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This Week

Sunflower with smiley face at Sunflower Field Portglenone
LocationPortglenone

Openings

Open August to September / Check Facebook page for opening date

23rd August 2025-21st September 2025

Visit the stunning Sunflower Field in Portglenone from late August to September. Enjoy beautiful…

castle
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

19th July 2025-27th September 2025

Carrickfergus Before the Castle: The Early Medieval Period (c. 400 – 1169 AD)

autumn leaves and sugared apple slices
LocationCullybackey

Openings

Embroidered Memories – Craft your own keepsake jar workshop

6th September 2025

Autumnal craft and heritage workshop programme at Arthur Cottage

The Islandmagee Witches & Carrickfergus Tour (with Haunted Tours NI)
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

The Witches & Ghosts of The North Coast Bus Tour

6th September 2025

Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this…

Glenarm Monthly Community Market
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Glenarm Community Market - September

6th September 2025

Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts, local treats, and live music.…

125th Anniversary of the Irish Guards
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

4th September 2025

Join us in marking a momentous occasion as the Irish Guards commemorate their 125th anniversary…

Rites
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

11th August 2025-15th October 2025

A new exhibition by Mid and East Antrim Museum & Heritage Service which explores our common…

acrylic and marker on wood by Mary Ellen McCausland
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

4th September 2025-26th September 2025

Kim, Peter and Mary McCausland present recent paintings and drawings inspired by nature around home.

The Boys From County Hell
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

5th September 2025

Braid Film Theatre with Fright Club NI Presents Boys From County Hell

Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Carrickfergus Monthly Market - September

6th September 2025

Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from…

September_Gospel_Concert_2025
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

6th September 2025

Gospel music concert!

Map
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

4th September 2025

Dr Samuel Beckton, an historian from Belfast, will be launching his new book commemorating the…

Next Week

Sunflower with smiley face at Sunflower Field Portglenone
LocationPortglenone

Openings

Open August to September / Check Facebook page for opening date

23rd August 2025-21st September 2025

Visit the stunning Sunflower Field in Portglenone from late August to September. Enjoy beautiful…

Galgorm Cottage EHOD 2025
LocationBallymena

Openings

EHOD

13th September 2025

Situated in the village of Galgorm the cottages were believed to be originally built sometime in…

Charles Shiels Houses
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

EHOD

13th September 2025

Family style festival in the grounds of Sheils Buildings with External viewing of Victorian Gothic…

castle
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

19th July 2025-27th September 2025

Carrickfergus Before the Castle: The Early Medieval Period (c. 400 – 1169 AD)

autumn leaves and sugared apple slices
LocationCullybackey

Openings

EHOD Weekend – Spinning & baking demonstrations

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

Autumnal craft and heritage workshop programme at Arthur Cottage

The Islandmagee Witches & Carrickfergus Tour (with Haunted Tours NI)
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

The Legends & Ghosts of The North Coast Bus Tour

13th September 2025

Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this…

Carnlough Heritage Hub EHOD 2025
LocationCarnlough

Openings

Season

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

The interpretation display in The Heritage Hub at Carnlough Town Hall features stories of the…

Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

13th September 2025

A heritage walking tour around Ballymena!

Gracehill Single Brethren House EHOD 2025
LocationGracehill

Openings

Season

13th September 2025

Guided tours of the former Single Brethren House

Open Day at Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses EHOD 2025
LocationWhitehead

Openings

Season

13th September 2025

This is a chance to explore the coastal heritage of these beautifully restored houses, perched…

Museum from main street with statue.
LocationBroughshane

Openings

Season

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

Broughshane Museum. A collection of over 8000 item. Most of which are every day articles, that…

St Patrick's Church Ballymena EHOD 2025
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

Guided tour around St Patrick's Church of Ireland including a visit to the nearby ole churchyard…

Whitehead Railway Museum EHOD 2025
LocationWhitehead

Openings

Season

13th September 2025

The award-winning Whitehead Railway Museum is a must-see for anyone with an interest in trains,…

Arthur Cottage EHOD 2025
LocationCullybackey

Openings

EHOD

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

Join us at Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey for some fresh soda bread straight from the griddle. The…

Glenarm Barbican
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Season

14th September 2025

Built in 1825, this romantic miniature castle with turrets and battlements is now available as…

Willow and Lore Heritage Farm EHOD 2025
LocationNewtown-Crommelin

Openings

Season

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

Spend time on Willow and Lore working heritage farm where you can become immersed in heritage…

St Nicholas' Parish Church EHOD 2025
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

The roots of St Nicholas' Church Parish church date back prior to its construction by John De…

Rites
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

11th August 2025-15th October 2025

A new exhibition by Mid and East Antrim Museum & Heritage Service which explores our common…

St James Dunaghy (Clough) EHOD 2025
LocationClough

Openings

Season

13th September 2025-14th September 2025

St James Dunaghy is situated in the centre of Clough Village. The church is designed by Charles…

Period image of the area of Bonnybefore in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

The Steel Bonnets: The Scottish Borderers and their Place in History

11th September 2025

A captivating series of historical talks held at the Andrew Jackson Cottage on the second Thursday…

Gracehill Moravian Church EHOD 2025
LocationGracehill

Openings

Season

13th September 2025

The church at the heart of this beautiful Moravian settlement was completed in 1765. Experience the…

Origami House EHOD 2025
LocationKells

Openings

Season

13th September 2025

As part of this year’s European Heritage Open Days (EHOD), Burnside and artist David Page will…

Gracehill Old Shop EHOD 2025
LocationGracehill

Openings

Season

13th September 2025

Call at The Old Village Shop and hear about Gracehill Trust’s ongoing restoration of this key…

acrylic and marker on wood by Mary Ellen McCausland
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

4th September 2025-26th September 2025

Kim, Peter and Mary McCausland present recent paintings and drawings inspired by nature around home.

This Month

125th Anniversary of the Irish Guards
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

4th September 2025

Join us in marking a momentous occasion as the Irish Guards commemorate their 125th anniversary…

acrylic and marker on wood by Mary Ellen McCausland
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

4th September 2025-26th September 2025

Kim, Peter and Mary McCausland present recent paintings and drawings inspired by nature around home.

Map
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

4th September 2025

Dr Samuel Beckton, an historian from Belfast, will be launching his new book commemorating the…

The Boys From County Hell
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

5th September 2025

Braid Film Theatre with Fright Club NI Presents Boys From County Hell

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