classically designed building, originally constructed as a school house, is attributed to a design by the architect Francis Johnston. It was built in 1834 and is now the site of the County Museum. Explore the permanent displays in the Museum and see original maps, drawings and information about the architect, Francis Johnston. Children’s events include gallery trails, letter hunts and the opportunity to make an ink print of the Museum. Visitor guides available to answer questions. Visit www.nmni.com/acm for more details.

Armagh Planetarium offers visitors a unique experience which is quite simply ‘out of this world’. In the Digital Theatre you can experience the Solar System and beyond. Explore the exhibits, touch a meteorite from space or maybe even launch a rocket. On Saturday all Digital Theatre shows will be free, but remember to pre-book. Team members available to answer questions and guide visitors around the facility. Visit www.armaghplanet.com.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 15:00, Guided tours available on request. T LB E

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Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00, free Digital Theatre shows running at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Guides available 11am-4pm. Museum displays & children’s activities. LB E

Armagh Courthouse

Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum

The Mall, Armagh, BT61 9DJ

Sovereigns House, The Mall East, Armagh, BT61 9DL

The Armagh Courthouse was built in 1809 to designs by Francis Johnston, Architect and is still in use as a courthouse. The building is a major focus of The Mall and is one of the finest neo-classical buildings in Armagh. Staff will be available to lead tours.

Opening Times: Sat 10:15 - 16:00, Tours at 10.45am, 11.00am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm (40mins). T LB

The museum is in Sovereign’s House; built in 1810 it was originally home to the Mayor of Armagh and is less than 30 metres from the Court House. It is a fine example of a Georgian listed building. The collection contains the uniforms, medals, regalia and the two Victoria Crosses won by the Regiment. This new exhibition portrays the part played by the Royal Irish Fusiliers in the campaigns of Gallipoli, Salonika & the Western Front. Free research available for the day, appointment recommended.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Exhibition LB G

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 3752 3689

Tower Hill

Main Building, Armagh, BT61 9DR Tower Hill was built in 1842 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 the Health and Social Care Organisation.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 15:00 Sun 14:00 - 15:00 T LB

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Charles Shiels Houses

Tower Hill, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 9DW This charming range of houses overlooks the historical city of Armagh and was built in Gothic Revival style to designs by architects Lanyon and Lynn. Charles Shiels was born in 1782 and was profoundly affected by the hardships and poverty endured as a result of the Potato Famine in Ireland. He stated in his will of 1869 that the houses were for those in need. To this day The Trustees are required to adhere to these principles in the allocation of houses. Tea/coffee available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 17:00 Sun 10:30 - 17:00 Both days: Tours at 11.30am & 2.30pm (1 hour).

St Matthew’s Church

Main Street, Legacory, Richhill, BT61 9JT Originally a courthouse, the building was converted into a church in 1837. Transept and chancel were added in 1862. In 1912 Messrs AC Simpsons 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. Parishioners will welcome visitors and guide them around the church. Tea/Coffee/scones available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 15:30, Church is hosting a village fete. Tours available. T LB E

Northern Ireland’s 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. Guided tours will be given by the original members of crew that manned the post during the Cold War. Visitors may bring picnics. Booking essential: email info@nibunker.co.uk or tel: 0792 1167 775

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00, Guided tours (40 min). T LH

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Ardress House

64 Ardress Road, Annaghmore, Portadown, BT62 1SQ Ardress House is a charming 17th-century farmhouse, elegantly remodelled in Georgian times which offers fun and relaxation for all the family. Set in 40 hectares (100 acres) of countryside there are apple orchards, a charming woodland and riverside walks. The atmosphere of a working farmyard has been rekindled with the return of small animals. No entrance fee. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ardress-house for more information.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 17:00 LB LH

St Gobhan’s Seagoe Parish Church

46 Seagoe Road, Portadown, BT63 5HW St Gobhan’s 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 listed church dated 1814, including an open-timbered ceiling with carved angels and magnificent east window. Guided tours available. Refreshments in the adjoining Parish Centre. For more information visit www.seagoe.co.uk.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 Both Days: Guided tours & refreshments. T LB

Moneypenney’s Lock House

Horseshoe Lane, Brackagh, Portadown, BT63 6RS Moneypenny’s Lockhouse is located on the Newry Canal Towpath and consists of a Museum house, Bothy and Stables. The museum displays how the Moneypenny family would have lived and where Mr Moneypenny collected the tolls from the passing boats on the canal; the Bothy is where the lighterman stayed overnight, which accommodates a display; the Stables is where the Lighterman kept his horses. Today Moneypenny’s Blacksmiths have their workshop in this building. Moneypenny’s also has a wonderful Bee Garden beside the house.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 LB IH

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Lurgan Library

1 Carneige 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.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours 3 - 29 September: Jewels in the Landscape - A photographic exhibition organised by National Museums Northern Ireland. Photographs by Robert Thompson from the book ìThe Natural History of Ulster.î LB E

The Barn Museum

Berwickhall

Tannaghmore Gardens, Silverwood, Lurgan, BT66 6LG

1 Hillsborough Road, Moira, Craigavon, BT67 0HG

The Barn Museum is located beside Fairview House within Tannaghmore Gardens, just outside Lurgan. The Barn Museum itself is a wonderful restored stone building containing five galleries; each depicting either social, working or educational life in rural Co. Armagh from the 20th Century. The lower two galleries at The Barn Museum accommodates the Blacksmithing and Farm machinery exhibitions. The upper three galleries accommodates exhibitions on milking life, machinery and artefacts; rural schooling and the local shop.

Berwickhall is situated close to Moira, and is a two-storey thatched farmhouse dating back to the late 1600s. It is a listed building which is surrounded by a number of old stone farm outbuildings, some of which have been tastefully turned into tourist accommodation. The owner will give guided tours lasting approx 1 hour and will consist of viewing of the outside of house and yard. Limited access to house, converted farm buildings and woodland/ garden area.

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Sat 12:30 - 13:30, Tour 12.30pm-1.30pm Sun 16:00 - 17:00, Tour 4pm-5pm.

Sat 12:00 - 16:00 Sun 13:00 - 17:00 Both days: Tours on the hour.

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NIEA Works Depot & Station House

Moira Railway Station

Railway Road, Moira, BT67 0NE

Station 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.

Moira has Northern Irelands oldest surviving railway station, built in 1841, only 11 years after the world’s first passenger service opened between Manchester and Liverpool in 1830. The station house was designed in an Italianate style by the Ulster Railway’s chief engineer, John Godwin and is built of a mixture of stone, brick and stucco, with a slated roof, tall chimneys and distinctive round-headed doors and windows. Features include waiting rooms, ticket office and signal box.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:00, Conservation displays and activities for children LB DOE E

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:00 LB DOE IH

The Argory

144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Dungannon, BT71 6NA The Argory was built in the 1820s, a handsome Irish gentry house surrounded by a 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 evokes the family’s tastes and interests. Outside there are sweeping vistas, superb spring bulbs, scenic walks and fascinating courtyard displays. A second-hand bookshop, adventure playground and Lady Ada’s award-winning tea-room provide retreats for children and adults alike.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 17:00 LB

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EHOD 2015

Belfast Central Library

Building Britain: Belfast - City Renewal (Screening)

Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1EA

Belfast Central Library, Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1EA

PLACE, 7-9 Lower Garfield Street, Townparks, Belfast, BT1 1FP

Glenn Patterson reflects on Belfast’s industrial heritage and plans for the future. His film includes interviews with architects and developers and footage of early building work at Titanic Quarter. Booking essential visit www.bbc.co.uk/tickets

Belfast in the Victorian era was a city of great prosperity, reflected in the plethora of banks built during this time. Many of these new banks took their inspiration from grand and opulent civic buildings: town halls, courts and custom houses. This architectural extravagance invested banks with prestige and instilled trust in customers whilst the imposing new headquarters transformed the skyline. Tour by conservation architect Eva McDermott. Booking essential via www.placeni.org or by phoning 028 9023 2524.

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.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Sat Library tours 10.30am - 11.30am & 2.30pm 3.30pm. Monday 7 - Friday 18 September: Great Inventors of Northern Ireland - A display in the Information Reading Room. Monday 7 September - Saturday 14 November: Letters from the Great War - Belfast Librarians write home, a display in the Heritage Reading Room. T LB E

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41a Rosemary Street, Belfast, BT1 1QB Opened 1 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. John Wesley preached from this pulpit in 1789. Thomas Andrew, admired its boat-like interior and beautiful woodwork. The Ulster History Circle erected a Blue Plaque dedicated to Dr William Drennan 1784-1820, born on this site. Church members and leaflet for self-guided tour providing historical dates and details.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 11:30 - 16:00, 10.30am Morning Service. Open to all.

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 11:30, Walking tour (1 hr 30 min) T LB E

First Presbyterian Church

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Made of Money: The Victorian Banks of Belfast

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St George’s Parish Church

Craft NI Weaving Demonstration

105 High Street, Townparks, Belfast, BT1 2AG

Cotton Court, 42 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2ED

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. Talks and tours will be available as and when people arrive. Tea/coffee available. Visit www.stgeorges.connor.anglican.org for more information.

To celebrate the theme of Industrial Heritage and the history of our building Cotton Court, Craft NI is delighted to open its doors and invite the public to a special craft demonstration by award-winning local textile designer Jude Cassidy. Jude is one of Ireland’s only textile designers dedicated to hand weaving and designs an annual fabric collection on her 150-yearold loom. NB: public access limited to Craft NI on the ground floor of Cotton Court only.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 16:00 Both days: Talks and tours available LB

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 15:00, Demonstration by textile designer Jude Cassidy (paused 1-2pm for lunch) E LH IH

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Talk by film location manager Catherine Geary

The Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LA Catherine Geary, the Northern Irish location manager who has worked on the highly anticipated ‘Star Wars Vii - The Force Awakens’, Oscar Nominated ‘Philomena’, ‘Skyfall’ and the country’s largest feature film ‘Dracula Untold’, will give a talk and answer the many questions we know you want to ask! With a particular interest in helping this small local industry grow, Catherine hopes that sharing her experiences will encourage new talent and help these people find their own place. Booking essential.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 14:00, Talk at 12noon (1-2 hrs) T

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Sailortown - Belfast’s Lost Quarter

Northern Ireland War Memorial

21, Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD The role of Women on the Home Front during the Second World War will be presented through several dressing up and craft related activities. Reflected in this event will be the vital work, carried out by local women, in particular in munition factories, including work that was usually carried out by men. From Land Girls to the manufacture of military uniforms, learn about the roles that were carried out to support the war effort, through the hard times of rationing, separation and loss.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:00 Sun 10:30 - 16:00 Both days: Pathe film footage, music of the era, fact sheets and activities.

Belfast Harbour Commissioners Office

Harbour Office, Corporation Square, Belfast, BT1 3AL

Sailortown was once Belfast’s most vibrant quarter; a thriving district of local dockworkers and merchantseamen from across the globe. Despite this, the motorway plans of the 1960s displaced the community. This walking tour, led by Architecture PhD student Andrew Molloy explores Sailortown’s identity - past, present and future. Booking essential via www. placeni.org or by phoning 028 9023 2524.

A Grade A listed building with many significant antique pieces of furniture and artworks. Built in 1845 and extended in 1895, the Harbour Office’s style of architecture reflects an Italian palazzo. With impressive stained glass windows depicting industry, commerce and enterprise and mosaic floors on the ground floor and first floor lobby. Staff and tour guides will be on site to answer questions and talk about the history of the Port of Belfast. A visual guide of Belfast Harbour is available.

Sat 10:00 - 11:30, Guided walking tour at 10.00am (1.5hrs). T

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Corporation Square, Townparks, Belfast, BT1 3AJ The church was built as a memorial to Mr John Sinclair who died in 1856. It was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, is of sandstone construction and cost £4,500 to build. Many special services take place throughout the year for ex-servicemen, fishermen and merchant navy. Visitors can view maritime artefacts and the history of the church. Leaflets available for each visitor for guidance and information. No entrance fee.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:30 Sun 14:00 - 17:30 T LB E

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Departs from the Harbour Office, Corporation Square, Belfast, BT1 3AL

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Sinclair Seamens Presbyterian Church

Opening Times: Sat 13:00 - 17:00 Sun 13:00 - 17:00 Both days: Staff and tour guides available LB IH

The Belfast Barge

Lanyon Quay, Belfast, BT1 3LG The Belfast Barge is a floating museum that displays the rich industrial and maritime history of Belfast and the River Lagan in its hold! With artefacts as well as a collection of unique oral histories, it is a great place to learn about local history and people! In addition to the normal guided tour there will be tea/coffee, as well as childrens options. Story-telling and an additional talk can be arranged for groups with advance notice of arrival; email manager@ laganlegacy.com or call 028 9023 2555.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00 Both days: Regular tours available on arrival. Group tours available with advance notice - see above. T

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The Titanic Tour by the Lagan Boat Company NI Ltd

Unit 5, Obel, 66 Donegall Quay, Belfast, BT1 3NG 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 become a thriving tourist attraction. Mona departs from Donegall Quay close to the Big Fish sculpture. 4 persons max per booking. More information available at www.laganboatcompany.com.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 12:00 Sun 11:00 - 12:00 Both days: Free boat tours at 11am (1hr). Boat departs Donegall Quay close to the Big Fish sculpture. T

May Street Presbyterian Church

Hearth and UAHS: Revealing Riddel’s Warehouse

13-29 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NU

87-91 Ann Street, Belfast, BT1 4OG

May Street Presbyterian Church is a fine example of a Georgian city centre building still being used for its original purpose. It is a grade B listed building which is recognisable by its distinctive iconic columns at the top of stone steps. The church was opened in 1829 and continues to reach out to the city centre. Its basement has recently received a £300,000 upgrade funded by Belfast City Council, Alpha and Biffa award. Church members will be available to show visitors around.

Built by Thomas Jackson & Co. in 1865, Riddel’s, one of the largest iron warehouses in Ireland served the Musgrave Iron Foundry until the 1960’s. A unique opportunity to visit this important industrial building before it is transformed and sensitively restored by Hearth into an art gallery and office space for the Royal Ulster Academy and other arts organisations. Information, tours (for over 16’s) of Riddel’s Warehouse and family trails of the Buildings of Belfast City Centre available. Booking essential (online booking only) www.uahs.org.uk/events

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 12:30 - 15:00 LB G

Opening Times: Sun 11:00 - 17:00. Tours every 30 mins from 11am-12.30pm & 2pm-4.30pm T LB E

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

BOOKING ESSENTIAL www.uahs.org.uk/events

Bus Tour of Belfast Historic Buildings

Tour departs from Athletic Stores, Queen Street, Townparks, Belfast, BT1 5EE Bus tour of Belfast’s historic buildings. Belfast Civic Trust will run a bus tour of the city telling the story of its history through its architecture. Tour will include buildings such as Belfast City Hall, St Peter’s Cathedral, St Anne’s Cathedral, Clonard Monastery, Queen’s University, Customs House and other important buildings. Tour is on Friday 11th September.

Opening Times: Friday 11 September 14:00 - 15:30, bus tour at 2pm (1.5hrs). Bus will leave from the Athletic Stores, Queen Street. T LB

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

City Hall

Young & Mackenzie Belfast Walking Tour

Donegall Square, Belfast, BT1 5GS

Belfast City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS

City Hall is the civic building for Belfast City Council. Designed by Alfred Brumwell Thomas the classical renaissance building began its construction in 1898 and opened 1st August 1906. See the beautiful stained glass windows, admire the portraiture of previous Lord Mayors and marvel at the exquisite interiors of the Council Chamber and Great Hall. Bobbin Coffee Shop open 11am - 4pm. Tours at 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The Bobbin Coffee shop is open 11am-4pm.

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. Meet at Victoria Memorial Statue at front of Belfast City Hall at 2.30pm. Tour will last 2 hours.

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Sat 10:30 - 16:00 Sun 10:30 - 16:00 Both days: Tours at 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm

Sat 14:30 - 16:30

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Old Museum Building

QSS Artist Open Studios & Gallery

Ulster Hall

7 College Square North, Belfast, BT1 6AR

31 - 33 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EJ

Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF

Ireland’s first museum to be established by public subscription, this fine building stands adjacent to Inst (RBAI). Completed in 1831, it is one of the city’s precious few remaining early Neo-Classical buildings and is Grade A listed. Visitors can visit all its principal rooms including the Gallery Room with its beautiful ironwork and lotus columns where Takabuti, the Egyptian mummy now in the Ulster Museum, was first on view. Guided tours will run throughout Saturday and Sunday, lasting 15 mins.

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 supports artists at the most fundamental level by providing affordable subsidised studio space in which artists can produce work in a conducive and supportive environment. QSS Gallery functions to help demystify contemporary art by providing an alternative space for public to view and meet artists who create art.

The Ulster Hall is an iconic Victorian Concert Hall which opened in 1862 to designs by local architect William Barre. It contains the world-renowned Mulholland Grand Pipe Organ which was donated to the city by local linen baron and former Lord Mayor, Andrew Mulholland, as well as a collection of Joseph Carey’s paintings and an exhibition about Belfast’s Boxing history. The Hall is currently home to the Ulster Orchestra. It reopened in 2009 after an extensive refurbishment.

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Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Free guided tours hourly from 10am, last tour 4pm. Sun 11:00 - 16:00, Free guided tours hourly from 11am on the hour, last tour 3pm (45min).

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 16:00 Both days: guided tours T LB E

Sat 11:30 - 16:00, Self guided tours between 11:30am to 4pm, Exhibition. LH

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Shaftesbury Square Reformed Presbyterian Church

72 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HP Shaftesbury Square Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPC) was originally named Dublin Road RPC but when the congregation joined with the congregation of Grosvenor Road RPC (after its building was destroyed by a bomb) they renamed the joint congregation as Shaftesbury Square RPC in 1978. Interestingly, Grosvenor Road was the ‘mother’ church and planted the Dublin Road church in 1889 due to lack of capacity for people in the Grosvenor Road building.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:30 T LB

Saint Malachy’s Church

Alfred Street, Town Parks, 24 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8EN Dedicated on 15th December 1844 by Dr. William Crolly, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland, St Malachy’s Church is regarded as one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival Churches in Ireland and was designed by Thomas Jackson. Its fan vaulted ceiling is an imitation of the Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey. In 2008, the church was closed the church months for Restoration. This took 15 months and cost of over £3 million. It re-opened on the 29th March 2009.

Opening Times: Sat 09:30 - 16:30, Guided tour 11am & 3pm Sun 14:00 - 16:00, Guided tour 2.30pm (40 min). Restricted opening times if wedding or funeral occurring. T LB

BBC Broadcasting House

Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HQ Broadcasting House is the BBC’s main production centre in Northern Ireland. Its work fills the airwaves in all our homes. Broadcasting House tours provide visitors with an opportunity to learn more about how programmes are made, to hear about the history of the BBC in Northern Ireland and to discover more about the plans for the future. There is a chance to meet BBC staff and some of the familiar faces and voices from local television and radio.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 15:00, Guided tours 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022.

EHOD 2015

HMS Caroline: Light Cruiser - Talk

Titanic: An Emerging Urban Quarter

Talk - SS Nomadic – A Titanic Restoration

Departs: Premier Inn Hotel, Queen’s Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9DT

2 Titanic Boulevard, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9HQ

Up until 2011, HMS Caroline was the second oldest commissioned warship in the Royal Navy, and is the only surviving ship afloat which fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. She was built in 1914, was capable of a speed of 29 knots and came to Belfast in 1924 to become the home of the RNVR. Join Frank Robinson for a talk on HMS Caroline. People attending the talk will gain free access to Titanic’s Dock and Pump House.

The former shipbuilding land of Queen’s Island is changing at a rapid pace. Once an innovative and productive industrial quarter of Belfast, Titanic Quarter has seen a return of creative ambitions. The story of the Titanic liner is known around the world, but do you know the story of Belfast’s emerging urban quarter? This walking tour explores the architecture and urban design of one of Europe’s largest waterfront regeneration projects. Booking essential via www.placeni.org or by calling 028 9023 2524.

This talk by the Project Architect Graeme Moore of Consarc Conservation will focus on the repair process which saw the restoration of a historic Belfast built vessel. This work included the re-fabrication previously scrapped elements such as decks, ventilators & funnel as well as the outfitting of the interior to the original 1911 condition including restoration of original timber paneling, plasterwork, new floor coverings and recreation of historic furniture and staircases.

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Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House, NI Science Park, Queen’s Road, Queen’s Island, Belfast, BT3 9DT

Sat 12:00 -12:30 Sun 12:00 - 12:30 Both days: Talk at 12.00 noon (30 min). T

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

Sat 13:00 - 14:30, Guided walking tour at 1pm (1.5hrs). T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Northern Ireland Water Wastewater Heritage Centre

Sat 13:00 - 13:45, Talk at 1:00 (45 mins) T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

St Patrick’s Church Ballymacarrett

2 Titanic Boulevard, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9HQ

Duncrue Industrial Estate, 115-121 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9JS

212 Newtownards Road, Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Belfast, BT4 1GZ

The Public Record Office of NI (PRONI) holds the most extensive range of private archives in NI. Archives that provide a legal or historical record of the past are selected, preserved and made available to the public for consultation and research. Exhibition ‘A Century of Change, Conflict and Transformation: Northern Ireland, 1911-2011.’ Behind the scenes tours of the stores, conservation area and reprographics available. Contact PRONI@dcalni.gov.uk or 028 9053 4800 for bookings.

Come and learn about the history of Belfast’s Sewage System from the Victorian era to present day. Between 1892 and 1896 high and low level sewers, underground storage tanks, a screen house and pumping station were constructed. The Barrington pump and Screening machine (1906) by SS Stott & Sons is in working order. Self-guided tour of the original Victorian buildings (1888), Belfast’s main sewage treatment works available. Visit the interactive exhibitions. Staff available to answer questions.

Mid Victorian church that was a replacement for the original parish church for Ballymacarrett village. The church has a large stone tower which can be seen from all over Belfast, the design of which is based upon that of Magdalene College, Oxford. It also has wonderful stained glass. Refreshments will be offered. Guided tours on the hour on both days.

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Sat 09:00 - 16:45 Sun 09:00 - 16:45 Both days: Tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 3.30pm (45mins). T LH G

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Sun 10:00 - 14:00, self-guided tours & interactive exhibition IH

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 19:00 Sun 13:00 - 18:00 Both days: Guided tours on the hour T LB LH

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Illustrated talk from the Digital Film Archive

The Strand Arts Centre, 152-154 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NY The Strand opened in 1935 and is now the oldest cinema in Northern Ireland. It is also unique in its distinctive architectural style which merges Art Deco with shipyard influences. The cinema will host an illustrated talk from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive, with material depicting different aspects of life in Belfast throughout the Twentieth Century. The films shown would cover society, industry, pastimes, significant places and personalities.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 14:00, Talks at 11am and 1pm (1 hr). T

Strand Arts Centre

St. Mark’s Parish Church Dundela

156 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NY

217 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 2DH

Arts Centre Cinema of Art Deco design which shows main-stream films, classics, Art House and cultural movies as well as live shows and workshops. Guided tours of the building available, led by a film enthusiast. Visit www.strandartscentre.com for more information.

This Grade A listed Church is of immense historical and architectural importance. Often referred to as the CS Lewis Church because of its close ties to the renowned Christian writer, it was designed by the celebrated English Victorian architect William Butterfield. Parishioners of the Church will provide guided tours during both days which will include information on the historical and architectural importance of St. Mark’s, highlighting features of particular interest. Recitals are planned for both afternoons. Free tea/coffee & biscuits.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 19:00 Sun 14:00 - 19:00 Both days: Guided tours available T LH IH

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Sun 13:00 - 16:00, Guided tours at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

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Netherleigh House

Massey Avenue, Belfast, BT4 2JP Victorian Villa built c1875 by Mr Robertson of Bank Buildings. Attributed to Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon on stylistic grounds. Now offices of Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. Guided tour and leaflet available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 T LB

Campbell College

Belmont Road, Ballycloughan, Belfast, BT4 2ND Built between 1891 and 1896 and opened in September 1894, Campbell College was established as a result of the bequest of Henry James Campbell of ‘Lorne’, Craigavad who had been a partner in Mossley Mills. It was designed in the Tudor Revival idiom by local architect William Henry Lynn and built on the former estate of Sir Thomas McClure, who was primarily responsible for the residential development of the Knock, Belmont and Strandtown districts. Tours running throughout both mornings.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 13:00 Sun 10:00 - 13:00 Both days: Tours running throughout the morning T LB G

Belmont Tower

82 Belmont Church Road, Belfast, BT4 3FG This landmark building, formerly Belmont Primary School, has a history dating back to the 1890s; at the heart of many communities is a school building where several generations can recall memories of their childhood years. The Gothic-styled late Victorian listed building was beautifully restored by The Old Belmont School Preservation Trust and today is a hive of activity offering classes, conference facilities, a coffee shop (open 9am-4pm Mon-Sat) and CS Lewis exhibition.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 14:00 LB

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Stormont Castle

Stormont Castle, Belfast, BT4 3TT Stormont Castle is a Grade B listed building. The original house was erected around 1830 and enlarged in 1858. Further works were undertaken in 1920s and 1960s. The castle is headquarters of the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. Guided tours of the castle will take place on both days starting at 10am, lasting approx 30mins.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00 Both days: Guided tours throughout the day from 10am T LB

Design Onion Exhibition at The Glasshouse, Stormont Castle

The Glasshouse, Stormont Castle, Belfast, BT4 3TT

Templemore Avenue, Belfast, BT4 5FN Templemore Avenue Public Baths and Swimming Pools were built as one of four public baths in the City during the late 1800’s and are the last remaining Victorian baths operating in Ireland. Opened in 1893 the baths and pools have served over five generations. Now known as Templemore Swim & Fitness Centre the building was saved from closure in the early 1980s by a voluntary committee. One of the 25 yard pools is still in operation.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 15:00, Guided tours start at 11am (30 mins). T LB E

Ballymiscaw, Stormont, Belfast, BT4 3XX

Design Onion is a young, energetic furniture design and manufacture studio formed in 2007 by Ronan Lowery. It specialises in creating bespoke fitted and free-standing furniture for both private homes and public spaces. This exhibition within the unique surroundings of The Glasshouse at Stormont will showcase several pieces of their contemporary furniture, highlighting the unique design and craftsmanship involved in their creation.

Visit the home of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Stroll down the corridors of power and take a seat in the Debating Chambers. You will also get a chance to go ‘behind the scenes’, not normally afforded to visitors. Visitors may purchase afternoon tea in the grandeur of the Members’ Dining Room. The Stormont Estate is home to a children’s play park. Afternoon Teas must be booked: email assemblybanqueting@niassembly. gov.uk or tel: 028 90521041

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Templemore Baths

Parliament Buildings

Titanic Taste Heritage Location Drawing Trail

Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Guided tours hourly from 10am, Last tour at 3pm. T LB LH

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Tense Situations book-reading

Starting at SS Nomadic, Hamilton Dock, Queens Rd, Belfast, BT4 9DT

Cregagh Road Library, 409-413 Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 0LF

Join us for an inspiring morning in Titanic Quarter. Enjoy location drawing on board SS Nomadic, at the Public Record Office NI and in Titanic’s Dock and 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. No past drawing experience is necessary.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 13:00 T

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Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 14:00, Talk at 12noon, lasting 2 hours T

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Linenopolis - Tour of Belfast’s Linen Quarter

University Road Moravian Church

The Changing Face of a City - 1970s Belfast

Charlotte Street Car Park, Ormeau Avenue, Town Parks, Belfast, BT7 1BG

University Road, Dublin Road, Belfast, BT7 1NA

The Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

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. Focusing on the types of building stone and its current condition. The linen industry dominated Belfast in the late Victorian and Edwardian period, known globally as ‘Linenopolis.’ Meet at Charlotte St. car park in front of fire station in Ormeau Ave.

The congregation of the Moravian Church was established in 1871 in Sandy Row, and then in the University Road church building from 1887. Constructed of local stone and slate, it is 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.

Lively reflections from Charles Brett and Brian Boyd on city centre development in the early 1970s. Vanished buildings and streetscapes, but still relevant arguments. An archive classic. Booking essential - visit www.bbc.co.uk/tickets

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 12:15, Tour at 11am (1hr 15 min). T LB E

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Sat 11:00 - 17:00 Sun 13:00 - 17:00

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Belfast Buildings - A short film miscellany

The Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH A film miscellany about Belfast and its buildings. BBC programme excerpts from across the decades, including a short film about the construction of the Waterfront Hall. Architecture old and new. Booking essential - visit www.bbc.co.uk/tickets

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 13:00 T

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Crescent Arts Centre

Collection by Karishma Kusurkar

2-4 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

The Crescent Arts Centre is a Victorian-era listed building and a cultural hub for the Arts and the community. Built in 1873, it started life as Ladies’ Collegiate School (subsequently Victoria College) founded by Head Mistress Margaret Byers, an advocate and pioneer for women’s education. As well as a special exhibition by Print & Accessories designer Karishma Kusurkar, there are two permanent installations. Free behind-the-scenes guided tours will be available and the ‘Sing for Life’ community choir will be performing live on Sunday, 2-4pm

The Crescent Arts Centre is a Victorian-era listed building and a cultural hub for the Arts and the community. For EHOD 2015, it will host a 2-week long exhibition by Print & Accessories designer Karishma Kusurkar (from 1st -13th September) and a pop-up concept store showcasing her latest collection (12th - 13th September). Karishma’s work brings intricate illustration and print design to everyday accessories. Ethical production and reducing off cuts through the design process are also key features.

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Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 Both days: Designer will be present to discuss her work.

Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Tours at 11am, 2pm and 4pm. Sun 10:00 - 18:00, Tours at 11am, 2pm & 4pm. T LB E

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Crescent Church

Queens University - Lanyon Building

6 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

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. Church members will be available to talk about the building and show people around it, or visitors can take a self-guided tour. Leaflet available giving the history and beliefs of the church. Visit www.crescentchurch.org.

Designed by Charles Lanyon and opened by Queen Victoria in 1848, Queen’s University Belfast is one of the finest buildings on the island. The silhouette of the Lanyon Building is widely recognised as one of the symbols of the city of Belfast. Guided campus tours will take place at 12 noon on both Saturday and Sunday. Meeting point Great Hall.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:30 - 16:30 Both days: church members available

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Sun 11:00 - 16:00 Both days: Guided tours at 12noon, meeting point Great Hall. T LB IH

The Meter House

Belfast Gasworks, 3 Cromac Avenue, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 2JA The Meter House, which originally recorded the gas consumption of the city dating from 1888, has been exquisitely restored and refurbished. It features a cast iron and hand painted glass central dome, intricately carved wood panelling and ornate plasterwork. It is now home to Part Two Design, a local branding consultancy. Visitors will be able to step inside and enjoy the restoration work of this iconic listed building, leaflet provided.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 16:00 LB IH

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The Gas Office

Ballynafeigh Orange Hall

Gate Lodge to Good Shepherd Centre

4-14 Cromac Quay, Belfast, BT7 2JD

413 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GP

511a Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GS

Built c.1888 to designs by Robert Watt as offices for Belfast Corporation Gasworks. Prominently sited with its principal elevation facing west onto Ormeau Road. This was almost certainly the most architecturally outstanding building of any gasworks in Ireland and one of the few still remaining, albeit in a new use. The interiors are of particular note and remain largely intact. The building is of historical interest as one of the last vestiges of what had been the largest gas undertaking in Ireland.

