About
The Ganaway Training & Activity Centre is synonymous with camping in The Boys’ Brigade. From its early days of facilitating holidays for many working-class boys from the Greater Belfast area, thousands of boys would have descended on Ganaway during the summer months in the 1920s, 1930s and right up to the Second World War.
Nowadays, Ganaway is the chosen venue for many youth groups, church fellowships, school groups and others wishing to avail of the modern facilities for residential or activity breaks.
The Boys’ Brigade still makes use of these facilities, and it is here that a specially created Heritage Museum presents a comprehensive history of The Boys’ Brigade, from its formation in 1883, set within the context of key events throughout its history.
The Heritage Museum offers visitors a unique attraction set within the tranquil grounds of the Garden of Peace and Reconciliation and The Beacon meeting place at Ganaway, which is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Ards Peninsula between Millisle and Ballywalter.
The brick core is a replica of the late 19th-century Charlotte Street Hall, Belfast, where The Boys’ Brigade first began in Ireland in 1888. It replicates the front façade, entrance and railings of the original building on Donegall Pass. Inside, unlike the original, it has two storeys of accommodation.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for disabled visitors
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| EHOD | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
