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Free Entrance ONE WEEKEND OVER 300 PROPERTIES AND EVENTS SATURDAY 14 & SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

/ehodni @ehodni @loveheritageni Free Entrance ONE WEEKEND OVER 300 PROPERTIES AND EVENTS

Our historic environment provides authentic and attractive places which increase our pride, character and identity, can lead to improved wellbeing and community vitality, and to increased prosperity through tourism, investment, skills, regeneration and creativity.

I am therefore delighted to have the key to our experience and identity, and key opportunity to introduce this year’s European to sharing our unique way of life. The theme Heritage Open Days. With over 300 this year is “Arts and Entertainment”, and properties and events open free of charge a programme of cultural events hosted in during the weekend of 14-15 September, venues across Northern has been many of which do not usually open to the organised providing you the opportunity to public, I hope you enjoy the variety of our explore our heritage of art and entertainment historic environment on offer. EHOD provides and its links to our community and its built a great opportunity to see behind closed and cultural heritage, even if we aren’t always doors. Our heritage in all its expressions – aware of this. tangible and intangible – is part of us. It is You can also experience our rich heritage EHOD is a great success due to the efforts through events organised by Historic of a wide range of communities and Environment Division and others including individuals which help deliver a largely events at our State Care Monuments and volunteer led programme. I would therefore various talks and tours. like to take this opportunity to thank the many individual owners, groups and Last year EHOD was a key event in the volunteers who allow access to these European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH), wonderful buildings which capture our a year which encouraged the sharing and heritage. Without their enthusiasm and appreciation of Europe’s cultural heritage generosity these weekend events would raising an awareness of our common history not be possible. and values. We came together with the Arts and Cultural sector to explore how joint working might increase the relevance and use Iain Greenway of heritage sites and EHOD enjoyed its biggest Director Historic Environment Division year yet welcoming over 75,000 visitors. Department for Communities

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02 Contents Art & Entertainment ...... 05 Good Relations Week ...... 09 Some Family Friendly Buildings and Events ...... 10 New Openers and Only Opening for EHOD ...... 12 North Heritage Cluster ...... 14 Architectural Heritage...... 15 Openers ...... 17 County ...... 39 Belfast ...... 53 ...... 73 ...... 93 ...... 101 ...... 111

Our brochure is designed to give you a flavour of all the events that are happening across this weekend for European Heritage Open Days. The website, however, will provide greater details including an image, directions for those harder to find properties and a full description of properties and events. Visit the website: www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod Or download our EHOD WebApp www.communities-ni.gov.uk/ehod-map or follow us on Facebook: /ehodni Instagram @loveheritageni and Twitter @ehodni Remember to tag us in your posts #ehodni

03 Pre-Booking A number of 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 Disabled Access are clearly indicated. Please book as early If you intend to visit a particular property as possible to avoid disappointment. and have a disability, please contact the Bookings through GetInvited.to will not EHOD office on: open until Monday 19 August and will cease on Thursday 12 September 2019. 028 9082 3207 or email [email protected]

We cannot guarantee that access and facilities will be suitable for you at participating properties but we will endeavour to find out what measures are in place.

Alterations & Cancellations Inevitably there will be some alterations and cancellations after print and these will be posted on:

www.discovernortherireland.com/ehod and the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ehodni

Please check before you travel to avoid disappointment.

04 Arts & Entertainment Arts and Entertainment heritage has transformed through the ages together with its makers, admirers and custodians. Visitors to EHOD will be given access to some of the most remarkable and iconic places that have shaped arts and entertainment in Northern Ireland. There is a great variety of buildings and events organised for enjoyment, exploration and inspiration to all generations of heritage enthusiasts. Browse through the Brochure for the arts and entertainment icon or check out the highlights on the Web App. Here are just some of the themed events on offer this year:

The Braid Town Hall, Museum and Arts Centre: The Fiddle and the Fife (See page 33) Saturday 14 September 14.00 - 15.30 There will be a new, temporary exhibition: ‘The Fiddle and the Fife’ which explores musical and cultural heritage locally, including music performed on stage and music played to accompany traditional dance. Enjoy a performance from local traditional musicians who have been involved with the project and a chance to view the exhibition in the museum gallery.

05 Arts & Entertainment

Milford House - ART HIGHLIGHT TOUR and Bunty Turner Exhibition (see page 47) Saturday 14 September 10.00 - 18.00 and Sunday 15 September 11.00 - 18.00. To celebrate the Arts & Entertainment theme Milford House has special tours exploring their Art Collection on Saturday at 15.00 and on Sunday at 11.30 and 15.00. They also have a special exhibition where you can discover the career of the famous actress Bunty Turner.

Carnegie Oldpark (see page 71) Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September 11.00 - 15.00 To complement this year’s theme, local groups will exhibit and sell arts and crafts and local musicians will be performing over the weekend. NI Screen and the Digital Film Archive will show short films from the old Belfast. For our little friends there will be storytelling sessions and a drawing corner, where they can draw how they imagine the building after it has been restored.

Strand Arts Centre (see page 62) Saturday 14 September 12.30 - 19.30 and Sunday 15 September 14.30 - 19.30 You can enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Northern Ireland’s oldest cinema and hear all about a planned restoration. There will be creative activity to allow you to say what you would want to see in the new venue!

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre (see page 77) Saturday 14 September 10.00 -17.00 and Sunday 15 September 13.00 – 17.00. Situated beside Portaferry Castle, overlooking scenic it is a short walk from the village centre. On Saturday from 14.00 - 16.00 there will be traditional skills demonstrations and a circus skills workshop.

06 and Mourne Museum (see page 88) Saturday 14 September 10.00 -16.30 and Sunday 15 September 13.30 – 17.00. On Saturday 14, 11.30 and 14.30, there will be a bread making demonstration, with sampling of course. On Sunday 15, 14.00 and 15.00 there will be tours of the Museum. You will be guided through the galleries including a temporary exhibition “War Declared: the local impact of World War II” and displays that highlight the history of this unique region. Pre-Booking is Essential.

Film Night at Enniskillen Castle - Short Films (see page 94) Friday 13 September 19.00 – 21.00 Enjoy an evening where you can try out your cúpla focal with three short Irish language films - ‘Lipservice’, ‘Yu Ming is ainm dom’ and ‘Aqua’.

Red Sails Memory Share, Portstewart Town Hall (see page 110) Saturday 14 September 14.00 -17.00 The picturesque seaside town of Portstewart celebrated the 50th anniversary in 2018 of its annual July Community Arts Festival - Red Sails where many happy family memories have been created. To celebrate this priceless piece of Portstewart’s heritage, Portstewart Community Association are hosting a Memory Sharing day. There will be a display of old memorabilia dating back to 1968 and you’re invited to come along and share photographs, videos and memories of the festival. Refreshments will be provided.

Public Art Walking Tour in Omagh (see page 116) Saturday 14 September 11.00 -12.30 Enjoy a free Public Walking Tour and learn more about the public art on display in Omagh town. Pre-Booking is Essential.

07 Helen’s Tower (see page 74) Sunday 15 September 10.00 - 16.00 Historical Talks at 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00 Park at the Somme Centre, route marked through the woods. Visitors have the opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark Trust in this self-guided tour of the restored tower. This unique building is now available as holiday accommodation sleeping two people in a romantic getaway.

Standing on the top of a hill, surrounded by trees, it is visible for miles around. The First Marquess of and Ava built the tower and named it after his adored mother Helen Selina Sheridan;

Helen’s Tower, here I stand, Dominant over sea and land, Son’s love built me and I hold, Mother’s love in letter’d gold.

These lines written by Alfred Lord Tennyson are engraved on the walls of the poetry room. Helen’s Tower is not unique, seventy years later a replica Helen’s Tower was built, dedicated on 19 November 1921 at Thiepval near Albert. The , as it was named, commemorates the appalling losses sustained in the Great War. The lines from Tennyson have been slightly altered;

Helen’s Tower, here I stand, Dominant over sea and land, Son’s love built me and I hold, Ulster’s love in letter’d gold.

08 Good Relations Week 2019

This year Good Relations Week will be taking place from 16 - 22 September. The theme for this year will focus on ordinary people doing extraordinary things in our society. The week provides a platform for organisations and groups from the community and voluntary sectors, arts, culture, sport, education, and the wider public and business sectors to showcase innovative approaches to good relations and building a united and shared society. To find out more, go to www.goodrelationsweek.com

Last year there were over 180 events that took place during the week and all of the council areas were represented in the programme. There are a wide range of events taking place this year aimed at all ages and sections of society including facilitated discussions, concerts, drama, dances, art events, community clean-ups, youth residentials and many others.

