This symposium will explore how heritage and culture can play a transformative role in the regeneration of Northern Ireland's townscapes
This one-day symposium will explore how heritage, culture, and placemaking can play a transformative role in the regeneration of Northern Ireland’s historic townscapes. As towns across the region face social, economic, and environmental challenges, there is growing recognition that their unique historic character and cultural assets can be central to sustainable renewal.
The morning programme will feature presentations, discussions and break out sessions, each led by an expert panel of practitioners from local government, heritage bodies, cultural organisations, and regeneration specialists. Panel discussions will explore topics such as adaptive reuse of historic buildings, successful collaborative working, widening participation in placemaking, and funding models for heritage-led regeneration.
In the afternoon, delegates will take part in a series of guided site visits to nearby historic spaces and live regeneration projects, offering on-the-ground insight into how theory translates into action. These visits will showcase innovative reuse of historic sites helping to re-energise town centres.
Designed for council officers, building preservation trusts, elected members, planners, and cultural partners, the symposium will provide inspiration, practical tools, and networking opportunities to support the regeneration of Northern Ireland’s rich historic environments.
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Discounted tickets
Network, Partner and Supporter members can book for a heavily discounted fee. You should have received an email with a code to access the discounted tickets. Click the red 'Get tickets' button and enter your code in the box that says, 'Promo Code'. The discounted ticket options will be revealed.
Tickets are £60 for members and £120 for non-members
If you did not get the 'promo code' please email
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If you would like to join the Heritage Network and receive discounted ticket prices alongside lots of other membership benefits, please go online to find out more information. Annual membership starts from just £75 for individuals, £125 for not-for-profit organisations, £300 for businesses and local authorities. Heritage Network is the UK's umbrella organisation for not-for-profit organisations that are rescuing, restoring and managing historic buildings and places and the network for businesses supporting this sector. Join us today at www.heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/members/join-us/
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