{"id":24970,"date":"2026-04-01T12:22:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=24970"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:46:45","slug":"causeway-coast-and-glens-museum-services-launch-new-coleraine-heritage-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2026\/04\/causeway-coast-and-glens-museum-services-launch-new-coleraine-heritage-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services launch new Coleraine Heritage Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council\u2019s Museum Services have launched an engaging new heritage trail for Coleraine, offering residents and visitors a fresh way to explore the town\u2019s rich architectural and cultural history.<\/h4>\n

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The initiative has been developed as part of a project supported by the Department for Communities\u2019 Historic Environment Fund 2025\u201326 Revival Stream.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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\"\"Working in partnership with Primary 7 pupils from D.H. Christie Memorial Primary School, the project has produced a beautifully illustrated guide showcasing more than 20 of Coleraine\u2019s historic buildings. The guide features watercolour images inspired by illuminated addresses held in the collections of Coleraine Museum, the Honourable The Irish Society and Libraries NI, alongside historic photographs from the collections of Robert Anderson and Sammy Walker.<\/div>\n
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To further enhance the visitor experience, the heritage trail is accompanied by a detailed 3D map of Coleraine town centre, along with scale models of a number of the featured buildings. Using innovative Museum-in-a-Box technology, users can also listen to audio narration that brings the stories behind each location to life.<\/div>\n
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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, said:<\/b>
\n“It\u2019s wonderful to see our Museum Services team bringing Coleraine\u2019s rich history to life in such an innovative way. This trail not only celebrates the town\u2019s heritage, but also gives residents and visitors a chance to explore, learn, and connect with the stories that make Coleraine unique. “I\u2019m particularly delighted to see young people involved in the project, helping to shape the way we share our local history for future generations.”<\/div>\n
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The display will be housed at Museum Services\u2019 Coleraine History Hub in the Diamond Centre, where copies of the heritage trail guide will be available.<\/div>\n
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Designed as the perfect companion for a leisurely walk through the town, the guide can also be collected from Coleraine Town Hall, local Visitor Information Centres and libraries.<\/div>\n
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It is also available to download via the Northern Ireland Community Archive at: niarchive.org.<\/u><\/a><\/div>\n
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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council remains committed to preserving and promoting the Borough\u2019s rich heritage, ensuring it can be enjoyed by future generations.<\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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