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Magilligan Point, Lower Doaghs, The only Martello Tower in Northern , built in 1812 as part of the coastal defences during the Napoleonic Wars. A standard circular tower of thirty-four courses of Ballyharrigan sandstone with a machicolated projection at the wallhead above the entrance. No dogs allowed in the Tower. Part of the Living History programme - See p6.

DERRY Directions: From Limavady proceed to and the tower is at Magilligan Point, 4 miles to the north-west. Opening Times: Sat 12noon - 5pm LONDON Sun 12noon - 5pm

Dog Leap Centre and Power House

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Roe Valley Country Park, 41 Dogleap Road, , Limavady, BT49 9NN Key When milling declined in the Roe Valley, many buildings were converted to other LB Listed Building uses including the generation of electricity. N New Property The main example is the Roe Power Station where J E Ritter experimented with the new NIEA NIEA Owned/Managed technology in 1896. Part of the Living History LH Living History programme - See p6.

Children’s Activities Directions: The Park is signposted from the southern end of Limavady. M Maritime Opening Times: MD Music and Drama Sat 12noon - 5pm Sun 12noon - 5pm T Tour/Guided Walk

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www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod Green Lane Museum Eglinton Plantation Village The Hezlett House

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Roe Valley Country Park, 41 Dogleap Seventeenth Century Village, Eglinton, 107 Seacoast Road, , Road, Largy, Limavady, BT49 9NN Bennarees, BT51 4TW Green Lane Museum gives visitors the chance This tour will look at the principal features Hezlett House is one of the oldest vernacular to view exhibits relating to the linen and of this well preserved historic village which domestic buildings in . Built agricultural industries and experience the true was the main settlement of the Grocer's in 1691, the uniqueness of the cottage lies flavour of days gone by in Limavady. Both Proportion. After 1820 the company carried in its rare cruck frame and family history. permanent and temporary exhibitions are out significant improvements to the village Refreshments for sale in Hezlett reception. on display throughout the season. including its fine sandstone market house. Directions: Situated at the corner of junction Directions: Follow Ballyquinn Road from Directions: Eglinton is 6 miles from of the main A6 to Derry Road. Limavady to Dungiven. Turn right at sign for on the main A2 route to Limavady. Opening Times: Country Park. Opening Times: Sat 10am - 5pm Opening Times: Sat No Event Sun 10am - 5pm Normal admission Sat 1pm - 5pm Sun 2pm - 3pm. Tour commences from gate charges apply. Sun 1pm - 5pm of .

Mussenden Temple Limavady Union Workhouse Coleraine Market Yard Talk and Tour

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Downhill Demesne, Downhill, Coleraine, Roe Valley Hospital, 24d Benevenagh Market Yard, New Market BT51 4RP Drive, Rathbrady More, Limavady, Street, Coleraine, BT52 1EH Visit the stunning landscape of Downhill BT49 OAQ Causeway Museum Service invites you to visit Demesne with its beautiful gardens and One of the best surviving examples of a Coleraine Market Yard to view the recent magnificent walks. Discover the striking Union Workhouse left in Ireland. Recently conservation work, funded by the Landfill 18th century mansion of the eccentric Earl refurbished retaining some original areas e.g. Communities Fund and NIEA Listed that lies in ruin, then explore intact womens dormitory. Guided talk and tour Buildings Grant Scheme. Come for a guided perched on the cliff edge. with refreshments. Booking is not essential walk through the Victorian streets of Coleraine but it helps us prepare! Tel 028 7776 9160 for to meet the characters who lived and worked Directions: 1mile west of Castlerock and further details. there over a century ago. Part of the Living 5 miles west of Coleraine. On Coleraine - History programme - See p6. Downhill coast road (A2). Directions: From Limavady town centre follow signs for Scroggy Rd Health Centre or Directions: Meet at the New Market Street Opening Times: Roe Valley Hospital. See www.lcdi.co.uk entrance to the Market Yard. Sat 10am - 5pm. Tour starts at 2pm and lasts 1 hour. Opening Times: Opening Times: Sun Open but normal charges apply. Sat Not Open Sat 11:30am - 2pm. First Tour at 11.30am, Sun Tour at 2pm. Lasts 1.5 hrs. Second Tour at 2pm. Sun Not Open

