EHOD Openers in Derry City and Strabane District Council Area

Event Address Description Opening times Carlisle Road 19-21 Carlisle Road, Neo-Gothic style with a delicate spire Sat 12:00 - 13:30 Methodist Church Londonderry, Co and flying buttress. Internally the Sun 14:30 - 16:30 Londonderry, BT48 church is theatre-style with the Organ 6JJ behind the pulpit. The Church and Halls were designed by Mr A E Foremann and it was opened in 1903. Brackfield Bawn Glenshane Road, The bawn sited on a hill slope, Sat 08:00 - 20:00 Brackfield, Co commands the ancient east-west route Sun 08:00 - 20:00 Londonderry, BT47 to Londonderry, close to the Faughan 3SW River. It was built soon after 1611 by Sir Edward Doddington on land granted to the Skinners Company and is shown in the drawing by Thomas Raven. Waterside Library The Workhouse, 23 Built on the site of the original Derry Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Glendermott Road, Workhouse. Opened 1840 and closed Storytelling: 11:00 - 11:45 ‘Stories Derry, Co 1948 it was then used as a hospital beneath our feet’ by Liz Weir Londonderry, BT47 until 1991 and now houses the 6BG Waterside Library. The building is of great historical interest and boasts a number of ghostly residents! The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery Street, The Award Winning Playhouse, former Derry, Co Convent Schools buildings, as featured Londonderry, BT47 on BBC Restoration (N.Irish Winner) 6SY comprises a theatre, gallery, dance studio, and were the first buildings in N.Ireland to win the prestigious UK BURA (British Urban Regeneration Award) and the N.Ireland Royal

1 Event Address Description Opening times Institute of Town Planners Award. Full of unusual architectural features. Walking tour of Bishop's Gate, Bishop Want to get up close and personal with Sun 14:30 - 16:30 Derry's Walled City Street, Historic Walled little known things about the historic Book in advance 02890823238 + Historic Fountain City, Fountain + walled city, and Fountain and Bogside + Bogside Bogside, neighbourhoods in Derry/Londonderry, Derry~Londonderry? Then, this event's Co Londonderry, BT48 the one for you. Join architect/urbanist Mary Kerrigan for a unique exploration into all that's special about these distinctive places. All ages welcome. First Derry Upper Magazine The 1690 Church was the first Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Presbyterian Street, Derry, Co Presbyterian Church in the City and is Sun 14:00 - 16:00 Church Londonderry, BT48 still the only Presbyterian Church within 3PH the City Walls. It was replaced by the present building in 1780. The Blue Coat School Visitor Centre tells the unique story of how Presbyterianism arrived in North West Ulster. Derry Central 35 Foyle Street, Derry, Along with library services, Derry Sat 10:00 - 16:30 Library Co Londonderry, BT48 Central Library is home to the main 6AL Heritage collection for County Londonderry including the Bigger and McDonald photograph archive. These photographs, drawn from the Derry Standard 1927 -1947, provide a remarkably detailed account of life in the North West before the outbreak of World War Two.

2 Event Address Description Opening times Derry Walls Foyle Street, Derry, The only remaining completely walled Sat 08:00 - 20:00 Co Londonderry, BT48 city in Ireland, and one of the finest Sun 08:00 - 20:00 6AT examples in Europe. The walls of the 17th century form a walkway around the old inner city. Visit Derry 44 Foyle Street, Derry, Free walking tour of the city's walls Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Co Londonderry, BT48 Sun 10:00 - 17:00 6AT Both days walking tour 15.00 starting at Visitor Centre Inner City Trust / 31-33 Shipquay B1 Listed Building (1741) and former Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Fashion and Textile Street, Derry, Co ‘Old Custom House’ is currently one of Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Design Hub Londonderry, BT48 the finest remaining 18th Century block 6DL in the City of Derry/Londonderry. With the restoration of this historic property complete, the Inner City Trust have created a new High-Spec office, a Fashion and Textile Hub and multi- purpose meeting space. Guildhall Guildhall Square, Visit the prestigious Guildhall at the Sat 10:00 - 17:30 Derry, Co heart of Derry's city centre and our rich Sun 10:00 - 17:30 Londonderry, BT48 history depicted in the magnificent 6DQ stained glass windows. Come and check out the Plantation Exhibition and explore how the city came to be what it is today! Sketch the Derry Friends of Derry 90 minute guided sketching and Sat 13:30 - 15:00 Walls Walls, Social historical walking tour of the Derry Book in advance Enterprise Hub, 12-14 Walls and Walled City led by an artist http://www.thederrywalls.com/events The Diamond, and historian. Ideal for beginner’s and Londonderry, Co experienced, just bring sketchpad and pencil. Bad Weather? We’ve a

