Creating Mandalas with Lise Curran Unlock your creativity Taster Workshop Wednesday 19th August 10.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Sir Hans Sloane Centre, Killyleagh To book contact Lise on 07542 937730 email: lise_curran@hotmail.com

Term Time Classes REgular term Time Classes beginning September with discounted block booking. Ages 5-9 | 9.45 - 11.ooam Ages 10-14 | 11.15 - 12.30 Contact Amy on Whatsapp 07512695940 artclubkillyleagh@outlook.com For payment and Booking Options

KILLYLEAGH SUMMER FESTIVAL at the Sir Hans Sloan Centre Retro Vinyl Night Bring your own vinyl along and select a favourite track and discuss amongst music buffs. August 20th 7-9pm Free Entry

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞!Join us for Mapping the Mournes, a new programme celebrating Irish, Ulster Scots and the languages of the mountains. Walks in the Mournes Creative mapping workshops Explore the Mournes by boat Irish...

FREE event. First ever Shinty match in NI and its here in Killyleagh. There will be a Hurling match too. Come as a spectator or give it a try. Family event. Adult and children trials. Please book to help with our arrangements for these Scottish and Irish heritage...

We are delighted to announce the opening of our Celtic (Irish and Scottish) Art & Craft Exhibition which is part of our Shared & Together: Where Ulster-Scots meets Irish Programme of events - supported by the Reconciliation Fund Ireland. You are invited to...

FREE Public Lecture Where? Sir Hans Sloane Centre When? 7pm 25th June 2026 How? email booking@sirhanssloanecentre.co.uk, call in to the Centre or message us on Facebook. Part of our Shared & Together where Ulster-Scots meets Irish programme of events - thanks to...

Simply DM or email booking@sirhanssloanecentre.co.uk for further information or to book any event.

If you like to sing hymns and worship songs, church-goer or not, come and join our inter-church event and enjoy our combined celebration of church music and singing at Down Cathedral. All in a good cause. Part of our Shared & Together Programme and supported by...

Raffle Tickets = £2.50 each or 5 for £10 Sea Glass Necklace.  Tartan Wreath.  Killyleagh Card Set.  Celtic Necklace.   McMoo Felt Cow.    Irish Linen Bookmark    Ulster-Scots & Irish Greeting Cards    Irish Turf Candle   Thistle Necklace.    Northern Irish Shell....

A talk by Dr Frances Kane (Associate Fellow of the Institute of Irish Studies. Queen's University Belfast). When? 7pm on Friday 22nd May Cost?  Registration fee of £5 Place-names are one of the most enduring records of language, history, and everyday life. This talk...

This presentation is part of our Shared & Together where Ulster-Scots meets Irish programme of events - thanks to funding from Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland’s Reconciliation Fund. To book: 1/ www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sir-hans-sloane-centre-37150444393) or 2/...

When? 7pm Saturday 18th April 2026 Where? Killyleagh Castle Cost? £20 Book? email admin@sirhanssloanecentre.co.uk or via Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../sir-hans-sloane-centre.... Co. Down singer, songwriter and storyteller Colum Sands has been described...

After hosting an Ulster-Scots Workshop in November, we are delighted to now host a Free Irish Language and Music Workshop. Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming session with music, conversation and the chance to learn Irish words and phrases, whether you’re a beginner or just...

Italian Classes We are delighted to offer further Italian classes from Thomas at a reduced cost of £5 / class - see below for dates and times. The proposed dates and times are given below but please note that dates may change (may not be consecutive) due to family...

French Classes We are delighted to offer further French classes from Thomas at a reduced cost of £5 / class - see below for dates and times. The proposed dates and times are given below but please note that dates may change (may not be consecutive) due to family...

We are delighted to welcome Belfast Harpist and Composer Ursula Burns back to the Sir Hans Sloane Centre in February. Ursula will present her album The Secret Melodies of Trees, not only playing some pieces from her album, but also discussing their background and...