58 Coleraine Methodist Church The Tower Museum The Playhouse

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Circular Road, Coleraine, BT52 1BW Union Hall Place, Londonderry, 5-7 Artillery Street, Londonderry, 1854 Grade B+ Listed Building by Isaac BT48 6LU BT48 6RG Farrell, . Built in the form of a small Museum contains two main exhibits - 'Story The 'B1' Listed Building now houses Roman Corinthian Temple. Beautiful of Derry', local history, and 'Spanish Armada N.Ireland's largest community Arts Centre coved ceiling with intricate moulding. Fine - La Trinidad Valancera', story of an Armada and has recently been restored (2004 BBC Copeman-Hart organ. Refreshments available, shipwreck. Restoration N.Irish winner). Historic tours Organ recitals Sat and Sun on the hour. and childrens art classes. Part of the Arts Art Display. Directions: Follow signs for City Centre, Council N.I programme - See p4. museum located adjacent to City Walls Directions: Opposite Dunnes Stores - bordering Waterloo Place - Guildhall Square. Directions: The Playhouse is situated Harbour. beside the historic city walls, 30 metres from Opening Times: Foyleside Shopping Centre and 50 from The Opening Times: Sat 10am - 4:30pm Diamond. Sat 10am - 6pm. Tour starts at 2pm and lasts Sun Not Open 1 hour. Opening Times: Sun 2pm - 6pm. Tours throughout the day Sat Sat 10am - 4pm. Tours at 10am, 11am, and Sun. 12noon, 2pm & 3pm. Sun Not Open

Apprentice Boys' St Columb's Cathedral St Augustines Memorial Hall

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13 Society Street, Londonderry, London Street, Londonderry, BT48 6RQ Grand Parade, The Walls of Derry, BT48 6PJ Built in 1633, St Columb's is the oldest Londonderry The Memorial Hall is the home of the building within the walled city. The museum Ancient Christian site dating from 546AD. St Apprectice Boys collection of memorabilia and contains a chalice of 1613 and artefacts from founded the city at site and also the artefacts that have been collected over decades. the siege of 1688-89. First cathedral to be first church of the plantation in 1603. Earliest The hall remains an important building within built in the British Isles after the Reformation. gravestone 1611. Many famous gravestones - Londonderry. It was constructed in 1873 in Extensive restoration to Cathedral during 'From this site Columba sailed to Iona, 546AD Scottish Baronial style to the designs of John 2010/2011. Tours on request and group tours bringing Christianity to Britain'. Gothic Guy Ferguson and represents a meeting point if pre-booked. Tel: 028 7126 7313. Revival with hammerbeam roof. for Apprentice Boys and friends from UK Ireland and beyond. Directions: From The Diamond turn left into Directions: Within walled city - situated on Bishop Street, London Street is the first street walls next to Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall Directions: From the Diamond, go up Bishop on the left. and 1st Derry Presbyterian Church. Street to Society Street - 1st turn on right. Opening Times: Opening Times: Opening Times: Sat 9am - 5pm. Tours available on request Sat 10am - 4pm. Tours at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, Sat 10am - 5pm Sun Open only for Services at 8am, 11am 2pm, 3pm Sun 2pm - 5pm and 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Sun 2pm - 5pm. Tours at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

59 Derry's Walls Walking Tour Freemasons' Hall Verbal Arts Centre

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Visitor’s Centre, 44 Foyle Street, Derry, 25 Bishop Street, Londonderry, Stable Lane and Mall Wall, Bishop Street BT48 6AT BT48 6PR Within, Stable Lane, Derry-Londonderry, The only remaining completely walled city This three-storey red brick building, built in BT48 6PU in Ireland and one of the finest examples in 1753 and extended in 1800 was the Bishops' The Verbal Arts Centre is only centre Europe. The Walls, of the 17th century, form a Palace until 1946. It was the residence of Cecil devoted to literature and the language arts. The walkway around the old inner city and a tour is Frances Alexander who wrote, 'All things Centre provides workshops and education and a must for all visitors. bright and beautiful' and 'There is a green training programmes encouraging everyone to hill far away'. read, write, tell their stories, learn from others, Directions: Meet at Derry Visitor and listen, communicate and create. Integrated Convention Bureau, Foyle Street, at 3pm. Directions: From the Diamond go up Bishop within the building are a number of arts Street towards Bishop Gate, Freemason's Hall Opening Times: and crafts pieces. is opposite Courthouse. Sat Tour at 3pm and lasts 1 hour Directions: Follow directions to the city Sun Tour at 3pm and lasts 1 hour Opening Times: centre and the Diamond. At the Diamond Sat 10am - 4pm. Tours on the hour from 10am turn into Bishop Street Within and proceed to Sun Not Open Bishop Gate. The entrance to the Verbal Arts Centre is on the right at Bishop Gate (Stable Lane which runs in along the walls). Opening Times: Sat 11am - 2pm Sun Not Open