3 Event Address Description Opening times Londonderry, BT48 spectacular indoor location for some 6HW interior architectural sketching instead. Part of Derry Walls Day 2017. Stones, Bricks and Friends of Derry A 90 minute geological, architectural Sat 11:00 - 12:30 Mortar of the Walls, Social and historical walking tour of the Derry Book in advance Walled City Enterprise Hub, 12-14 Walls and the historic buildings within http://www.thederrywalls.com/events The Diamond, and without the Walled City. The tour Londonderry, Co will be led by a geologist and an Londonderry, BT48 historian. Part of Derry Walls Day 2017. 6HW The Schoolmaster's Friends of Derry 1617 saw a Free School built within Sat 10:30 - 16:00 Treasure Hunt Walls, Social Derry Walls. Follow a trail of hidden Book in advance Enterprise Hub, 12-14 clues and help the School-Master find http://www.thederrywalls.com/events The Diamond, his salary. Seek help from living history Londonderry, Co performers along the way. Reveal Londonderry, BT48 another story connected with the 6HW building the Derry Walls. You could win valuable prizes. Part of Derry Walls Day 2017. Tower Museum Union Hall Place, The award winning Tower Museum is Sat 10:00 - 17:30 Derry~Londonderry, located within the city's historic walls at Sun 10:00 - 17:30 Co Londonderry, BT48 Union Hall Place. Permanent 6LU exhibitions at the museum include The Story of Derry and the An Armada Shipwreck - La Trinidad Valencera. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions and an Education Programme that includes workshops and talks.

4 Event Address Description Opening times St Columb's Wells Derry, Co St Columb’s Wells indicated on early Sat 08:00 - 20:00 Londonderry, BT48 maps and referred to in the Annals, it is Sun 08:00 - 20:00 6LY one of the most ancient parts of the city. 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. St Augustines Palace Street, Derry, The ‘wee church’ on the walls. A Sat 10:30 - 16:00 Church Co Londonderry, BT48 beautiful sanctuary in the midst of the Sun 10:30 - 12:30 worship service at 6PP city. A place to capture peace. Be 11:00, all welcome welcomed by volunteers who still worship each Sunday in this church. THE WEE CHURCH WITH THE BIG WELCOME. Regular Worship Sunday 11:00 all welcome Freemasons' Hall 25 Bishop Street, Formerly the Bishop’s Palace it is a Sat 10:00 - 16:30 Londonderry, Co grade B listed Georgian building in flexible - arrive and tour will start with Londonderry, BT8 excellent condition outside with recent a guide of each room. 6PR renovations inside. Free guided tours of the rooms in the Hall. Verbal Arts Centre Stable Lane & Mall The Verbal Arts Centre is Irelands only Sat 11:00 - 14:00 Wall, Bishop Street, centre devoted to literature and Derry, Co language arts. Integrated within the Londonderry, BT48 building are a number of arts and craft 6PU pieces. St. Columb's London Street, St. Columb’s Church of Ireland Sat 09:30 - 17:00 Cathedral Londonderry, Co Cathedral is Londonderry’s oldest Guided tours on request Londonderry, BT48 building. Built between 1628 and 1633 6RQ it stands on the highest point within the City Walls containing artefacts

5 Event Address Description Opening times including the Promise Chalice of 1613, the locks of the city gates, items from the siege of 1689 and important pieces of Irish silver. Bishop's Gate Hotel 24 Bishop Street, Formerly the Northern Counties Hotel, Sat 08:00 - 23:00 Derry, Co the Group acquired this B1 Listed Sun 08:00 - 23:00 Londonderry, BT48 Building with the purpose of Sunday only tours at 11:15 and 16:00. 6UX refurbishing and converting the existing Book in advance 02871140300 hotel into a 32 bed luxury boutique hotel. This building is located on Bishop’s Street, within the Historic City Conservation Area of Derry. The Merchant 16 Queen Street, Built in Georgian style in 1867 for a Sun 14:00 - 16:00 House Londonderry, Co naval surgeon, its architectural features Londonderry, BT48 survive largely intact. It will appeal to 7EQ guests who enjoy architecture and want to savour the atmosphere of a bygone era without dispensing with the conveniences of today. Lovingly restored to its original use as a family home. St Eugene's Francis Street, Derry, St Eugene’s Cathedral (1873) is a Sat 09:30 - 20:30 Cathedral Co Londonderry, BT48 place of worship, pilgrimage, Sun 06:45 - 20:00 9AP evangelization and reconciliation. The Book in advance plan of St Eugene’s is a simple one of [email protected] neo-gothic expression, exemplified in the lofty western tower and spire, high nave ridge, lean-to aisle roofs, dropping ridge line and slight projection of the east gable.

