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Holywood is a town located on the shore of Belfast Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland, just a few miles east of Belfast. The town, whose name is pronounced differently from the famous Los Angeles district Hollywood, has a rich history dating back to medieval times. Originally growing around a monastery founded by St. Laiseran in the 7th century, Holywood has evolved into a pleasant suburban town while maintaining its distinct character.

The town center features a distinctive Maypole, believed to be the only surviving one in Ireland, which reflects its historical traditions. Known for its vibrant arts scene and cultural activities, Holywood hosts various events throughout the year and has become home to numerous artisan shops and galleries. The town has also preserved much of its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, particularly along its High Street, which adds to its cultural and historical significance.

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Museums in Holywood

This overview contains all museums in and around Holywood. Curious about which museums there are in Holywood? These are the museums:

Exhibitions in Holywood

This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Holywood. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Holywood? The following exhibitions are on display:

Holywood discounts and discount cards & passes

Unfortunately we don't know about any discount passes in Holywood.

Reviews

This is what people say about museums in Holywood.

  • Visited the museum several times during a week long holiday and was most impressed. However, the greatest impact from our visit was the sensory room where we met Megan who was an absolute joy to speak too. Her interaction with her clients is second t

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      â€¢  Jul 4, 2022
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    Paul about

    W5

    i had my wee girls 9th birthday party here in July 2019 at W5 and everyone had a brilliant time, it was £15.95 per child and it was money well spent. for this you got all day at W5, access to the soft play area (space base), each child got a meal in

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      â€¢  Oct 4, 2019
  • As a regular visitor to the Ulster museum I'm deeply concerned by your pro abortion propaganda which trivialises the intentional ending of human life. Abortion is a very emotive topic and one which has caused women worldwide to suffer emotionally

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      â€¢  Aug 30, 2019
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    Andrea about

    W5

    First time going here today with kids will never be back soo boring and everything in it crap.anything that did look ok had big ques.complete rip off .and after paying 30 pound in they are looking more money off u to get into the space part.couldnt w

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      â€¢  Apr 2, 2018