Lagan Valley Learning
News
A new path network and pond dipping platform has been completed at Minnowburn as part of a partnership project between the National Trust and Laganscape.
All our events for 2012 are now available to view on the events calendar.
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Lagan Valley Regional Park (LVRP) lies along the River Lagan stretching for 17.6 km from Stranmillis, Belfast to Union Locks, Lisburn. Through the Laganscape project an exciting and captivating new book has just been published. ‘By the Banks of the Lagan: Belfast to Drum Bridge’, takes the reader on a journey along the River Lagan and Canal with people who lived and worked along its banks. There are stories of days gone by that offer a glimpse into a past way of life here in Belfast. ‘By the Banks of the Lagan’ is available price £6.00 from the Lagan Valley Regional Park Office. It is also be available from Lisburn Tourist Information Centre, Lisburn Museum and No Alibis bookstore.
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Lock Keeper's cottage
Through the Laganscape Project the Lock Keeper's Cottage has been fully restored. 
This week, thanks to our volunteers, the cottage will be open:
Monday 16th January: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday 17th January: 12.00-15.30
Wednesday 18th January: 11.00-15.00
Thursday 19th January: 10.00-15.00
Friday 20th January: 11.00-15.00
Times may be subject to change.
Lock No.3
Works have been completed on Lock No.3. This project has been delivered as part of the Laganscape Project with our partner Department of Culture Arts and Leisure. Work commenced in June 2009 and has involved replacement of stone work on both sides of the canal chamber, removal of the watermain pipe and re-introduction of Lock gates.
Along with the restoration of the Lock Keeper’s Cottage, this site is the only authentic example of lock, cottage and original bridge anywhere in the Lagan Valley.
Wildlife recording card
Calling all wildlife spotters
We have identified a number of key species that we would like to monitor and we’re hoping that you can help us by taking note where and when you see them as you walk through the park. The information we receive will help us to gain a better understanding of our local wildlife and will help us to direct management of the Regional Park to maximise its value for biodiversity. To download our wildlife monitoring leaflet click here or on the image (1.48MB).
Volunteering
Lagan Valley Regional Park has an exciting range of volunteer opportunities through the Laganscape Project for 2010. If you are interested in volunteering you can get involved in:
- Saturday Conservation Ranger Team
- Wildlife monitoring
- Red squirrel surveys
- Heritage Guiding
- Wildlife & Heritage photography
For more information on all of these opportunities check out volunteering section, or to speak to our Volunteer Coordinator call us on 028 90 491922.