6 Event Address Description Opening times Museum of Free Bloody Sunday Trust, The exhibition covers the background Sun 13:00 - 16:00 Derry 55 Glenfada Park, to the Free Derry era, the emergence Derry, Co of the civil rights movement, the Londonderry, BT48 descent into conflict and Bloody 9DR Sunday following its aftermath. This is the people’s story, told from the perspective of those who were directly involved and affected. A Heritage Tale Creggan Country A guided tour of the 100-acre site Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Park, 196 Westway, informing visitors of the history of the Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Creggan, Derry, Co site, its links to Bishop Frederick Book in advance 028 71363 133 or Londonderry, BT48 Hervey, cultural, natural and industrial email 9NU heritage to include renewable energy [email protected] technologies on site. Young visitors will take part in a bug hunt during the tour. Picnic with Nature Creggan Country Sit back and relax in the great outdoors Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Park, 196 Westway, and have a picnic inside one of the Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Creggan, Derry, Co many willow domes on site whilst Event 10:00 - 16:00 both days Londonderry, BT48 admiring the fantastic views of Lough 9NU Foyle and Binevenagh Mountain. On your walk, learn about the history, wildlife and industrial heritage of the site from our interpretation panels. The Park after Dark Creggan Country Explore the fascinating world of bats Sat 19:30 - 21:30 Park, 196 Westway, and meet a rescued bat up close. After Book in advance 028 71363 133 or Creggan, Derry, Co dark, go for a walk around the lake with email Londonderry, BT48 bat detecting equipment. Suitable for [email protected] 9NU ages 7+ only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funded by Big Lottery Fund Celebrate Programme.

7 Event Address Description Opening times Walk on the Wild Creggan Country This self-led nature trail is perfect for Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Side Park, 196 Westway, families looking to explore nature on Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Creggan, Derry, Co their doorstep. Work together to find Event 10:00 - 16:00 both days. Londonderry, BT48 ten hidden tiles along the trail depicting Book in advance 028 71363 133 or 9NU mammals, birds and invertebrates on email our site. Solve the clues and write [email protected] down your answers to claim a prize at Self led nature walk. the activity centre. Company of 36 Main Street, Built by the Company of Grocer's in the Sat 10:00 - 14:00 Grocer's Houses Eglinton, Derry, Co 1830s and restored in 2001, it forms Londonderry, BT47 one of a group of craftsmen's houses, 3AD being known as the Carpenter's Dwelling. Now a vibrant part of the local community it is occupied by Headmaster's Barber, Green Cafe and a Chinese Takeaway. Drop in for a chat! Eglinton Main Street - Mill Path, Historic Main Street with 15 Historic Sat 11:00 - 12:30 Community Trail Eglinton, Derry, Co listings, including buildings and stone Book in advance 02871 812303 Tour Londonderry, BT47 walls. The Main Street has retained its lasts 1.5 hours 3AD village character with remains of buildings dating from the late medieval gable of the old church, Company of Grocer's Houses and Court House. Meet at Eglinton community hall. #MyValuedPlaces Cyperspace, Derry, The "Virtual" event comprises a Twitter Sat: 13.00 Co Londonderry talk about #MyValuedPlaces, a map based survey seeking public views on special places in the cross-border cultural landscape of North West Ireland. Andrew McCLelland, A

8 Event Address Description Opening times Maynooth University researcher, will illuminate ongoing regional cooperation on landscape in addition to the growing importance of digital public participation. Newtownstewart Main Street, The castle built about 1619 by Sir Sat 08:00 - 20:00 Castle Newtownstewart, Co Robert Newcomen and was later Sun 08:00 - 20:00 Tyrone, BT78 4AD modified by his son in law Sir William Stewart after 1628. The castle was burned in the 1641 rebellion by Sir Phelim O'Neill and again by King James in 1689 on his retreat from Londonderry. Wilson Ancestral 28 Spout Road, Come along to the ancestral home of Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Home Dergalt, Strabane, Co Woodrow Wilson 28th President of the Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Tyrone, BT82 0EB United States and mark the centenary of his Presidency with an afternoon of guided tours, storytelling and craft demonstrations in the foothills of the Sperrin mountains. Newtownstewart - Newtownstewart, Co The village is attractively located on the Sun 14:30 Guided Tour Tyrone River Mourne, it was once a centre for Book in advance 02890823238 the linen industry, now a focal point for agricultural hinterland. The walk will feature buildings of architectural and historical interest. Led by Manus Deery Principal Architect, Historic Environment, Department for Communities.

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