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Ulster Folk Museum

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Holywood


Address

Cultra, Holywood BT18 0EU, United Kingdom

Website

www.ulsterfolkmuseum.org

Contact

+44 28 9042 8428

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 Samuel C. 1 year ago on Google
    A great family day out! You wouldn’t think you were anywhere near NI’s capital, Belfast. Quiet rural walks within short driving distance of Belfast. Living history characters walking around brings visit to life. Kids loved this. Really helps you better understand and appreciate the lives our grandparents lived. Nostalgic for those of us in our late 30’s early 40’s as we can remember our grandparents stories from their own lives as kids. Oh, and the smells!!! Brought back wonderful memories. Great hands-on experience with the added treat of an authentic old sweet shop to keep the kids engaged until the end of the day out. Good gift shop, even if it is a little overpriced and a very good cafe. We would definitely visit again. Good free parking.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah F. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome – beautifully reconstructed historical buildings, gorgeous countryside walk, and knowledgeable craftspeople demonstrating a range of crafts using period equipment. Plenty of toilet facilities, a nice cafe and friendly staff throughout.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L H. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fantastic place! We recieved a warm greeting from the get-go, and all the staff were very friendly and informative (especially the lovely gentleman in the photograph shop). It was a great insight into history and rural life, and we would totally visit again! There are facilities available throughout, and it was easily accessible via taxi or bus - its a steep treck up to the entrance though, so it's good to be aware of this.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 1 year ago on Google
    Decided to have a family day out here. Very pleasant place with friendly staff. The parking is free if you are visiting the attraction. There are toilets on site, at various locations. Food is available at the venue, or there are picnic tables at various locations. There are lots of buildings you can access and several interactive areas with staff in costumes. Please note that not all interactive activities are on all the time. We booked on line before our visit, which meant access was very quick. Good family day out.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susanne B. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Absolutely awesome place. Few replicas and many original houses to walk through and get a real feel for how life used to be for different people at different times. Great for smaller kids, no reading needed to fully understand. Absolutely stunning landscape as well, so beautiful and made the walk so enjoyable. We were so impressed. Info: Quite a bit of walking needed, to see it all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin M. 9 months ago on Google
    If the weather is fine then it would be hard to find a better day out than the Folk Museum. Buildings from all over Ireland are available to view and explore as well as a fully self-contained small village. Farm animals roam the fields and there are plenty of staff - some in character - to explain the exhibits and answer questions. A large tea room with a wide variety of snacks and food is also available. Allow 3hrs minimum to explore this amazing attraction
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron B. 5 months ago on Google • 310 reviews
    Absolutely loved this museum. The staff are actors, in character, happy to answer all your questions about how life worked in Ireland in 1910, with original and replica pieces like an 1840 printing press for illustration

  • 5/5 Leanne S. 7 months ago on Google
    A local shared about this museum with us and we weren't disappointed. It was amazing, so much Irish history and culture to explore. The staff were all amazing and friendly and knowledgeable too. Got free disabled entry and carer ticket. The cafe served delicious food, a lovely shop and sweet shop too. Could have spent longer than we had there easily. Would definitely return given the opportunity.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 2 months ago on Google • 161 reviews New
    A wonderful unique experience with such great interest taking us back to Ulster in 1910. Many original houses and farm houses that were taken from their original places and reconstructed brick by brick. Informative and appropriately dressed people within some of the houses take us back with tales and information of the conditions of living at the time. The walking map was helpful. But some areas weren’t available yesterday to walk and I was too late to try the fresh bread making. The price is now £11.50 and does not include the transport section like it used to, so I feel a little overpriced and they try to sell you sweats, drinks and gifts too, so can be expensive.

