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  • Historic Environment

    Events, talks & exhibitions about local heritage

    Topics:
    • Historic environment, 
    • Love Heritage NI

    Love Heritage NI are holding a variety of historical and archaeological events throughout Northern Ireland which will entertain you and showcase the work of the Historic Environment Division, DfC.

    From breathtaking castles to old pagan settlements and impressive medieval abbeys and monasteries, Northern Ireland’s history can be seen through many old buildings and structures that still stand today. Steeped in centuries of history, myths and legends, these unique and impressive sites reveal surprising aspects of our past. Attend the various Love Heritage NI events which include talks and tours and lots of living history characters for the family to enjoy!

    Get the latest updates

    Visit LoveHeritageNI on Facebook for the latest updates about our events and details of 'Archaeology Days' events, hosted by different organisations.

    Places to visit

    Don’t forget our State Care Monuments many of which are open all year.

    • For more information see: Historic Places to visit

    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD)

    A major event celebrating Northern Ireland’s rich heritage every year 2nd weekend in September.

    • For more information, see: European Heritage Open Days

    Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) lectures

    Each year, the Department's Historic Environment Division organises a series of lectures by professional archaeologists, architects and historians to highlight various aspects of our local heritage.

    Find out more about the lecture series;

    • HERoNI lecture series

    Hiring a state care monument

    Have you ever thought of holding your own event or exhibition? Why not hold it at one of our sites?

    • Hiring a state care monument

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    • Historic Environment Division (HED) policy statement regarding dogs on State Care Monuments
    • Historic Environment Division - Who we are and the difference we make
    • Historic Environment Projects
    • Historic Environment Toolkit
    • Historic places to visit
    • Historic Telephone Kiosks
    • Outdoor ground protection system for historic places
    • School visits to historic places
    • Skills Development
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