Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Coleraine Town Hall to view the newly developed Heritage Guide. The initiative is one of nearly 90 projects across Northern Ireland that received financial backing over the past year through the Department for Communities' Historic Environment Fund.

Minister Lyons said: "In 2025-26, I committed almost £800,000 for heritage projects across Northern Ireland. Coleraine Heritage Guide is just one example, reflecting the enormous range of creativity and interest our communities have in their historic environment – finding out more about their own places and seeking a sustainable future for our heritage. "I pay tribute to owners of listed buildings and monuments whose work to care for and celebrate their assets helps to attract tourism and investment to our region. Their efforts contribute to community pride and our shared sense of place, while sustaining these high quality environmental resources for us all to enjoy."

The Coleraine Town Heritage Guide project successfully established a new town heritage trail designed to promote the local area. As part of the initiative, an illustrated booklet was published, using town centre buildings to outline the social, commercial, and industrial history of Coleraine. Alongside the publication, the project team manufactured a portable 3D model of the central town area.

Project lead Joanne Honeyford at Causeway Coast and Glens Council said: ''The Department for Communities' Historic Environment Fund 2025–26 Revival Stream has enabled us to launch this exciting new heritage trail for Coleraine. Through the use of a 3D map featuring key heritage buildings, alongside innovative Museum-in-a-Box technology, the project enhances accessibility and ensures that those unable to physically undertake the walk can still experience and engage with the town's rich history.''