Ulster American Folk park - Sat 21st July 2012 - Meet and museum walkabout

[Robson Rover Repair]

Remember as always anyone is welcome in any car!

The Ulster American Folk Park brings to life the human drama behind three centuries of Irish emigration, telling the remarkable story of the vast human tide that crossed the Atlantic for the New World of North America.

The journey starts in the thatched cottages of Ulster, including the famous “Mellon” homestead, continues aboard a crowded sailing ship and finishes among the homesteads of the American frontier.

A large car and coach park can accommodate up to 350 cars. Parking is free, so we can have picnics and everything on the day and make it into a really nice event.

Time - Mid-day onwards

Shopping at the museum
While the Ulster American Folk Park may be firmly rooted in the past, our newly refurbished combined Admissions and Shop is thoroughly contemporary and is the perfect spot to pick up a souvenir of your visit.

Here you will find a selection of Northern Ireland craft products, such as Shazam jams and locally made jewellery, as well as premium brands such as Belleek Pottery, Ulster Weavers and Yankee Candles. The shop also sells traditional-style confectionary and holds an interesting selection of books on topics such as Ireland, emigration and the Irish American experience. For children, the shop offers a variety of novelty and educational toys, as well as a fine selection of books.

Eating at the museum
A designated picnic area is provided adjacent to the car park. Food and drinks are not permitted on the museum site.

Located in the visitor centre, the cafe provides a range of hot and cold meals, including tea/coffee and scones, soup, freshly made sandwiches and confectionery.

Accessibility (disability access)
The majority of the museum buildings are accessible to wheelchair users, in most cases without assistance. We regret that it is not possible at present to provide physical access to the upper floors of some buildings without compromising the accuracy of the historical experience. In such cases, visitors should ask to be provided with an alternative form of access, such as photographs. A limited number of wheelchairs are available in the reception area for use in the museum.

The museum experience for all visitors to the Ulster American Folk Park places a major emphasis on the sensory experiences of touch, smell, sight and hearing. Persons with sensory impairment will find much that is appropriate to their particular needs.

General Admission Including Gift Aid*

Adult- £7.15
Children 5-18- £4.40
Concession- £4.40
Family 2 adults and 3 children- £20.35
Family 1 adult and 3 children- £14.30
Children under 5- Free

*As a charity, the Ulster American Folk Park relies on support from its visitors and from the general public in order to continue carrying out its work. Admission prices include a voluntary 10% donation that allows us to collect Gift Aid which, if you are a UK tax payer, means we can claim back the tax on your ticket, currently 28p for every £1.

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EVENT DISCLAIMER

Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the Club’s public liability insurance. Also the Owners Club take no responsibility for the meet in any way.

[The Rover Woman]

The Rover Man and I will be there.

[Robson Rover Repair]

A bump for this folks, we currently have about 12 cars with families going to this now so should be a good day out, remember everyone welcome.

Meeting @ 12 at the park, and if your heading from Belfast direction meeting at 10.30am at the BP @ moria roundabout and heading in convoy up the m1.

Hope to see you there!

Colin

[The Rover Woman]

Colin, thanks for organising another outing for us. Another good turnout and great craic at a truly fascinating venue, well done on the choice of venue. It was nice seeing the old faces again and meeting up with the newest members. As usual Mike and I had a great time.

Looking forward to our next outing.

[Robson Rover Repair]

Would you like to put the photos up?

[Wilmac]

Hi all

sorry was unable to make this outing,but would like to see the photos that were taken at Folk Park etc.. always interested in any "new" cars !!!

[The Rover Woman]

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Would you like to put the photos up?

Finally got round to getting them on, sorry for the delay.

[Bangormark69]

now that arden green one with the subaru rims looks familiar lol

[The Rover Man]

Originally Posted by Bangormark69

now that arden green one with the subaru rims looks familiar lol

Is that the one with all the dirt and the minor scuffs that'd polish out easily?

Get her cleaned!!!