The Queenstown Story Exhibition is Back Open at the Cobh Heritage Centre!
As the majority of Covid Restrictions have been lifted, we are delighted to hear that many of Cork's beloved attractions are able to open back up for visitors.
One of these lovely attractions is the 'Queenstown Story' Exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre.
About the Queenstown Story Exhibition:
The Queenstown Story exhibition tells the story of Irish emigration from a port where over 3 million left in search of a new life.
Everything from the sinking of the Titanic and the Lusitania and the Great Famine to the transportation of the forgotten Irish who endured forced labour in Cromwellian times is inventively displayed in a variety of modern, tasteful, and artistic ways.
It includes many historic and emotive stories of those who departed, and the Exhibition is inventively situated within Cobh’s restored Victorian railway station, a building with its own historic story.
We are delighted to announce that upon their reopening, the Queenstown story exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre are giving our lucky guests 20% off their visit upon the production of their hotel key card.
Check out their website here, for their contact details to avail of your 20% off discount with them when staying with us!
More about Cobh:
Cobh formerly known as 'Queenstown' is a historic port town only about a 20 minute drive from Cork City. Cobh is a beautiful port town with a Victorian style streetscape and architecture.
While visiting the Cobh town you can standby and watch ships sail by the port and admire the St. Colman's Cathedral which is one of Ireland's tallest buildings.
Along with the Cobh Heritage centre there are plenty of other places to visit and things to do in Cobh:
1) Fota Wildlife Park: Located on the road to Cobh. Take a walk and see animals of about 100 different species from all over the world. The perfect activity for families and couples! Check out their website here for more information.
2) Fota House and Gardens: Fota House and Garden will be reopening on the 17th of March 2022. Visit the award winning arboretums and gardens and the stunning formal rooms at Fota house. Fota house and gardens also have varios events coming up, click here for more information.
3) Titanic Experience: Experience life on the board of the world-known Titanic. Be able to experience the famous cruise ship and compare first class and third class cabins. For more information on the Titanic Experience, visit their website here.
