The newly refurbished Sion House Stables Block houses Sion Stables. The facility is divided between the tearoom/restaurant, exhibition space, Heritage Education Centre, and Craft/Gift Shop, which are all complementary uses of the property.
The transformation of Sion Stables into a new tourist attraction in Northern Ireland, with modern uses in a historic structure, is an example of history meeting the arts and education. The heritage site serves as a focus for artistic and educational programmes that tell the Sion Mills narrative. They convey the narrative using a variety of multimedia platforms, archive documents, and artefacts, enticing you to dive deeper into elements of daily life and uncover hidden nuggets of knowledge. The one-of-a-kind collection of original materials is enthralling, and it provides a first-hand educational experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
With almost 40 listed structures to see, the rich history of Sion mills is a tourist favourite. It is best found and learnt from someone who has lived through it, which is why Sion Stables’ very own local guides will lead you on a trip through life in the mill and village, beginning at Sion Stables, and sharing a few stories along the way. Their recently released App transports you back in time, serving as a virtual portal to the past.