A working Orange Hall dating from 1887 which has a number of Victorian features as well as many old photographs and minute books which tell the Orange story on the Ormeau Road. Tours taking place on Saturday.

Built in 1867 as the residence for the caretaker of the Good Shepherd Convent, the building fell into disuse in the 1970s. On the brink of demolition, it was restored by Belfast Buildings Trust in 2009 and now serves as the Trust’s Headquarters. Visitors can have a brief guided tour by Trust representatives of this visually prominent building and get a flavour of the work being undertaken by the Belfast Buildings Trust.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 16:00 LB IH

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 16:00, Tours at 12.30pm, 13.30pm & 14.30pm lasting 30 mins T

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both the Vikings and Anglo Normans begin their respective invasions.

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Mausolea at Knockbreda

Lock Keeper’s Cottage & Barge

LAGAN COLLEGE

NT Historic Cregagh Glen/ Lisnabreeny Guided Walk

Cregagh Glen, Castlereagh, Belfast, BT8 6SA

Knockbreda Church Yard, Church Road, Knockbreda, Belfast, BT8 7TU

Join a National Trust Guide for this unique historical guided tour covering the historic area of Cregagh / Lisnabreeny. The tour of Cregagh Glen will include a walk and talk about botany, an overview of Lisnabreeny during WWII with a focus on the US Cemetery and information about Lisnabreeny House. There will be a talk at the rath about the early Christian ring fort and how it looked and was used. Meet at Cregagh Glen (entrance on the A55). Booking essential - email vic.projects@lisburn.gov.uk

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) and others connected to Belfast’s commercial and industrial life. Tours will take place on both days, with a booklet about the history available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 12:30, Guided walk 10am, lasting 2.5hrs. Meet at Cregagh Glen entrance on A55.

Opening Times: Sat 08:00 - 20:00 Sun 08:00 - 20:00 Both days: Tours at 2pm & 3pm T LB IH

Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, Ballynavally, Belfast, BT8 7XT The Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Lock No. 3 and the Industry Barge have all been restored to their former glory. Heritage Guides and staff will be available both in the cottage and on the barge to tell the stories of the Lagan Navigation, past industries such as the linen industry, transportation on the waterways and the life and work of the people from the opening of the Navigation to its demise in the mid 1900s. Worksheets and jigsaws available on the barge for children.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Sun 11:00 - 16:00 Both days: Guides & staff present to tell story

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St Mary Magdalene Church

Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT8 7YT The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a beautiful, historic church close to Belfast City Centre. It is a hidden gem of superlative architectural interest with many fine features to entrance the discerning visitor. Originally opened in 1839 as the Ulster Magdalene Asylum and Episcopal Chapel, it has served the people of this part of Belfast for over 175 years. The first building was destroyed by fire in 1898 and the present listed building dates from 1900.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 16:00, Guided tours available T LB

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The Canals of Ulster in their World Context - Talk

Albert’s Clock - A heritage landmark

Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB

A profusely illustrated overview of the development of navigable waterways from ancient Egypt and Imperial China to 17th century France and 18th century industrial England. We will also look at 18th century canal building in Ireland, before examining the various canals and navigable waterways that were constructed in Ulster, including the Newry Canal (1731-42), the Lagan Waterway (1756-63 & 1780-94), The Strabane Canal (1791-96), the Ulster Canal (1831-42) and the Erne Navigation (1881-90).

History, engineering and craftsmanship. A fascinating look at work to stabilise the Albert Clock and to restore its Victorian finery. Architectural transformation narrated by Adrian Dunbar. Booking essential - visit www.bbc.co.uk/tickets

Opening Times: Sat 15:00 - 16:30, Talk at 3pm (11/2 hours) T

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 15:00 T

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Friends Burial Ground

Colinmore House (formerly Stratherane House)

Balmoral Avenue, Malone Lower, Belfast, BT9 6NW

Hunterhouse College, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0LE

A small peaceful haven with trees and simple gravestones which reflect Quaker ideas on equality in sight of God. Burials have taken place here since 1837 and include philanthropist Foster Green and architect Thomas Jackson (Old Museum Building and St Malachy’s Church) among 600 others.

Built 1892. Home of Harold Barbour, leading member of the co-operative movement, whose grandfather founded the thread-linen works, Barbour & Sons. Oak-panelled entrance, leaded and stained-glass windows. Harland & Wolff built drawing offices here during WW2, now in use as classrooms. A school since 1945, this former Boarding House contains classrooms, offices and memorabilia from Princess Gardens, Ashleigh House and Hunterhouse College. Refreshments available, knowledgeable staff and leaflet with photographs and explanations.

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Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:00 Sun 10:30 - 16:00 Both days: Tours on the hour.

St Anne’s Cathedral

Donegall Street, Belfast, BT12 2HB The Dean and community of Belfast Cathedral invite you to this beautiful building which has stood for more than 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of the city. St Anne’s boasts many fine works of art, including mosaics by the Martin sisters, stonework by Rosamund Praeger and Morris Harding, stunning stained glass, marble tiling, carved woodwork and delicate needlework, including the handcrafted Titanic Pall. Visitors are welcome during daily services, please respect the quiet of others. Staff and handout available.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 17:15 Sun 13:00 - 15:00 LB LH IH

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St Peter’s Cathedral

Falls Road Library

St Peter’s Square, Belfast, BT12 4BU

49 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 4PD

St Peter’s is the Cathedral for Down & Connor Diocese. It opened in 1866 and was designed in French Gothic style by Rev Jeremiah Ryan McAuley on land given by Bernard Hughes. The spires were added to the twin towers in 1885 by Mortimer Thompson and contain a carillon of 11 bells. Side chapels added by Padraig Gregory in 1948. Cathedral restored in 2005 to its Victorian splendour with work in the sanctuary & baptistry by Ken Thompson. Home to Schola Cantorum.

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.

Opening Times: Sat 08:30 - 19:00 Sun 08:30 - 19:00 LB

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 September: 6.00pm - 7.00pm, History Themed Storytime for 4-8 year olds - Come dressed up as your favourite historical character (real or from a book). T LB E

Engine House and airconditioning system

Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, BT12 6BA The Engine House and plenum air-conditioning system (the first in the world) were designed for the Royal Victoria Hospital when it opened in 1903. The whole mechanisim including the steam engines, huge fan and 500ft duct can be visited in full working order. Guided tours will be available throughout the day.

Opening Times: Sat 09:30 - 15:00, Guided tours throughout the day T LB E

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Victorian Corridor - Royal Victoria Hospital

Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, BT12 6BA Tours of the Victorian corridor, which has been developed as a heritage area showing the history of the hospital, opened 1903. The corridor contains many historical artefacts and exhibits, including the working Victorian Steam Engine, a stained glass window donated by Sir William Whitla to the original hospital in Frederick Street in 1886, displays of historic photographs, original architect drawings and marble entablature, which record the benefactors of the hospital. Access the Victorian corridor through main Hospital entrance and follow the signs. Handouts provided.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 15:30, Tours at 12 noon and 2.30pm (45 min)

Carlisle Memorial Church

Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT13 1AB Carlisle Memorial Church, 1872-75, was designed by W.H. Lynn and built by James Carlisle, a local linen merchant and Alderman, in memory of his deceased children. It became known as the Methodist Cathedral but was deconsecrated in 1982. It fell into perilous condition and was included on the World Monument Fund Watch 2010 as one of the most endangered historic and cultural sites in the world. Belfast Buildings Trust is working on a phased regeneration of the building, with roof repair completed in 2015.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 13:00

Millies - Factory stories & history - Linen’s Past & Present

Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church, Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT13 1AB Archive, music and reminiscence. Powerful stories of mill and factory life in Belfast. A double-bill of BBC programmes about industrial heritage and the city’s shared past. Booking essential - visit www.bbc.co.uk/ tickets

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 15:00 T

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Shankhill Road Library

Townsend Street Presbyterian Church

St Matthews Parish Church

298-300 Shankhill Road, Belfast, BT13 2BN

32, Townsend Street, Belfast, BT13 2ES

Woodvale Road, Belfast, BT13 3BN

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, architect of the Ulster Museum.

Opened in 1878, this awe-inspiring Presbyterian Meeting House can seat more than 1,000 people. It turns eyes and ears to thoughts of God by means of stunning architecture, original oil paintings and tiling, intriguing 20th century stained glass windows, War Memorials and a powerful and versatile Hunter pipe organ. Leaflet available.

St Matthew’s Church, built in 1869, is of a unique design, built in the shape of a shamrock with a spire in the shape of an Irish Round Tower. The brick work is white with bands of red decoration. The leaf shape is repeated on columns, pew ends and lighting. The church interior is sympathetically renovated to display the various wood fittings and stained glass. The Bullaun stone outside the Church was found in old Shankill Graveyard. Parish register and illustrated guide available.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Sat 11:00 -11:30, Library tour. 5 August - 28 September: Focus on Birds Photographic Exhibition, National Museums Northern Ireland Collection. T

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 Both days: Guided tours (20-30min), “rolling” organ recital. Refreshments available. T LB

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 13:00 - 16:00 LB LH G

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Linen Hall Library

Talk - Belfast’s Industry & Infrastructure, 1750 - 1911

17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT13 3PP

Linen Hall Library, 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT13 3PP

The Linen Hall Library is one of N.I.’s most important cultural powerhouses; get a glimpse into the rich history of the oldest library in Belfast. Since 1788 it has been home to many internationally renowned collections as well as operating as a modern library. Starting at the main reception at the bottom of the curved Victorian oak staircase, discover the early history of the library from its first meetings, its connections to the United Irishmen and its current residence in a listed Victorian Linen Warehouse.

In this 45-minute talk, Industrial Archaeologist Fred Hamond examines the transformation of Belfast from a regional commercial centre in the mid-1700s to a world-class industrial city by the eve of the First World War. Industries such as textiles and ship building enabled rapid population growth which brought about the inception of public utilities such as water and gas, and the development of the region’s road, canal and railway networks.

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Sat 12:00 - 12:45, Talk at 12 noon, 3rd Floor conference room

Sat 09:30 - 16:00, Free tours 11am & 1pm

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Cliftonville Moravian Church

The Sparticle Mystery screening at Crumlin Road Gaol

424 Oldpark Road, Belfast, BT14 6QF The church opened on 4th September 1909 and was constructed of brick with Giffnock stone dressings. It was designed by Mr J St John Philips Architect and built by contractors Henry Laverty & Son. The Austrian oak chancel furniture was also designed by the architect. Glass and leaded lights by Ward & Partners, gates and railings by Mr G Jones. There will be a tour available with displays on the history of the Moravian Church and the Oldpark area. Hosts present, free tea/ coffee.

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Belfast Royal Academy Crombie Building

3-17 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, BT14 6JL 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 the Harry Potter film. The large and spacious library is fascinating for children of all ages. Staff available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 13:00 T LB LH

Crumlin Road Gaol, 53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT14 6ST In a world with no adults, now ruled by teenagers and the monstrous Queen Kylie, the Tribe Sparticles join the fight for survival! Watch 2 episodes of the popular science fiction TV series created by Alison Hume; in the location it was filmed. Come along and watch the screening in B-wing of Crumlin Road Gaol! Includes special appearances from 2 of The Sparticle Mystery actors and ‘famous animals’ who have appeared in many hit TV shows and films! Booking via www. crumlinroadgaol.com or Gaol ticket office.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 16:00, Screening (approx. 1 hr). T LB E

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Crumlin Road Gaol

53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 6ST The Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re-opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre. Today you can take a guided tour of the prison and hear about the history of the site from when women and children were held within its walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners and the decision to close the prison. Bookings: 028 9074 1500 or www.crumlinroadgaol.com (£1 fee).

Opening Times: Sat 09:30 - 10:15 Sun 09:30 - 10:15 Both days: Tour at 9.30am (45 min). T LB

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The Fall talk by location manager Andrew Wilson

We Salute You exhibition

Quarry Industries, 1075 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 8RX

Clifton House, 2 North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1EQ

Andrew Wilson, location manager for the popular BBC drama The Fall will give a talk from one of the most iconic buildings used in the filming of the series. The ‘lair’ which is an old cottage within a disused quarry in Belfast was used in much of the filming as Paul Spector’s hideaway and the location where he held character Rose captive. Andrew will talk about Belfast as a location and his role as location manager. Recommended for adults only. Sensible footwear recommended.

As it sailed from Southampton on April 14th 1912 with 2,223 passengers and crew, the Titanic collided with an iceberg and sank, killing 1517 people, including 56 innocent children. Photographer & Visual Artist, Lise McGreevy has now created, ‘We Salute You’, an Andy-Warhol-style inspired exhibition in memory of Titanic’s fallen. Lost forever; but never forgotten!

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 12:00, Talk 11am - 12pm T

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Clifton House

2 North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1EQ Clifton House was opened in 1744 by the Belfast Charitable Society as a Poor House and Infirmary for the most vulnerable citizens of Belfast. Much of what is taken for granted in Belfast today owes its origin to the society, including the foundation of social welfare and the supply of clean water. Artefacts and information display panels highlighting the history will be on display throughout the building. Tours will take place on both days at 2pm, lasting 45mins.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 16:30 Sun 14:00 - 16:30 Both days: Tours at 2pm T LB

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St Malachy’s College Chapel

Belfast Castle

36 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2AE

Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GR

St Malachy’s College was founded in 1833. To mark the centenary in 1933, 22 stained glass windows were commissioned for the chapel. Designed by Richard King and executed in the famous Harry Clarke Studios in Dublin, they are regarded as excellent examples of stained glass work for the period. The first talk / guided tour will start at 10am, continuing every 15mins. A commemorative booklet is available.

A Scottish Baronial building by the architects Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon. Belfast Castle is a sandstone building on the slopes of Cave Hill and once was the family home to the Donegall family. Exterior staircase added in 1894. Steeped in history character and charm, this magnificent building is a must see for every visitor. Self-guided tours are available on both days depending on wedding and functions.

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Sat 10:00 - 12:00, First talk/guided tour starting at 10am, continuing every 15mins.

Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Both days: Self-guided tours

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St Patrick’s Parish Church

Upper Malone Road, Dunmurry, Drumbeg, Belfast, BT17 9LD Of the original 18th century construction only the tower and part of the west wall remain. The spire was added in 1833 and Thomas Drew renewed the building in Gothic Revival style in 1870, adding the lych gate in 1878. A guide leaflet is available.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 LB

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Behind the Scenes Collections Tour

Walking Tour of Ballycultra Town Buildings

Cultra Manor Tour

Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0EU

Join the Museum’s collection team for a behind-thescenes guided tour of our varied artefacts. This is a unique opportunity to see first-hand how items are stored and conserved. Participants on the tour are welcome to visit the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on the same day. Tour numbers are limited and booking in advance is essential, online at www.nmni. com/uftm or by calling 028 9042 8428.

Join this guided walking tour of Ballycultra Town for an insight into our architectural and social history. The Museum has successfully preserved our exhibit buildings for future generations to enjoy. Learn how each shop or house was reconstructed at Cultra. Participants on the tour are welcome to visit the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on the same day. Tour numbers are limited and booking in advance is essential, online at www.nmni.com/uftm or by calling 028 9042 8428.

