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Somme Museum

233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH
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About

The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the cross-community involvement in the 3 local volunteer Divisions: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division. Guided tours bring the visitor back in time to 1910 where they learn about the Home Rule Crisis, recruiting and training of men and life in the trenches. Reconstructed trenches of the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

Wheelchair access. Audio-visual. Shop. Conference facilities.

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Open Mondays

Catering

  • Picnic Area
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Toilets

Leisure Facilities

  • Wifi

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Family Discount

Guide Prices

Adult £6.50
Child £5.50
Concession £5.50
Family £22.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

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Tel+44 (0) 28 9182 3202

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Opening Times

* April - June Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 and Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
July & August Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sept Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 and Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
October - March Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 and 1st Saturday of Month 11:00 - 16:00

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Directions from Town:Located on A21 on the Main Road between Bangor and Newtownards

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