The official website of Visit Ards and North Down
En

Ulster Folk Museum Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2025 *FULLY BOOKED*

153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
Ulster Folk Museum Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2025 *FULLY BOOKED*

About

*THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED*

Behind the scenes at the Ulster Folk Museum, a huge amount of work goes on to maintain and conserve our unique collections of buildings. As part of European Heritage Open Day on Saturday 13th September 2025, our Built Heritage and Capital Projects Manager, Katherine McClean, will be leading a special guided tour exploring the important work that goes on, and the challenges that are faced, when looking after these buildings. The majority of the buildings in our collection were moved from their original location and rebuilt on site as early as the 1960s - some of the buildings date as far back as the mid-1700s! Look at fascinating examples of heritage building techniques such as thatching and lime parging, see conservation work in action and get a behind the scenes look into buildings that the public don't normally get to access!

Tours will take place on 13th September 2025 at the following times: 11:00-13:00 14:00-16:00. A maximum of 15 spaces are available for each tour

Please meet outside the museum shop at the start of your tour Please check the weather before this event and wear appropriate footwear and clothing – it will involve walking outside on potentially uneven and muddy surfaces. If you have accessibility questions or concerns, please contact us on info@nationalmuseumsni.org in advance. This guided walk is recommended for ages 16+. 
 

Facilities

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
TicketFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Book Tickets Online

Add Ulster Folk Museum Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2025 *FULLY BOOKED* to your Itinerary

Close window

Call direct on:

Tel+44 (0) 28 9042 8428

Check availability for Ulster Folk Museum Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour EHOD 2025 *FULLY BOOKED* (opens in a new window)

Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (13 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00

What's Nearby

  1. Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and…

    0.01 miles away
  2. Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage…

    0.08 miles away
  3. A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

    0.95 miles away
  1. Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.

    1.39 miles away
  2. Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base…

    1.4 miles away
  3. Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland.…

    1.54 miles away
  4. The Walled Garden,Helen's Bay, was built in 1886 by Belfast cotton and muslin…

    1.96 miles away
  5. Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of…

    2.16 miles away
  6. Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century…

    2.94 miles away
  7. With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

    2.98 miles away
  8. Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of…

    3 miles away
  9. An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

    4.48 miles away
  10. In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT…

    4.83 miles away
  11. Founded in 558AD the main body of the building dates from 1830's, the tower from 15th…

    4.97 miles away
  12. Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal…

    5.04 miles away
  13. This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852.…

    5.18 miles away
Previous Next

Map & Directions

View Maps and Visitor Guides
View of what Ards and North Down has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Ards and North Down newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss