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Step back to a time when flax fields stretched across the local countryside. Irish linen was renowned throughout the world.💙Set within the historic surroundings of The Walled Garden and Old Mill House, Helen’s Bay, “From Flax to Fine Linen” brings Ulster’s linen story to life..discovering the people, traditions and communities that shaped by this remarkable industry.
Your experience begins beside the flax field with traditional ‘elevenses’. Enjoy freshly churned butter, homemade jam and warm soda bread with a pot of tea and stories of growing and harvesting flax. Discover how the annual harvest brought communities together. Hard work, friendship and even romance all played their part among the fields of blue.🫖🍞
Next, step inside the Old Mill House. Here, you’ll discover how workers transformed flax into fine linen. Christine Casey from Kiri Cottage Crafts will introduce you to the traditional art of spinning. You can try your hand at spinning flax fibres on a traditional spinning wheel and create your own embroidered linen handkerchief to take home. 🪡🧵
Finally, we’ll head to our beautiful Victorian Glasshouse. Here, you’ll enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea on fine vintage china, with crisp white damask linen tablecloths. We’ll also serve a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, or a non-alcoholic alternative. 🥂
This unique Ulster linen heritage experience combines history, storytelling and traditional crafts. It also includes delicious food and a little taste of Victorian elegance.
What to expect from your Ulster linen heritage experience:-
💙Traditional elevenses with warm soda bread, freshly churned butter, homemade jam and tea
💙Stories of Ulster’s flax and linen heritage
💙Traditional spinning demonstration
💙Hands-on spinning experience
💙Your own hand embroidered linen handkerchief to take home
💙Elegant Afternoon Tea in the Victorian Glasshouse with fine vintage china and white damask linen tablecloths
💙Complimentary sparkling wine or non-alcoholic alternative
Event Details
⏱️10.00am–1.00p- admission: 9.55am
📅Sunday 27th September
💳£75 per person
📍The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay, County Down
Please note: This three-hour experience takes place both indoors and outdoors. It involves some walking and standing, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
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47 Craigdarragh Road, BT19 1UB Helen's Bay, United Kingdom, 34 Craigdarragh Road, Bangor, BT19 1UA, United Kingdom, Holywood
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