Consultation On Gracehill Local Management Plan
Over the years there have been a number of public meetings and consultations regarding World Heritage and Gracehill. At the most recent meeting in June 2024 the draft of the Local Management Plan document was presented and discussed. We are keen to seek opinion, comment and suggestions to inform a
Scarecrow Festival 2024
The ever popular scarecrow festival returns in 2024. This year it will take place on the weekend of 28th-29th of September. More details to follow but get planning now for this fun event which benefits Village Association and Church.
Heritage Open Day
Gracehill Village open day is on Saturday,14th of September. This popular annual event will once again give the opportunity to visit GRACEHILL Conservation Area and hear more about life in the village in times past with the chance to visit areas that are usually not open to the public. Booking
Gracehill Village Tours
Join us for an enchanting journey through history at the picturesque Gracehill Village! Our guided tours, starting at the historic Old School, offer a unique glimpse into the rich heritage and charming stories that make Gracehill a must-visit destination. Tour Dates: Saturday, 6th July Saturday, 13th July Saturday, 3rd August
Gracehill – Potential World Heritage Site Public meeting
You are invited. Anyone with an interest who just wants to have an update or hear more is very welcome on Monday 17th June 2024 @ 7.30 pm at Cennick Hall, Church Road, Gracehil. An update on the World Heritage journey and what it means for the local area and
Gracehill takes step closer to becoming Northern Ireland’s first Cultural World Heritage Site
A bid to secure Northern Ireland’s first cultural world heritage site and elevate it alongside the likes of the Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China has been welcomed. Read article here. Date published: 06 February 2023 – Department for Communities website
World Heritage team visit Gracehill
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor William McCaughey, has met with World Heritage representatives in Gracehill, as part of a two-day fact-finding visit to support the ongoing preparation of a UNESCO World Heritage application for the village. Gracehill Old School Trust has joined in an international bid
Gracehill Cardiac Defibrillator
Gracehill Old School Trust have provided a new Cardiac Defibrillator for the community thanks to funding from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. It has now been commissioned and registered with the Ambulance service and is sited in a locked cabinet placed on the wall of the Old School building
Mayor Visits “Bishops Walk”
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Cllr Peter Johnston, with other Councillors, Council officers and members of the Village Association and Village Guides inspect the Widow’s Walk portion of the new walk around the village during the Mayors official tour of Village Renewal Schemes in the Borough. The
New rails and Plaque in the Burial Ground
Railings have been fitted to the steps up into and on the first part of the path into the Burial Ground. This means people can hold onto a firm railing as they go up and down that steep first part of the path. The railings were organised by Raymond Kitson
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