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  1. Still house
    Tour group at Echlinville House
    Scenic views from the cafe
    Distillers Rest at Echlinville Distillery
    Still house
    Tour group at Echlinville House
    Scenic views from the cafe
    Distillers Rest at Echlinville Distillery

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Discover the story of Ireland's first farm distillery. The Echlinville Distillery craft award winning Irish whiskey,gin and poitin from field to glass in the heart of the Ards Peninsula, with excellence instilled in every glass.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024to29 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Felting with Bees, work in progress
    Felting with Bees, finished product
    A photo of two pretty Bee hives at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    The walled Garden
    Felting with Bees, work in progress
    Felting with Bees, finished product
    A photo of two pretty Bee hives at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    The walled Garden

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A beautiful day spent at The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, where you will enjoy an insight into the importance of Black Irish bee conservation before you join local crafter Karen Stevenson, who will guide you step by step in the creation of a…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Apr 2024

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket
  3. Two horses pulling a manual plough through a field, with two farm workers aiding

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Come along to Country Skills Day on Saturday 27th April as we celebrate and honour local heritage skills and show why they're still important today.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  4. burnished copper items
    Earrings and coppersmithing tools
    Copper pendants
    burnished copper items
    Earrings and coppersmithing tools
    Copper pendants

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Call in to Ards Visitor Information Centre to find out more about the Coppersmithing workshops offered by Lake & Oak.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2024to28 May 2024Various Opening Times
  5. Comedian Paddy Raff
    Paddy Raff stand up comedian
    Comedian Paddy Raff
    Paddy Raff stand up comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Award-winning Northern Irish comedy sensation Paddy Raff is back on tour taking his brand new hilarious standup show 'Gimme a Minute!' on the road in 2024.

    Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 29 Sept.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Mucky Ducks - painted rubber ducks with guidance from Mrs Maker is Art
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    young family 2 adults and 2 children enjoying a walk along the trail path.
    2 young ducklings swimming in the water.
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Mucky Ducks - painted rubber ducks with guidance from Mrs Maker is Art
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    young family 2 adults and 2 children enjoying a walk along the trail path.
    2 young ducklings swimming in the water.
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A fun creative experience for little ones this Bank Holiday Monday. Let their imaginations run free in mucky ducky land! Using the beautiful setting and wildlife at WWT Castle Espie as their inspiration, children will create a fabulous rubber ducky…

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket
  7. Triple Fun 3 images in circles of the performances including text included on the web page

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, 1A Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    An evening of 3 hilarious one act plays presented by 2nd Skin Theatre Company.

    B&B by Bob Tucker, What's for Pudding by David Tristram and Mr Tiddles & the Estate Agent by Norma Bolton

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2024
    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket
  8. Paul McCusker conducting

    Bangor

    Address

    St Comgall’s Parish Hall, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Classical Music

    Join us on Saturday 18 May, in St Comgall's Parish Centre in Bangor, as we celebrate summer with a delightful programme of classical favourites!

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket
  9. Jarlath Regan stand -up comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Following millions of downloads and views on Youtube, TikTok and Instagram Jarlath Regan's epic new standup comedy show "Yer Man" arrives!

    This show has sold out every single date of his tour so grab your tickets while you can.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. A picture of Newtownards Priory with the text saying Sold Out
    Newtownards Priory
    Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view
    A picture of Newtownards Priory with the text saying Sold Out
    Newtownards Priory
    Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view

    Off High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Off High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This experience is now sold out. Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will take you on a journey through time. Immerse yourself in the history of Newtownards.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  11. Aileen with beach finds
    Disposable vapes washed up on beach
    Blue balloon entangled with seaweed on beach
    Mermaid's purse
    Plastic toys washed up on beach
    Picture and wreath made from beach finds
    Aileen with beach finds
    Disposable vapes washed up on beach
    Blue balloon entangled with seaweed on beach
    Mermaid's purse
    Plastic toys washed up on beach
    Picture and wreath made from beach finds

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition of beach finds; the highs and lows of County Down beachcombing. A thought-provoking display by What the SeaSaw, highlighting small actions we can all take to connect with our natural world and protect marine life.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2024to26 June 2024Various Opening Times
  12. Dave Elliott comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    David Hull Promotions Presents – Dave Elliott's Roleplay

    Following two headline shows at the famed Ulster Hall and special guest appearances on the Tea with Me Podcast at the SSE Arena and the Blame Game, Dave Elliott is back with his brand-new…

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    a photo of a cow
    a photo of a brown cow sitting in a field
    The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    a photo of a cow
    a photo of a brown cow sitting in a field

    Orlock, Groomsport

    Address

    Ballyboley Dexters - Alexander Farm, 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Groomsport, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £12.50 to £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters, Orlock, on the coast between Donaghadee and Groomsport.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024

    Price

    Price £12.50 to £65.00 Per Ticket
  14. Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side
    Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Rosemount House, Greyabbey Estate, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Grey Abbey House, not normally open to the public, which overlooks Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket
  15. Quiz night at The Copeland Distillery
    Cocktails at The Copeland Distillery
    Guests at pub quiz
    Quiz night at The Copeland Distillery
    Cocktails at The Copeland Distillery
    Guests at pub quiz

    Donaghadee

    Address

    The Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    02891624000

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Come and join us at the Copeland Distillery for our quiz night hosted by the amazing Ginger Pete!

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  16. Artist Jenni Robinson
    Artist Jenni Robinson
    A photo of the fountain in the Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden founta
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Artist Jenni Robinson
    Artist Jenni Robinson
    A photo of the fountain in the Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden founta
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.

    (next door to Cex on Main St)., Bangor

    Address

    Meeting at Boom! Studios & visiting Bangor Castle Walled Garden, 80A Main Street, (next door to Cex on Main St)., Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £145.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join local landscape artist Jenni Robinson for an immersive day of art, based around the beautiful Walled Garden in Bangor.

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024

    Price

    Price £145.00 Per Ticket
  17. Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
    a photo of a monument in the square in comber
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
    a photo of a monument in the square in comber

    Comber

    Address

    Tour departs from the gates of St Mary's Parish Church, The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Comber may be small in size but is big in terms of history. Come along to discover what we mean!

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  18. The Mikado  performed by Opera Anywhere

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £18.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    With a twist on the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, Opera Anywhere's new version of The Mikado is set in Rome.

    Directed by Tristan Stocks, Opera Anywhere's ingenious new production, "The Emperor of Rome" – is a sparklingly clever story with twists…

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £18.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Black and White image of 5 women some looking forward, some looking at each other smiling, holding hands, one arm raised as if to cheer. Text overlaid

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, 1A Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Bangor Drama Club: The Prof by Michael Ievers
    This dynamic new pay tells the story of women through the barricades on the fiftieth anniversary of the Ulster Workers’ strike.

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2024to29 June 2024

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket
  20. Young Aviators Day poster

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ulster Flying Club, 61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

    Telephone

    028 9181 3327

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Aviation event

    Young Aviators Day at Newtownards Airfield for 12-16 year olds.

    Primary Activities:
    • Aircraft & Airport Tours
    • Learn the basics of pre-flight checks
    • From Private Pilots Licence to Commercial Pilots Licence
    • Weather Challenges
    • Meet the…

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2024Open 10:15 - 16:15

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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