One of the last mansions of the landed gentry to be built in Ireland, Cultra Manor is set at the very heart of the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. Dating to 1902, this Edwardian Manor retains much of its traditional architectural splendour with original period features. Join a tour of the Manor, see it’s splendour and hear about the Kennedy Family who once lived there. Tour numbers are limited and booking in advance is essential, online at www.nmni.com/uftm or by calling 028 9042 8428.

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Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Guided walking tours at 11.00am & 1.30pm (1hr).

Sun 10:00 - 17:00, Guided tours at 11.00am & 12.30pm (30mins).

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Holywood Library

Sullivan Building, 86-88 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9AE This listed building was originally founded in the 1860s as Sullivan primary and secondary schools. Outside the library are three sculptures entitled the ’Pillars of Holywood’ by artist Tim Shutter. The Pillars depict the town’s 1,400-year history from the 7th century church to the invasion of the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century through to the domicile of wealthy Belfast industrialists of the 19th century. The building continues to honour its place in the community operating as a library and retaining its social importance in the town.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Sat 11.00am-12.00noom, History Themed Storytime for 4-8 year olds - Come dressed up as your favourite historical character (real or from a book). T LB E

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First Presbyterian (Non-Subscribing) Church

75 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9AQ Imposing classically fronted church designed by Charles Lanyon c1850. The body of the church features excellent box pews, slightly raised at the rear and two ‘curly staircases’. In the ‘Schoolroom’ below are six cast iron columns supporting the church above. The frontage features a central recessed portico with Corinthian columns and Corinthian plasters to each side. Volunteers present on Saturday. Not open on Sunday, however Morning Service at 12 noon open to all.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 15:30 LB

Crawfordsburn Country Park

Bridge Road South, Helen’s Bay, Holywood, BT19 1JT With two excellent beaches, spectacular scenery and views across Belfast Lough, tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat. Hedgehogs, squirrels and badgers are just some of the animals which make their home in the woodland glen and when walking along the coastal paths look out for seals frolicking in the waves. The park also boasts a large Visitor Centre and Café, an Adidas approved running trail and Grade A listed Viaduct.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 21:00 Sun 09:00 - 21:00 Both days: Visitor Centre open: 10.00-16.00 LB DOE IH

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150 Years of Train Travel between Holywood and Bangor.

Grey Point Fort

Open Day at Helen’s Tower

‘Be Careful, Don’t Rush’ Celebrating 150 years of train travel between Holywood and Bangor

Robin Masefield

Crawfordsburn Country Park Visitor Centre, Bridge Road South, Ballygrot, Helen’s Bay, Crawfordsburn, BT19 1JT On 18 May 1865, the railway line that initially ran from Belfast to Holywood was extended to Bangor. This illustrated talk records the triumphs, travails and tragedies associated with the Bangor line in those 150 years. The tales of its construction, its impact on the two towns, the locomotives and their operation, and the stories of its builders, passengers, and staff are fascinating.

Opening Times: Sun Railway talk at 2pm (45mins, plus questions). DOE E

Helen’s Bay, Crawfordsburn Contry Park, Holywood, BT19 1PU

Clandeboye Estate, Ballyleidy, Bangor, BT19 1RN

The Fort was completed in 1907 with at its heart two massive 6 inch diameter guns which commanded the entrance to Belfast Lough. While a key part of Belfast’s defences against naval attack, it proved of limited value during the German air attacks on the city in 1941. There are still two magnificent 23 feet long guns. Visitors can also see the original observation post and three searchlight positions. Volunteers have created a great museum of military memorabilia, including medals, uniforms, photographs and weapon from the two World Wars.

Dedicated by Lord Dufferin to his adored mother, Helen, this unique building is situated on a hilltop within the Clandeboye estate. View the conservation work of Irish Landmark in this self-guided tour of the restored tower. A spiral stone staircase winds between four floors leading to the romantic panelled octagonal room which is decorated with poems engraved into metal plates, with verses by Browning, Tennyson and Kipling. Park at the Somme Heritage Centre, BT23 7PH and walk to Helen’s Tower (20-25 mins for the walk).

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Sun 10:00 - 16:00

Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00

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Bangor Castle

Town Hall, The Castle, Castle Park Avenue, Corporation, Bangor, BT20 4BT A large Victorian mansion built 1852 by Hon. Robert Edward Ward, the local landlord, to designs by William Burn in a Jacobean / Elizabethan revival style. The interior includes decorative plasterwork and joinery, particularly in the current council chamber as well as a beautiful art collection. The castle has served as council offices since 1952. A unique opportunity to access this beautiful building and experience a behind-the-scenes escorted tour with costumed guide.

Opening Times: Sun 12:00 - 16:30, Access via guided tour only from 12.00pm, continuing every 30 mins (45mins). T LB

Donaghadee Parish Church

3 Church Place, Donaghadee, BT21 0DB A church has been present on this site in Church Lane for many centuries; a Catholic congregation was flourishing here in 1306 and part of the lower tower dates from the medieval period. The current Church of Ireland parish church is more recent, with an inscription revealing that, ‘This church was rebuilt by Hugh, Viscount Montgomery, AD 1626’. Guided tours every half hour.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 Both days: Guided tours every half hour T LB LH G

Copeland Bird Observatory Old Lighthouse Island

Boat out from Donaghadee Harbour, Donaghadee North, Donaghadee, BT21 0HE Take the boat to visit Copeland Bird Observatory, NI’s only such observatory. Situated on Old Lighthouse Island it is host to many breeding birds, seals and even an occasional otter. A guided walk will let you see the local wildlife, the old lighthouses and the keeper’s cottages. Boats leave at 10am and 12noon, arriving back at Donaghadee at 1pm and 4.30pm respectively. No charge. Booking essential - please contact ian.humphreys@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, First boat will depart Donaghadee Harbour at 10am arriving back in Donaghadee 1pm. Second boat will depart 12noon arriving back at 4.30pm T

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Kirkistown Castle

142 Main Road, Cloughey, BT22 1JA The precise date of this castle has been debated recently, and it has been suggested that the main tower dates to the 15th or 16th century and was refurbished in the 17th century when the bawn was added. As it presently stands and if one accepts the previously published date of the building, this tower-house displays an unusual combination of 17th-century Gothic survival and 18th-century Gothic revival.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 DOE

Portico

Meeting House Street, Portaferry, BT22 1LE Portico, formerly known as Portaferry Presbyterian Church, is a listed Greek Revival temple built in 1840 to the designs of John Miller. A recent £1.5m restoration included a complete rebuild of its organ; it now has the first 3D printed organ case in the world! Now a heritage and arts centre dedicated to the history of Portaferry & Upper Ards and the heritage of Christian church music. Talks about the building, its restoration, guided tours and organ recitals. Afternoon teas available.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 Both days: Tours hourly from 2pm. Visit www.friendsppc.org for Organ recitals times.

Portaferry Castle

Castle Street, Portaferry, BT22 1NZ 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.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 DOE

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Portaferry Methodist Church

Mount Stewart

Ballycopeland Mill

Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT22 2AD

Windmill Road, Millisle, BT22 2DS

This is the oldest Methodist Church in Ireland which has been used for regular services of worship since it was built in 1788. Sunday Worship takes place at 10.00am. (The church is also open on Thursday mornings for “Chatterbox”, a drop-in for coffee/tea and a chat.) A steward will be present both afternoons and a leaflet available to explain the history of Methodism in Portaferry.

Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. In April 2015 the family home reopened its doors following a three year £7 million restoration programme. Come and see the transformation including new rooms on show and never before seen collections of national and international significance and learn more about the family and the important role they played in local and international history. Free entry to all visitors.

The windmill itself will be closed off but the millers cottages will be open to the public on the day. The tour will give a brief overview of the history of milling. We will discuss the different processes required to make the flour which was produced here and how each floor of the mill was used for a specific purpose. We will also talk about the maintenance of the mill and what repairs are required to reopen the mill to the public.

Opening Times:

Sat 10:00 - 17:00

Sat 10:30 - 15:30, Guided Tours throughout the day.

Ferry Street, Portaferry, Newtownards, BT22 1PB

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Boys’ Brigade Heritage Museum & The Beacon

270 Ballywalter Road, Ganaway Training & Activity Centre, Millisle, BT22 2LZ The 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 workplaces. Children’s crazy golf and trail. Over 125 year of the Boys Brigade in Ireland. Memorabilia on Display to illustrate contribution to the industrial heritage from B.B. Members. Additional B.B. Volunteers will be on hand to offer tours and provide information. For more information visit www.belfastbb.org.uk

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. In the early 15th century it was granted to Sir Hugh Montgomery and the nave was refurbished for parish worship until the late 17th century. There is a small visitor centre with displays and a reconstructed physic garden.

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Ballywalter, Springvale/Ballyatwood, Newtownards, BT22 2PP Listed Victorian Mansion built in the Italianate Palazzo style by Sir Charles Lanyon for Andrew Mulholland 1846-1852, with later additions for his son, 1st Baron Dunleath. The house has been the subject of a major restoration programme over the past 15 years, with most recent works being done to the Billiard Room & the magnificent domed Conservatory. Refreshments on sale in the Conservatory. Guided tours. Lord & Lady Dunleath will be available to answer questions.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Guided tours as required (30mins). T LB

St Andrew’s Church Balligan

55 Innishargy Road, Kircubbin, Newtownards, BT22 2RQ A very simple, peaceful and tranquil church built 1704, set within a graveyard entered under an iron overthrow. The porch of about 1800 is surrounded by a bellcote. Sympathetically restored. Guided tours available to give information on the church. On Sunday there will be choir practice at 2.30pm and Service at 3.30pm.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 LB

Ballywalter Park

St Mark’s Parish Church

Scrabo Tower

Church Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AN

Scrabo Road, Newtownards, BT23 4SJ

The church was built in 1817 and extended in 1855 with the addition of the North aisle. It was refurbished in 2010. The stained glass windows are a feature of particular interest. The stonework is Strawberry Hill Neo-Gothic. Services on Sunday take place from 10am-12 Noon. A visitors guide is available.

Designed by Sir Charles Lanyon and built in dark basalt rock with dressings of Scrabo sandstone, the floor plan of the tower is square with a spiral staircase projecting from the body in Scottish Baronial style. The tower, which was built in 1857, is one of Northern Ireland’s best known landmarks and the views from the top are spectacular. It was used as a film location for Dracula Untold.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Sun 09:00 - 17:00 LB

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00 DOE

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Walking Tour: Scrabo Quarries to Newtownards

Scrabo Country Park, Main Car Park, Just down hill from Scrabo Golf Club, Newtownards, BT23 4SL Walking tour from the Scrabo quarries into Newtownards. See this sandstone at the quarry face and follow its journey into the town where it is used to great effect at the ‘National Model Primary School’ (external only). Weather appropriate clothing and stout footwear recommended. The route has some steep downhill sections on grass/rough gravel paths and one set of large steps up. Visitors will be expected to share cars to facilitate the (mostly downhill) journey to Newtownards. Transfer parking behind National Model Primary School.

Heritage Tour of Comber

Gillespie Monument, The Square, Townparks, Comber, BT23 5DU 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. For more information visit www.comberhistory.com

Opening Times: Sun 14:30 - 17:00, Guided trail - meet at 2.30pm at the Gillespie Monument in Comber Square (approx. 2 Hrs). T

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 13:00 Sunday: Walking tour 10am-1pm (at the latest). T DOE E

WWT Castle Espie Wetlands Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, BT23 6EA A century and a half ago the peace of Castle Espie would have been shattered with the hum of industry. Robert Murland had constructed a Hoffmann kiln in his brickworks to fire bricks and revolutionised the brick and tile production industry. This lecture describes the excavations which revealed the brickworks and the role Castle Espie played in the development of brick making in the British Isles. Booking Advised. Only people attending the talk will be permitted free access to Castle Espie Wetland Centre following the talk.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 15:00, Talks at 12 noon and 2pm (45 mins)

The Meeting House is built in the traditional ‘Barn’ style of the period and has been sympathetically restored externally. Internally the property boasts beautiful stained glass windows, fine plasterwork and exquisite examples of carving and joinery. It is located in a splendid location in the very centre of Comber and is surrounded by two acres of trees, shrubs and vegetation. Thomas Andrews (Junior) was chief designer of ‘RMS Titanic’ and he features in one stained glass window.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 11:00 - 17:00 T LB G

Nendrum

Mahee Island, Near Comber, BT23 6EP An island monastery, Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th century. It consists of 3 concentric dry stone walled enclosures. There is evidence of industrial works in the outer enclosure with a nearby tidal mill; a central enclosure with a church ruin and sundial, the remains of a round tower and a graveyard. The middle enclosure has the remains of huts and workshops. It is thought to be the best example of a pre-Norman monastic site in Northern Ireland.

Opening Times: Sat Open Access Sun Open Access DOE

17 Windmill Hill, Comber, BT23 5WH

Archaeology of Castle Espie - Talk

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church

BOOKING ADVISED Tel: 028 9187 4146

Lightship Petrel

52 Ballydorn Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, BT23 6QB Petrel is a 100 year old Lightship. In 1913 The Commissioners of Irish Lights commissioned the building of The Light Vessel Petrel. LV Petrel was used as a light vessel taking on the crew of a vessel needing repair or refurbishment. She was launched in 1915 and decommissioned in 1968 and rescued by Down Cruising Club and is now used as the Club House. Leaflet available.

Opening Times: Sun 15:00 - 17:00, Tours at 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm (30 min). T LH IH

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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 rebuild. Sir Hugh Montgomery restored the church in 1607 and added a small chapel but it fell into disrepair in the middle of the 18th century.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00

Walking Tour of Whitespots, Newtownards

Guided walk around Saintfield

Departs: Somme Heritage Centre Car Park, Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7PH

Depart: Memorial Garden, Comber Street, Saintfield Parks, Saintfield, BT24 7AA

Since early in the 18th century, Whitespots has been a name forever linked with Lead Mining. This tour will take you on a guided walk exploring the mine sett and the early mining methods used at Newtownards to extract lead ore from the ground. Please wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing.

Members of Saintfield Heritage Society will give a guided tour of the many listed buildings and conservation area of Saintfield, sharing their stories and history along the way. Until 1712 Saintfield was known as Tonaghneave – Tamnach naomh, ‘the field of the saint’. Neither the origin of the name nor the location of a saintly field are known today. The town was largely the creation of the Price family.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 15:30, Guided walking tour 2pm. T

Opening Times: Sun 15:00 - 16:00, Guided walking tour at 3pm (approx 1hr).

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Saintfield Orange Hall

41 Main Street, Saintfield, BT24 7AB Built in 1805. The building was originally the Market House and then became the local courthouse before becoming Saintfield Orange Hall.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 16:00 LB

1st Presbyterian Church Saintfield

21A Main Street, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Saintfield, BT24 7AQ 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 activities and organisations. For more information please visit www.1stsaintfield.org.uk. The Church will be open for viewing with staff in attendance.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 T LB

Rowallane Garden

Rowallane, Saintfield, BT24 7JA Rowallane Garden is a special place to enjoy a great day out. This is one of the most beautiful gardens to visit in Northern Ireland. Journey through the garden and explore our mix of formal and informal spaces and discover the secret world. Relax in our cafe. Free admission. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rowallanegarden/ for more information.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 LH

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Hillsborough Castle

Hillsborough Historic Guided Tour

Hillsborough Castle, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

The Courthouse, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG

An oasis of calm on the edge of Belfast, Hillsborough Castle nestles within 98 acres of landscaped gardens. For over three centuries the castle has welcomed people from all corners of the globe and continues to do so. Hillsborough Castle was built in the 1700s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire and was remodelled in the 19th and 20th centuries. Limited tickets include attending the choir, free flow through castle and gardens are available by e-mailing hillsboroughcastle@hrp.org.uk.

