The Braid, Ballymena, County Antrim

Details

Accessibility

There is a car park opposite the Braid in Ballymena; however you have to pay to park and it has disability parking bays. Guide dogs are allowed in the building and the Braid building has been designed to allow easier access for those in wheelchairs and those who have visual impairments with appropriate signage for those with visual impairments. The ground on-site is level, handrails are available, hearing aids are available for those who are in the museum and the theatre. Contact the venue directly for further accessibility information, and see http://www.thebraid.com/access-info.aspx?s=Museum

Brief description

It houses a museum and arts centre; it also known for hosting various comedy clubs and music clubs and has added a modern look to the Ballymena town centre. Please see http://www.thebraid.com/useful-link.aspx?s=Museum&dataid=175165

Address

The Braid Museum & Arts Centre,
Ballymena Town Hall,

1 - 29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
BT43 5EJ

Email

braid.enquiries@midandeastantrim.gov.uk 

Phone

02825 635077

Website

http://www.thebraid.com/

Directions

By Road
From Belfast and Carrickfergus
Take the M2 motorway from Belfast and follow until the M2 becomes the M22. Take exit (J1) for Antrim/Ballymena/Coleraine (A26). At the roundabout follow signs for Ballymena (A26). At the Seven Towers (Ballee) roundabout follow the signs for The Braid.

OS 257605

Opening Times

Closed [2020] at the for the meantime due to Covid-19; however normal opening times are:

Museum  Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17,00

Saturday 10.00 - 16.00

Arts Centre: 

Box Office:Monday to Friday 10.00 - 22.00, Saturday 10.00 - 16.00

Summer Hours(July - August) Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday 10.00 - 16.00

Tourism information:

Monday-Friday 9.00 - 17.00
Saturday 10.00 - 16.00, 
Sunday closed but Bank Holidays, 10.00 - 16.00

Conference facilities:

10.00 to 17.45 daily
10.00 to 22.00 Fridays (selected galleries remain open after 18.00)
Closed 24, 25 & 26 December

Transport

By Rail/Bus
Ulsterbus and Northern Ireland Railways offer regular daily services to and from Ballymena. Please check their website for times - www.translink.co.uk or phone 028 9066 6630.

Amenities

Toilets are on-site, the Braid centre is in the town centre so shops, bank, post offices, accommodation and eating establishments are close by, however there is a café in the Braid arts centre.