Hilden School Regeneration Project

In 2016 Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) acquired the old Hilden School building. Through a development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund we have the opportunity to assess how the former school could contribute to the regeneration of Hilden and how best to promote the rich history and heritage of the area.
The Project
The scheme to refurbish and reinvigorate Hilden School will revitalise the site, placing the building once again at the centre of the local community.
The Museum, together with our community partners, will create design briefs for:
- A heritage exhibition in the former school, celebrating the history and heritage of the area
- A heritage trail from the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum (ILCLM) to Hilden
- Signage and interpretation panels along the heritage trail.
We will be providing regular updates in the blog, below.
Hilden School Regeneration Project: Blog
First day at Hilden School, 1912
Hilden School’s infant division, 1912 (ILC&LM Collection) For some of these young children, this was most likely their first ever […]
The E.M.B. Memorial Hall, Hilden
E.M.B. Memorial Hall, Hilden (ILC&LM Collection) The E.M.B. Memorial Hall at Hilden was erected in 1911 by John Milne Barbour […]
Community update on Hilden School Refurbishment and Reinvigoration: Delivery Stage 2024-27 at Hilden Community Church Hall, 13 June 2024
Paul Allison, Museum and Heritage Services Manager, addressing the audience at the community update on 13 June. On Thursday 13 […]
Community update on Hilden School Refurbishment and Reinvigoration: Delivery Stage 2024-27
Angela McCann, LCCC’s Head of Communities, addressing the last meeting about Hilden School on 14 March. On Thursday 14 March […]
Hilden School Refurbishment and Reinvigoration Delivery Phase 2024-27
Do you want to know more about the Refurbishment and Reinvigoration of Hilden School, 2024-27? Why not come along for […]