Join our Blue Badge Guide for an Historic Tour of Hillsborough Village. Your tour will begin at the Courthouse and will include a walk through the beautiful Georgian Village of Hillsborough. Learn about the history and experience Hillsborough life as it used to be. Booking essential by email: vic.projects@ lisburn.gov.uk

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 12:00, Town tour 11am (1 hr)

Down Cathedral

English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB The Cathedral was built as a Benedictine Monastery in 1178 and became Church of Ireland in 1609. In the last few months the Cathedral has undergone an internal refurbishment and is now very different to what was there previously - this may be of interest to people who have visited before.

Opening Times: Sat 09:30 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 16:00 T LB LH

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Sat 12:30 - 16:30, Lisburn choir in state throne room 2.00-2.30pm and 3-3.30pm, castle and gardens.

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Downpatrick Courthouse

21 English Street, Demesne of Down, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB The Courthouse was erected in 1735 by Hugh Darling of Dublin and was enlarged in 1834. It was burnt down in 1855 and rebuilt to plans prepared by Henry Smyth, the County Surveyor. During restoration in 1988 artefacts were found and are on display. The statues of Justice and Ceres, which stand on the parapet of the building date to the end of 18th or early 19th century and are two of only five lead statues in Ireland. It is listed Grade B.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Hourly tours from 10am, last tour 3pm (45 min). T LB IH

Downpatrick Library

Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ 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.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Friday 11 September: 12.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.15pm, A History of the Railways in Northern Ireland - taking a look at the past through the medium of digital film. A Digital Film Archive presentation. T

Downpatrick and County Down Railway

The Railway Station, Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ The Downpatrick and Co Down Railway is Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only full size heritage railway, running vintage steam and diesel trains between Downpatrick and Inch Abbey. This is a working railway museum with exhibits relating to our industrial and transport heritage. Free guided tours are available of the Carriage Viewing Gallery and Co Down Railway Museum. The model train layout, buffet car and shop will be open. Free steam train rides available 4-5pm (fares payable on trains between 2-4pm).

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 17:00 Sun 12:00 - 17:00 Both days: Free guided tours of Carriage Viewing Gallery 12-5pm, Free Steam Train rides 4-5pm only. T

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Ballee Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church

Ballee Road, Ballee, Downpatrick, BT30 7ER Ballee Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is the home to a congregation that dates its origin to the middle of the 17th century. It is a T-shaped meeting house which opened for worship in 1721 on a site purchased at the cost of four shillings. Of particular note are the roof beams which are made of Memel pine transported from the Baltic. View the original pulpit and a two-manual pipe organ made by Dalladay of Hastings and donated by the Carnegie Fund in 1912.

Opening Times: Sun 13:00 - 17:00, Regular tours. Organ recital at 14:30 T LB E

Castle Ward Demense

Strangford, Downpatrick, BT30 7LS Situated in a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough this unique C18th Mansion House features both Gothic and Classical architecture styles. The House and a walk around the beautiful 820 acre demesne will give you a fascinating insight into the Ward family’s long association with Castle Ward. Pathways wind their way through woodland the exotic sunken garden, Tower House and Farmyard (working C19th Corn Mill), Temple and Temple Water, Mansion House and shores of Strangford Lough. Living History of Mary Ward (1827-1869) recognising her scientific achievements.

Linen in Knitwear

Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, BT30 7LS London based knitwear designer Orla Savage, originally from Northern Ireland, will showcase pieces of clothing she has designed and made with linen yarns. Come along and explore the rich history of Linen as part Northern Ireland’s Industrial Heritage.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 LB E

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Strangford Castle

Quay Lane, Strangford, BT30 7NQ This small Tower House dates from the late 16th century in its present form but a blocked door of 15th century type at first floor level suggests the remodelling of an earlier tower. The first floor fireplace has an oven. The ground floor chamber is lit only by small gun loops. The roof has very fine crenellations, again with pistol loops. Their original floors, like their modern replacements, were made of wood.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 DOE

Loughinisland Churches

Clough Castle

Drumgooland Road (off the Loughinisland Road), Downpatrick, BT30 8NA

Main Street, Clough, Downpatrick, BT30 8QU

Now reached by a causeway, this atmospheric graveyard was originally on an island in the lake. A remarkable group of three ruined churches stands in the large graveyard overlooking the lake. The earliest recorded reference to a parish church here is in 1302-1306. The Middle Church is the oldest and the large North Church was built in the 15th century, probably to replace the Middle Church, and continued in use until 1720. The smallest is the South (MacCartan’s) Church, the elaborately carved west door of which has the date 1636. This was probably the main burial ground of the MacCartans who had one of their chief seats near to the lake.

In a strategically important site with commanding views, this is an excellent example of an AngloNorman earthwork castle with added stone tower. A small kidney shaped bailey lies south of a large mound, originally separated from it by a 2.1m deep ditch. Excavations during the 1950s uncovered a wooden palisade around the summit, the stone foundations of a long rectangular hall and a stone keep, which was enlarged as a tower house in the late 15th/early 16th century. The bailey provided space for other domestic buildings and livestock.

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Inch Abbey

Inch Abbey Road, Downpatrick, BT30 9AT 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. It was established by John de Courcy <https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/John_de_Courcy> and his wife Affrica. Inch, or Iniscourcy, was erected as an act of repentance for the destruction of the Abbey at Erinagh (3 miles (4.8 km) to the south) by de Courcy in 1177. The Cistercian monastery was located near to the river in the southern area of the Early Christian earthwork enclosure.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 DOE

Hemp Cottage

Rademon Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Meeting House

84 Church Road, Crossgar, Carnacally, Downpatrick, BT30 9HR

17 Listooder Road, Rademon, Crossgar, BT30 9JF

Hemp Cottage is an example of innovative construction using natural materials including Hemp-Lime walls. It was designed by the owners Rachel Bevan & Tom Woolley who are both architects. It was built in 2009 and continues to be used to demonstrate the principles of Sustainable Design. Refreshments available and a demonstration of the materials used in the construction of the building will take place, most notably Hemp & Lime. Booking essential - email bevanarchitects@btconnect.com

Built in 1787 during the Ministry of Rev Moses Neilson. This T-shaped building was restored in 2002 and is comprised of two storeys with three galleries and exterior steps. Original fielded-panelled pews. Historic leaflet available. Visit www.rademonchurch.co.uk for more information.

Opening Times: Sun 11:00 - 17:00, Talks on the hour, lasting 45mins T

Opening Times: Sat 13:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 Both days: Tours as requested, lasting 30mins T LB G

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Castlewellan Arboretum and Walled Garden

Annesley Exhibition

Annesley Exhibition & Castlewellan Heritage Trail

Annesley Gardens, Castlewellan Forest park, Clarkill, Castlewellan, BT31 9BU

Castlewellan Library, 3 Upper Square, Castlewellan, BT31 9DA

Hillyard House, 1-5 Castle Avenue, Castlewellan, BT31 9DX

Guided walking tour of the historic walled garden which dates from the 1750s. Discover the history of the arboretum as well as information on the many historic trees, many of them champion ones. Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Gardens are unique in their location within a historic demesne, located in the foothills of the Mourne mountains. Tour includes access to restored bothy yard and the restored glasshouses can be viewed externally. Wear sensible footwear and clothing as the weather may be inclement.

‘Castlewellan’s Heritage: The Annesley Family Legacy and Local Peoples Lives’. This exhibition explores the links between the Demesne and Castlewellan town which go back to 1741 when the Annesleys bought the land (now Castlewellan Forest Park) from the Magennis family and went on to develop the town, parkland and the arboretum. The market town flourished with the development of spinning, weaving and bleaching in the local linen factories, which took advantage of a water supply fed by a lake in the Annesley Demesne.

Town trail - How well do you know Castlewellan? Why not test your knowledge by completing a town trail? Self-guided trails and further information available from Hillyard House during opening hours as well as extracts of exhibition ‘Castlewellan’s Heritage: The Annesley Family Legacy and Local Peoples Lives. ‘This exhibition explores the links between the Demesne and Castlewellan town which go back to 1741 when the Annesleys bought the land.

Opening Times:

Sat 10:30 - 17:00, Guided walking tours at 10.30am and 2.30pm (1.5 hrs).

See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Month of September, 9am-5pm: The Annesley Family Exhibition

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Linen in Annesborough Walking Tour

Depart - Car Park beside Annesborough Stores, 44 Ballylough Road, Annesborough, BT31 9NN Join local historian Mickey Burns on an Industrial Heritage tour of Annsborough, which will include The Mill, Houses and Factory. Mickey has researched and written a publication ‘The Linen Industry in Annesborough,’ as part of Castlewellan Future’s project.

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Banbridge Library

23 Scarva Road, Banbridge, BT32 3AD This busy library is situated few minutes walk from the town centre. It offers a full range of services catering for all ages and interests.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 September: 1:00pm – 1.45pm, The Linen Industry - taking a look at the past through the medium of digital film. This presentation will highlight the social, economic and political context of the importance of the Linen Industry to NI. T

Theatrical Linens – made for the stars

John England & Fergusons Irish Linens, 54 Scarva Road, Banbridge, Banbridge, BT32 3AU Step behind the scenes and discover how Irish linen fabrics are designed, created and manufactured for the film and media industries, theatre, international designers and interior designs. As well as our 175 year history, we are the only remaining Jacquard weaver of Irish linen left in Ireland. This is a unique opportunity! Booking essential by calling 028 4062 0400 or e-mail info@johnengland.com.

Opening Times: Sat 13:00 - 14:30, Behind the scenes tour at 1pm (1.5hrs), with the design & development manager.

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Old Town Hall

1 Scarva Street, Banbridge, BT32 3DA This listed building built in 1833 has been recently restored to its former grandeur and features the Downshire coat of arms. Booklet available detailing history of the building. Visit www.banbridge.com for more information.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 LB

F E McWilliam Gallery and Studio

200 Newry Road, Drumnahare, Banbridge, BT32 3NB Award winning art gallery and sculpture garden dedicated to the memory of internationally renowned sculptor, FE McWilliam. Come and visit the ‘Imma Collection’ of Installation Art. The gallery will be hosting an exhibition of works by renowned female sculptor Gerda Fromel during this period. A gallery guide will be on hand to answer any questions, leaflet and catalogue available. Visit www.femcwilliam.com for further information.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 T

The Granite Trail – Guided Walk

Departs: trail head (interpretive panel), Newcastle Harbour, Kilkeel Road, Newcastle, BT33 0EX This guided walk takes in the Old Bogie Line which transported granite from Millstone Quarry down to Newcastle Harbour in the 1800s. The first part of this walk has a steep 1:3 incline, moving onto the rough terrain of lower mountain slopes, before reaching the Drinneevar quarry. Many industry remnants still exist in the landscape, including stones with plug and feathers marks, piles of kribben and the ruins of old buildings. Suitable clothing and footwear essential. Dogs not permitted (except assistance dogs). Booking essential - call 028 4376 7391 Mon - Fri

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Dundrum Castle

Castle Hill, Dundrum, BT33 0NF Probably fortified in pre-Norman times, this hilltop was chosen by John de Courcy in 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. The original castle had defences of earth and timber, with the stone curtain wall of the upper ward built at the beginning of the 13th century. Excavations during the 1950s uncovered a wooden palisade which originally extended around the summit. Stone foundations of a long rectangular hall and a small rectangular stone keep were added later in the 13th century, then restored and enlarged as a tower house in the late 15th/early 16th century.

Opening Times: Sat Open Access Sun Open Access

Tollymore & Industrial Heritage – Guided Walk

Departs: Fountain in Main Car Park, Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, BT33 0PR

Departs: Happy Valley, Trassey Road, Bryansford, BT33 0WU

A walking tour looking at Industrial Heritage within Tollymore Forest Park, including Timber Production, Sawmills, built infrastructure featuring the Gothic Architecture, and the limekiln. It will also take in the site of 3 mills on the edge of the forest and talk about the latest Film and TV industry in Tollymore, the locations for the Game of Thrones, The Fall and the Dracula Untold movie. Note: normal park admission fees apply. Dogs not permitted (except assistance dogs). Booking essential - call 028 4376 7391 Mon - Fri

Three water or summit towers form part of the 22 mile Mourne Wall (1904 – 1922) which was built to mark the water catchment area for the Silent Valley. This guided walk visits the tower on the summit of Slieve Meelmore, taking in remnants of the granite industry whilst also linking to the story of the Silent Valley and water collection. Tour departs from Happy Valley at 10am (Note - parking limited; liaise with booking office). Dogs not permitted (with exception of assistance dogs). Booking essential - call 028 4376 7391 Mon - Fri

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Meelmore Water Tower – Guided Walk

Sat 10:00 - 14:00, Guided walk at 10am (4 hrs). T

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Upland Industry of Mourne – Guided Walk

Departs: Happy Valley, Trassey Road, Bryansford, BT33 0WU Imagine the bygone days when the Mournes were a hive of industrial activity. Granite has been integral to the Mournes for centuries; it has been excavated, cut, used and sold by the people who lived in this area. Retrace the steps of mountain workers to the high slopes to see remnants of our industrial past including smithies, kribben and millstones. Join this guided walk on Sunday at 10am, departing from Happy Valley (note - parking limited; liaise with booking office). Booking essential - call 028 4376 7391 Mon - Fri

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 13:00, Guided walk at 10am (3 hrs). T

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Newry Library

79 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1DG This large modern city library provides a break from the busy shopping street on which it sits. 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 (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.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 September: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Industry in Northern Ireland - NI Screen Digital Film Archive drop in session. E

Open Day at Tullymurry House

Tullymurry Road, Donaghmore, Newry, BT34 1NG This much loved country house is set in beautiful grounds with views towards the Mourne Mountains making it a perfect retreat. It is located at the end of a long drive with beautiful gardens and its own orchard where visitors can pick and enjoy the fruit. Built in Georgian times, the elegant reception rooms echo the grace of a bygone age. View the conservation work of Irish Landmark in this self-guided tour of the restored Georgian country house.

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB

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Ring of Gullion Coach Tour

Narrow Water Castle

Mountains Mourne Country Cottages, Hanna’s Close

Bagenal’s Castle, Castle Street, Newry, BT34 2BY

Newry Road, Ballyvally, Warrenpoint, BT34 3LE

87 Aughnahoory Road, Aughnahoory, Kilkeel, BT34 4AN

Fully guided coach tour taking in the most impressive sights and monuments the Ring of Gullion has to offer. Una Walsh will lead you on your journey through the breathtaking landscape of the area including the rich natural, built, archaeological and cultural heritage and the many myths and legends of the area. The bus pick up from Newry Tourist Information Centre (Bagenals Castle) at 10:30. Lunch available to purchase. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Booking essential, visit www.ringofgullion.org what’s on pages or call 028 3082 8590.

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 1641 rebellion. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Hanna’s Close consists of eight cottages dating back to the 1600s. They have been restored and maintained as a Clachan and are now 3-star self-catering cottages. Most of the cottages have granite open fireplaces and granite floors. Members of the Hanna family will talk about the history of the Clachan. Exhibition about the local flax mills on the Kilkeel River, information and displays by a local stone-yard on the impact of the granite industry in the Mournes and local crafts will be on display.

Opening Times: Sat 10:30 - 16:30, Fully guided coach tour 10.30am (6 hrs).