For more information contact: Peter Day at NICRC on 028 9022 7500 or email [email protected] or visit www.nicrc.org.uk

09 Some Family Friendly Buildings and 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 “kids” icon throughout the brochure, or visit our web app or www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod and click on the children & families box for even more great buildings and activities which children will love.

Armagh Robinson Library (see page 44) Saturday 14 September 11.00 - 18.00 and Sunday 15 September 14.00 - 18.00 A Greek inscription above the entrance translated ‘the healing place of the soul’ and you are invited to experience it when you visit for EHOD. Enjoy the temporary exhibition, treasure and scavenger hunts for children and families, and there is a small play area with soft toys and books for children. Working to become a Dementia Friendly Museum, those living with dementia and their carers will be very welcome.

Cockle Row Cottages (see page 75) Saturday 14 September 11.00 - 17.00 and Sunday 15 September 11.00 - 17.00 Cockle Row Cottages are restored fishermen’s cottages dating back to the 1600s. On Sunday between 14.00 - 16.00 there will be traditional skills demonstrations and a Punch and Judy Show.

10 Some Family Friendly

Marlacoo House (see page 50) Saturday 14 September 11.00 - 17.00 This two storey, three bay Georgian House is two hundred years old. It is situated beside Marlacoo Lake where Hugh O’Neill kept his wife and valuables safe on a crannog during the 9 years’ war. Children are very welcome. Refreshments provided at no charge however donations are welcome towards the work of Follies Trust

Devenish Ecclesiastical Site (see page 100) Sunday 15 September 12.00 – 16.00 An island community founded in the 6th century by St Molaise. Suffered Viking attack in 837 and burned in 1157. In the Middle Ages it flourished as the church and St Mary’s Augustinian Priory. Best known for its intact round tower, there is much else to see and explore. For EHOD there will be Living History fun and re-enactments.

Dundrum Castle (see page 87) Sunday 15 September 12.00 - 16.00 Bringing this wonderful Norman castle to life again with Living History fun for all the family.

The Guildhall (see page 105) Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September 10.00 - 17.30 Treasure Hunt both days 12.00 – 16.00 Get your walking shoes and thinking caps on and join us at the Heart of the City, the Guildhall for clues to our museum and visitor services treasure hunt. Find out some fascinating facts about this historical city while enjoying a family day out. Our neo-Gothic Guildhall will charm you, while the Harbour House will surprise you and the Tower Museum will amaze you. Prizes for groups who complete the hunt.

11 New Openers & Opening for EHOD only

This year we have a great range of new buildings or activities as well as those who only open their doors for EHOD. Please check the Brochure for the NEW and open only for EHOD properties. Full details are available at www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod Here are a few highlights:

Walking Tour of Cookstown (see page 117) Saturday 14 September 10.00 - 16.00 Do you know where the Factory Lane, Blacks Clock or the Flax Market are located? This is an opportunity to re-imagine Cookstown and share your memories. Meeting point on Main Street, outside the First Presbyterian Church before making our way up towards the old town Hill.

Cairncastle Masonic Hall (see page 29) Saturday 14 September 10.00 – 16.30 Built in 1957 the Masonic Hall houses many historical items of interest and a flavour of them can be seen on the website sites.google.com/site/lodge788cairncastle and the Masonic lodge still uses original artefacts.

12 Carleton Street Orange Hall and Heritage Centre (see page 49) Saturday 14 September 10.00 - 17.00 and Sunday 15 September 13.00 – 16.00 This Hall has been at the forefront of many key historical events, including signing of the Ulster Covenant, a WW1 recruitment office and housing the American Army during WW2. It is fitted with I-Beacon technology for audio tours, the first of its kind in any tourist building in Northern Ireland. Become a ‘Carleton Investigator’ on the children’s trail with treats for the right answers! On display will be old Orange memorabilia, some over 100 years old.

Church of St John the Evangelist Parish of Malone (see page 67) Saturday 14 September 10.00 - 14.00 Talk at 12.00 and Sunday 15 September 14.00 - 16.00 Celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year, the church contains fine examples of work by famous Irish artists and craftspeople. On Saturday at noon there will be a talk on Jeremy Taylor Stained Glass Window. Please visit and experience this beautiful building. You are welcome to join with us for Sunday worship - malone.connor.anglican.org/

Sham Fort and Japanese Garden at Tyrella House (see page 85) Sunday 10.00 -17.00 The Sham Fort at Tyrella is a Folly built around 1840. It has recently been conserved with help from the Follies Trust. You can view the Japanese garden, created around 1907 which has been neglected for over 50 years and work to bring it back to life has just begun.

Warrenpoint Municipal Park (see page 90) Saturday and Sunday 14 & 15 September 08.00 - 21.00 Recently restored as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Parks for People project. Come along on Saturday and enjoy a tour of the Park at 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00. On Sunday 15 September a band will be performing on the bandstand at 15.00 and 16.30.

Katie’s Cottage (Deerpark Cottage) (see page 103) Sunday 15 September 11.00 - 18.00 Enjoy a tour of this restored cottage which is flooded with natural daylight making it a beautiful and relaxing environment. Pre-Booking is Essential.

13 North Belfast Heritage Cluster The North Belfast Heritage Cluster is a network of voluntary organisations which have responsibility for historic buildings in the area. Its aim is to deliver heritage-led regeneration by making use of the area’s authentic character to support economic and social development. It is about using what makes the area distinctive to create a more confident sense of place.

Fifteen members stretch from St. Anne’s The stories, the people, the buildings of north Cathedral in the City Centre to the North Belfast Belfast need to be the starting point for how we Working Men’s Club, just over a mile up the deliver authentic and relevant regeneration. Its Crumlin Road. It includes major civic landmarks, work is to make these assets relevant to people local places of worship, and individual buildings in how they are used, how they contribute to that are locally important. Its membership the economy, and in how they foster a more reflects and respects the area’s diverse heritage: ambitious north Belfast. collectively, the Cluster represents a significant part of the Belfast story, both past and future. For EHOD 2019 the Cluster have coordinated access on Saturday 14 from 11.00 to 13.00.

Frederick Street Meeting House (see page 56) St. Malachy’s College (see page 72) Clifton House (see page 72) North Belfast Working Mens Club (see page 69) Indian Community Centre (see page 69) Carnegie Old Park Library (see page 71) Carlisle Memorial Church (see page 69) St Anne’s Cathedral (see page 55)

14 Ulster Architectural Heritage Promoting the historic environment, its protection, conservation and heritage-led regeneration for people and communities.

conservation and heritage-led regeneration. As a membership organisation, the support of our members is the lifeblood of Ulster Architectural Heritage, and is key to maintaining our independent role in the promotion and protection of our historic buildings and structures. Ulster Architectural Heritage works with and for our members, owners, communities, local and central government, and other heritage groups and organisations.

Ulster Architectural Heritage (UAH) has a number of core activities: events, publications, support, advice and advocacy. The organisation also works across a number of funded projects to promote the historic built environment, its protection, conservation and heritage-led regeneration. This includes Heritage at Risk NI in partnership with Department for Communities: Historic Ulster Architectural Heritage is the lead Environment Division; as well as the Heritage independent voice for built heritage in Ulster. Angel Awards Northern Ireland funded by the A not for profit organisation, operating across Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. the nine counties of Ulster, we have over 50 years expertise in promoting the value For European Heritage Open Days, UAH will of built heritage, encouraging its protection, be opening their Grade A listed offices, the

15 Old Museum Building, which was built for The Old Museum will be open Saturday the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical 14 September 2019 from 10.00 to 16.00. Society (BNHPS) in 1831. The Old Museum was the pre-cursor to the and Riddel’s Warehouse will open on the Sunday the original home of Takabuti the mummy. The 15 September 2019 from 10.00 to 16.00. building is still in the ownership of BNHPS who will also be on hand to tell the story of BOOKING REQUIRED: the building and their organisation. [email protected] or 028 9055 0213 UAH will also be facilitating the opening of Riddel’s Warehouse with sister organisation, HEARTH. Riddel’s is one of the most remarkable survivals from industrial 19th Century Belfast; a four-storey ironmongery warehouse built in 1867. The spectacular interior, with five stories of galleries supported by cast-iron columns and heavy timber beams, is not to be missed. Free guided tours of the warehouse will be available for booking through the UAH website from mid- July (due to high demand, advance booking is required).

