The Old Market House Bangor

18/03/2025

Join us tomorrow night and share your ideas on Bingham lane

12/03/2025

☘️☘️We're really excited getting ready for our St Patricks Celebration this Friday morning! Amongst all the treats we have in store we will be having the 'world premiere' of our Harp Angels group - a very talented group of ladies!

Doors open from 10am - timings and full details are below.

See you on Friday! ☘️☘️

Part of the Eastside Lives Bangor programme, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

26/02/2025

🚀 Exciting news from Gifted at the Old Market House!
We’re thrilled to launch our new iGreen Project aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability. Here’s what’s coming:
☀️ Solar Panels Installation – Harnessing renewable energy for a greener future.
💡 LED Lighting Upgrade – Cutting energy use and brightening our historic space.
This project is a key step in our sustainable journey, preserving our heritage while embracing modern eco-friendly practices.
A huge THANK YOU to for awarding £48,713 of funding to make this project a reality! 🙏
Stay tuned for more updates as we power up for a cleaner, brighter future. The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland
Read more https://giftedenterprise.org/gifted-at-the-old-market.../

19/02/2025

🚶‍♀️ Exciting news!
Coming soon to the Old Market House 🏛️: Walking tours that bring our local history to life. Thanks to funding from Ards and North Down Borough Council 🤝, we're training our very own tour guide to share our stories with visitors.
This initiative is part of Tourism NI’s Embrace a Giant Spirit Campaign 🌟—ensuring every encounter reflects the warm welcome and big-heartedness Northern Ireland is known for.
Stay tuned 👀 for more details! Visit Ards and North Down Ards and North Down Borough Council

12/02/2025

🍽️ Ulster Scots Brunch & Talk on the Island Magee Witches 🍽️

Join us for a unique and fascinating morning filled with history, culture, and delicious food! 🥞☕️
📅 Date: 3rd of march
🕰️ Time: 11am-1pm
📍 Location: The Old Market House Bangor

We’re hosting a traditional Ulster Scots brunch, where you can enjoy tasty local treats while learning about the Island Magee witches and the dark history surrounding them. 🧙‍♀️🔥

Don't miss this blend of history, heritage, and great food! Book here-https://kilcooleywomenscentre.co.uk/product/guid-mornin-brunch-and-heritage-talk-the-islandmagee-witches/ 🍽️

11/02/2025

Ticket availability alert! Due to a change of date we now have a few more tickets available for our Heritage trip to Enniskillen Workhouse, now on the new date of Thursday 27th February. Depart from the Old Market House at 8.30am.

To find out more and to book visit https://tinyurl.com/yyeswrrd

Part of the Eastside Lives Bangor programme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

08/02/2025

Exciting morning for our tour guiding students!🌍 Today they went to Lisburn castle gardens to learn all about what it takes to be a tour guide!

03/02/2025

29/01/2025

Gifted at The Old Market House is Delighted to Be Part of This Important Journey!
We’re thrilled to be joining 11 local tourism businesses on the Sustainable Business Pathway Programme, exploring sustainable and regenerative tourism.
At Gifted, we are passionate about supporting sustainable growth in our community, and we’re excited to take meaningful steps toward a more responsible and regenerative future.
We look forward to sharing our journey and make a difference! 🌿💡✨ Visit Ards and North Down

29/01/2025

Hearts of Bangor: Uncovering the Forgotten Stories of Three Remarkable Women

This year, we’re proud to present Hearts of Bangor – an exhibition that brings to light the hidden stories of three extraordinary women from our town whose history have been lost to time. These women may have lived ordinary lives, but their stories are far from ordinary.

About the Exhibition: In Hearts of Bangor, we’ll showcase the lives of three women who played a vital role in the local community, yet whose names and achievements have been largely forgotten. From their everyday struggles to their quiet acts of courage, these women helped shape the Bangor we know today.

Join us to:

Discover the untold histories of three women who lived in Bangor.
See photographs, film, and personal stories that have been carefully curated.
Reflect on the importance of remembering the women who have shaped our past. While also celebrating three local women of today who carry on that legacy.
📅 Opening Soon! Mark your calendars! We invite you to come and learn about the forgotten heroines of Bangor.

🔗 Stay tuned for more details, and don’t forget to share with friends and family – let’s ensure these stories are never forgotten.

29/01/2025

help us preserve Bangor's history!
Do you have memories of the Old Market House in Bangor? Whether you remember it as a bank, a dress shop, or the old town hall, or have stories from days gone by, we want to hear from you!

We’re collecting oral histories to preserve the rich history of this iconic building and its role in the heart of our community. If you have a story to share – whether it’s about the Market House itself or the people who worked and visited there – your voice matters!

📅 How to Get Involved:

Share your memories by getting in touch with us directly.
We’ll arrange a convenient time for an informal chat or recording session.
Your story will help create a lasting record of Bangor’s heritage for future generations.
💬 No story is too small – every memory is important, and we’re excited to gather as many voices as possible. Let’s celebrate the Old Market House together!
🔗 For more information send us a email at [email protected] or comment below! Feel free to share with anyone who might have a connection to this historic landmark.

16/01/2025

Our front plaza has been restored to normal with the Christmas tree FINALLY being removed. Thank you Councillor Jennifer Gilmour for resolving it for us.

We are lobbying council for a dynamic LED tree for this site as an investment for the future and to be more sustainable.

08/01/2025

📸 Unlock Your Inner Photographer in 2025! 🌟

Join our 6-week Photography Class and discover how to create stunning, high-quality images using your phone or camera—no experience required! Whether you're capturing everyday moments or exploring your artistic side, we'll teach you the skills to take your photography to the next level.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

Creative composition techniques
Mastering lighting and angles
Simple editing tips for professional-looking photos

🎨 Why Join?

Unleash your creativity
Learn a valuable new skill
Have fun turning ordinary moments into extraordinary art!

📅 Sign Up Today and start capturing life in a whole new way!

Part of the Eastside Lives Bangor: Lives Revisited Through Heritage programme, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Venue: The Old Market House, 77 Main Street Bangor
Start Date: Thursday 23rd January
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 2 - 4pm each Thursday.

Book via the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/yywyevu8

The National Lottery Heritage Fund