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Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00, Talk at 2pm

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Ross Monument

Warrenpoint Road, Ringmackilroy, Rostrevor, BT34 4ET 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.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Both days: Tours at 2.30pm T LB

Greencastle

Annalong Cornmill

Ballyardel, Kilkeel, BT34 4JY

Marine Park, Annalong, BT34 4RH

A Royal Castle built around 1250 and prominently situated on a rocky outcrop close to Greencastle Point. This guided walk will be taking in other scheduled monuments including a medieval church and a mound, both on private land. The route has some steep sections on grass/rough gravel paths. Weather appropriate clothing and stout footwear recommended. Booking recommended on 028 9054 3022 as places will be limited to 20 per tour.

Free guided tours of the newly renovated Annalong Cornmill. Annalong Cormill is situated by pretty Annalong Harbour, near the foothills of the Mourne Mountains, this once busy cornmill was in operation from the early 1800’s until the 1960’s. For generations local farmers brought sacks of oats to Annalong to be milled into oatmeal. Watch and listen to the water wheel in action. Suitable for everyone, Annalong Cornmill leaflet available.

Opening Times:

Sat 12:00 - 15:00 Sun 12:00 - 15:00 Both days: Tours at 12noon and 2pm

Sat 14:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 Both days: Free guided tours as required.

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Bronte Homeland Interpretative Centre

Church Hill Road, Drumballyroney, Rathfriland, BT34 5PH The drive of 10 miles starts at Drumballyroney Church and school where there are displays about the Brontes. 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.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 16:00 Sun 12:00 - 16:00 LB E

Riverside Reformed Presbyterian Church

8 Basin Walk, Newry, BT35 6HU Riverside Reformed Presbyterian Church was built in 1866 to designs by William Barre. This LombardoVenetian design is a fine red brick building with a large circular window in each of the east and west gables, which exhibit elaborate tracery. The 90ft high tower has a pyramidal roof of diamond slates. Listen to musical performances by Donegal-based uilleann pipe maker Martin Crossin and his wife Mary, ‘Cup o Joe’ and acapella ‘Psalmody’. Complimentary refreshments available.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Music by Martin & Mary Crossin, ‘Cup o Joe’ and acapella ‘Psalmody.’ LB E

Tullylish Watch Houses

Springvale Road, Lawrencetown, Gilford, BT63 6EB Two Watch Houses of different designs, erected c.1850 to provide shelter for the men who guarded the linen as it bleached on the green, or field adjacent to the bleaching mill. They are a reminder of our Industrial Heritage of linen manufacture. Leaflet available.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00 T LB IH

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25 places to go & things to do in...

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Castle Coole

National Trust, Enniskillen, BT73 6JY On the edge of Enniskillen, Castle Coole stands out in a rolling-meadow setting as one of the finest examples of neo-classical architecture in Ireland. Take an upstairs/downstairs tour of the 18th century mansion and be wowed by the opulent interiors as well as a glimpse into the life of the servants who lived and worked there. On-site facilities include the gift-shop, second-hand bookshop, childrens’ play area and the Tallow tea-room where visitors can purchase lunches and tempting treats.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Free guided tours of the grounds and house throughout the day (45mins - 1hr). T LB

Old Barracks Boho

171 Boho Road, Carngreen, Enniskillen, BT74 5DR The Old Police Constabulary in Carngreen was established in 1860 and was operational until 1937. It is built of limestone from the old quarry below and is owned by artists Jeremy Henderson and Patricia Martinelli. View paintings of the important artist Jeremy Henderson who died in 2009 leaving the art world a treasured legacy. Visit www.jeremyhenderson. co.uk for more information. The house still has original features eg. the jail, old doors, stone walls and the original shelf from the days of the police.

Convent of Mercy Chapel

6 Belmore Street, Enniskillen, BT74 6AA Convent Chapel built by renowned architect William Scott. Stained glass windows by students of Harry Clarke School which are regarded as minor masterpieces. Leaflet available.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 18:00 Sun 14:00 - 18:00 LB LH

Enniskillen Masonic Hall

Enniskillen Townhall

Headhunters Railway Museum

3 Tempo Road, Enniskillen, BT74 6HR

2 Townhall Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA

5 Darling Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7DP

Freemasons Hall, Enniskillen has occupied its prime location at the junction of the Dublin and Tempo Roads since 1931. The hall is home to a number of lodges in the Enniskillen area and is one of several halls in the Masonic Province of Tyrone and Fermanagh. This listed building is a fine example of architecture from its era. A representative shall be present to show visitors around and answer questions about the hall and what goes on within.

Come along and enjoy a guided tour detailing the history of this imposing building. The Townhall was erected between 1898 – 1901 to designs of William Scott and built of Carrickreagh stone.

A trip to the museum brings the golden age of steam vividly to life and looks at the impact that railways had on people’s 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.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Informal tours hourly. T LB

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Enniskillen Library

Halls Lane, Enniskillen, BT74 7DR 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.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours 7 – 28 September: Display - Industrial Heritage in Enniskillen. Friday 11 September: 2.30pm – 4.00pm, Dig down and discover - Looking at Ancestry, 1901 and 1911 census and other online resources to help you find information about your family history. 2 - 30 September: Exhibition by Joanna Mules - Read to Me. T

Portora Castle

Derrygonnelly Road, Enniskillen, BT74 7HA The castle guards a crossing point of the Erne where the river joins the open Lough, which has been important since prehistoric times. Built in 1613 by Sir William Cole, 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 and more of it fell in the great gale of 1893-4.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00

The Inniskillings Museum at Enniskillen Castle Museums

Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, BT74 7HL The Inniskillings Museum is located within the historic compound of Enniskillen Castle. A visit to the award-winning Inniskillings Museum is a journey through more than 300 years of world history as encountered by two famous regiments. On Saturday the museum will welcome visitors free of charge to the site, with handling collections available from various periods of history and the Welcome Team available to answer questions.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00 LB DOE G

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Waterways Ireland

2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, BT74 7JY Waterways Ireland Open Day exploring the Industrial Heritage of Lough Erne. The Headquarters for the North-South Body, Waterways Ireland, will be open to visitors for guided tours of the Archive on Saturday 12th September. Housing a collection of original engineering drawings, maps and toll books relating to the 19th century improvement of the inland waterways as navigations they offer a unique insight into Ireland’s industrial past. A scehuled talk on the Industrial Heritage of Lough Erne’ will be provided by local historian John Cunningham.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 17:00, Tours on the hour from 12pm (35-40 mins.), Talk at 2.30pm (1 hr.)

Monea Castle

Aghalurcher Church

Derrygonnelly, Castletown, Monea, Enniskillen, BT74 8ET

Aghalurcher Road, Aghalurcher Glebe, Lisnaskea, BT92 0AU

A Plantation castle, built in 1619 for Malcolm Hamilton of Portaferry who later became Archbishop of Cashel. It was captured in the 1641 Rising and then occupied by the Governor of Enniskillen. It was then abandoned about 1750 after an accidental fire. This imposing structure, which has a Scottish look about it, stood in one corner of a walled bawn with rounded corner towers, one of which subsequently served as a dovecote.

Aghalurcher was a pre-Norman monastery located east of the shore of upper Lough Erne, founded according to legend by Saint Ronan in the 6th to early 7th century and dedicated to him in the ninth century. The site includes the ruins of a medieval church with a small gated vault and a gateway constructed with stones from the church. The church was remodeled in 1447 with a new roof added. The site was abandoned after a murder on the altar effectively deconsecrated the church.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00

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Lisnaskea Library

157-159 Main Street, Lisnaskea, BT92 0JE A new purpose built library was completed in March 2015, and the library has a fresh, contemporary look and provides a full range of modern services. The exterior façade mirrors the character of the local historic street scape.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 September: 2.00pm – 3.30pm, The History of Lace in the Local Area - a talk to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Innishmacsaint Lace and other laces in the area, bookind essential. Thursday 10 September: 11.00am – 12.30pm, Dig down and discover - Looking at Ancestry, 1901 and 1911 census and other online resources to help you find information about your family history. T

Castle Balfour

Walking tour of Lisnaskea

149-159 Main Street, Lisnaskea, Castle Balfour, Lisnaskea, BT92 0JE

Departs: Tourist Office, 18, Clonaog Valley, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen, BT92 0LJ

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. It is believed that the perpetrator of the fire was a member of the Maguire clan. Major conservation and restoration was undertaken in the 1960s and further conservation work was completed in the late 1990s.

The walking tour of Lisnaskea will cover the historic buildings in Main Street as well as the 17th century Balfour Castle. The tour will start at 2pm from the Tourist Office in Lisnaskea, lasting 1.5 - 2hours. The walk will end at the Workhouse where the life and work of the inmates will be discussed. Visitors will hear about the ‘Save Lisnaskea Workhouse’ campaign.

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Sat 14:00 - 16:00, Walking tour 2-4pm.

Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00

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Florence Court

National Trust, Enniskillen, BT92 1DB Enjoy a great day out at Florence Court in Fermanagh. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this extensive and welcoming place, from the charming 18th century mansion to the appealing gardens with splendid views. Join a free guided tour to discover stories of the Cole family and their staff who lived here for over 250 years or stroll through the pleasure grounds to find the original Irish yew, the mother plant of the species. Visitors can purchase lunch in the Stables tearoom.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Guided tours throughout the day (45mins). T LB

Rocky Ramble on Gortmaconnell Rock

Crom

Marlbank Scenic Route, Florencecourt, Legnabrocky, Legnabrocky, BT92 1EW

National Trust, Newtownbutler, Enniskillen, BT92 8AP

Explore the fascinating and unique landscape of Gortmaconnell townland on Cuilcagh Mountain. Discover more about how the landscape has been shaped, the rocks beneath your feet and the many unique plants and animals that live there. Stout footwear and warm waterproof clothing essential. Not suitable for children under 4 years. Booking essential, places limited to 21 persons. Contact Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre on +44 (0) 28 6634 8855 to book.

Crom, set in the tranquil Upper Lough Erne, is one of Ireland’s most important conservation areas. There are few places which have more magical scenery or such a wealth of rare species. Visit the estate to view rare wildlife, discover the ancient yew trees and relax in the lakeside Summer House. Rent one of Crom’s expanding fleet of boats to explore Crom from the waterways and visit the Orchard Tearoom to purchase delicious homemade lunches and snacks. Free entry to the estate on Saturday.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 16:00, Walking tour 2-4pm. T

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Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00

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Currys cottage

Janus Figure - Boa Island

Keenaghan Old Abbey and Cemetry

9 Derryhooly Rd, Corry, Derrylin, BT92 9ES

Caldragh Graveyard, Boa Island, BT93 2AL

Keenaghan, Belleek, BT93 3ES

Curryís Cottage is a listed building and 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. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere and enjoy a taste of the traditional skills that would once have been part of rural life at Curry’s cottage. Demonstrations will take place throughout the day.

Two headed statue, Sile na Gig and Maguire headstone. A guide will be present on both days to answer questions.

This is a Scheduled monument. Two walls of the 15th century 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. The Abbey and cemetry can be accessed at any time. Local people and visitors whose ancestors are buried here visit the site all year round.

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Sun 12:00 - 16:00, Traditional skills demonstrations. Free entry.

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Tully Castle

Church Hill, Derrygonelly, Tully, Enniskillen, BT93 6HP This fortified house and bawn are set on Tully Point and were built for Sir John Hume who occupied the house until 1641 when it was attacked and burned on Christmas Eve by Rory Maguire and the inhabitants massacred. It was not lived in again. There is a recreated 17th century garden.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 DOE

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Irvinestown Library

Main Street, Irvinestown, BT94 1GT This small, popular library provides a focus for the local community providing a full range of services in a friendly and comfortable environment. Visitors can browse, borrow or surf the net!

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Friday 11 September: 11.00am – 12.30pm, Dig down and discover - Looking at Ancestry, 1901 and 1911 census and other online resources to help you find information about your family history. E

Colebrooke Park

26 Colebrooke Park Road, Brookeborough, BT94 4DW Colebrook Park is the 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: http://colebrooke.info/

Opening Times: Sun 13:00 - 17:00, Tours commence at 13.30 (30 mins). T LB

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Open Day at The Triumphal Arch Gatelodge

22 Colebrooke Park Road, Colebrooke Demense, Brookeborough, BT94 4DW This classically proportioned T-shaped lodge was designed c.1830 to echo the grand style of the main house and form an imposing entrance to the estate. Near to collapse, Irish Landmark has restored this building and given it a new life. Take a self-guided tour of the lodge. The local House Manager will be at the property all day to answer questions. Light refreshments will be offered.

Opening Times: Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB

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43 places to go & things to do in...

County Londonderry Lots more Co. Londonderry Openers & Events at: www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod

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Springhill

Bellaghy Bawn

20 Springhill Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, BT45 7NQ Experience the beguiling spirit of this inimitable 17th-century ‘Plantation’ home, with its walled gardens and parkland, full of tempting waymarked paths. There are ten generations of Lenox-Conyngham family tales to enthrall you, as well as numerous portraits, much furniture to admire and not forgetting Ireland’s best-documented ghost, Olivia. The old laundry houses the celebrated Costume Collection, which features some fine 18th to 20th-century pieces that highlight its great charm and enthralling past.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 17:00

Castle Street, Bellaghy, BT45 8LA 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. Visit the Bawn library devoted to his work and see the unique material from the poet, including a number of his manuscripts, books and his old schoolbag from his days at Anahorish Primary School.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00

Talk - Vernacular Building in the Ulster Landscape

Bellaghy Bawn, Castle Street, Bellaghy, BT45 8LA Conservation Architect Donal Boyle will be giving an illustrated talk and answering your questions on Vernacular Buildings in the Ulster landscacpe, in the multi-period complex, Bellaghy Bawn.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 13:00, Talk at 12 noon (45 min). T LB DOE E

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Gorteade Cottage

St Columb’s Church

115 Kilrea Road, Upperlands, Gorteade, Gorteade, BT46 5SB

32 Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry, BT47 2BB

Gorteade Cottage is an 18th century private house, located in beautiful grounds, which is open to groups and charitable events. The Cottage was the boyhood home of one of the American founding fathers, Charles Thomson. His father was a linen-bleacher and probably a flax-grower, so the family also has a place in the story of the world’s oldest linen village, Upperlands. The house is currently hosting an exhibition of artistic photographs by a famous German photographer, Burkhard Riegels, on the subject of linen and flax. Booking essential, email bruceclark17@hotmail.com

The church is of cruciform plan with a nave of eight bays long and transepts one bay long. It is stone faced in a mixture of sandstone ashlar with a square belfry rising out of the roof at the west end and is crowned with a spire.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 17:00 LB

Prehen House

Prehen Park, Prehen, Derry, BT47 2PB A listed bijou stately house, built 1740’s. Home to the legend of Half-Hanged McNaughten, a likely layer of inspiration to Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. Considered by Gregory Peck to be his kinsmen ancestral Irish Home. Tours available both days by appointment only, last tour at 4pm. Entrance fee waived. Visit www.prehenhouse.com for more information.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 16:00 Both days: Tours on the hour, last tour at 4pm

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Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Tours at 10am Sun 13:00 - 17:00, Tours at 2pm and 4pm (30 min)

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Eglinton History Trail

Main Street and Mill Path, Eglinton, BT47 3AD The historic Main Street has 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 to Company of Grocer’s Houses and the Court House. Booking essential: tel 028 7181 2303.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 12:30, Tour at 11am (1.5hrs). T LB

Company of Grocer’s Houses

36 Main Street, Eglinton, BT47 3AD

Ardmore Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QP

This listed building was built by the Company of Grocer’s in the 1830s. Restored in 2001, it forms one of a group of craftsmen’s houses, this one being known as the Carpenter’s Dwelling. It was part of the re-design of the village from 1823-36. The refurbishment of the property in 2001 has made it a vibrant part of the local community and it is occupied by Headmaster’s Barber, the Green Cafe and a Chinese Takeaway. Drop in for a chat!