16 County Antrim Openers 65 & Events

New Property

Kids’ Activities First NS Walk/Talk/Tour Presbyterian Church 23 Glebe Road, Dunmurry, Listed Building Antrim BT17 0PN

DfC Owned/Managed

Events/Exhibition OPENING TIMES Living History Sun: 11.30 - 15.00

Performance / Music Cathedral Self Guided 24a Castle Street, Lisburn, Antrim BT27 4XD Arts and Entertainment

Open only for EHOD OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Tick off your visits Sun: 14.30 - 16.30

Visit www.discovernorthernireland. com/ehod for more information on what’s on in County Antrim.

17 The Wallace Rooms at Roll up, roll up for one day only...come and R-Space Gallery Lisburn view the Wallace Rooms above R-Space 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, gallery in Lisburn. Specially curated for this Antrim BT27 4XE weekend on the first floor of this Georgian building is a ‘recreation’ of Sir Richard & Lady Wallace’s salon of Victorian Lisburn. Anthea McWilliams will give a guided tour of the rooms, tell the story and introduce the OPENING TIMES art, there may even be some music! Drop in Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 on the hour: 14.00, 15.00, 16.00. Guided Tours 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00 Max 10 per tour.

18 The Middle Church Road, Ballinderry Upper, Lisburn, Antrim BT28 2JB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Ballinderry Moravian Church Rams Island Portmore Road, Lower Ballinderry, Sandy Bay Marina, 17A Shore Road, Antrim BT28 2JS , Antrim BT28 2LQ

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 12.00 The ferry will leave Sandy Bay Marina Christ Church, at 12.00. Ferry Fee - £5.00 20 Derriaghy Road, Lisburn, BOOKING REQUIRED: Antrim BT28 3SH getinvited.to/heddfc/

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

19 St Catherine’s Parish Church Crumlin Road , Aldergrove, Crumlin, Antrim BT29 4AQ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun: 15.00 - 17.00

The Ballance House 118a Lisburn Road, , Antrim BT29 4NY

OPENING TIMES Sun: 14.00 - 17.00

Gartree Parish Church Langford Lodge, Largy Road, Crumlin, Antrim BT29 4RS

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 11.30 - 16.00

20 Sentry Hill Historic House Sentry Hill is a 19th century farmhouse and Visitor Centre in , Co Antrim. The house and 40 Road, contents provide a rare insight into life in , Antrim BT36 4SX rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sentry Hill was the home of the McKinneys who came to Ireland from Scotland in 1715. Remarkably the house contents have survived almost intact. OPENING TIMES On Sunday there will be music in the Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Courtyard from 15.00 - 16.00. Sun: 14.00 - 17.00

21 Graymount House 70 Whitewell Road, Newtownabbey, Antrim BT36 7ES

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00

Coastguard Boat House on 477 Shore Road , , Antrim BT37 0SP

OPENING TIMES Abbeydene house Sun: 14.00 - 17.30 20 Abbeydene Manor, Newtownabbey, Antrim BT37 9JQ BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 077 6877 5550

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 Sun: 11.00 - 17.00

Merville House , Newtownabbey, Antrim BT37 9TH

OPENING TIMES Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

22 Castle Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7BG

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 16.30 Sun: 09.30 - 16.30

The White House Carrickfergus Museum 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, 28-34 White House Park, Antrim BT38 7DG Newtownabbey, Antrim BT37 9SQ

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sat: 13.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 Carrickfergus Museum Tour Dobbins Inn Hotel 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7DG 6-8 High Street, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7AF

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 13.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 08.00 - 00.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: Sun: 09.00 - 22.00 [email protected] Sunday Tours at 14.00 & 15.00 028 9335 8241

23 Carrickfergus Town Hall Tour Joymount, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7DL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 12.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9335 8241

Charles Sheils Houses, Carrickfergus Tower House, 21 Sheils Buildings, 48 Road, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7EA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.00

24 Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum 2 , Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7EQ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 15.00 Sun: 11.00 - 15.00 Family Fun day on Saturday

Carrickfergus Congregational Church 32a Albert Road, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 8AE

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 14.00

Flame Gasworks Museum 44 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 8AT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00

25 Redhall The oldest deeds for the house are dated Larne Road, , May 1609 when James Dalway sold the Antrim BT38 9JN of Braidisland to a Scottish family, Edmonstone of Duntreath. The house was one of the first to be listed and is grade A. Tours will be of the house only and led by members of the McClintock BOOKING REQUIRED: family who live in the house. [email protected] 077 0346 7618 Saturday tours at 11.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 17.00

26 St Nicholas Parish Church Market Place, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 8AW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 15.00 Sun: 14.00 - 16.00 The Whitehead Railway Museum Open Day at Blackhead 22 Castleview Road, Whitehead, Lightkeepers’ Houses Antrim BT38 9NA McCrae’s Brae, Whitehead, Antrim BT38 9PA OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

OPENING TIMES Steam train rides 12.00 to 16.00. Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 Train departs every 15 minutes. Fee will apply for Train Rides.

Patterson’s Spade Mill 751 Antrim Road, , Antrim BT39 0AP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 The Gallery Whitehead, Art Gallery & Tours of The Edwardian House 19 Cable Road, Whitehead, Antrim BT38 9PY

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 17.00

27 Town Hall Drumalis The Square, Ballyclare, 47 Road, Antrim BT39 9BB Larne, Antrim BT40 1DT

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 15.00 Sat: 12.00 - 16.00

Kilwaughter Castle Castle has reinvented itself Kilwaughter Village Hall, Shanes Hill many times in the last 400 years and Road, Larne, Antrim BT40 2PA work is being carried out to preserve this remarkable piece of Ulster heritage. Begin at Kilwaughter Village hall, where parking is available, view a photographic exhibition here, displaying a stunning collection of Victorian photographs (courtesy of the University of Delaware). Then go to the OPENING TIMES castle, where knowledgeable guides will Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 be on hand to answer questions and lend insight into its fascinating history.

28 Cairncastle Masonic Hall St Cedma’s Parish Church 122 Brustin Brae Road, Church Road, Larne, Antrim BT40 3EU Larne, Antrim BT40 2RL

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00

Islandmagee Masonic Hall 126 Browns Bay Road, Larne, Antrim BT40 3TL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Islandreagh Mill and Beetling Sheds Open Day 30 Islandreagh Drive, , Antrim BT41 2HB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 12.00

Open Day at Ballealy Cottage Staffordstown Road, , Antrim BT41 3LD

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

29 Pogues Entry Historical Cottage 40-54 Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Arthur Cottage Dreen Road, , Antrim BT42 1EB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 15.00

Craigs Parish Church Single Brethren House Hillmount Road, Cullybackey, 8 Montgomery Street, Gracehill, Ballymena Antrim BT42 1NZ Ballymena, Antrim BT42 2NN

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 13.00 Sat: 12.30 - 17.00 Sun: 11.00 - 13.00

30 Gracehill Conservation Area Visit this fascinating 18th century village, steeped in history. Afternoon tea, crafts and Church Road, Gracehill, produce by the Country Market in the Church Antrim BT42 2NN Hall. Walk around the restored village square and visit the Old Shop restoration. Guided tours available hourly. Come and see the Scarecrow festival, back by popular demand OPENING TIMES and fun for all the family. Sat: 12.30 - 17.00 Guided tours available hourly Family event; Scarecrow festival Saturday and Sunday

31 Gracehill Moravian Church 35 Church Road, Gracehill, Antrim BT42 2NN

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.30 - 17.00

Gracehill Old School 19A Church Road, Gracehill, Antrim BT42 2NL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.30 - 17.00 Origami House Community Museum 14 Road, Kells, Ballymena, Antrim BT42 3NX 70 Main Street, Broughshane, Antrim BT42 4JW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 12.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 BOOKING REQUIRED: Sun: 10.00 - 16.30 getinvited.to/heddfc/

32 The Braid Ballymena Town Mid-Antrim Museum at the Braid is Hall, Museum and Arts Centre: displaying a new temporary exhibition The Fiddle and the Fife called ‘The Fiddle and the Fife’. This exhibition explores musical and cultural 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, heritage locally, including music performed Antrim BT43 5EJ on stage and music played to accompany traditional dance. On the afternoon of 14 Sept there will be a performance from local traditional musicians who have been OPENING TIMES involved with the project and a chance to Sat: 14.00 - 15.30 view the exhibition in the museum gallery. 33 The Braid Ballymena Town Hall, Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, Antrim BT43 5EJ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 12.00 The Steensons 19-21 New Road, Seaview Hall, Glenarm, Antrim BT44 0AA Heritage Hub at Town Hall First Floor of Town Hall, Harbour Road, Carnlough, Antrim BT44 0EU OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 17.00

Workshop Tour: 14.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: OPENING TIMES [email protected] Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 028 2884 1445 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00

Benvarden House 36 Benvarden Road, Ballybogey, , Antrim BT53 6NN

OPENING TIMES Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

34 Open Day at the Barbican Castle Street, Glenarm, Antrim BT44 0BQ

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Cushendun Old Church Centre Bay Road, , Antrim BT44 0PS

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 17.00 Sun: 09.00 - 17.00

Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge 11 Ballymena Road, , 119a Whitepark Road, Ballymena, Antrim BT44 8BL , Antrim BT54 6LS

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 16.30 Sat: 09.30 - 18.00 Tours at 10.30 - 12.00 and 15.00 - 16.30 Free guided tours on Saturday at 10.00, 12.30 and 15.00. Normal admission applies with the exception of those booked on tours.

BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc/

35 Open Day at the Magherintemple Lodge 52 Churchfield Road, Ballycastle, Antrim BT54 6PN

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Guided Walk - At the coal face: exploring Ballycastle’s mining heritage Carrickmore Road, Ballycastle, Antrim BT54 6QT

OPENING TIMES Sun: 14.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9038 8462

Church of the Immaculate Conception Church Quarter, , Rathlin, Antrim BT54 6RT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 08.00 - 20.00 Sun: 08.00 - 20.00

36 Open Day at the Kiln Wing Palmer’s Old Corn Mill, 143 Main Street, , Antrim BT57 8QE

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Giant’s Causeway Visitor Experience-Architectural Interest Tours 44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, Antrim BT57 8SU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 19.00 Guided tours (at 12.00 and 14.00) on the Saturday focusing on the architecture and sustainable features of Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre. Normal admission applies with the exception of those booked on tours.

BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc/

37 Open Day at the Drum Gatelodge Riverside Road, Ballylough Estate, Bushmills, Antrim BT57 8TP

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Dunluce Castle 87 Dunluce Road, Near , Antrim BT57 8UY

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 16.30 Sun: 09.30 - 16.30

Holy Trinity Church, (Soldierstown) 52a Soldierstown Road, Aghalee, Antrim BT67 0ES

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00

38 Openers 37 & Events

New Property

Kids’ Activities

Walk/Talk/Tour Guided History Walking tour Listed Building of The Square, Poyntzpass, DfC Owned/Managed Armagh BT35 6SN

Events/Exhibition

Living History OPENING TIMES Performance / Music Sat: 14.30 - 15.30

Self Guided Petty Sessions Coffee House The Square, Poyntzpass, Arts and Entertainment Armagh BT35 6SN

Open only for EHOD

Tick off your visits OPENING TIMES Sat: 09:00 - 17.00 Visit www.discovernorthernireland. Sun: 10:00 - 17.00 com/ehod for more information on what’s on in County Armagh.

39 Poyntzpass History Museum and Library 26 Church Street, Poyntzpass, Armagh BT35 6SW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10:00 - 16.00 Sun: 14:00 - 17.00

Peaceful Connections - in The Hut 37a St Moninna Park, Newry, Armagh BT35 8SL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 19.00 - 21.00 Sun: 19.00 - 21.00

Ring of Gullion Heritage Coach Tour , , Armagh BT35 9AA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 16.30 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 3082 8590

40 Forest Park Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers the The Courtyard, 89 Drumintee Road, unmissable opportunity to experience Killeavy, Armagh BT35 8SW tranquil woodland trails, stunning views across the Ring of Gullion, , Cooley Peninsula and beyond, a unique geological heritage with top class OPENING TIMES facilities for walkers and families. Listed Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 buildings at the courtyard, café and car Sun: 12.00 - 16.00 parking also on site.

41 The Old Courthouse, Milford village 7 Main Street, Markethill, McCrum Park, William Street, Armagh BT60 1PH Milford, Armagh, BT60 3PD

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 16.30 Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Sun: 09.30 - 15.00 Sun: 10.00 - 18.00

Gatelodge at Manor House, Milford 3 Ballyards Road, Milford, Armagh BT60 3NS

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 17.00

42 The Archbishop’s Palace and Primate’s Chapel Palace Demense, Armagh BT60 4EL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 17.00 Charles Sheils Houses, Armagh Sun: 12.00 - 17.00 Tower Hill, Armagh BT61 9DW Tours on both days at 12.30, 14.00 and 16.00

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 17.00 Sun: 10.30 - 17.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 3751 0545

Armagh Methodist Church The Navan Centre & Fort, Armagh Abbey Street, Armagh BT61 7DY 81 Road, Armagh BT61 4LD

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 16.00 Sunday Service: 10.00 - 11.30 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 17.00 Sun: 10.30 - 17.00 Tours on both days at 10.30 BOOKING REQUIRED: www.visitarmagh.com/ehod

43 Armagh Robinson Library 43 Abbey Street, Armagh BT61 7DY

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 18.00 Sun: 14.00 - 18.00

The Registry, No 5 Vicars’ Hill c/o Armagh Robinson Library, 43 Abbey Street, Armagh BT61 7DY

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Sun: 14.00 - 18.00

St Patrick’s Cathedral Cathedral Close, Armagh BT61 7EE

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 12.30 - 14.30 and 16.00 - 17.00 Tours Saturday only at 10.45 and 14.30 Children’s Tour 12.30

44 Museum of Orange Heritage at Sloan’s House 86 Main Street, Armagh BT61 8HZ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 3889 2048

Dan Winter’s House Dan Winter’s Cottage 9 Derryloughan Road, The Diamond, The Diamond, 1 Derryloughan Road, , Armagh BT61 8PH Loughgall, Armagh BT61 8PH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 17.30 OPENING TIMES Sun: 13.00 - 17.30 Sat: 11.00 - 18.00 Sun: 13.00 - 18.00 First Armagh Presbyterian Church Mall West, Armagh BT61 9AP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 15.00

45 The Mall East, Armagh BT61 9BE and Planetarium College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00

Tours at 11.00 and 14.00 Theatre show at 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: www.armagh.ac.uk [email protected] 028 3752 3689

Armagh Courthouse The Museum The Mall, Armagh BT61 9DJ Sovereigns House, The Mall East, Armagh BT61 9DL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

46 Milford House - Art Highlight Tour 3 Victoria Street, Armagh BT61 9DS Milford House - Bunty Turner Exhibition 3 Victoria Street, Armagh BT61 9DS Tours on Saturday 15.00 and Sunday at 11.30 and 15.00. BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] OPENING TIMES 078 5478 4256 /028 3752 5467 Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Sun: 11.00 - 18.00

Milford House Collection 3 Victoria Street, Armagh BT61 9DS

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Sun: 11.00 - 18.00

47 McCrum Grave, St. Mark’s churchyard St. Mark’s Churchyard, Armagh BT61 9DT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 17.30 Sun: 09.00 - 17.30

St. Matthew’s Church and Village Fete Main Street, Richhill, Armagh BT61 9JT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Tours ongoing throughout the day

Ardress House 62 Ardress Road, , Armagh BT62 1SQ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00

Guided house tours, book at reception on arrival

48 Northern Ireland’s Secret Bunker Derrylettiff Road , Portadown, Armagh BT62 1QU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 17.00 Tours every 40 Minutes

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 079 2116 7775

Carleton Street Orange Hall and Heritage Centre 6A Carleton Street, Portadown, Armagh BT62 3EN

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00

49 Marlacoo House 146 Marlacoo Road, Portadown, Armagh BT62 3TD

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00

50 St Gobhan’s Church, 46 Seagoe Road, Portadown, Armagh BT63 5HW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00 Moneypenny’s Forge & Lockhouse Moneypenny’s Lock, Towpath, Mullahead Road, Brackagh, Portadown, Armagh BT62 3RS

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00 Tours at 14.00 & 15.00 on both days

The Argory 144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Armagh BT71 6NA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00

51 Brownlow House Brownlow House, a grade A listed building, Windsor Avenue, , with its Lantern Tower and ornate chimneys Armagh BT67 9BJ it dominates the skyline and has become a significant landmark, sitting on the edge of the beautiful Lurgan Park. The house contains many interesting features and it boasts two on-site museums and a delightful tea room/cafe. A must-see venue!