  • 3/5 Garth N. 8 months ago on Google
    Went down to the Transport Museum yesterday which I’ve been going to for 40yrs or more and I have to say that the place was disappointing.Some of the displays that the kids are able to see working by pressing a button were out of order the vending machines that are on the museum’s premises weren’t working either so we were unable to get anything for snack. Seriously 🤬🤬 you pay good money to get it but it’s pretty disappointing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam O. 1 year ago on Google
    The Ulster Folk Museum is wonderful, it features many old buildings, some of which are replicas and some of which have been moved from other areas. A great place, with excellent staff. Lovely for a quiet day out. The tea rooms are brilliant as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really great day out for the family! So much to see and a trip into how things were. So many great guides bringing the places to life. It's very big and so much to, read and take in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam W. 1 year ago on Google
    What a lovely place to spend the day! Filled with so much history and plenty of seating areas all around the site. Bring the family and a picnic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janette B. 8 months ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our time at the museum today. It was made really interesting not only with the antiques, houses, shops, and landscape but with the friendly, informative people who worked and lived there! The place is so well kept. The facilities are spotless. The cafe served delicious food at a reasonable price by very friendly staff. We're from Belfast but now live in Sydney. It was years since we visited the museum, and we highly recommend it to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 chef i. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice day out , walking shoes or trainers as its a fair old stroll around . See how people lived a 100+ years ago, lots of houses & churches, a smattering of shops, court house, printshop, basket weaver, police station, pub, spademill and forge (there's gonna be more I've forgotten) ... all in a rural village setting with lanes surrounded by small fields, orchards , hedges and trees.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria T. 9 months ago on Google
    One of my most favorite places ever. Shame last week a majority of the buildings were closed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver J. A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great visit to see historical buildings, machineries and dwellings that life long before will tell a story.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abbn69 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to spend the day. Lovely staff. You can learn a lot of the old times.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley D. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend & I enjoyed strolling around for several hours on a beautiful day. Having people in period costume using the equipment, demonstrating trades, and interacting with us made it a fun immersive experience for adults as well as kids. I was especially surprised to learn how recently some of the homes were occupied before becoming part of the museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle H. 3 months ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    Fantastic day at the Folk Museum. From Carol Singing, Santa and Christmas cake Christmas pudding and Chestnuts given out to everybody. We had a lovely lunch in the tearoom, bought sweets in the sweetshop and had a lovely walk round the gift shop and bought gifts to take home. We had a very nice time walking round the properties and chatting to the staff and volunteers. Will most definitely be back

  • 4/5 Amanda M. 3 months ago on Google • 57 reviews New
    Had a fab day, just to see how Christmas past was celebrated. Tasted Christmas pudding and cake 😋.made some Christmas Decorations . Unfortunately didn't get to make the star as the queue was too long and it was coming to the end of the day.Would definitely go again next year

  • 5/5 Billy McAuley (. 4 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    We've been coming here for years! We have been members for over 15 years and regularly visit as a family, it has become one of our favourite places to go, especially on special days during holidays like Christmas and Halloween! We have no intentions of ever stopping our family membership and will continue our regular jaunts around the beautiful country side and town centre of the Ulster Folk Park 🥰

  • 5/5 Sue C. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Thoroughly enjoyed this visit. The museum is set in a beautiful area and it was both interesting and entertaining; from the doctor's surgery, cinema and printing press through to the weaving, shops and delightful café serving some very yummy food. There's lots to see here and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

  • 5/5 Janet I. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful peaceful setting. Well signposted and excellent living museum

  • 5/5 Carol I. 2 years ago on Google
    Was visiting to attend a great workshop on the Irish Peach with access to the museum included. A stunning setting of mainly original buildings holding and telling incredible stories and occupied by some outstanding artisans.

  • 5/5 Maria V. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous. This museum brought to life my understanding of how my ancestors lived. The guides are so knowledgeable, I love history and hearing the details was great. They are all experts at bringing you into that time and place.

  • 5/5 AJA G. 3 years ago on Google
    Cannot say one bad thing about anything perfect family day out...

