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Art Galleries and Crafts – UK – NORTHERN IRELAND
COUNTY FERMANAGH
Riverview Art Gallery, Sligo Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, N.I.
028 663 22030 - www.irishpaintings.net
Offering quality Irish art by established Irish artists.
Jo Tinney Studio, The Buttermarket, Down Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, N.I.
028 663 88614 - www.jotinney.com
Her work can be seen in many private and public collections all over the world. She works mainly in water colours and pastels and has won the John Laine Award twice. She has a studio open to the public in The Buttermarket.
The Buttermarket, Boston Quay, Down Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7DU, N.I.
028 663 23837 - www.thebuttermarket.com
Mon-Sat 10.30-17.30
This market houses various craft workshops and allows visitors to watch the production, purchase and commission unique pieces by some of Fermanagh’s finest craft people.
LONDONDERRY
Orchard Gallery, Orchard Street, Derry, Londonderry, BT48 6EG, N.I.
028 712 69675
Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00
Establishing itself as one of Ireland’s most innovative art galleries. Houses exhibitions of the work of local and international artists.
Glenaden Shirts, Trench Road, Derry, Londonderry, BT47 2US, N.I.
028 7134 4353 - www.glenaden.com
Mon-Thurs 08.15-17.00 Fri 08.15-15.00
This unique exhibition lets the visitor learn the history of shirt manufacturing in the city.
The Craft Village, Shipquay Street, Derry, Londonderry, N.I.
028 712 60324
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.30
Take a step back in time at this craft village which combines craft shops, balconied apartments, a restaurant and coffee shop.
The Laneside Gallery, 5 Stable Lane, Coleraine, Londonderry, N.I.
028 703 53600 – www.lanesidegallery.com
Tues – Sat 12.00-17.30
As well as accommodating original paintings by leading and emerging artists, Laneside Gallery also offers a selection of prints, original drawings and sculptures.
Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, Londonderry, BT55 7HU, N.I.
028 708 31400 - www.flowerfield.org
Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00, Sat 12.00-16.00 Admission to the gallery free, charge for some events.
A venue for arts and crafts, exhibitions, events and lectures. There is also two galleries and a children’s play area.
Gallery 33, 33 St Paul’s Road, Articlave, Coleraine, Londonderry, BT51 4UP, N.I.
028 708 49933 – www.irishgallery33.com
Tues – Sun 12.30-17.30
Our artistic style is a blend of modern art and imaginative ideas along with traditional.
COUNTY DOWN
Breezemount Angora Goat Farm, 49 High Bangor Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0PB, N.I.
028 9188 8125 – www.breezemountfarm.com
Jan – Dec 09.00-17.00 Weekdays also open weekends but please contact before visiting to confirm opening hours as this is a working farm.
This open fram produces Mohair from its herd of Angora Goats. The Mohair is then made into scarves, knitwear, socks and a range of other products. ‘Olde world’ style craft shop with own products and those from local artists.
COUNTY ARMAGH
Ballydougan Pottery, Bloomvale House, 171 Plantation Road, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT63 5NN, N.I.
028 383 42201 – www.balldouganpottery.co.uk
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00
Visitors can watch the pottery being hand thrown, decorated and designed all within this historic thatched house. It is also the winner of the British Airways Northern Ireland Tourist Board Award.
Armagh Observatory Grounds, Cottage Hill, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9GD, N.I.
028 375 22928
Self guided walks around the grounds of this observatory whose features include the Robinson Dome with 12 inch telescope and Lindsay sundial.
Tayto Factory Tour, Tandragee Castle, Tandragee, County Armagh, BT62 2AB, N.I.
028 388 40249 – www.tayto.com
Mon-Thurs 10.30-13.30 and Fri 10.30 by arrangement
This factory is situated within the castle, the former home of The Duke Of Manchester. Displays potato storage techniques and the process that turns potatoes into crisps.
Shambles Market, Cathedral Road, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7QX, N.I. Tel – 028 375 28192
Market on Tues & Fridays 09.00-17.00, car boot sale every second weekend 09.00-12.00
This market was built in 1827 as a grain market. The market originally housed the city’s butchers who did their own slaughtering on the premises. The enclosed area was used for the sale of pork, hay, straw and hides.
COUNTY ANTRIM
Coloured Rain Art Gallery, 886 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, County Antrim, BT39 0AH, N.I.
028 944 39494 - www.colouredrain.com
Tues-Fri 10.30-16.30 Sat 10.30-17.00 Sun 13.00-17.00
A contemporary showcase offering a wide range of artists including major and important pieces.
Clotworthy Arts Centre, Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, County Antrim, N.I.
