County Londonderry

FLOWERFIELD ARTS CENTRE

185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, Co Londonderry, BT55 7HU
Tel: 028 7083 1400
E-mail: info@flowerfield.org
Web: www.flowerfield.org

Flowerfield Arts Centre runs over 80 visual arts and crafts courses for adults and children so there is something to suit all tastes and hobbies. Annual Arts Festival and the Centre also hosts an Artists in Residence programme. Flowerfield has a collection of over 100 works and prints, sculptural ceramics, paintings and permanent sculptures in the grounds. The Centre has comprehensive wheelchair access throughout the building, a children's play area and three galleries.

THE CLARAGH HERITAGE CENTRE

Tom Graham, Moneydig Road, Kilrea
Tel: 028 2954 0370

Visits by prior appointment only, please telephone to confirm.
Free admission, donations welcome.

Claragh Heritage Centre is situated in the lower Bann valley in the townland of Claragh. Set in 3.5 acres of garden, this private museum is one of the area's best kept secrets. On your guided tour there is much of interest. Almost all aspects of rural life over two centuries are covered from the farm kitchen to implements of all description that were used before and during mechanisation on the farm. Some rarer items on show include a binder used in the 1940's and 50's and a turnip thinner from the 1920's. Feel free also to stroll through the extensive grounds. See the water wheel at work on the stream or rest in the small church. Around every corner there is something to catch the eye. The bell tower and items relating to the central railway are well worth seeing. If you want to lean over the half door or sit by the hearth you can do so in Jamie's cottage. Built on the site of an original thatched cottage occupied by Jimmy and Hannah Mullan, Stephen has recaptured the nostalgia of country living in his two-roomed cottage. Ideal for group outings, booking is essential as admission is by appointment.

Workhouse Museum

23 Glendermott Road, Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6BG
Tel: 028 7131 8328    Fax: 028 7137 7633

First Floor: 'Atlantic Memorial', an exhibition on the effects on the City and the role the City played during the Battle of the Atlantic. Temporary exhibitions in other galleries.
Second Floor: 'Famine', an exhibition by Trócaire comparing the Great Hunger in Ireland with the recent famine in Somalia. Displays on life in the Workhouse.

Springhill House And Costume Collection

20 Springhill Road, Moneymore, County Londonderry, BT45 7NQ
Tel: 028 8674 8210    Fax: 028 8674 8210
E-mail: springhill@ntrust.org.uk

A charming 17th century house with a rich and fascinating history, now run by The National Trust. The guided tour includes the history of the house and its family, the resident ghost and also the first-class and colourful costume collection. There are beautiful walled gardens, estate walks and a tea-room. The rustic 'Barn' is available for private functions all year round. Only 1 hour from Belfast. Open April - September.

Amelia Earhart Centre And Wildlife Sanctuary

Ballyarnet County Park, Derry, County Londonderry, BT48 7UF
Tel: 028 7135 4040
E-mail: ameliaearhart@compuserve.com

This exhibition centre was erected to commemorate the unexpected landing of Amelia Earhart on her historic solo flight across the Atlantic on 21 May 1932. Museum guide available for tour of centre, who will show where Amelia Earhart landed and ready to answer any questions on the event, the centre is located in the north of the city in Ballyarnett.