Date: 30th July 2026

Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Location: Rathlin Island BT54 6SA

Experience a unique day of insight and connection in Northern Ireland

Challenge yourself to a different learning experience and join Heritage Network’s day trip to Rathlin Island for a networking event sharing with and learning from Rathlin Community Development Association around the themes of heritage regeneration, restoration, sustainability and social enterprise in a challenging environmental and financial landscape.

Programme

9.30 Sharp – Meet at the Rathlin Ferry terminal in Ballycastle Harbour
10.00 – Board Ferry for Rathlin
10.45 – Assemble on Quayside for guided walk to The Kelp House
11.45 – Walk back via the top road to see the Walled Garden site (proposed community project)
13.00 – Lunch at The Manor House
14.00 – Workshop discussion in The Manor House
16.00 – Free time to explore the sea front
17.00 – Board ferry from Rathlin Quay back to Ballycastle (ETA Ballycastle 17.45pm)

Please note that the ferry tickets will be provided by the event organisers, all attendees will be foot passengers.