028 944 28000
Mon-Fri 09.30-21.30 Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 14.00-17.00
Once a coach house and stables for Antrim Castle, this Arts Centre now provides performance spaces, galleries, exhibitions and workshops.
Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum, Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG, N.I.
028 926 63377 - www.lisburn.gov.uk
Mon-Sat 09.30-17.00
This exhibition recreates the great linen industry of Ulster through weaving workshops with hand looms, audio visuals, local history exhibits and a linen and craft shop.
COUNTY TYRONE
Tattykeeran Gallery and Crafts, 25 Drumeen Road, Beragh, County Tyrone, N.I.
028 807 58763
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.30
Most products are excluisively sourced from all over Ireland as well as some items hand crafted on the premises. Items include hand made jewellery, ceramics, paintings and prints and leather goods.
Spires Art, 2 Brookmount Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5HZ, N.I.
028 822 46613 - www.spiresart.com
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.30 Sat 10.30-17.30
Spires Art Gallery offers paintings, photography and rare prints as well as tailor made art, which uses the very latest techniques and equipment to produce paintings and digitally created images on canvas, card or paper.
Tivockmoy Ceramics Pottery Studio, 8 Tullyrush Road, 4 miles from Omagh, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT79 0UX, N.I.
028 807 58254 – Wed-Sat 10.00-17.00
Displaying a range of functional and decorative Irish ceramics from mugs and jugs to candle sticks and vases – all handthrown on the premises.
CITY OF BELFAST
Fenderesky Gallery, The Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1NH, N.I.
028 902 35245 – www.crescentarts.org
Tues-Sat 11.30-17.00
This gallery features various displays and exhibits focused on contemporary art.
Bell Gallery, 13 Adelaide Park, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 6FX, N.I.
028 906 62998 - www.bellgallery.com
Open Mon-Thurs 09.00-17.00 Fri 09.00-14.00
This gallery specialises in works by Irish artists and also has an exhibition of Irish silver and antiques included in its Summer and Autumn programme.
Cavehill Gallery, 18 Old Cavehill Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GT, N.I. Tel – 028 907 76784 – Tues – Sat 13.00 – 17.30 Closed Mon & Sun Please phone in advance to check there is an exhibition showing.
This gallery hosts 5 exhibitions a year each lasting between 2 and 3 weeks. The exhibitions are mainly paintings based but include some sculpture. There is an emphasis on Northern Irish artists. Please telephone for exact dates and times of exhibitions.
Ormeau Baths Gallery, 18a Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8HS, N.I.
028 903 21402 - www.obgonline.net
Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00
This gallery was established in 1995 and is now the leading contemporary arts gallery in Northern Ireland. Exhibitions change roughly every six weeks.
Aunt Sandra’s Candy factory, 60 Castlereagh Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 5FP, N.I.
028 907 32868 – www.irishcandyfactory.com
Mon-Fri 09.30-17.00, Sat 10.00-16.30
Visitors can watch candy being handmade from traditional recipes some of which are over 100 years old. Candy made on site includes honeycomb, fudge and novelty lollies.
Gormleys Fine Art, 670 Raven Hill Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT6 0BZ, N.I.
028 902 08942 - www.gormleys.ie
Mon-Sat 11.00-17.30 Sun 14.00-17.00
Regular exhibitions displaying works of both local and established artists.
Belfast Telegraph Newspapers Printing Tour, 124 Royal Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1EB, N.I.
028 902 64226 – www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Tours Mon-Wed by arrangement
Here in the newspaper offices visitors can see the pages of the next edition being made up, plus the plate making and printing processes involved in the production of Belfast’s Evening Newspaper.
Crown Liquor Saloon, 46 Great Victoria Street, Opposite Europa Hotel, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 7BA, N.I.
028 9027 9901 – www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Open Mon-Sat 11.30am – 23.00 Sunday 12.30-22.00
This is Northern Ireland’s best known public houses its ornately extravagant Victorian exterior and fabulous interior decoration makes ir one of the National Trusts greatest treasures. The interior is lit by gas lamps.
Belfast City Art Gallery, Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5AD, N.I.
028 9024 6609 – www.belfastcityartgallery.com
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.30
Specialising in original paintings and prints on a Belfast and Northern Ireland Theme. With exhibitions changing on a regular basis.
St George’s Market, Corner of May Street & Oxford Street, Opposite the Hilton Hotel, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1NN, N.I.
Market Day Tues & Fri Mornings Farm and Speciality Market Saturday Mornings
Over 100 years old and now restored this colourful covered market covers everything from fresh produce to second hand bargains as well as festive events.
