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CO1 24 390486  EHOD Images 2024 -
LocationCloughey

*CANCELLED* Come and enjoy a rare opportunity to visit Kirkistown Castle, a State Care monument set…

Newtownards Priory EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Visitors can explore this significant historic site through  self-guided experiences, discovering…

Moneyreagh Masonic Hall EHOD 2026
LocationMoneyreagh

A rare opportunity to visit Moneyreagh Masonic Hall and explore its history through fascinating…

Ulster Folk Museum
LocationCultra

As part of European Heritage Open Days come along to the Ulster Folk Museum and join Victoria…

Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2026
LocationHolywood

Behind the scenes at the Ulster Folk Museum, a huge amount of work goes on to maintain and conserve…

Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
LocationBallyhalbert

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most…

Ballyhemlin Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationKircubbin

Our property is a Meeting House built in 1834 and is set in a rural setting equidistant from…

Portico of Ards EHOD 2026
LocationPortaferry

Portico, formerly Portaferry Presbyterian Church, is an outstanding Grade A listed, double-fronted,…

Chilli Festival logo
LocationBangor

Chilli Festival is a fun-filled family-friendly event with lots of added heat!

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Newtownards Masonic Centre EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Discover the story of Freemasonry in Newtownards at the Masonic Centre, a historic and welcoming…

Bird on bird box
LocationNewtownards

Holywood Men's Shed will facilitate drop-in demonstrations and hands-on activities on the theme of…

Strean Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Open viewing of our listed church building

The Walled Garden Helen's Bay EHOD 2026
LocationHelen's Bay

Nestled within the grounds of a former 19th-century Mill House, this secret garden is being…

Scrabo Tower
LocationNewtownards

Scrabo, The Hill, the Monument and the Legacy

Large red and blue lifeboat in the maritime exhibition space, with nautical flags overhead and interpretive displays alongside.
LocationDonaghadee

As part of European Heritage 2026, the Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Society invites visitors to…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

Mrs Maker is Art logo with WWT Castle Espie thatched hut and wild grass in the background
LocationComber

Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add…

Nendrum Ecclesiastical Site EHOD 2026
LocationComber

An island monastery, traditionally founded in the 5th century by St Machaoi and linked with St…

McCammon Memorial Masonic Hall
LocationHolywood

Step inside this Grade B listed Masonic Hall and discover a building rich in history and tradition.…

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationComber

The Classical style Meeting House was constructed in 1838 on a site donated and endowed by James…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Devine Hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Devine hours happy hours

Bangor Castle EHOD 2026
LocationBangor

Enjoy a guided tour of Bangor Castle and discover the history of this magnificent landmark. Explore…

More Highlights

CO1 24 390486  EHOD Images 2024 -
LocationCloughey

*CANCELLED* Come and enjoy a rare opportunity to visit Kirkistown Castle, a State Care monument set…

Newtownards Priory EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Visitors can explore this significant historic site through  self-guided experiences, discovering…

Moneyreagh Masonic Hall EHOD 2026
LocationMoneyreagh

A rare opportunity to visit Moneyreagh Masonic Hall and explore its history through fascinating…

Ulster Folk Museum
LocationCultra

As part of European Heritage Open Days come along to the Ulster Folk Museum and join Victoria…

Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2026
LocationHolywood

Behind the scenes at the Ulster Folk Museum, a huge amount of work goes on to maintain and conserve…

Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
LocationBallyhalbert

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most…

Ballyhemlin Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationKircubbin

Our property is a Meeting House built in 1834 and is set in a rural setting equidistant from…

Portico of Ards EHOD 2026
LocationPortaferry

Portico, formerly Portaferry Presbyterian Church, is an outstanding Grade A listed, double-fronted,…

Chilli Festival logo
LocationBangor

Chilli Festival is a fun-filled family-friendly event with lots of added heat!

