Gracehill Moravian Church

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Location
25 Church Road, Ballymena BT42 2NL Northern Ireland
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hobbiton
Aug 31st, 2015

Beautiful village, full of history. lovely museum open all day just beside the Millside Restaurant where you get a first class meal with first class service. They have volunteer guides who will give you a tour of the square , the church and the graveyard. You can hear stories of the Moravians who used to live there. Burial Ground very unusual. men and women buried in single graves on different sides of the pathway.

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coachduck
Jun 17th, 2015

This a beautiful, peaceful building, all part of the historic Moravian settlement in Gracehill village. There are guided tours available by arrangement, they take in the school and beautiful village square. See how life used to be. I recommend a visit.

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hobbiton
Mar 30th, 2015

This church is set in a former Moravian settlement - the centre of the village is as it was 250 years ago. It is a beautifully simple church with 2 main entry doors - formerly the congregation entered with the ladies going in by the right door and the men on the left. This custom is continued in the Burial Ground behind the church where men and women are still buried on either side of the pathway. There is so much history and beauty here. I have lived in the Ballymena area all my life and never knew there was such a gem on my doorstep. You can organise a guided tour by checking out the website gracehilltours (well worth while) or simply pick up a small pamphlet in the tiny museum (beside the Millside where you can get excellent meals). It is really worth the visit.

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robertjames1969
Apr 9th, 2016

This church is meant to be full of history but it lacks it. Minister wasn't a friendly woman. Located in the middle of nowhere. Not worth visiting.

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richardsU8611AY
Apr 6th, 2016

This old church has stood through time and is still standing. It is beautiful in the interior and exterior. The grounds around the church have a sense of tranquillity. If walking around the grounds it would be best to do it on a very dry day.

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Douglas H
Jan 17th, 2017

One of the few Moravian Church's in the United kingdom and this one stands within the Moravian village of Gracehill, Ballymena. Well worth a visit on any day of the week and you might just meet the Rev Jan Mullin - a really lovely person

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David M
Jan 27th, 2020

Tucked away in the middle of the Moravian village of Gracehill is a little treasure. The church , still with it's separate men's and woman'e entrances ( though not adhered to now ) and with the simplicity that many ornate cathedrals lack. Well worth a visit when in Ballymena.

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Halle G
Aug 14th, 2018

Historical building and surrounding area, well worth a visit. Female Minister fit to hold the attention even of sceptics, very interesting and thought provoking family friendly service. Everyone receives a genuine, warm welcome.

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Margaretstartrek
Apr 23rd, 2016

This church is located in a historic village. The church is beautiful and remains in the condition it was built. Well worth a visit to this historic building.

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Willie N
Mar 2nd, 2017

This Church is well worth a visit the history is interesting and when you see that it is still in use you feel part of past If you can get a guide to talk you through it this will make the visit even better.

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