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Somme Heritage Centre

233 Bangor Road, Newtownards BT23 7PH, Northern Ireland
44-28-9182-3202
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Most recent review
- 21 May 2012
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Newtownards, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

when visiting i enjoyed the guided tour explaining all in detail,great to see loads of gifts given by the public on display concerning the war,plus a great film at the end,will go back again sometime as i believe there is alot more to see

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Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

i expected this to be just a walk around museum, but it was really good!! designed to feel like you are walking around soldiers digs and even out in the trenches with sound effects of 'war'. insightful and reflective,

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

if you are into your history this place is really worth a visit. we took my daughter when she was aobut 8 and she loved it too. very good visit,but not really for younger kids

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N.Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I found my visit to the Somme Heritage Centre a very moving experience. Well worth a visit for people with an interest in the First World War. The exhibition and interactive exhibits are excellent.

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

a real gem for history lovers. a great picture of Ulster's involvement in the 1st world war

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Killyleagh, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Just take a look at how it was in the war years. we're all part of it no matter who we are!

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Coleraine, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

An interesting and very worthwhile experience - tour guides are excellent - would advise to avoid school holidays though it can get very busy.

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Donaghadee, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Went here on an organised tour. Absolutely excellent young man guided us around the exhibition. Little cafe provided us with sustenance and can be visited without paying any entrance fee.

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based in belfast from cork
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

as i said a must see for all visitors a wonderfull exact insight into what the soldiers went through in the great war

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belfast
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

I have taken a number of school groups here and the students have always found it a very worthwhile experience. The presentations are very informative and balanced.

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