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  1. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2024to21 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  2. Groomsport Harbour

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    07979335265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Guided History Tour of Groomsport

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to14 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  3. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market

    Comber

    Address

    St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    07872 857 912

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2024
  4. Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza
    Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballyorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Master the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2024
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    7 July 2024
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    21 July 2024
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    24 July 2024
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    26 July 2024
    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  5. Market Flyer

    Holywood

    Address

    The Holywood Old School, 92 Church Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9BX

    Telephone

    07951 220 530

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Monthly Artisan Market

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  6. The Bangor Boat
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Bangor Bay, North Down Coastal Path, Skippingstone/Pickie area
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    The Bangor Boat
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Bangor Bay, North Down Coastal Path, Skippingstone/Pickie area
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    ​​​​​​​Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast…

    Dates

    From:
    7 July 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  7. Ariel view - Strangford Lough, home of the Mahee Island Mermaid

    6 Loughdoo Road, Ardkeen

    Address

    Kiri Cottage Crafts, Kiri Cottage, 6 Loughdoo Road, Ardkeen, County Down, BT22 1HJ

    Telephone

    07968342928

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come along to this relaxing workshop and find out more about this tale, and through more stories and fun crafts you might even find your own 'inner mermaid.'

    Dates

    From:
    14 July 2024

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Tour departs on foot from Grey Abbey ruins , Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used medicinally for centuries to present day, with a tour of a piece of the Borough’s history.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  11. Champion Dancers from 2023 Festival

    Comber

    Address

    Nendrum College, Darragh Road, Comber, Down, BT23 5BX

    Telephone

    07809 695 205

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The proceedings will commence with The Ards and North Down Highland Dancing Competition on Saturday 27th July.

    Later in the afternoon there will be a Choreography Showcase from the Premier Dancers.

    On Sunday 28th July, dancers compete in the…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024to29 July 2024Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house
    A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house

    Newtownards

    Address

    Tour will depart by coach from Ards Visitor Information Centre,, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A New for 2024 escorted excursion by coach - Visit the National Trust's Mount Stewart Estate, where their knowledgeable team will guide you through the spectacular gardens, before making your way to Echlinville Distillery to learn about how gin is…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
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