World Heritage Site Success
Northern Ireland achieves first Cultural WORLD HERITAGE SITE listing. After many years of effort, the small Moravian village of Gracehill in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland was designated as a World Heritage Site on Friday 26th July 2024, at the 46th World Heritage Committee of UNESCO held in New Delhi, India. You
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. For
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. Download registration form here
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
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
European Heritage Open Day 2023
This year Heritage Day takes place on Saturday 9th September from 12.30pm – 5.00pm There is no charge for entrance or activities for the day but donations for the Church Building Fund and Gracehill Trust are gratefully received. Special activities for Heritage Open Day include: • The Old School. This
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 Public Meeting
You are invited to a public meeting. When: Wednesday 30th November 2022 @ 7.30 pmWhere: Cennick Hall, Gracehill Click below for futher details. WHS Consultation Notice Nov22
Heritage Day Saturday 10th September 2022!
This event is cancelled due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The village again welcomes visitors for heritage day 12.30-5 pm with something for everyone. Talks in the Moravian Church. Guided village tours throughout the afternoon. Teas and craft stalls in the Church Hall Visit the Old
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