Hero of Belfast: Mary Ann McCracken Walking Tour
Clifton House
Hear too about her more radical nature. Her role in the work of the United Irishmen, the 1798 rebellion and beyond. How she was devoted to her older brother Henry Joy – hanged for his leading role in the rebellion.
This walking tour takes in the locations linked to her life, her endeavours and that of her family. You will be led by an experienced guide through the same streets she walked over 200 years before. This new walking tour starts at Clifton House, where Mary Ann’s thirst for philanthropic causes first began, and where her impact can still be seen today, and finishes near Belfast City Hall.
PLANNING YOUR VISIT:
- Walking tour lasts approx. 2 hours (1 ½ hour walking / standing and 30 mins seated rest break)
- Please arrive 10 minutes in advance of the tour start time
- Tickets are £15.00pp and includes a complimentary tea and coffee
- Walking tour commences at Clifton House and finishes at the Mary Ann McCracken statue at City Hall. Distance is roughly one mile on paved ground.
- Booking in advance is essential due to limited spaces
About the Mary Ann McCracken Foundation
The Foundation was officially launched in 2021 to promote the life and times of this remarkable woman and to explore her legacy and relevance in the 21st century.
For more information on the Foundation’s work please click here
To book, visit https://visitbelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873633392
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Location
Clifton House
2 North Queen Street
Belfast
BT15 1ES
United Kingdom