Pre Plantation house with Georgian front, set in parkland and which has been continuously lived in by the same family since 1590. The house & family have played a role in every major historical event in the city from the Siege to being part of Base Camp One Europe. Now open to the public for events, weddings, films and group tours. Homemade produce and refreshments for sale. Join a tour which will be hosted by a member of the family. Booking essential email info@ashbrookestate.com

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 14:00

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel 028 7181 2303

Ashbrook

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Tours at 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 2.45pm, 3.30pm, 4.15pm T LB E LH

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Dungiven Library

Dungiven Priory and Chancel

107 Main Street, Dungiven, BT47 4LE

Glenshane Road, Dungiven, BT47 4PF

Characterised by its unique curved copper façade and sculpture of Finvola, the Gem of the Roe by world renowned artist Maurice Harron, Dungiven Library opened in 2010 and provides an oasis of tranquillity in the bustling town. With a dedicated children’s zone, free internet access, Wi-Fi and a coffee dock the library has something for everyone.

Early Christian Period and Medieval Monuments: Augustinian Priory associated with the O’Cahan Family of the Roe Valley. Look for the tomb of O’Cahan, laid to rest in 1385. A thicket of thorn bushes hung with rags conceals a bullaun stone, visited for wart cures.

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours 4 -25 September: Dungiven Flax Mill and its work - A display provided by Herman and Marian Baur who own and operate the mill, one of the last places in Ireland which actually weaves and manufactures items from natural fibres, flax, mohair and wool. LB E

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Waterside Library

The Workhouse, 23 Glendermott Road, Derry, BT47 6BG 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!

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Sat: 11.00am - 11.30am; Victorian Storytime for 4-8 year olds - come dressed up as your favourite historical character (real or from a book). 1-12 September: A Glimpse of the Past - Selected images from the Bigger McDonald photographs depicting work and employment in the city. T

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Tour of Ebrington Barracks

Strathfoyle Library

Derry Central Library

Limavady Road, Clooney, Derry/ Londonderry, BT47 6HH

22 Temple Road, Strathfoyle, Derry, BT47 6TJ

Built in 1841 as a self-contained barracks and extended during the following 162 years. The barracks was recently headquarters to Derry-Londonderry UK City of Culture, and now partly houses the DOE Ministerial Suite and the north-west regional DOE headquarters. The site features a 19th century star fort and is connected to the historic walled city by the iconic Peace Bridge. Come tour this open site with Local Historian Alan Armstrong on Saturday at 12pm. Open Site.

Strathfoyle Library first opened its doors to the public in 1974. It was replaced by a new building in 2000, located a short distance away in the grounds of the North West Teachers Centre. The estate itself was built to house the key workers of DuPont, BOC and other industries.

In addition to the normal library services, this large city library houses the main Heritage collection for County Londonderry including the Bigger and McDonald photograph archive. These photographs, drawn from the Derry Standard newspaper between 1927 and 1947, provide a remarkably detailed account of life in the north west before the outbreak of World War Two.

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Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 13:00, Walking tour 12 noon (1 hr). T LB

See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours 7 – 18 September: Display on Growth and Development of Industries in Strathfoyle/Maydown area. Monday 14 September: 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Reminiscence session on the development of the Strathfoyle/Maydown area. T

35 Foyle Street, Derry, BT48 6AL

See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 September: Self-guided Town Trails available during opening hours. Friday 11 - Saturday 12 September: The Post War Industrial Heritage of Derry - Display of photographs/ newspapers on the various industries which developed in Derry after WWII; Dupont, Desmonds, Shoe factory, Shirt factories etc. Digital Film Archive shown continuously over the 2 days. T

Historic City Walls Walking Tour

Departs: Visit Derry Offices, 44 Foyle Street, Derry, BT48 6AT Visit Derry will be operating free walking tours of the Historic City Walls over both days. 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.

Opening Times: Sat 15:00 Sun 15:00 Both days: Free walking tours of the Historic City Walls at 3pm (1 hr). T DOE

Museum of Free Derry

The ArtCart at Guildhall Derry

39 Shipquay Street, Derry, BT48 6DL

Guildhall Street, Derry, BT48 6DQ

The exhibition covers the background to the Free Derry era, the emergence of the civil rights movement, the descent into conflict and Bloody Sunday following its aftermath. This is the people’s story, told from the perspective of those who were directly involved and affected. The Bloody Sunday Trust sponsored museum is currently in temporary premises in Derry City centre during a rebuild of its main premises in the Bog side. Admission will be free both days.

Our brand new ArtCart, a purpose-built arts-activity vehicle will be parked-up at Guildhall Square on Saturday. Open to all ages - hop on board and experience art-making in a new and exciting way using a mix of traditional art processes and digital technology. Our artists will be on hand to help you create artwork that will be inspired by the fascinating industrial heritage in Northern Ireland. Everyone welcome to come and explore the creative happenings on the ArtCart.

Opening Times: Sat 13:00 - 16:00 Sun 13:00 - 16:00 E LH

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 15:00, Drop-in arts activities & workshops E

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The Guildhall

Guildhall Street, Derry, BT48 6DQ The multi award winning Guildhall is one of Derry’s most recognisable landmarks and has been at the heart of city life since 1890. The building has over 20 magnificent stained glass windows. A major £9.4 million internal and external restoration was completed in 2013. A Plantation Exhibition marks the 400th anniversary of the building of The City Walls. New interpretation panels throughout the building bring its special features to life. World host staff on hand. Last admission at 5.30pm.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 LB E

Walled City Townscape Heritage Initiative Tour

Starting From, Depart: The Diamond, (top of Shipquay Street), Derry, BT48 6JA A capital investment of circa £8 million has realised the restoration and return to use of 28 historic properties through the Walled City Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI). This 1hr tour, led by Project Officer Ronan O’Donnell, will tell the story of the THI scheme highlighting the positive benefit this project has had upon the area. Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) schemes across NI have been delivering economic and social regeneration through the restoration and repair of historic buildings since 1997. Booking essential - email walledcitypartnership@derrycity.gov.uk

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Carlisle Road Methodist Church

19-21 Carlisle Road, Londonderry, BT48 6JJ Neo-Gothic style with delicate spire and flying buttresses. Internally the church is ‘theatre style’ with the organ located behind the pulpit. The suite of buildings comprises halls, kitchen, committee rooms and drop-in Centre. A display on the history of the church and information on John and Charles Wesley will be on view. Work-booklet available for children and a flyer for adults. Refreshments available. A competition for schoolgroups will be on offer.

Opening Times: Sat 11:30 - 13:00 Sun 14:30 - 17:00 T

Sat 11:00 - 15:00, Guided walking tours at 11.00am and 2.00pm (1hr). T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL see above

The Tower Museum

St Columb’s Wells

Freemasons’ Hall

Union Hall Place, Derry, BT48 6LU

130 St Columb’s Wells, Derry, BT48 6LY

25 Bishop Street, Londonderry, BT48 6PR

The Tower Museum has two multi award winning exhibitions, ‘The Story of Derry’ and ‘An Armada Shipwreck’. ‘The Story of Derry’ will tell the history of this fascinating city from its formation through to present day. ‘The Armada Shipwreck’ exhibition tells the story of ‘La Trinidad Valencera’ one of the unfortunate ships from the Spanish Armada. Staff available to answer questions or take guided tours. Normal entrance fee will not be charged. Last admission 4.30pm.

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 in 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.

This three storey listed Georgian building was built in 1753 and extended in 1800 and 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 field far away”. Earl Bishop Harvey was also resident. Take a free guided tour, at regular intervals throughout the day.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 E LH G

Opening Times: Sat Open site Sun Open site LB

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Free tours at regular intervals T LB

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St.Augustine’s Church

The War Memorial

Long Tower Church

Palace Street, Londonderry, BT48 6PS

The Diamond, Londonderry, BT48 6PW

Long Tower Street, Derry, BT48 6QQ

St.Augustine’s sits on the oldest Christian site in the city - that of St Columba’s first monastery, established 546AD. The present Church dates from 1872 and was designed by John Guy Ferguson in 13th century Neo Gothic style. The Graveyard, once known as “God’s Little Acre”, contains many famous graves, some pre-dating the 1689 Seige of Derry. St.Augustine’s remains a living, vibrant Church and we extend a warm invitation to all. Take a tour of the Church and Graveyard. Volunteers ‘on duty’.

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, 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.

The 17th Century Longtower Church is dedicated to the life of St Columba, the founding father of Derry. Guided tours available of the church and Aras Cholmcille at 2pm on both days, lasting 1hr. Leaflet available. Refreshments available for purchase in Aras Cholmcille cafe.

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Sat 10:30 - 16:30 Sun 12:30 - 16:30 Saturday: Tour at 10.30am. Sunday: Tour at 12.30pm.

Sat Open site Sun Open site

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The Playhouse, 5-7 Artillery Street, Derry, BT48 6RG Factory stories and industrial heritage. Social change, shirt-making and urban renewal. A double-bill of archive films about work and community life – full of character and fun. Booking essential - for tickets visit www.bbc.co.uk/tickets

Opening Times: Sat 11am E

Sat 13:00 - 16:00 Sun 13:00 - 16:00 Both days: Tours at 2.00pm (1 hr). T LB E

‘The Shirt Factory Horn’ and ‘A Change of View’

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BOOKING ESSENTIAL see above

The Playhouse

St. Columb’s Cathedral

5-7 Artillery Street, Derry, BT48 6RG

17 London Street, Londonderry, BT48 6RQ

The Playhouse is based in two “B1” listed buildings, which after featuring and winning the Northern Ireland heat of “BBC Restoration” were completely restored in 2009. The famous buildings house a theatre, gallery, dance studio, art room, as well as being home to many arts/cultural based tenants. BURA and Institute of Town Planners Award Winner! Guided tours of buildings available, the opportunity to observe workshops and visit an exhibition.

St. Columb’s Church of Ireland (Anglican) Cathedral is the City of Londonderry’s oldest & most historic building and stands on the highest point within the walled city. Built 1628-1633 by The Honourable The Irish Society, it has been a place of worship since its consecration in 1634. The cathedral contains many interesting artefacts from the Siege of Derry in 1689 which are on display in the Chapter House. Stained glass windows and old memorials add to the building’s beauty. Guided tours available, pre-booking advised for groups.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm (45mins). T LB

Opening Times: Sat 09:15 - 16:45, Guided tours available on request. T LB LH G

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Shirt Factories of Derry Walking Tour

Depart - Carlisle Circus, former Tilie & Henderson Site, Abercorn Road, Derry, BT48 6SA Join local conservation architect, Manus Deery on a walking tour of the former shirt factories of Derry. The tour will include the site of Tilie & Henderson, Abercorn Factory, Welch Margetson (Carlisle House), via the City Walls and Bishop Street, to Castle Street to Hogg & Mitchell (Strand Factory) and the City Factory.

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St Eugene’s Cathedral

Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP

5 Connell Street, Limavady, BT49 0EA

Built to the design 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.

Limavady Library was officially opened on 6 June 1979. The building was designed by Messrs Smyth & McMurty Architects and is the result of cooperation between the District Council and Education Board. The library, Crown Buildings, District Council Offices and Police station are all housed in the one complex. How well do you know Limavady? Why not test your knowledge by completing a town trail?

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00 LB

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Sat 14:00 - 15:00, Walking Tour at 2pm (1 hr) T

See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 September: Self-guided Town Trails available during opening hours.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

Magilligan Halt (Railway Station)

Magilligan Halt, 459 Sea Coast Road, Craig, Limavady, BT49 0LL

Martello Tower

Magilligan Point, Limavady, BT49 0LP

Magilligan Halt railway station was opened on 1 November 1853. The station building was erected between 1873 and 1875 to designs by the architect John Lanyon. A short- lived horse-drawn tram operated from the station to Magilligan Point in 1855. It was closed on 17 October 1976.

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. Living History Military Officer on site to give talks throughout the day on how soldiers lived in the tower, complete with 19th century uniform, muskets and tin ware.

Opening Times:

Sat 14:30 - 17:00 Sun 14:30 - 17:00 Both days: Tours at 14.30pm, 15.30pm, 16.30pm (30 min).

Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00 Both days: Living History and talks. DOE

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BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

Limavady Library

Green Lane Museum

Roe Valley Country Park, 41 Dogleap Road, Limavady, BT49 9NN Step back in time by visiting the Green Lane Museum, located at the Roe Valley Country Park, approximately one mile from Limavady. View historical exhibits relating to the linen and agricultural industries from a bygone age and experience the true flavour of days gone by in Limavady. Both travelling and permanent exhibitions on display. Children’s museum trail about the linen industry available. Staff present.

Opening Times: Sat 13:00 - 16.45 Sun 13:00 - 16:45 Both days: Exhibitions & children’s museum trail DOE IH

EHOD 2015

Christ Church

Downhill Demesne & Hezlett House

Church of St. Paul

Main Street, Castlerock, Coleraine, BT51 4RA

107 Sea Road, Liffock, Castlerock, BT51 4RP

St. Paul’s Road, Articlave, Castlerock, Articlave Lower, Coleraine, BT51 4UW

Christ Church was built in 1870. The architect was Frederick William Porter, a London architect employed by the Clothworkers Company. Of all his churches this was the most distinguished design. It is typical of the High Victorian interpretation of the early English Gothic style. It is of cruciform plan with a three-sided chancel and an engaged north-western tower. Guides will be on duty to show visitors around and provide information. Light refreshments available.

Visit this stunning landscape and beautiful gardens with magnificent clifftop walks, affording rugged headland views across the awe-inspiring North Coast. Discover the striking 18th-century mansion of the eccentric Earl Bishop that now lies in ruin, then explore Mussenden Temple perched on the cliff edge. As an extra treat, learn about the reality of life in the rural C17th cottage of Hezlett House, told through people who once lived there in one of Northern Ireland’s oldest buildings. Natural play adventure area for kids. Visitor information on arrival.

St.Paul’s Church is in the Clothworker’s village of Articlave. It was built to replace the old church at Downhill, and was consecrated in 1691. William Alexander received his sacred commission here as priest in 1848; he later married Miss Cecil Frances Humphreys who would go on to write many hymns including “There is a green hill far away”.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 13:00 - 16:00 LB E

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Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 13:00 - 16:00 LB E

Sat 10:00 - 16:30, Free admission, last admissions 4.30pm. Sun 10:00 - 16:30, normal admission fee applies LB

Woodbank House Garvagh

24 Mettican Road, Garvagh, Garvagh, BT51 5HS Woodbank House is a Georgian house set on the outskirts of Garvagh. The original building is said to date from 1745 with the current house structure dating from 1822. It is very much a family home which still has the original front door with decorative side-lights and a Georgian fan-light, 6/6 sash windows, staircase and servants’ kitchen in the basement. Hourly guided tours given by the owner, booking essential. Tea, coffee, light refreshments will be served with any donations going to charity. Booking essential - email clyde001@btinternet.com

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:00, Guided tours on the hour 11am-12pm, 12pm- 1pm, 2pm-3pm & 3pm-4pm. T LB

BOOKING ESSENTIAL see above

Coleraine Market Yard

New Market Street, Coleraine, BT52 1EH Coleraine Museum invites you to visit Coleraine Market Yard to discover the history of the market and to enjoy some market-themed activities suitable for all the family. The Market Yard was built in 1829 and butter, potatoes, corn, flax and salt then later cows, pigs and sheep were all traded there.

