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Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2026

Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2026

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The Ulster Folk Museum is home to a rich collection of heritage buildings such as traditional dwellings, work places, shops and places of worship. The majority of buildings were moved from their original location and rebuilt on site as early as the 1960s and some of the buildings date as far back as the mid 1700s. 

A huge amount of work goes on behind the scenes in maintaining and conserving these important buildings which we now use to actively preserve and demonstrate traditions and the stories and skills passed down through many generations of people in Ulster.
 
For European Heritage Open Day, Join Katherine McClean, Built Heritage and Capital Projects Manager, for this very special guided walk around the site and hear about this important work and the challenges involved in looking after this unique collection of buildings. 

On the walk you’ll see some fascinating examples of heritage building techniques such as thatching and lime parging, see some conservation work in action and get a glimpse into buildings that the public don’t normally get to access. 

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Accessibility

  • Toilets for disabled visitors

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  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

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Admission to this event is included with entry to the Ulster Folk Museum . Standard museum admission charges apply. Visit the website for ticket prices, opening times and further details.

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Opening Times

Season (12 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday14:30 - 16:30

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