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 16.30 Sun: 09.00 - 16.00

52 Belfast Central Library Belfast Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1EA Openers 69 & Events OPENING TIMES New Property Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Library tours 10.30 - 11.30 Kids’ Activities and 14.30 - 15.30 Walk/Talk/Tour

Listed Building

DfC Owned/Managed

Events/Exhibition

Living History

Performance / Music

Self Guided Heritage Walking Tour Belfast Arts and Entertainment Cathedral Quarter Cathedral Quarter Trust, Open only for EHOD 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1FF Tick off your visits

Visit www.discovernorthernireland. OPENING TIMES com/ehod for more information on what’s on in Belfast. Sat: 11.00 - 13.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc/

53 First Presbyterian Church Belfast 41 Rosemary Street, Belfast BT1 1QB St George’s Church 105 High Street, Belfast BT1 2AG

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 11.30 - 16.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Sun: 14.00 - 16.30

Belfast Print Workshop 30-42 Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2ED

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

54 St Anne’s Cathedral Black Box Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2HB 18-22 Hill Street , Belfast BT1 2LA

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.00 - 23.00 Sun: 13.00 - 15.00 Sun: 11.00 - 23.00

On Saturday there will be a 15 Minute Organ Performance on the hour, between 11.00 & 16.00

Look out in the Blackout Northern Ireland War Memorial, 21 Talbot Street, Belfast BT1 2LD

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 16.00

On 3 September 1939, the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain announced the declaration of war on Germany. A blackout was imposed on Northern Ireland. Visit the Northern Ireland War Memorial to learn about life in the Blackout. You can dress up and have a souvenir photo taken. This is a family event with activities for all ages.

55 Frederick Street Quaker Sinclair Seamen’s Meeting House Presbyterian Church 45 Frederick Street, Belfast BT1 2LW Corporation Square, Belfast BT1 3AJ

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 11.00 - 13.00 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

Belfast Harbour Commissioners Harbour Office, Corporation Square, Belfast BT1 3AL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 17.00 St Joseph’s Church Sailortown Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 Prince’s Dock Street, Belfast BT1 3AA Discover Ulster-Scots Centre 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast BT1 3GA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

56 St Malachy’s Christian Brothers School at Skinworks 21 Oxford Street , Belfast BT1 3LA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.30 Sun: 11.00 - 16.00

Belfast Barge Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3LG

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Lagan Boat Company NI Ltd Freemasons Hall Arthur Square Unit 5, OBEL, 66 Donegall Quay, 19 Arthur Square, Belfast BT1 4FF Belfast BT1 3NL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 12.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: OPENING TIMES getinvited.to/heddfc/ Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 11.00 - 16.30 Tours hourly

57 Hearth & Ulster Architectural “Why Conservation Matters” - Heritage: Revealing Riddel’s Talk By Marcus Patton Warehouse Linenhall Library , Belfast BT1 5GB 87-91 Ann Street, Belfast BT1 4QG

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Fri: 13.00 - 14.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: Tours available for over 16s every www.linenhall.com 30 minutes from 10.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9055 0213

City Hall Children’s Puzzle Challenge Linen Hall Library , Belfast BT1 5GS 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast BT1 5GB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 09.30 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9032 1707

58 Guided Tour of City Hall Enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent City Hall, Belfast BT1 5GS baroque revival style City Hall. Designed by Alfred Brumwell Thomas and completed in 1906, the guided tour is free and lasts 45 minutes. View the exquisite interiors of the Council Chamber OPENING TIMES and Great Hall, marvel at the height of Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 the dome and view the beautiful stained Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 glass windows.

Visitor Exhibition of City Hall Belfast City Hall, Belfast BT1 5GS

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00

Free Guided Walking Tour - Belfast Gates of City Hall,lBelfast BT1 5GS

Tours at 10.00 and 13.00 on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 departing from City Hall Gates

59 Old Museum Building 7 College Square North, Belfast, BT1 6AR

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Grand Opera House Shaftesbury Square Reformed Backstage Tours Presbyterian Church Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR 72 Road, Belfast BT2 7HP

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.30 - 17.30 Sun: 11.00 - 13.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: 028 9024 1919

The Great Light Tour Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9DT HMS Caroline Alexandra Dock, Belfast BT3 9DT

OPENING TIMES Sun: 14.00 - 14.45 OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9073 0490

60 Public Record Office of Entertainment over the years? Take a Northern Ireland (PRONI) guided tour of PRONI to see their diverse historical records and a rare opportunity 2 Titanic Boulevard, to see behind-the-scenes, visiting the Belfast BT3 9HQ document stores and conservation suite.

This year for EHOD PRONI and NI Screen will be showcasing some entertaining clips OPENING TIMES which you may remember from your youth! Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Tours every 30 Mins, Last tour 15.00 PRONI is located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast where you can enjoy a number of Are you interested in family or local other events happening nearby over the history? Perhaps you would like to EHOD weekend. explore other topics such as Arts and

61 Strand Arts Centre 156 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 1NY

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.30 - 19.30 Sun: 14.30 - 19.30

St. Mark’s Parish Church, Titanic Taster Photography Tour Dundela Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9DT 217 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 2DH

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 12.30 Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: Sun: 13.00 - 16.00 [email protected] Guided tours Sat 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 028 9073 0490 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 Guided tours Sun 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 Craigavon House Avonvale, Circular Road, Belfast, Down BT4 2NA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 11.00 - 16.00

62 Campbell College George Best House Belmont Road, Belfast BT4 2ND 16 Burren Way, Belfast BT6 0DW

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 12.00 Sat: 10.00 - 13.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9045 8114

Stormont Castle , Belfast BT4 3TT

St. Bernadette’s Church, Belfast 113 Rosetta Road, Belfast BT6 0LS OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 15.00 - 17.00

63 Tropical Ravine and Palm House Belfast Botanic Gardens, Belfast BT7 1LP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

University Road The Crescent Moravian Church 2-4 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NH 1A University Road, Belfast BT7 1NA

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.30 - 17.00

64 TITANIA book readings - Shortlisted contestants for the TITANIA ‘The Devil’s in the Detail’ (Top Independent Talented Artistes of Northern Ireland Awards) Short Story The Crescent Arts Centre, contest gather to read their work for the 2-4 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NH general public. This year’s theme is ‘The Devil’s in the Detail’.

OPENING TIMES Sat: 15.00 - 17.00

65 RSUA - Architect-Led Tour of the Queen’s Conservation Area 2 Mount Charles , Belfast BT7 1NZ

RSUA - OPENING TIMES Sun: 14.30 ‘Ask a Conservation Architect’ 2 Mount Charles , Belfast BT7 1NZ BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9032 3760 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 (appointments available) Ballynafeigh Orange Hall BOOKING REQUIRED: 413 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GP [email protected] 028 9032 3760

Lisnabreeny, the war years OPENING TIMES Lisnabreeny, Belfast BT8 6SA Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 Tours Hourly

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 12.00 Tour begins at the entrance to Cregagh Glen at the top of the Cregagh Road.

66 Lock Keeper’s Cottage & The Industry Barge Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, Milltown Road, Belfast BT8 7XT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00

Knockbracken Healthcare Park Road, Belfast BT8 8BH

OPENING TIMES Sun: 11.00 - 12.30 BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc/

Ulster Museum Botanic Gardens , Belfast BT9 5AB Church of St John the Evangelist Parish of Malone 141 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6SX

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 14.00 Sun: 14.00 - 16.00

Talk on Jeremy Taylor Stained Glass window at 12.00 on Saturday.

