Things to see or do
Amenities
- Opening times: April - June Mon - Thur 10am - 4pm & Sat 11am - 4pm July & Aug Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm & Sat 11am - 5pm Sept Mon - Thur 10am - 4pm & Sat 11am - 4pm Oct - March Mon - Thur 10am - 4pm & 1st Sat each month 11am - 4pm
- Prices: Rates available on request.
- Directions from Town: Located on A21 on the Main Road between Bangor and Newtownards
- Mobile narrative: The centre examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War..
Somme Heritage Centre
Newtownards
Down
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Northern Ireland
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 1910 where they learn about the Home Rule Crisis, recruiting and training of men and life in the trenches. Reconstructed trenches of the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Wheelchair access. Audio-visual. Shop. Conference facilities.
Food served 10.00am – 3.00pm. Includes light snacks, burgers, sausages, chips, frys, homemade soup, cakes, biscuits and scones. Children’s Menu available.
Booking for groups essential. Take away available. Disabled access – parking, toilet and use of wheelchair. Credit/debit cards accepted. (no euros accepted) . Seats 55.
Contact
Telephone+44 (0)28 9182 3202Fax:+44 (0)28 9182 3214
Email: enquiry.sommeassociation@btconnect.com
Website: www.irishsoldier.org
Address: Somme Heritage Centre, 233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH
Places to eat
Cafe @ The Somme Heritage Centre