  • 5/5 Carol O. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited Friday 14th August 2020. It had just re-opened the previous day. I have been many times but took my son's girlfriend for her first visit. Booking online was super easy. Prices are slightly lower too at present 2 tickets 1 adult and a student came to approx £15. Excellent value. We arrived a little early for our 1.45 entry slot and credit to admission's desk they do not let anyone in early. Plenty of hand sanitiser throughout the park and an employee on hand to explain the one way system. Lots of houses etc open. Some have rooms roped off and upstairs generally not accesssible. However my guest said it didn't spoil her visit at all just reassured her re Covid restrictions etc. Special note to the Printer and the Blacksmith. Both gentlemen clearly love their jobs and we found them both extremely interesting and entertaining to listen to. Limited nos allowed into most settings but it's a short wait and well worth it. All properties looked fabulous. I think a lot of housekeeping was completed prior to opening and it was so worthwhile. If you have never visited or indeed are a local like myself who has been numerous times over the years I'd highly recommend a visit. Suitable for all ages. The country area is a lovely walk. I'd def take a pram for tinnies mind you as it is quite far for little legs. Saying that there is plenty for them to see and enjoy. We saw lots of children who were clearly loving the animals, chickens, piglets and horses. We also visted the shop. Great selection of items at all prices available. My guest bought a ram's head poker as she thought it was beautiful but even more special having just spoken to the Blacksmith and seen where it was made.

  • 5/5 Carmen C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic, needs a whole day to get round it, the blacksmith was amazing. More people need to take up this trade. The Dr. Giving his story while your in his surgery is an added bonus, the lady who made the soda bread in the Manor, well what can I say but thankyou so much, explaining how the buildings were moved to their new home is an insight that people should know about. This should be taught in every single school and every year. It's history that needs to be brought back. No computers, or tv's, no electricity. Will be back to finish the rest of the grounds off, couldn't complete it all today.

  • 5/5 Liz W. 2 years ago on Google
    An excellent museum. It is on a large site and you can walk the streets and lanes au natural. The building are in fantastic condition and full of memories of the people who once lived in them. In addition there are farmsteads and livestock. We had a fabulous 3.5 hours there plus tea and cake at the cafe. The staff and volunteers are all very welcoming and full of interesting facts. A great place.

  • 5/5 Rebekah M. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant membership and the kids love it with all the freedom.

  • 5/5 Daniel W. 4 years ago on Google
    A step into the Edwardian. Most of the buildings have been demolished from various places in Northern Ireland and reconstructed here. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. You get a real insight into houses in 1900 when everything was so different to today's standard of living.

  • 5/5 maria di l. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this place as a child and now as an adult bringing my own children. Amazing place super friendly staff and so much more has been added over the years. Wonderful day out and an ideal spot to go to on a Summers day

  • 5/5 Ramon G. 1 year ago on Google
    Does what it says on the tin. Great place to get a glimpse at a different era. Well maintained and a lovely way to approach it all. Instead of everything being crammed into the smallest possible space, you enjoy a serene walk as you explore the different buildings and jobs.

  • 5/5 A. B. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff very friendly. A lot of things to see. Very impressive. A lovely museum. I suggest a lot 👍👍👍☺️😎🇬🇧

  • 5/5 Amanda K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ulster Folk Museum is a brilliant collection of a walk through time in history of the way things were. Fantastic display of farm houses, businesses, live interaction, and outdoor adventure learning for the family. I highly recommend seeing this museum if in the area.

  • 3/5 אריה �. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice old village overall. A relaxed and educational attraction. Maybe the kids will enjoy

  • 5/5 Pavol H. 10 months ago on Google
    My family was over here with us once again. I was thinking where would be great place to take them. Decided to go to Ulster Folk Museum. What a great choice! They all loved it. Learned a lot about local history how poeple used to live etc. There is a lot of interaction in the museum. However it's all voluntarily only if you want to interact. At the beginning of the museum is a sweet shop in very old style i think dating 1900's so we started our visit there with lots of sweets on the go as this museum took us close to 5 hours to complete (we went everywhere!) We finished our experience in beautiful tea room with lovely teas and Coffees and of course local scones! Perfect day out with your family (our group was consisted of 4 adults). Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't seen this museum yet.

  • 5/5 XIX 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place, been there many times. If you're a lover of things old fashion, then this is definitely for you. If you're not sure about it, I do recommend you go and give it a try anyway. First time I went, I thought I was going to be bored out of my mind, but instead I had a blast there, really enjoyed it. Great place to also take the kids and let them know how things really worked way back then.

  • 5/5 Kenny H. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place for a visit, can be done in 2 hrs, took us 3 and a half and could've spent another hour all depends how much you want to read and talk with the staff. Wedding was on so church and pub closed which was disappointing. Most houses had peat fire lit and very knowledgeable staff who are willing to talk away and give a better picture of how things were back then. Blacksmith was working, sodas were being cooked over open fire and a loom worker making a blanket. Highly recommend for all ages.

