European Heritage Open Days 2025

Name: European Heritage Open Days 2025
Start: 2025-09-13T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Newry and Mourne Museum

Schedule

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Newry and Mourne Museum | Newry, NI

For European Heritage Open Days 2025, Newry and Mourne Museum has a special program planned to celebrate the rich architectural history of the city, aligning with this year's theme of "Past Structures, Future Connections."
On Saturday, 13 September, embark on a journey through history with two exclusive tours:
11:00 AM: Bagenal's Castle Architectural Tour
Join former Newry and Mourne Museum curator Dr. Ken Abraham for a captivating tour of this rare 16th-century fortified house. Learn about its unique design, and how it reflects the ambitions of its builder, Sir Nicholas Bagenal.
1:30 PM: Newry City Walking Tour
Sebastian Graham, Heritage Projects Officer at Ulster Architectural Heritage, will guide you through the city's streets, highlighting the masterpieces of renowned architects like Thomas Duff, W.J. Barre, and William Watson. Discover beautiful structures and quirky features that define Newry's character.
Booking is essential for these limited-space tours. To reserve your spot for either or both tours, please email [email protected].
On Sunday, 14 September, dive deeper into local history with free guided tours of the Newry and Mourne Museum at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The tours will cover Bagenal's Castle, as well as the museum's fascinating exhibitions on prehistoric life, Newry's merchant past, and modern border experiences.
Booking is essential for these limited-space tours. To reserve your spot please email [email protected].
For our younger visitors, get creative with a free, drop-in "Build Your Own Castle" workshop! Children over 5 can unleash their inner architect at the Museum from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your heritage and see the past in a new light. Join us for European Heritage Open Days 2025!