Open all morning till 12.30 for Sunday Worship as usual

67 Falls Road Library 49 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 4PD

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 13.00 Library Tour 11.30

St Peter’s Cathedral St Peter’s Square, Belfast BT12 4BU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 08.30 - 19.00 Sun: 08.30 - 19.00 Royal Victoria Hospital Ventilation Pump House Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00

68 Victorian Corridor, Royal Victoria Hospital Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00

Carlisle Memorial Church Carlisle Circus, Belfast BT13 1AB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 13.00

North Belfast Working Mens’ Club Danube Street, Belfast BT13 1RT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 13.00

Conway Mill Indian Community Centre 5-7 Conway Street, Belfast BT13 2DE 86 Clifton Street , Belfast BT13 1AB

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 12.00 - 16.00

69 Shankill Road Library 298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BN

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 13.00 Library tour 11.00

St Matthews Church Shankill Parish Woodvale Road, Belfast BT13 3BN

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00 Townsend Street Presbyterian Church 32 Townsend Street, Belfast BT13 2ES

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Freemasons Hall Sun: 14.00 - 18.00 95 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6AD

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 Sun: 12.00 - 16.00

70 Carnegie Oldpark 46 Oldpark Road, Belfast BT14 6FR Cliftonville Moravian Church 424 Oldpark Road, Belfast BT14 6QG

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 15.00 Sun: 11.00 - 15.00 OPENING TIMES Sun: 12.00 - 16.00

Crumlin Road Gaol 53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6ST

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 16.30 Sun: 09.00 - 16.30 Belfast Royal Academy Free tours at 09:30 on both days. 3-17 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6JL BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9074 1500 OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 12.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9070 5600

71 Clifton House 2 North Queen Street, Belfast BT15 1ES

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 13.00 Sun: 11.00 - 13.00

St Malachy’s College Chapel and Library Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 5GR 36 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2AE

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 17.00 Sat: 11.00 - 13.00 Sun: 09.00 - 17.00

72 McCammon Memorial County Down Masonic Hall 11 Sullivan Place, Holywood, Openers Down BT18 9JF 65 & Events

New Property OPENING TIMES Kids’ Activities Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Walk/Talk/Tour

Listed Building

DfC Owned/Managed

Events/Exhibition

Living History

Performance / Music

Self Guided First Holywood (NS) Arts and Entertainment Presbyterian Church 73-75 High Street, Holywood, Open only for EHOD Down, BT18 9SA

Tick off your visits

OPENING TIMES Visit www.discovernorthernireland. Sat: 10.30 - 15.30 com/ehod for more information on Sun: 12.00 - 13.00 what’s on in County Down.

73 The History of Palace Barracks - A Talk by Robin Masefield Crawfordsburn Country Park, Bridge Road South, Helen’s Bay, Down BT19 1JT

Open Day at Helen’s Tower OPENING TIMES Estate, Ballyleidy, Bangor, Sat: 10.00 - 12.00 Down BT19 1RN BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc/ OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 Helen’s Bay Walled Garden 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen’s Bay, Parking at the Somme Centre, route marked Down BT19 1UB through the woods.

Historical Talks at 13.00, 14.00 & 15.00

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Tours at 11.00 & 14.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected]

74 Cockle Row Cottages Main Street, Groomsport, Down BT19 6GH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 Sun: 11.00 - 17.00 Sunday 15 September 14.00- 16.00 there will be traditional skills demonstrations and a Punch and Judy Show.

Bangor Castle Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, Down BT20 4BT

The Castle will have guided tours lasting approx. 45 mins starting at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00

75 First Bangor Presbyterian Church Main Street, Bangor, Down BT20 4AG

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.30 - 16.30 Sun: 14.00 - 16.30

Walled Garden, The Walled Garden, Bangor, Down BT20 4JH North Down Museum Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, Down BT20 4BT OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.45 Sun: 10.00 - 17.45

OPENING TIMES Former Town Hall, Donaghadee Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 24 High Street, Donaghadee, Sun: 12.00 - 16.30 Down BT21 0AA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.30 - 17.00 Sun: 14.30 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 078 0227 9843

76 Portico of Ards Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, Down BT22 1LE

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 16.00 Sun: 14.00 - 16.00

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre The Stables, Castle Street, Portaferry, Down BT22 1NZ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 Saturday 14.00 - 16.00. Traditional skills demonstrations and a circus skills workshop

Portaferry Methodist Church Ferry Street, Portaferry, Down BT22 1PB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 12.00 - 16.00

77 -National Trust Portaferry Road, , Down BT22 2AD

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00

Ballycopeland Mill Holy Trinity Parish Church Windmill Road, Millisle, 2 Whitechurch Road, Down BT22 2DS Ballywalter, Down BT22 2JY

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.30 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00

Tours of the windmill tower every half hour from 10.00. Last tour at 15.30.

BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc

78 The Boys’ Brigade Heritage Museum-Ganaway Training & Activity Centre 270 Ballywalter Road, Millisle, Down BT22 2LZ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00 St Mark’s Church, Newtownards Church Street, Newtownards Down BT23 4NR

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 15.00 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00 Grey Abbey 9-11 Church Street, Scrabo Tower Greyabbey, Down BT22 2NQ Scrabo Road, Newtownards Down BT23 4SJ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.30 OPENING TIMES Sun: 12.00 - 16.30 Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 Tours on both days at 14.00 Living History Sat 12.00 - 16.00

79 Newtownards Priory Court Street, Newtownards Down BT23 4SL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 Living History Saturday 13.00 - 16.30 Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church 15 Windmill Hill, Newtownards, Down BT23 5WH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 11.00 - 17.00

Nendrum Heritage Tour of Comber Mahee Island, Near Comber, Monument, The Square, Down BT23 6EP Comber Down BT23 5DU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.30 Sun: 14.30 - 17.00 Living History Saturday 12.00 - 16.00

80 Light Vessel Petrel Down Cruising Club, 52 Ballydorn Road, Killinchy , Down BT23 6QB

OPENING TIMES Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 9754 1663

First Presbyterian Church Saintfield 21 Main Street, Saintfield, Down BT24 7AA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 17.00

Guided Walk around Saintfield Memorial Garden, Comber Street, Saintfield, Down BT24 7AA

OPENING TIMES Sun: 15.00 - 16.00

81 Hillsborough Parish Church Main Street, Hillsborough, Down BT26 6AE

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

Rowallane Garden Rowallane Garden, Saintfield, Down BT24 7LH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 18.00 Kilwarlin Moravian Church Historic Battlefield Garden 40 Kilwarlin Road, Hillsborough, Down BT26 6DZ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00

All Saints’ Parish Church Turnpike Cottage Eglantine Road, Lisburn, 131 Hillsborough Road, Down BT27 5RQ Dromore, Down BT25 1QW

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun: 14.00 - 16.30 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00

82 Down County Museum The Mall, Downpatrick, Down BT30 6AH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Sun: 13.30 - 17.00

Down Cathedral & Downpatrick Courthouse St Patrick’s Grave 21 English Street, English Street, Downpatrick, Down BT30 6AB Downpatrick, Down BT30 6AB

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 15.00 Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Hourly tours from 10.00 last tour at 15.00 Sun: 13.00 - 16.00 each tour lasting approximately 45 minutes

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Market Street, Downpatrick, Down BT30 6LZ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.30 - 17.00 Sun: 12.30 - 17.00

83 Quoile Castle Audley’s Castle 5 Quay Road, Downpatrick, Audleystown Road, Down BT30 7JB Downpatrick, Down BT30 7LP

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Castle Ward , Strangford, Down BT30 7LS

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00

Twilight Theatre at Kilclief Castle Shore Road, Strangford, Down BT30 7NW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 16.00

84 Open Day at the Ketch and Sloop St John’s Point Lighthouse, Killough, Downpatrick, Down BT30 7QY

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Sham Fort and Japanese Garden at Tyrella House 90 Clanmaghery Road, Downpatrick, Down BT30 8SU

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 17.00

Inch Abbey Inch Abbey Road, Downpatrick, Down BT30 9AT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 08.00 - 20.00 Sun: 08.00 - 20.00 Inch Parish Church Living History Saturday 12.00 - 16.00 Church Road, Inch, Downpatrick, Down BT30 9BH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00

85 First Kilmore (Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church), Rademon 19 Listooder Road, , Down BT30 9JE

OPENING TIMES Sun: 11.30 - 16.00 Sunday service 10.00 - 11.00. All are welcome. Tours are available from 11.30

Castlewellan Arboretum , Castlewellan, Down BT31 9BU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 16.00 Sun: 14.00 - 16.00

Banbridge Old Town Hall Old Town Hall, Banbridge, Down BT32 3DA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

86 F E McWilliam Gallery and Studio 200 Newry Road, Banbridge, Down BT32 3NB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00

Dundrum Castle Castle Hill, Dundrum, Down BT33 0NF

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 Living History Sunday 12.00 - 16.30 Open Day at Tullymurry House 4 Tullymurry Road, Donaghmore, Newry, Down BT34 1NG

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

87 Dromantine House 96 Glen Road, Newry, Down BT34 1RH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00

Newry and Mourne Museum Historical Fencing NI at Bagenal’s Castle , Narrow Water Keep Newry, Down BT34 2BY Warrenpoint Road, Newry, Down BT34 3AU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Sun: 13.30 - 17.00 Bread Making Demonstration on Saturday OPENING TIMES at 11.30 & 14.30. Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 Sunday Tours are 14.00 & 15.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: Medieval Combat Group [email protected] at Narrow Water Keep 028 3031 3178 Warrenpoint Road, Newry, Down BT34 3AU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.00