  • 5/5 rocksie39 7 months ago on Google
    Great day out with a bunch of kids on summer scheme the children were kept entertained , and really enjoyed it. I have to say the Doctor , wickerman, and the lady in the rectory were very informative and good fun , made a raining day shine

  • 5/5 Victoria L. 7 months ago on Google
    Prefect for a family trip, lots for the kids to see and do. Little cafe inside for a tea and snacks but best to pack a picnic ☺️ old fashioned sweet shop was a great way to end the visit!

  • 5/5 Charlie Q. 7 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing time at the Festival of Making. Affordable prices, lots of interesting things to see, and the staff are all wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable. Staff were very accommodating of accessibility needs for my partner during our day there which was much appreciated, although I would advise there’s a good bit of uphill walking. In particular we loved making the corn dolls. The member of staff guiding the activity was absolute pleasure to chat to and the end result of the corn ‘favour’ was a beautiful keepsake that will hopefully last a very long time. Keen to be back for a different event

  • 5/5 Geoffrey P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day out for all the family.

  • 4/5 Anna M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a very old fashioned place but also really lovely it gave me lots of steps on my fit bit XD but very nice place

  • 5/5 Sara H. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful day. Plenty to see and so and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful

  • 5/5 claire M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a great place to visit. Staff always welcoming, great we traditional sweet shop, love the open fires in some of the houses. Really good in the summer when they have live reenactments.

  • 5/5 Kathleen L. 4 years ago on Google
    Kids loved it. Very educational

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 4 years ago on Google
    For its history of Ulster life.

  • 4/5 Steve S. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative, friendly but lots of walking required to see all the displays and cottages.

  • 4/5 Jason P. 3 years ago on Google
    Folk museum is excellent 5* attraction in every way. Transport museum is inexplicably dull, like a forgotten white elephant loads of money was thrown at decades ago and nothing spent since. Unimaginative and dated interpretation of exhibits that should be exciting. I've been to several transport museums in Manchester, Bristol, Swindon etc all excellent, lots of hands on activities and working engines. Outside the railway gallery this is a very dated old fashioned style exhibit based museum. Despite the initial wow of the building and the fun of getting on a few of the trains it becomes a very tiring, repetitive and frustrating place once you venture beyond the railway area. Great collection for enthusiasts but needs someone with imagination to revive it. We wanted to love here but it just doesn't work. The Tim Peake visiting exhibition could have been a catalyst for change. It was excellent but now it has gone it's back to the same tired old place. It should be 5* which is what I'd rate the actual collection of exhibits however there are so many broken interpretation panels, equipment that is out of order and a lack of any real engagement by staff who with a couple of notable and very welcome exceptions seem to be here for security on the whole rather than interpretation. The whole experience compares badly with the volunteer run Ulster aviation society in Lisburn. More exhibits you actually get to get inside, many more Interactive activities and excellent friendly volunteers getting kids involved. National museums NI need to get their act together. This is abysmal fare for a state funded museum. Unbelievable that you pay for this where the excellent Ulster Museum in Botanic Gardens is free. Also disappointing given how excellent the folk museum is. This place feels like it has been forgotten by museum management and needs a fresh approach. It's not primarily a financial issue although that is likely the excuse which would be given rather it is a thorough lack of imagination over the last decade or so and no sign of ambition. They should visit other museums and see how they do it. Simple fixes that cost very little and knowledgeable staff who love the exhibits and are geared towards the public would be a good start. I work in museums around the UK and it's sad that what we have locally and billed as a 'national' museum would be shamed by many tiny collections around the country who don't have the location, sheer size or number of exhibits or money but do have imaginative and high quality interpretation. As do both the folk museum and Ulster Museum which makes it bewildering why their neighbour doesn't.

  • 5/5 Laura O. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place

  • 5/5 Leo 3 years ago on Google
    Been here several times, excellent exhibits Family friendly Nice!

  • 4/5 Gary H. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed the folk museum a lot more than I was expecting to. Really great to get a sense of the history of the area.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing to see how we used to live. The smells, atmosphere and surroundings make a trip here worth while!

