European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 13-14 September 2025

The Department for Communities is inviting you to get out and about and explore over 200 of Northern Ireland’s historic landmarks and hidden heritage as part of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2025.

EHOD 2025 will take place on 13–14 September 2025, offering free public access to historic sites, cultural landmarks, and special events across Northern Ireland. This packed programme of events and activities including guided tours, talks and lectures, living history re-enactments, community fun days and more, has something for everyone and is not to be missed!

This year’s theme, “Architectural Heritage: Past Structures, Future Connections,” explores how historic buildings, structures, and landscapes shape our communities – preserving the past while inspiring the future.

After 13 years of campaigning, restoration of the Old Church Centre was completed in July 2019. It is now a thriving Heritage Arts and Community venue demonstrating the value of ‘re-using’ heritage buildings.