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 14:00 LB E

Portstewart Library

Town Hall, The Crescent, Portstewart, BT55 7AB On the ground floor of the 1934 Town Hall building Portstewart library with its views of the sea front offers the opportunity to relax, browse or use the free internet services. How well do you know Portstewart? Why not test your knowledge by completing a town trail?

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 September: Self-guided Town Trails available during opening hours. T

EHOD 2015

The Dance Hall at the BOX

15 The Promenade, Portstewart, BT55 7AD Step back in time to explore the vibrant world of our provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many bustling dance halls. Experience the liveliness, the characters and the atmosphere and hear the stories and memories of those who travelled from afar, danced all night and met friends and partners to the sounds of the big bands. Watch dancers perform old time dances to live music and join in, swap dance moves and see how many names you can get on your dance card!

Opening Times: Sat 15:00 - 19:00, Drop in event, suitable for all ages. E LH

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EHOD 2015

Caledon Beam Engine and Engine House

Mill Street, Caledon, BT68 4TT Caledon Beam Engine and House is a rare artefact of Ireland’s Industrial past, unique in the sense that it is the only remaining house-built beam engine in Ireland in its original location. Caledon Beam Engine was installed in the early 1830s to ensure a reliable source of power for Caledon Mill. The Beam Engine and Engine house is all that remains of the 6 storey mill complex. Restoration of the Engine House was carried out 2012-13. Talks throughout the morning.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 12:00 T

Dyan Mill

Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre

7-9 Mullyneill Road, Dyan, Caledon, BT68 4XX

26, Market Square, Dungannon, Dungannon, BT70 1AB

An exceptionally fine Corn Mill with associated houses and kilns. Grade B+ listed. It was built in 1829 by The Earl of Caledon’s Estate and has a working water wheel measuring 20’ x4’. Teas available. Short tours of the kilns, water wheel and remains of the milling equipment available

Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre is the perfect starting point for an exploration of Dungannon and Tyrone. Located in the former Belfast Bank, a beautiful mid-Victorian centrepiece at the heart of Dungannon town, it sits beneath one of Ireland and Europe’s most important heritage sites, Hill of the O’Neill. The multi-media exhibition narrates the Hill’s importance in Irish and European history, its links to the O’Neill’s and the subsequent Flight of the Earls and Plantation of Ulster. Guided tours on Saturday.

Opening Times: Sun 14:00 - 17:00 T LB IH

Opening Times:

Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Guided tours available, given by Living History staff Sun 13:00 - 17:00 T LB LH

Carleton Trail

US Grant Ancestral Homestead

c/o Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre, 26 Market Square, Dungannon, BT70 1AB

45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, BT70 1TW

Why not take a driving/walking tour along the scenic Carleton Trail, sign posted throughout the Clogher Valley, with many interesting heritage sites along the way. Carleton’s Cottage also features on the newly launched Clogher Valley. The three trails are clearly signposted and start and finish in Clogher not far from Carleton’s Cottage. There are many interesting places to stop and all three routes are attractive to cyclists who prefer a gentle ride.

Explore the cottage of the Simpson family with close ties to Ulysses Simpson Grant, the Commander of the victorious Union troops in the American Civil War. U.S. Grant served two terms as U.S. President and visited the homeland. The Cottage and grounds are open all year round. For tours and audiovisual show. Picnic and BBQ area, children’s play area, toilets, bike rental and wildlife garden. Coach and car parking available.

Opening Times:

Sat 09:00 - 21:00 Sun 09:00 - 21:00

Sat 09:00 - 21:00 Sun 09:00 - 21:00 T

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Benburb Castle

16 Main Street, Benburb, BT70 2LA A plantation bawn built in 1611 by Sir Richard Wingfield. This is a four-sided bawn with entrance in the north wall flanking towers on two sides. Recently restored and stands in the grounds of the imposing Servite Priory. Visit www.servites-benburb.com for more information.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00 LB DOE LH

EHOD 2015

Parkanaur Manor House

57 Parkanaur Road, Dungannon, BT70 3AA Set in idyllic rural surroundings, just a few miles outside Dungannon, Co Tyrone, sits Parkanaur Manor House, an impressive Tudor Revival country estate. A listed building, with many of its original features intact including stained glass windows, fireplaces dating from 1651 and a 400 year-old organ, the house originates from the 1800s. Guided tours on Sunday at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Booking essential - email marlene@parkanaurmanorhouse.co.uk

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Castlecaulfield

Belville House

Castle Grove, Castlecaulfield, Dungannon, BT70 3NL

59 Gortnalough Road, Dungannon, BT71 5EE

Substantial remains of an English-style house, built by Sir Toby Caulfield in around 1619 on the site of a fort of the O’Donnellys. The Caulfield arms appear over the gatehouse. This is vaulted with murder-holes and pistol-loops and with a fragment of the bawn wall, is earlier than the main house.

Belville House is an important two-storey house dating back to the 17th Century. It is located 0.5m west of Mountjoy Castle in the townland of Gortnaglough. The most interesting feature of the house is the oak timberwork which has been dated to 1675. Booklet/leaflet available on history of the house.

Opening Times:

Sat Open Access Sun Open Access

Sat 13:00 - 16:00 Sun 13:00 - 16:00

Sun 14:00 - 16:00, Guided tours at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm

DOE

T LB LH

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Peter Francis Fahy at Benburb Castle

Strule Arts Centre

Guided Tours of St Lucia Barrack, Omagh

Benburb Castle, 89 Millburn Road, Benburb, Dungannon, BT71 7L3

Townhall Square, Omagh, Omagh, BT78 1BL

Meet at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, BT78 1BL

Come to the castle hidden in the hills to see the full-length rendition of Ireland’s oldest love story. The Seduction of Etain comes alive on the walls of the historic building. Told entirely in rhyme, illustrated in a movie storyboarding style and enlivened by anime scores, this event is a must-see for fans of art, animation, music and mythology. Booking essential email: p.f.fahy@gmail.com

Strule Arts Centre is a flagship venue for Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, located on the River Strule. Opened in 2007, this award winning building is an excellent example of modern architecture. A hub for arts and cultural activity, with a theatre, dance studio, print studio and café, the building is a heritage building of the future. Visit an exhibition of new work by wood engraver Susan Mannion. Refreshments can be purchased 10am-4pm. Booking essential via www. struleartscentre.co.uk or by calling 028 82247831.

Tour by Vincent Grogan for Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. Discover the connection between Omagh and the military over three centuries. The first fort was established in Omagh in 1610. In 1796 the regiment played the main part in the capture of the island of St Lucia. The Barracks opened in 1881 and became a depot for recruits entering the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. The historic buildings are laid out in a classic parade-ground style. Booking essential, tel. +44 (0) 300 303 1777 or e-mail culture@fermanaghomagh.com.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 16:00, Dramatisations at 2pm & 3pm, (45 mins. with short interval). There will be a short presentation on the canons and cycles of Celtic Mythology before each show. T LB E LH

BOOKING ESSENTIAL see above

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:30, Behind the Scenes guided tours at 3.30pm and 4.40pm (1 hr). Exhibition by wood engraver Susan Mannion. T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

Opening Times: Sat 11:00 - 16:30, Guided tours at 11.00am & 3.00pm Sun 13:00 - 17:30, Guided tours at 1.00pm & 4.00pm (1hr 30 mins). T LB

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above

EHOD 2015

Omagh Library

Kevin McAleer Local Comedian

1 Spillars Place, Irishtown Road, Omagh, BT78 1HL

Omagh Library, 1 Spillars Place, Irishtown Road, Omagh, BT78 1HL

Located in the town centre, the library is a focal point for information, learning, heritage and reader development. It has a lively and varied programme of cultural events and houses the Omagh Bomb Archive. Booking essential for Ancestry - tel 028 8224 4821 or email omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

Local comedian Kevin McAleer drops in to the library for an evening of vintage comedy in which he will attempt to condense thirty years of talking nonsense into an hour. His carefully worded scripts have been compared to the likes of Beckett or Flann O’Brien, while the timing and delivery are uniquely his own. Expect plenty of word play, bad puns and concentrated laughs from an original master of the comedy craft. Suitable for adults only. Booking essential - telephone 028 8224 4821 or email omagh. library@librariesni.org.uk

Opening Times: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Thursday 10 September: 10.00am -12.00 noon, Dig down and Discover - Ancestry. Sat 14.00 - 16.30, Open Mic - Your Chance to Shine; Calling all musicians 16 and over - book your place. 4 - 18 September: Industrial Heritage in Omagh - A display of photographs and newspapers depicting the railways, Desmonds Factory and Scotts Mill. T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See above (Ancestry)

Old Rectory

14 Sloughan Road, Liskey, Drumquin, BT78 4PF Georgian Rectory built in 1762, set in woodland. Many original features with lugged architraves, strap hinges, dressing rooms, old kitchen with meat hooks, basement servants’ rooms, local folklore. Refreshments available. Bird Sanctuary. Guided tours.

Opening Times: Sat 16:00 - 18:00 Sun 15:00 - 19:00 Both days: guided tours T LB G

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Newtownstewart Castle

Main Street, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AD The Plantation castle of the Stewart family, where an intact Bronze Age cist grave was found, it was excavated in 1999. The castle, built in 1619 by Sir Robert Newcom, is in an English manor house style. It suffered extensive damage during the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and its subsequent capture by Sir Phelim O’Neill, and in 1689 on King James’ return from the Siege of Derry. It has remained a ruin ever since.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 DOE

See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours Tuesday 8 September: 7.00pm – 8.00pm, Comedian Kevin McAleer T

BOOKING ESSENTIAL See contacts above

Lower Langfield Parish Church

14 Sloughan Road, Drumquin, BT78 4PF Lower Langfield Parish Church was built in 1842, replacing a church at Lackagh, a short distance away, and is considered by many to be one of the finest country churches in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. It is a large church for a rural population. The name ‘Langfield’ comes from the Irish leamcoill meaning ‘the elm wood’ and it seems there was no shortage of elm trees in the district in the distant past.

Opening Times: Sat 14:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 LB

The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies

Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Road, Castletown, Omagh, BT78 5QY The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies is a research library which is part of Libraries NI. It is located at the Ulster American Folk Park, part of the National Museums of Northern Ireland. It has a large reference collection relating to 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: See www.librariesni.org.uk for opening hours 1 -14 September: Display - The Linen Industry in Northern Ireland. Thursday 10 September: 2.00pm - 4.00pm, The Linen Industry - highlighting its social, economic and political importance to Northern Ireland; NI Screen Digital Film Archive drop in session. T

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Mullaghmore House

96 Old Mountfield Road, Omagh, BT79 7EX This fully restored Georgian House retains many period features. It includes outbuildings and a showroom and is set within three acres of gardens. Mullaghmore House is a listed Georgian building on a four acre site on the outskirts of Omagh. It dates back to Plantation times and has been a parent house to Knock-Na-Moe Castle. Guided tour given by owner Louis Kelly.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sun 12:30 - 18:00, Guided tour 2pm (1 hr). T LB LH

An Creagán

186 Barony Road, Creggan, Omagh, BT79 9AB

57 Annaghmore Road, Anterbeg, Anterbeg, Coagh, BT80 0JA

An Creagán is nestled in the ancient landscape of the Sperrin foothills. The centre is designed to reflect the nearby archaeological site. Surrounded by bog and forest, the buildings sit in a glacial esker site, deposited here during the last ice age over 10,000 years ago. The centre houses a restaurant, coffee shop and archaeological exhibition. The wider site incorporates community gardens, play-park, duck pond, ancient wedge tomb and several miles of country walks. Tours and activities can be arranged on the request.

A 300 year-old thatched fisherman’s cottage restored and listed in 1991; the ancient monument of Ardboe Celtic Cross and remains of a 6th century abbey; a disused 2nd World War American Airbase including runways, watchtower, prison etc. Guided tour starts at 1.00pm on both days and lasts 2 hours. Explanatory Leaflets, Artefacts, Photographs available.

Opening Times: Sat 09:00 - 21:00 Sun 09:00 - 21:00 E LH

Killymoon Castle

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Carns and Alignments

60 Castle Road, Cookstown, BT80 8TN

Blackrock Road, Cookstown, BT80 9PB

Killymoon Castle was built for James Stewart in 1671. After a fire the castle was designed by the famous London architect John Nash and in 1830 was rebuilt incorporating the earlier building. The castle was Nash’s first Irish design and was to cost £80,000. Recently the castle has had a huge restoration and this will be spoken about by local architect Graeme Blacklaws who oversaw the project. Guided tour booking essential.

On the south-east fringes of the Sperrin mountains, this large, impressive series of Bronze Age ceremonial stone monuments was excavated from the surrounding bog between 1945 and 1949 and in 1965. The main features are the six stone circles (built of fairly small stones)occurring in pairs, with twelve small cairns which held cremation burials and stone rows all running in parallel suggesting a master plan.

Opening Times:

Sat Open Access Sun Open Access

Sat 14:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - 16:00 Both days: Guided tour 2.15pm. T LB E LH

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

Coyles Cottage & Cluntoe Airbase & Ardboe Cross

Opening Times:

DOE

Opening Times: Sat 13:00 - 15:00 Sun 13:00 - 15:00 Both days: Guided tour at 1.00pm (2 hrs). T LB E

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 028 9054 3022

Wellbrook Beetling Mill

20 Wellbrook Road, Corkhill, Cookstown, BT80 9RY 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. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ wellbrook-beetling-mill/ for more information.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 17:00 LB LH IH

EHOD 2015

Lissan House & Demesne

Drumgrass Road, Cookstown, BT80 9SW Lissan House & Demesne is an enchanting 17th century country house and estate, situated at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains. With tours of the mansion, tea room, shop and estate trails, Lissan welcomes you to Mid-Ulster. Guided tours on the hour both days from 12 noon with a special tour of rooms which are usually closed to the public at 3.00pm. A ‘big house’ historian will be present both days.

Opening Times: Sat 12:00 - 18:00 Sun 12:00 - 18:00 Both days: Guided tours hourly from 12noon, Special tour at 3.00pm. T LB E LH G

Woodrow Wilson Homestead

Sion Stables

28 Spout Road, Dergalt, Strabane, BT82 0EB

120A Melmount Road, Sion Mills, Strabane, Sion Mills, BT82 9ET

The Ancestral home of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, will be open for two afternoons of storytelling, craft demonstrations and short talks. Join us in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains for a memorable and fun filled afternoon. On-going demonstrations by costumed staff will include open hearth cooking, flax spinning and corn dolly making. Food samples on offer. The Wilson Homestead tour guide provide informative talks.

Sion Stables were designed by William Unsworth in 1884 and listed B+ on the ‘Buildings at Risk’ register. Modern building techniques allied with skilled heritage craftsmen has led to the building being returned to its original architectural glory within a modern day setting. Exhibit will show themes and stories related to the village and mill over the last 150 years. Immerse yourself in the history of the village and take a tour using our multimedia app.

Opening Times:

Sat 14:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00 Both days: On-going demonstrations and talks

Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Both days: Exhibits about history and behind the scenes insight into restoration.

T LB E LH G

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Sion Stables Heritage Trail App

120A Melmount Road, Sion Mills, Sion Mills, BT82 9ET Sion mills is a village rich in history - with over 40 listed buildings to view why not download our App and take yourself on a self guided tour originating in Sion Stables, through life in the mill and village. The newly developed App takes you back in time, providing a virtual gateway to the past.

Opening Times: Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 T LB E LH IH

Department of the Environment Historic Environment Division Causeway Exchange 1-7 Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7EG Tel: 028 9054 3022 Email: ehod@doeni.gov.uk Web: www.doeni.gov.uk

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

Important Please note that the organisers of European Heritage Open Days 2015 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 12th and/or Sunday 13th September 2015. 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 EHOD 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.