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Newtownards Masonic Centre EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Discover the story of Freemasonry in Newtownards at the Masonic Centre, a historic and welcoming…

Bird on bird box
LocationNewtownards

Holywood Men's Shed will facilitate drop-in demonstrations and hands-on activities on the theme of…

Strean Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Open viewing of our listed church building

The Walled Garden Helen's Bay EHOD 2026
LocationHelen's Bay

Nestled within the grounds of a former 19th-century Mill House, this secret garden is being…

Scrabo Tower
LocationNewtownards

Scrabo, The Hill, the Monument and the Legacy

Large red and blue lifeboat in the maritime exhibition space, with nautical flags overhead and interpretive displays alongside.
LocationDonaghadee

As part of European Heritage 2026, the Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Society invites visitors to…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

Mrs Maker is Art logo with WWT Castle Espie thatched hut and wild grass in the background
LocationComber

Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add…

Nendrum Ecclesiastical Site EHOD 2026
LocationComber

An island monastery, traditionally founded in the 5th century by St Machaoi and linked with St…

McCammon Memorial Masonic Hall
LocationHolywood

Step inside this Grade B listed Masonic Hall and discover a building rich in history and tradition.…

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationComber

The Classical style Meeting House was constructed in 1838 on a site donated and endowed by James…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Devine Hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Devine hours happy hours

Bangor Castle EHOD 2026
LocationBangor

Enjoy a guided tour of Bangor Castle and discover the history of this magnificent landmark. Explore…

More Highlights

CO1 24 390486  EHOD Images 2024 -
LocationCloughey

*CANCELLED* Come and enjoy a rare opportunity to visit Kirkistown Castle, a State Care monument set…

Newtownards Priory EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Visitors can explore this significant historic site through  self-guided experiences, discovering…

Moneyreagh Masonic Hall EHOD 2026
LocationMoneyreagh

A rare opportunity to visit Moneyreagh Masonic Hall and explore its history through fascinating…

Ulster Folk Museum
LocationCultra

As part of European Heritage Open Days come along to the Ulster Folk Museum and join Victoria…

Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2026
LocationHolywood

Behind the scenes at the Ulster Folk Museum, a huge amount of work goes on to maintain and conserve…

Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
LocationBallyhalbert

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most…

Ballyhemlin Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationKircubbin

Our property is a Meeting House built in 1834 and is set in a rural setting equidistant from…

Portico of Ards EHOD 2026
LocationPortaferry

Portico, formerly Portaferry Presbyterian Church, is an outstanding Grade A listed, double-fronted,…

Chilli Festival logo
LocationBangor

Chilli Festival is a fun-filled family-friendly event with lots of added heat!

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Newtownards Masonic Centre EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Discover the story of Freemasonry in Newtownards at the Masonic Centre, a historic and welcoming…

Bird on bird box
LocationNewtownards

Holywood Men's Shed will facilitate drop-in demonstrations and hands-on activities on the theme of…

Strean Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownards

Open viewing of our listed church building

The Walled Garden Helen's Bay EHOD 2026
LocationHelen's Bay

Nestled within the grounds of a former 19th-century Mill House, this secret garden is being…

Scrabo Tower
LocationNewtownards

Scrabo, The Hill, the Monument and the Legacy

Large red and blue lifeboat in the maritime exhibition space, with nautical flags overhead and interpretive displays alongside.
LocationDonaghadee

As part of European Heritage 2026, the Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Society invites visitors to…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

Mrs Maker is Art logo with WWT Castle Espie thatched hut and wild grass in the background
LocationComber

Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add…

Nendrum Ecclesiastical Site EHOD 2026
LocationComber

An island monastery, traditionally founded in the 5th century by St Machaoi and linked with St…

McCammon Memorial Masonic Hall
LocationHolywood

Step inside this Grade B listed Masonic Hall and discover a building rich in history and tradition.…

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026
LocationComber

The Classical style Meeting House was constructed in 1838 on a site donated and endowed by James…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Devine Hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Devine hours happy hours

Bangor Castle EHOD 2026
LocationBangor

Enjoy a guided tour of Bangor Castle and discover the history of this magnificent landmark. Explore…

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