Clifton House is set to host a series of unique tours, offering an insight into the city’s original Poor House.
These unique tours offer people the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the famous Joy and McCracken families. They are led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides who will delve back in time to history and divulge the secrets of Belfast’s past.
The Clifton House and Cemetery tours run every Friday until August 31. Mid-week tours for Clifton House only are also available from Monday to Thursday during the summer months.
Paula Reynolds, chief executive of the Belfast Charitable Society and Clifton House says this tour is ideal for amateur historians or for those who just want to spend an hour or so discovering Belfast of old.
“Returning for the summer, the Friday afternoon tours examine Belfast’s early history from reformers to revolutionaries. Extremely knowledgeable, professional tour guides will welcome you and ensure you enjoy learning about the trials and tribulations of Belfast’s renowned history,” she said.
From touring the grounds of the stunning Georgian building of Clifton House, to walking among the graves of the most famous people in Belfast’s history, including Mary Ann McCracken, Valentine Jones and Dr William Drennan, the Clifton House tours invite you to learn more about Belfast’s rich history.
To date some several thousand visitors have been through the gates since August 2016 – however, there are still many people who don’t know the history of Belfast and that of Clifton House and the Belfast Charitable Society, Ms Reynolds explained.
Tours take place at Clifton House and Cemetery every Friday at 3pm at a cost of £9.50. Daily tours of Clifton House only also take place from Monday to Thursday during July and August at a cost of £6.50. Booking is advisable by phoning 028 9099 7022. For more information, visit: cliftonbelfast.com.