First Derry Presbyterian Church Walls Alive Walking Tours - Walls Alive Walking Tours - Instruments of War Speaking Stones

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Upper Magazine Street, Londonderry, The Historic Walls of Derry, Bishop’s The Historic Walls of Derry, Bishop’s BT48 Gate, Bishop’s Street,L’Derry, BT48 Gate, Bishop’s Street, L’Derry, BT48 First Derry built on the site purchased with Get up close and personal with ’s Get up close and personal with Ulster’s Queen Mary's donation to reward Presbyterian largest ancient monument in the company largest ancient monument in the company loyality during the seige. of specialists. Instruments of War: a tour of specialists. Speaking Stones-the geology Re-opened following major repairs in May examining the design and use of Derry’s Walls and architecture of Derry’s walls and Historic 2011 to address structural damage due to and Siege Cannon. Free refreshments at end Buildings. Free refreshments at end of tour. dry rot. First Derry is an iconic component of tour. Part of the Living History programme - See p6. Directions: Tours will start by Bishop’s Gate of the Derry/Londonderry Built Heritage. It in Bishop’s Street within. comprises a sacred space, visitors centre and Directions: Tours will start by Bishop’s Gate Opening Times: exterior historic trail travelling backwards from in Bishop’s Street within. 2011-1642. Sat Not Open

Opening Times: Sun 3pm - lasts 1.5 hours. Tours are free but Directions: First Derry Presbyterian is Sat Not Open tickets must be obtained in advance from The located on Historic City Walls overlooking Sun 1pm - lasts 1.5 hours. Tours are free but Playhouse Theatre Booking Office telephone and Corner, beside APOD tickets must be obtained in advance from The 028 7126 8027. Numbers will be limited so Memorial Hall. Playhouse Theatre Booking Office telephone early booking is recommended. A free guide Opening Times: 028 7126 8027. Numbers will be limited so souvenir to Derry’s Walls will be available to Sat 10:30am - 4pm early booking is recommended. A free guide all participants. Sun 2pm - 4pm souvenir to Derry’s Walls will be available to all participants. 60 Methodist Church St Eugene's Cathedral Long Tower Church

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19-21 Carlisle Road, Londonderry, St Eugene's Cathedral, Francis Street, Long Tower Street, Derry, BT48 6JJ Edenballymore, Derry, BT48 9AP BT48 6RH Neo-Gothic style with a delicate spire and Built to the designs of JJ McCarthy in 1873 in St Columba's Church occupies the site of a flying buttresses. Internally the church a sparse Gothic style. The six-bay nave arcades monastry founded by St Columba in 546. The is theatre-style with the organ behind are supported on octagonal shafts, with a foundations of the building started in 1748 lie the pulpit. clerestory, aisles and a short chancel flanked by under the present church that was extended north and south side chapels. and remodelled in 1909. Directions: Cross Craigavon from Waterside and take the second exit off the Directions: The Cathedral is situated at the Directions: From Bishop Gate turn right into roundabout up Carlisle Road and the church is top of William Street, with a 10 min walking Long Tower Street (immediately before Long on the right. distance from Foyle Street Bus Station and 30 Tower Primary School). min walking distance from train station. Opening Times: Opening Times: Sat 11am - 1pm Opening Times: Sat 2pm - 8:30pm. Service at 6pm Sun 2pm - 5pm Sat 12pm - 4pm Sun 7:30am - 8:30pm. Services at 8am, Sun Not Open 10am and 12noon