  • 5/5 Lucy C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good place for a day out. Has lovely gift shop and an old fashioned sweetie shop for lovely treats. Has accomadation for youth group trips. Will entertain all ages for hours

  • 5/5 Erin Jessica B. 4 years ago on Google
    I've been here 3 times in 2 years and still have not seen everything. The village is well preserved and staff who take on different roles of people from that age are very, very good. The different rooms definitely tell a story especially when you learn about the different families that owned certain houses and the lives they lead. The cage is definitely worth a visit for lunch as even when busy, the manager knows how to clear tables in an instant so you're never left standing with your meal or told to go elsewhere due to having no space. The food is also very good and well worth it. The village is really large and probably takes more than 1 trip to see it all. There are big lush fields, apple trees and so many quaint houses to view that one trip is definitely worth it.

  • 5/5 Harvey G. 4 years ago on Google
    This a brilliant museum to give you an idea how people lived in Ireland in the past. You wander about looking at original buildings reconstructed there. It's great for kids too. Often there are people dressed in period clothing to tell you about life in the time. It's really a must for foreign visitors.

  • 5/5 Rachy P. 4 years ago on Google
    What a lovely, interesting place to visit. With fantastic, knowledgeable people working there. Tickets were a good price too. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Favourite tourist attraction so much fun! You really feel transported in time and would make any child interested in history! It's also a beautifully scenic walk.

  • 5/5 Darren S. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a long time since we have been here and have to say it was fantastic. This place is a great day out and I would recommend getting here at opening time as we ran out of time and did not get to see it all. The staff onsite are extremely friendly and interact with the kids to make the visit more enjoyable. We also had a light lunch in the restaurant and was also very pleased with it.

  • 4/5 Jaroslav M. 4 years ago on Google
    Be transported back in time and explore one of the most comprehensive transport collections in Europe. You’ll find majestic locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, vintage motorbikes, and cars at the Ulster Transport Museum, along with exhibits of historical materials including photographs of the Titanic.

  • 4/5 Cayden C. 4 years ago on Google
    The ulster folk museum is really cool having a look at all the historic buildings and stuff people used in the old time and such a great place for kids to run about and get to see donkeys pigs and any farm animal and people live there now and it's really cool having a look inside the houses and seeing police uniform in the police station and going to the church post office and many more things come see for your self

  • 5/5 Lynn L. 3 years ago on Google
    loved it a day out with my son his partner and 2 grandaughters anf they loved it aswell

  • 5/5 Jo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place fascinating you can spend hours in it and you wouldn’t realise love all the old houses and the school just every a great day out

  • 2/5 Fernando P. 4 years ago on Google
    Maybe it's just me, but museum not a thing for me.. OK, to see how Irish people live before.. I went in one of an old house, saw a cracker with butter on it, grab one, and heard a voice of an elderly man (dressed in old Irish clothes-the host) , said, "look at this guy, he never knew what it is, it could be anything". Was surprised, cause if you don't like people getting some snack, then don't put something for public to grab,,as simple as that. Won't going back..

  • 5/5 Alan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to be must go

  • 5/5 Stephen 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place to visit old Ireland in Belfast, great staff on hand also.

  • 5/5 john m. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good place to bring the kids and I would especially advise you to go around Christmas. We got a talk from the village doctor that the kids really enjoyed he was funny and very informative

  • 5/5 Nick H. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is fantastic. We’re members (£75 a year or £29 a visit for family of four). Admittedly we spend most of our time at the folk side, but this is because the kids adore it. They love the safe open space, the countryside, the animals, and the lovely staff, who are always on hand for some info. We’ve been 154 times this year (no, really) and we’re nowhere near bored of it. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 John W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend a day and excellent value for money.

  • 5/5 adam c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super place to visit, the village is self-sufficient, has its own printer, bank, farms etc. (Original) Super miejsce do zwiedzenia, wioska jest samowystarczalna, ma własnego drukarza, bank, farmy itp.

  • 5/5 Lynn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good!!

