Gracehill Guided Tours

About

Gracehill, on the outskirts of Ballymena is an award-winning Georgian village, founded by the Moravian Church in 1759.  It was Northern Ireland's first Conservation Area and is the only complete Moravian settlement in Ireland.   Recently, it has been recognised as Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site.

Gracehill is often said by visitors to have a unique and calm atmosphere that has to be experienced to be appreciated.  Official village tours are provided by certified guides and give access and an insight to areas that would otherwise not be seen, delving deeper into Gracehill’s rich historical, cultural, social, educational, and religious heritage.

Guided tours can be booked for small or large groups by prior arrangement Monday to Saturday at a cost of £7.50 per person. Reduction to £7 for groups size over 15.   

Tours last approximately one and a half hours and include a short DVD presentation in the Old School Room, a guided walk around the Square and a visit to the Church, Old Shop and historic garden to find out more about the fascinating history of this Settlement and the Moravian culture and can be tailored to meet your requirements.

Casual visitors can find information in the Old School where the Museum room has interpretive panels telling the story of the Settlement and is also home to the award-winning Millside restaurant. Admission to Museum Room is free. 

Learning & teaching; Tours specially adapted for children and schools are also available focusing for example on activity in the Old Shop, the history of the Postage Stamp, or perhaps a Heritage Treasure Hunt around the village.