Workshops at 12.15 and 14.15 Demonstrations at 13.30 and 15.30

88 Kilbroney Forest Park Situated in a stunning location, Kilbroney Cloughmore Centre, Shore Road, Forest Park is home to the famous Narnia, Rostrevor, Down BT34 3AA Cloughmore, Mountain Bike and Tree Trails. The park provides an idyllic and relaxed environment with open parkland, ancient woodland, riverside walks, lots to do for the OPENING TIMES whole family. Come to experience its history Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 and unique geological heritage. Sun: 12.00 - 16.00

89 Ross Monument Warrenpoint Road, Ringmackilroy, Rostrevor, Down BT34 4ET

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 17.00 Sun: 09.00 - 17.00

Tours at 14.30 on both days

Mountains of Mourne Country Cottages at Hanna’s Close Warrenpoint Municipal Park 87 Aughnahoory Road, Kilkeel, Queen Street, Warrenpoint, Newry, Down BT34 4AH Down BT34 4HZ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 08.00 - 21.00 OPENING TIMES Sun: 08.00 - 21.00 Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Saturday Park Tours at 12.00, 14.00 & 16.00 Sunday, music in the Bandstand from 15.00 - 16.30 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected]

90 Annalong Cornmill Marine Park, Annalong, Down BT34 4QG

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00 Greencastle Walking Tour Greencastle Royal Castle, Greencastle, Pier Road, Kilkeel, Down BT34 4LR

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30 Sun: 10.00 - 16.30

BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc/ Brontë Interpretative Centre Churchill Road, Rathfriland, Down BT34 5PH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.00 Sun: 12.00 - 16.00

Derrymore House , Newry, Down BT35 7EF

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00

91 Moyallon Quaker Meeting House & Burial Ground 117 Stramore Road, Gilford, Down BT63 5JT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Moira “Doss House” Meeting Street, Moira, Down BT67 0LQ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00

92 Irish Language Boat Tour County Fermanagh on Starting point is to be confirmed. Openers Check website for details. Fermanagh 26 & Events

New Property OPENING TIMES Kids’ Activities Sun: 11.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: Walk/Talk/Tour From Monday 19 August 2019 www.enniskillencastle.co.uk Listed Building Archive Afternoon - DfC Owned/Managed Contemporary History Collecting Events/Exhibition Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT72 7HL Living History

Performance / Music OPENING TIMES Self Guided Sun: 14.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: Arts and Entertainment From Monday 19 August 2019 www.enniskillencastle.co.uk Open only for EHOD Enniskillen Castle Tick off your visits Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT72 7HL Visit www.discovernorthernireland. com/ehod for more information on what’s on in County Fermanagh. OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 Sun: 11.00 - 17.00

93 Film Night - The Art of Kathleen Bridle - Irish Language Short Films A Walking Tour of Enniskillen Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, Starts at Enniskillen Townhall, Fermanagh BT72 7HL Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT72 7HL

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Fri: 19.00 - 21.00 Sat: 11.00 - 14.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: BOOKING REQUIRED: From Monday 19 August 2019 From Monday 19 August 2019 www.enniskillencastle.co.uk www.enniskillencastle.co.uk

Guided visit to Cole’s Monument Forthill, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 6AW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 15.00 Sun: 13.00 - 15.00

94 Convent of Mercy 6 Belmore Street, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 6AA

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00

Freemasons Hall, Enniskillen 3 Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 6HF

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Tours at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00.

Castle Coole - National Trust House, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 6JY

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00

95 Exhibition of Lough Erne Heritage at Broadmeadow Enniskillen Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 7EF

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00 Sun: 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday - Lough Erne Cot Championship rowing regatta - 14.00

Rossorry Parish Church 162 Ballaghmore Road, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 7HB

OPENING TIMES Sun: 14.00 - 17.00 Waterways Ireland Archive Open Day 2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 7JY

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

96 Headhunters Barber Shop & Railway Museum 5 Darling Street, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT74 7DP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 17.30 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

Castle Balfour 11 Church Lane, Lisnaskea, Fermanagh BT92 OGN

OPENING TIMES Sat: 08.00 - 20.00 Sun: 08.00 - 20.00

Florence Court-National Trust Demense , Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT92 1DB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00

97 Killykeegan - Natural Heritage Fermanagh Folk Tales (Seamas Bilingual Tour MacAnnaidh & Carlo Gebler) Marlbank Nature Reserves, 43 Marlbank Road, Legnabrocky, Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT92 1DY Florencecourt, Fermanagh BT92 1EW

Saturday Tours at: 10.30 - 11.15, Saturday Talks at: 13.00 - 13.30, 12.00 - 12.45 14.30 - 15.00

Jewels of the Geopark - Jewels of the Geopark - Guided Guided Bus Tour English Bus Tour in the Irish Language Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre, Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre, Florencecourt, Fermanagh BT92 1EW Florencecourt, Fermanagh BT92 1EW

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 15.00 Sat: 10.00 - 15.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: BOOKING REQUIRED: From Monday 19 August 2019 From Monday 19 August 2019 www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/ www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/

98 -National Trust Upper Lough Erne, , Fermanagh BT92 8AJ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00

Aughakillymaude Mummers Castle Balfour - Centre, Artist in Residence - Lisnaskea Historical society Nikkita Morgan - Brexit 11 Church Lane, Lisnaskea, Knockninny Road, Derrylin, Fermanagh BT92 OGN Fermanagh BT92 9JT

OPENING TIMES Sun: 14.00 - 16.00 OPENING TIMES BOOKING REQUIRED: Sun: 14.00 - 18.00 From Monday 19 August 2019 www.enniskillencastle.co.uk

99 Mullylusty Cottage 257 Mullylusty Road, Belcoo, Fermanagh BT93 5AL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Tully Castle Open Day at the Church Hill, Enniskillen, Triumphal Arch Lodge Fermanagh BT93 6HP Colebrooke Demense, 22 Colebrooke Park Road, Brookeborough, Fermanagh BT94 4DW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

Devenish Ecclesiastical Site Lower Lough Erne, Nr Enniskillen, Fermanagh BT94 2FE

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 Living History Sunday 12.00 - 16.00

100 The Bridewell 6 Church Street, Magherafelt, County Londonderry BT45 6AN Londonderry Openers 31 & Events OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 17.00 New Property Tours at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 & 16.00 Kids’ Activities BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] Walk/Talk/Tour 028 7963 1510

Listed Building

DfC Owned/Managed

Events/Exhibition

Living History

Performance / Music

Self Guided

Arts and Entertainment Springhill 20 Springhill Road, Moneymore, Open only for EHOD Londonderry BT45 7NQ

Tick off your visits

Visit www.discovernorthernireland. OPENING TIMES com/ehod for more information on Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 what’s on in County Londonderry.

101 Seamus Heaney HomePlace 45 Main Street, Bellaghy, Londonderry BT45 8HT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: 028 7938 7444

102 Bellaghy Bawn Castle Street, Bellaghy, Londonderry BT45 8LA

OPENING TIMES Sun: 12.00 - 16.00 Gorteade Cottage 115 Kilrea Road, Maghera, Londonderry BT46 5SB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 Sun: 14.00 - 17.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 079 0997 4519

Katie’s Cottage (Deerpark Cottage) 28 Deerpark Road, Oldtown, Bellaghy, Londonderry BT45 8LB Central Library 35 Foyle Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6AL OPENING TIMES Sun: 11.00 - 18.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.30

103 Derry’s Walls A walk around the walls reveals a splendid 17th Century City Walls, Derry, city crammed full of history, heritage, Londonderry BT48 6AT interest and a vibrant cultural scene. The colourful history of Derry’s famous Walls will be brought to life over EHOD thanks to a special PEACE IV peace tourism project celebrating four centuries of the historic OPENING TIMES ramparts. The animation programme Sat: 08.00 - 20.00 introduces some of the lively characters who Sun: 08.00 - 20.00 have helped shaped the city’s history. Site Animation 11.30 - 15.30

104 Visit Derry Walking Tour 44 Foyle Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6AT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 Tour of City Walls - 15.00 The Guildhall Guildhall Square, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6DQ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.30 Sun: 10.00 - 17.30 Treasure Hunt From 12.00 - 16.00

Inner City Trust 31-33 Shipquay Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6DL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 16.30 Bastion Youth Festival Sun: 12.00 - 16.30 Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6HJ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00