In 2019, Killyleagh Resident Robert spent 3 months camping in remote areas of southeast Madagascar supporting, as a volunteer, the work of SEED Madagascar on their education infrastructure and environmental conservation projects. His story vividly portrays the...

Please join us for an evening of song and the back stories, written by Mike Hartwell from Killyleagh. Many will know Mike for his career in local photography. He will introduce his new album - recorded at Millstone Music, Derryboye. Plus the wonderful Erin K Hill and...

Everyone at the Centre is looking forward to our Bee and Bug Day on Saturday 22nd November! We have lots of bee and bug homes for children and adults to complete and are grateful for #killyleaghmensshed for making up the frameworks. This event is FREE thanks to...

Wednesday 26th Nov at 7pm Clive’s second talk should prove to be extremely interesting as he looks back on his career, discussing the pressures and pleasures and the scope of impact on those in need. Clive discusses his life as a social worker in the 1960s and 70s....

FREE Wednesday 5th November at 7pm   Enthusiastic and popular speaker, Clive Scoular will discuss his father's most remarkable life as a bird lover, discovering and photographing their wild lives with his son and his friends. And, at home, breeding hundreds of budgies...

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A rare opportunity to visit Church Hill House, Killyleagh, Co Down – Home to Rev Hinck from 1825 – 1866. Hinck is a world famous Assyriologist and decipher of Cuneiform. As a contemporary of archaeologist Paul Émile Botta, who uncovered the remains of the ancient city...

Where? Sir Hans Sloane Centre When? 10am to 3pm on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th August 2025. Age? Ideally 6 to 12 years (slightly younger sibling may join if responsible older brother/sister staying too). Cost? £5/day...

Talk 1 - Hans Sloane: A Modern-Day Scientist on Wed 2nd July from 3 – 4pm. Talk 2 - Hans Sloane’s Link to the British and Natural History Museums in London – our Collection on Wed 9th July from 3 – 4pm. Cost? £5 each How? Email: admin@sirhanssloanecentre.co.uk or DM...

Tuesday 24th June > MORNING COFFEE (tea) from 10- 11:30am = £10 > CREAM TEA in the AFTERNOON & OPEN GARDEN from 2- 3:30pm = £15 Wednesday 25th June > AFTERNOON TEA, HOUSE TOUR AND OPEN GARDEN from 2-3.30pm = £25 Thursday 3rd July and Friday 4th July >...

ITALIAN When ? Thursdays from 2.30 to 3.30pm (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July, 7th August) FRENCH When ? Wednesdays from 2.30 to 3.30pm (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July and 6th August) If anyone would be interested in an Advanced French Conversation class, please DM...

We are delighted to have Helena of Nina's Notes join us in June and July for 2 music workshops aimed at 9 months to 8 yr. These introduction to music and rhythm sessions allow the children to try out many instruments and listen to Helena perform a range of music...

7pm on Tuesday 6th May 2025 Register and learn how to use ChatGPT - !! BRING your own LAPTOP or IPAD !! Cost = £10 How to Book: 1/ DM us on Facebook 2/ Email admin@sirhanssloanecentre.co.uk 3/ Eventbrite:...

20th June 2025 at 7pm, Hans Sloane Centre Wines and Canapés for £30  Hosted by Alex Johnson (JN Wines) BOOKING ESSENTIAL 1/ Email info@sirhanssloanecentre.co.uk, 2/ Eventbrite:...

Wednesday 16th April 2025 Please call in for FREE tea / coffee and chocolate treats from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 16th April! There will also be FREE Curator Tours starting at 10.30am and noon.

“Harry Clarke, the Irishman whose stained glass windows will blow your mind!” Until the start of the 20th century stained glass windows in Ireland were made and designed by continentals. However when Harry Clarke arrived with his magnificent designs, life changed and...

Do you ever walk past Hans Sloane Centre and wonder what's inside? We have a beautiful museum area displaying numerous 18th century pieces related to Sir Hans Sloane. We also have display of botanical prints and a botanical patio area where you can sit and relax. You...