North Down Museum tells the story of the North Down area, and Bangor in particular, through exhibits reflecting the area's Bronze Age and Viking history, it's importance as an early Christian settlement and as the start of the Ulster-Scots Plantation in Ulster. The...

The centre 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...

Ards Arts is responsible for programming arts events throughout the Borough in collaboration with artists, arts organisations, other agencies and community groups, for the benefit of all those who live, work or visit Ards. Ards Arts has a programme of performances,...

Step back in time in and uncover a way of life from 100 years ago. Discover cottages, farms, schools and shops as you wander through the beautiful parkland of the Folk Museum chatting to costumed visitor guides demonstrating traditional crafts. Climb on and off...

Carrickfergus Castle is one of Northern Ireland’s most striking monuments whether you approach it from land, sea, or air. With over 800 years of history behind it, today it is under the care of the NIEA and is open to the public for fun days out, or to those...

Flame gasworks is Ireland's sole surviving coal gasworks and is one of only three left in the British Isles. Opened in 1855, it supplied Carrickfergus with gas until 1965 and was closed in 1987. It is now fully restored and was reopened as a visitor and educational...

The Andrew Jackson Cottage highlights Carrickfergus' strong American and Ulster-Scots connections as well as telling the story of Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the USA, whose parents emigrated to America from Carrickfergus in 1765. Beside the Andrew Jackson...

The police museum was set up in the 1980's to explain and illustrate Northern Ireland's unique and often contentious policing history. Our collection includes police uniforms, equipment, medals and archives from the early 1800's to the present day and also weapons...

With nearly 200 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale...

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has with effect from 2nd January 2001, re-located its headquarters to "Schomberg House", 368 Cregagh Road, Belfast. The building comprises office accommodation, an Orange memorabilia shop, library and research facilities, a...