105 Carlisle Road Methodist Church 19-21 Carlisle Road, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6JJ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.30 - 13.00 Sun: 14.30 - 17.00

Tower Museum - Tower Museum A Behind The Scenes Tour Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, of the Museum Store Derry, Londonderry BT48 6LU Union Hall Place, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6LU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.30 OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 17.30 Sat: 10.45 - 12.00 Guided tours of the ‘Story of Derry Exhibition’ - Sun: 10.45 - 12.00 12.00, 14.00 & 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 028 7137 2411 First Derry Presbyterian Church and Blue Coat School Heritage Centre Upper Magazine Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6PH

OPENING TIMES Sat: 11.00 - 16.00 Sun: 11.30 - 12.30

106 St Augustine‘s Church Palace Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6PP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.30 - 16.00 Sun: 10.30 - 12.30

Freemasons Hall, Londonderry 25A Bishop Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6PR

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Saint Columb’s Cathedral London Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6RQ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.15 - 17.00 Aras Colmcille - The St. Columba Heritage Centre Long Tower Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6QQ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.30 Sun: 12.30 - 15.00

107 Derry Heritage Round Tower Lumen Christi College, Bishop Street, Without, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6UJ

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

Foyle River Gardens 67 Culmore Road, Derry Londonderry BT48 8JE

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 078 1311 0497

St Eugene’s Cathedral Francis Street, Derry, Londonderry BT48 9AP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 20.30 Sun: 06.45 - 20.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected]

108 Green Lane Museum , 41 Dogleap Road, Limavady Londonderry BT49 9NN

OPENING TIMES Creggan Country Park Sat: 13.00 - 16.45 196 Westway, Creggan, Derry, Sun: 13.00 - 16.45 Londonderry BT48 9NU

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 16.00 Sun: 09.00 - 16.00

Martello Tower Magilligan Point, Limavady, Londonderry BT49 0LP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

For EHOD you will meet the early 19th century artilleryman as he patrols the tower and explains the importance of this strategic lookout post and his role in keeping the big guns ready. See the uniforms, field kit and hand weapons of the Napoleonic soldier.

109 Downhill Demesne 107 Sea Road, Castlerock, Londonderry BT51 4TW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00

Hezlett House 107 Sea Road, Castlerock, Londonderry BT51 4TW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun: 10.00 - 17.00

Portstewart Town Hall The Crescent, Portstewart, Londonderry BT55 7AB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 14.00 - 17.00 Coleraine Library Queen Street, Coleraine, Londonderry BT52 1BE

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.30 - 17.00 Tours at 11.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 15.00

110 Ulster Scots Cultural Celebration County Tyrone Enniskillen Castle Garden, Tyrone Openers 24 & Events OPENING TIMES New Property Sat: 15.00 - 16.30

Kids’ Activities Caledon Beam Engine Walk/Talk/Tour Mill Street, Caledon, Tyrone BT68 4TT

Listed Building

DfC Owned/Managed OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 12.00 Events/Exhibition

Living History

Performance / Music

Self Guided

Arts and Entertainment

Open only for EHOD Castle Road, , Tick off your visits Tyrone BT70 1AB

Visit www.discovernorthernireland. com/ehod for more information on what’s on in County Tyrone. OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun : 13.00 - 17.00

111 Hill of The O’Neill & Experience what a medieval village would Ranfurly House have looked like, with living history bringing to life the stories of the tumultuous events 28 Market Square, that shaped today’s Ireland, at the very , Tyrone BT70 1AB place where they happened. Meet the wolf hounds, watch the archery and falconry at play enjoy food sampling from the cuisine of the medieval period. There will also be OPENING TIMES a series of short talks available throughout Sat: 09.00 - 17.00 the day on pre-plantation, post plantation, genealogy & DNA testing and other Medieval village and talks from 12.00 – 17.00 interesting topics

112 Coach Trip to Tullaghoge Fort Hill of the O’Neill, 28 Market Square, Dungannon, Tyrone BT70 1AB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: 028 8772 8600

U S Grant Ancestral Homestead 45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, Tyrone BT70 1TW

OPENING TIMES Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 Sun: 09.00 - 18.00

Benburb Castle Parkanaur Manor House 16 Main Street, , 57 Parkanaur Road, Tyrone BT70 2LA Dungannon, Tyrone BT70 3AA

OPENING TIMES Building Only open for Talk and Tours Sat: 10.00 - 16.00 on Sunday 14.30 & 16.00 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected]

113 Rosehill House This beautiful country haven lets you step back in time, Rosehill House is a unique 5 Roughan Road, Stewartstown, thatch property on the outskirts of the village Dungannon, Tyrone BT71 5PU of Stewartstown, Co Tyrone. Experience a snapshot of life in the early 1900s. Rosehill House provides an enjoyable educational experience for all ages. For EHOD Rosehill House will open its green half door to the public and offer a warm welcome to come in and step back in time. Scheduled throughout OPENING TIMES the day we will have many different ‘Arts and Sat: 11.00 - 17.00 Entertainments’. Story tellers, traditional Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 music, Irish dancers, arts and craft sessions for children, soda bread making and guided house tours. Sure to be an enjoyable day for everyone.

114 “Coalisland Experience”, Industrial Heritage Centre 51 Dungannon Road, Coalisland, Tyrone BT71 4HP

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 16.30 Sun: 13.00 - 16.30

St Patrick’s Churches Ballyclog 125 Coagh Road, Stewartstown, Tyrone BT71 5LL

OPENING TIMES Sat: 12.00 - 16.30 Sun: 14.00 - 16.30 Guided Walk at 15.00

Clogher Cathedral Main Street, Clogher, Tyrone BT76 0UT

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 13.30 Sun: 10.00 - 16.00

115 Omagh Historical Walking Tour Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh, Tyrone BT78 1BL

OPENING TIMES Sun: 14.00 - 15.30 BOOKING REQUIRED: From Monday 19 August 2019 www.struleartscentre.co.uk

Gortin Glen Forage Walk Gortin Glen Forest Park, Gortin, Tyrone, BT79 7AU

OPENING TIMES Sun: 10.00 - 14.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: From Monday 19 August 2019 www.struleartscentre.co.uk

Public Art Walking Tour in Omagh An Creagán Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, 186 Road, Creggan, Omagh, Tyrone BT78 1BL Omagh, Tyrone BT79 9AB

OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 21.00 Sat: 11.00 - 12.30 Sun: 10.00 - 21.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: From Monday 19 August 2019 www.struleartscentre.co.uk

116 Kilymoon Castle 60 Castle Road, Cookstown, Tyrone BT80 8TN

OPENING TIMES Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 Tours on the hour BOOKING REQUIRED: getinvited.to/heddfc/

Tall Tales & Local Legends, An Creagán 186 Barony Road, Creggan, Omagh, Tyrone BT79 9AB

Talks at 11.00 and 14.00 BOOKING REQUIRED: Tullaghoge Fort From Monday 19 August 2019 Tullywiggan Road, www.struleartscentre.co.uk Cookstown, Tyrone BT80 8UB

Walking Tour of Cookstown James Street, Cookstown, OPENING TIMES Tyrone BT80 8AG Sat: 08.00 - 20.00 Sun: 08.00 - 20.00

OPENING TIMES Sat: 10.00 - 16.00

BOOKING REQUIRED: [email protected] 079 2693 6731

117 Woodrow Wilson Ancestral Homestead Spout Road, Strabane, Tyrone BT82 0EB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 17.00 Sun: 13.00 - 17.00

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Cairns and Alignments Blackrock Road, Cookstown, Tyrone BT80 9PB

OPENING TIMES Sat: 08.00 - 20.00 Sun: 08.00 - 20.00

118 and Demesne Lissan House, a 17th century house and Drumgrass Road, Cookstown, estate, was purchased by Thomas Staples Tyrone BT80 9SW and it remained the family home for nearly 400 years. In 2006, Hazel Dolling, the last of the Staples of Lissan, left the house and estate to the Lissan House Trust, an independent charity tasked with the OPENING TIMES restoration and preservation of the property. Sat: 12.00 - 17.30 Our Regency tea room is open to the public Sun: 12.00 - 17.00 and our guided tours bring the exploits of this colourful family to life.

Wellbrook Beetling Mill 20 Wellbrook Road, Corkhill, Tyrone BT80 9RY

OPENING TIMES Sat: 13.00 - 17.00

119 Historic Environment Division Town Parks Ground Floor Belfast 9 Lanyon Place BT1 3LP

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