Somme Heritage Centre
About this place
The Somme Heritage Centre is a tourist attraction and education centre in Conlig, County Down, Northern Ireland. Opened in 1994 the centre promotes Ireland's role in the First World War, and especially the role of both Protestant and Catholic, unionist and nationalist in the war. It focuses on three of the volunteer divisions in Ireland; 10th (Irish) Division 16th (Irish) Division 36th (Ulster) Division
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Getting There & Parking
Somme Heritage Centre is located in County Down, roughly 21 km (20 min drive) from Belfast and 186 km (2h 45m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 78 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Corry's Crag (0.7 km away).
Whitespots Country Park · 78 m from landmark
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