  • 5/5 p m. 4 years ago on Google
    What can I say ni is the spot the ulster folk and transport museum is a place that will put you back in time everything from trains to planes from bygone days even old cie red wagons I mitched in as a kid, it was like going back in time the place is fabulous all of it, its my second time in it, even an doloren car, powerful train engines carts and traps everything is covered there staff are super, parking is perfect too grub on hand, its a must for anyone to do while in northern Ireland on ireland go on make the trip it will be worth it rockit capsule and all Love the place we brought our seven year old girl who fell in love with the place and learned a lot from it too when she realised how folks got about back then in bygone days from horses to space travel a brilliant day or two for any family or on your own you're choice and very much recommended too all thanks all at the ulster folk and transport museum ni from paddy mary holly In mullingar

  • 5/5 Jeremy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Cultra Manor is somewhere up on the hillside there, the view of the estuary from the Manor is superb ??

  • 3/5 Glenn S. 4 years ago on Google
    OK but you can see everything in a few hours and entry is expensive

  • 5/5 Sammy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Kids love this. She loves it. I love it. Everyone loves it. Staff always very friendly and knowledgeable

  • 5/5 Gingo2 B. 4 years ago on Google
    If you are visiting this wee country then plz go along to the Ulster folk museum!! Its a beautiful walk back in time as you wonder back at least 150yrs throughout history!! The price is very reasonable and also I would encourage a trip to the tea house as the food is incredible!! Very well priced along with excellent service!! My Children had a blast going in and out of the open houses and it give them a real appreciation of things we take for granted in this age... Seriously... you must visit this place and you could easily spend the day at it, even bring along a panic as plenty of spots to sit back and enjoy the fresh air... Also they have plenty of toilets throughout which came in handy for the children... One last thing. Visit the sweet shop before you exit!! They have all the old school sweets... ????

  • 5/5 Karola S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing place near the center of Belfast. Easy access, ample parking. The cheapest option is to buy a joint ticket to the Folklore Museum and Transport Museum (at a distance of about 1km from each other). The museum is located in a large area, divided into rural and urban parts. Visitors have the opportunity to enter the houses and other buildings and meet their residents (fantastic museum staff). It is worth booking a sunny and warm day. I would recommend! (Original) Niesamowite miejsce w pobliżu centrum Belfastu. Łatwy dojazd, spory parking. Najtańszą opcją jest wykupienie wspólnego biletu do Muzeum Folkloru o Muzeum Transportu (w odległości około 1km od siebie). Muzeum położone na rozległym obszarze, podzielone na część wiejską i miejską. Zwiedzający mają możliwość wejścia do domków i innych budynków i spotkania ich mieszkańców (fantastyczni pracownicy muzeum). Warto zarezerwować słoneczny i ciepły dzień. Polecam!

  • 4/5 Taryn L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing. Such history. Everyone was so nice and friendly

  • 2/5 Mandi C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very expensive

  • 5/5 Jolene F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good fun with the kids

  • 4/5 Tomrehn 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite nice actually. Cleanliness well. (Original) Eigentlich ganz nett. Sauberkeit naja.

  • 5/5 John A. 4 years ago on Google
    Belfast’s hidden gem. This museum along with the neighbouring transport museum Is well worth a visit. An opportunity to explore historical buildings and interact with characters dressed up in costume. Absolutely fantastic for kids. Starts with an authentic sweet shop and then you move through a printers, weavers, farms, bank and printers (amongst many others) An excellent cafe provides a good stop for lunch or cake! We spent about 5 hours across the two museums in total and hadn’t seen it all! Not much in an Uber from the centre of Belfast or you can get a direct train (station 5 minutes walk away).

  • 5/5 Victoria M. 4 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoy going here with the family. Fantastic day out and lots to do and see.. going to pay for the yearly admission next time as we would love to go more often and the yearly subscription is better value for us.

  • 5/5 Julie-Ann F. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I thoroughly enjoyed myself with a group of deaf friends and 2 BSL interpreters. The highlights of the day were willow making, harvest knot and potato picking. The staff and volunteers were very friendly. I would love to see willow craft day at your place so I can join a workshop. Thank you very much for a wonderful day outing.
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  • 5/5 Dawn H. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Loved this place from I was a child never get bored of it the smell of the turf burning it takes you right back as to how it was many years ago the way it’s laid out just as it was! That much you imagine how life was and how different life was before technology and Social media has ruined the world!


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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