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With the conservation of Culmore Fort now complete, we’re proud to open a new chapter for this historic site, one rooted in community, connection, and care. Once a symbol of our past, the Fort has been thoughtfully reimagined as a safe and welcoming space for everyone in Culmore.
The Fort will serve as:
This transformation has been four years in the making. It began in 2021 with conversations between Culmore Community Partnership (CCP), The Honourable The Irish Society, and Lough Foyle Yacht Club. After securing a lease, CCP worked to raise the funding needed to bring this vision to life.
On 4 June 2025, we celebrated more than the Fort’s restoration, we celebrated the spirit of collaboration, heritage, and shared purpose that made it possible. A former stronghold, Culmore Fort now stands as a beacon of inclusivity and opportunity.
We are deeply grateful to our funders for their support, the Village Catalyst grant scheme a partnership between the Department for Communities, the Architectural Heritage Fund, DAERA, and the Housing Executive. Additional funding came from The Honourable The Irish Society, the Garfield Weston Foundation, and the Pilgrim Trust.
Thanks also go to Lough Foyle Yacht Club for their generosity and stewardship over the past 50 years, and for helping facilitate this next phase under CCP’s care.
Culmore Fort is no longer just a reminder of our past, it’s a vital part of our future. A place for gathering, healing, and celebrating all that makes our community strong.
This Autumn, as part of European Heritage Open Days 2025, we’ll be opening Culmore Fort to the local community. Visitors will have the chance to explore the history of this unique site and see the outstanding conservation work carried out by Mark Hackett Architects and We Build Ireland.
Tours will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September from 11.00am to 3.00pm to book your place please see the Events section of our website or call 028 7116 3713.