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The history of Portico

A brief history of the historic building

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Accessibility policies

We’re constantly working to make PORTICO as accessible and usable as possible. 

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Terms and conditions

Access to and use of this site is provided by PORTICO subject to the following Terms and Conditions.

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Tenebrae Consort

Classical
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Guided Tours

A range of tours are available but they must be booked in advance

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Portico's Architecture

An inspired and highly original young Irish architect named John Millar designed this building in 1839. He had trained under Thomas Hopper, an eminent London architect. Portico is believed to be unique in having a double fronted reproduction of the ancient Greek Temple of Nemesis.

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The restoration

There is a very long version of this story but in brief…

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The Organ

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Awards

When we say award-winning we really do mean it

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Statistics

Portico in numbers

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The Portico of Ards

Meetinghouse Street
Portaferry
County Down
BT22 1LE

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Opening hours

We are open year round with concerts most weekends. For guided tours, group activities, venue hire or organ access, please note that all visits must be booked in advance. Contact us for more information.

Support Us

Portico is a charity. We raise funds to deliver arts and music events that benefit performers, volunteers, audiences from near and far and local businesses. We help make Portaferry a better place to live, work or visit. Please donate if you can.

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Copyright Portico 2022

Portico is a Social Enterprise and Registered Charity No: NIC102023.

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