Cultúrlann Ui Chanáin Foyle Valley St Columb's Church Railway Museum

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37 Morshraid Sheamais, Edenballymore, Foyle Road, Londonderry 32 Chapel Road, Waterside, Doire, BT48 7DF The museum is dedicated to telling the rich Clooney, Derry, BT47 2BB A flagship 4.6million pound railway history of the city and surrounding The church is of cruciform plan with nave and cultural centre based in Derry. Designed area. At the heart of the exhibition is a eight bays long, transepts one bay long, stone by Architects O'Donnell and Tuomey, winning recreated railway station platform and within faced in a mixture of sandstone ashlar and multiple awards for innovative design and use the displays visitors can find out about some schist random rubble, pitched slated roof with of space. Visitors can take Irish language class, of the various railway companies which once square belfry rising out of roof at west end and learn traditional instruments, go to a concert, operated out of the city. crowned with spire. or enjoy the friendly cafe atmosphere Directions: Cross the by Directions: From Craigavon Bridge, go on Directions: At the A2 roundabout directly in the lower deck and the museum is immediately to Spencer Road. Located on the west side front of the City Hotel (Foyle Embankment), on the left. of Chapel Road immediately south of the take the road B529. Continue on this road junction with Malvern Terrace. until you come to the Culturlann building. Opening Times: 10pm - 4:30pm Opening Times: On street parking available for one hour. Sat Sun Not Open Sat 11am - 5pm Opening Times: Sun Not Open for EHOD- usual masses Sat 9am - 4pm Sun 9am - 4pm

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Limavady Road, Londonderry, Clooney, Ardmore Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QP Prehen, Londonderry, BT47 BT47 6HH Ashbrook is unique in that it has been 1740. Architect: Michael Priestley. This is a Built in 1841 as a self-contained barracks and continuously lived in by the same family since rubble stone building with central pediment extended during the following 162 years. before the plantation. The house and family and Gibbsian detail. Home of the Tompkins The visit will be a walking tour with limited have strong historic links with the City of family who married into the Knox family. access because of construction works. Booking Derry. Refreshments available. Prehen means ‘wood of the crows’ - visit is recommended as capacity is limited. Lines here and you will see why. open 24 hours, telephone 028 7132 9613. Directions: From Derry City take A6 towards , After Hospital Directions: Behind and above the Everglades Directions: From A2 Waterside area, turn continue down hill. Before bridge turn Hotel, take the Prehen Road off Victoria Road, into Columb's Road, left into Browning Drive, right signed Ardmore & Beech Hill Hotel turn left into Prehen Park, house at end. 2nd gate on left. Ashbrook is half a mile on left signed Opening Times: Ashbrook Garden Centre. Opening Times: Sat 2pm - 5pm Booking is essential, Sat 1pm - 4pm First tour at 1pm Opening Times: telephone 028 7134 2829 Sun 1pm - 4pm First tour at 1pm Sat 10am - 4pm Tour times 10am, 11.30am, Sun 2pm - 5pm Booking is essential, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm Tours last 45mins telephone 028 7134 2829 Sun Not Open

Dungiven Priory and Chancel Ballynascreen Glebe Springhill

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Glenshane Road, Dungiven 66 Road, Glebe, , 20 Springhill Road, Ballindrum, The 13th century chancel at Dungiven BT45 7HJ , BT45 7NQ is the most accomplished piece of church 1794. Substantial three-storey late Georgian Arguably the prettiest house in Ulster. architecture of its date in , just as the house with a segmental bay on each gable. A stunning vista as visitors approach up 15th century tomb against its south wall is the The finish is of harling with stone dressings. the drive and see the house in all its glory. most distinguished late medieval altar tomb in Restored 1997. Built as a rectory for the parish Fantastic views from the Old Windmill the north. - one rector was uncle of Bishop Montgomery site which is a short walk from the house. of Tasmania. Teas available, voluntary donation Children's play area, (See the wigloo... a Directions: Drive towards Dungiven from for charity. willow house made from living willow) Glenshane on A6 and it is signposted on the left before the town. Reached by foot down a Directions: 1.75 miles from Draperstown on Directions: is long lane. left. 2.5 miles from Tobermore on right. approximately half a mile outside Moneymore Village () on the Springhill Road. Opening Times: Opening Times: Signposted from the village itself. Sat 2pm - 4pm Sat Not open Sun 2pm - 4pm Sun 2pm - 5.30pm Opening Times: Sat 12pm - 5pm Sun Open 12pm - 5pm but normal charges will apply.

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Bellaghy Bawn, 27 Castle Street Bellaghy, Old Town Downing, , 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, . Part of the Living History programme - See p6.

Directions: Bellaghy Bawn is situated in Bellaghy village, which is 3 miles beyond , signposted off A6. Opening Times: Sat 12pm - 5pm Sun 12pm - 5pm

St Michael’s

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9 Claggan Road, Cookstown, BT80 9XE Beautiful neo Romanesque church which celebrated its centenary in 2008. It was built, at no cost to the parish, by a parishioner, Matthew Corr, who had made a lot of money in the United States. No expense was spared. N

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