Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEThe Ulster New ZealandTrust At Ballance HouseFind out all about the life of John Ballance, Premier of New Zealand from1891 to 1893 on this fascinating visit to his atmospheric birthplace in Glenavy.One of the most important politicians in the history of New Zealand, Glenavy's JohnBallance helped pioneer votes for women. Born in Ballance House 1 in 1838, he emigratedto New Zealand in 1866, settling on the North Island where he established the WanganuiEvening Herald. He entered Parliament in 1875 as a member of the Liberal Party and madehis reputation as a champion of the Maori people and gifted economist. He became PrimeMinister in 1891 and though he was only in office for two years before his early death, hisachievements still resonate today. During his short premiership, New Zealand was the firstcountry to give women the vote and he also laid the foundations of a modern welfare state.Ballance House contains an exhibition devoted to the life and times of John Ballance andyou can also discover the part played by people from Ulster in the emigration from Irelandto New Zealand. There is also a small display of agricultural methods used in NorthernIreland and New Zealand including original farm implements.After your tour of the house enjoy light refreshments in the nostalgic Tea Barn with itspretty gingham tablecloths and delightful home baked goods.TO BOOK CONTACTThe Administrator, Ballance House T: (028) 9264 8492 E: ballancenz@aol.com(please leave a message on the answer machine if there’s no answer)Visit contact1Ballance House118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy,Co. Antrim, BT29 4NY.(028) 9264 8492WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Lily Johnston’s Restaurant; Clenaghan’s Restaurant; The Tannery Restaurant.Retail therapy - Lisburn City Centre; Sprucefield Shopping Centre; Dobbies Garden World.Extending your visit - Sandy Bay Marina for Boat trips to Rams Island; Brookhall HistoricalFarm; Antrim Castle Gardens.your day outAt a glance1-2HOURSGroundFloorOnlyGroup30 maxsize72For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsBallance House