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  1. Copper fish on black wood, created by Lake & Oak Coppersmithing artists
    burnished copper items
    Earrings and coppersmithing tools
    Copper pendants
    Copper fish on black wood, created by Lake & Oak Coppersmithing artists
    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 local artists Caron and Matthew of Lake & Oak Coppersmithing and enjoy an exhibit of just some of their pieces, as well as information on the workshops they offer.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2024to28 May 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann

    Newtownards

    Address

    24A, Frances Street, Newtownards, Down, BT23 7ND

    Telephone

    07718925166

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann from Wee Yarn Designs

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
    From:
    1 July 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
    From:
    9 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Brendan Jamison - Full Circle

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Explore sculptures and artworks in the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden, Bangor.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to30 June 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. The outline of a female pirate  standing  on a ship  holding a cutlass in the air against the backdrop of a sunrise.

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Pirate Ship Play Park, Springvale Road, Ballywalter, Down, BT22 2PF

    Telephone

    07835 783 758

    Price

    Price £3.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Pirate Queen is the world premiere of this gorgeous site-specific production, performed on Ballywalter and Millisle Pirate Ship Playparks, retelling the seafaring adventures of Grace O'Malley or Granuaile, the 16th century historical figure.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024
    From:
    9 June 2024

    Price

    Price £3.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. 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
  9. 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

    This experience is now sold out. 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
  10. A calf standing beside a picnic table laid with food in a field overlooking the sea with the text 'Sold out'
    A calf standing beside a picnic table laid with food in a field overlooking the sea
    A picnic table set out with food, plates, cutlery and tea, in the middle of a field overlooking the sea
    A picnic table laid out with plates, cutlery and food
    The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    a photo of a cow
    a photo of a brown cow sitting in a field
    A calf standing beside a picnic table laid with food in a field overlooking the sea with the text 'Sold out'
    A calf standing beside a picnic table laid with food in a field overlooking the sea
    A picnic table set out with food, plates, cutlery and tea, in the middle of a field overlooking the sea
    A picnic table laid out with plates, cutlery and food
    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

    This experience is now sold out. 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
  11. The outline of a female pirate  standing  on a ship  holding a cutlass in the air against the backdrop of a sunrise.

    Millisle

    Address

    Millisle Pirate Ship Play Park, Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2FE

    Telephone

    07835 783 758

    Price

    Price £3.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Pirate Queen is the world premiere of this gorgeous site-specific production, performed on Ballywalter and Millisle Pirate Ship Playparks, retelling the seafaring adventures of Grace O'Malley or Granuaile, the 16th century historical figure.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2024
    From:
    16 June 2024

    Price

    Price £3.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. 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 the team at the Copeland Distillery for a quiz night hosted by the amazing Ginger Pete!

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Joel M

    Bangor

    Address

    Space Theatre, SERC, Bangor Campus, Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TD

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Prepare to witness the impossible, as world famous magician Joel M takes to the stage, and shows off his latest and greatest illusions!

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2024Open 15:00 - 16:00
    From:
    3 July 2024Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Dragaoke with Lady Portia

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    She's back and ready for you to get up on that stage and shine - if you dare!

    Presented in association with Portaferry Gala, this is karaoke with a difference - it's hosted by the utterly fabulous Lady Portia Di' Monte!

    Supported by Ards and North…

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. 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
  20. Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor

    Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, Old Ulster Bank Building, Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    An evening of creativity at Seacourt Print Workshop. Your inspiration will be a wide variety of plants and botanicals. You may choose the plants you wish to use, to create your bespoke print.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
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