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  1. October Events
    What's On in October 2024 - A bustling month of activities for all marking the official change of season, Hallowe'en and school half term break.
  2. Shorelife Celebration
    Join us for brand new Shorelife Celebration events in Castle Espie and Mount Stewart on Saturday 5 of October. Enjoy FREE ENTRY to explore both stunning locations. Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and activities for families and nature lovers alike!
  3. Shorelife Celebration at WWT Castle Espie
    Join us for brand new Shorelife Celebration events in Castle Espie and Mount Stewart on Saturday 5 of October. Enjoy FREE ENTRY to explore both stunning locations. Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and activities for families and nature lovers alike!
  4. Shorelife Celebration at Mount Stewart
    Join us for brand new Shorelife Celebration events in Castle Espie and Mount Stewart on Saturday 5 of October. Enjoy FREE ENTRY to explore both stunning locations. Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and activities for families and nature lovers alike!
  5. Aspects 2024 Graphic
    Aspects Festival 2024 is happening from 25 September to 6 October at various locations around Bangor. This year, we will once again bring you a selection of writing events covering many diverse genres. These include crime, song-writing, poetry, politics, memoir, nature writing and storytelling, featuring writers from all over Ireland as well as talented local writers.
    1. 25 Sep 20246 Oct 2024
  6. Taste AND at Clandeboye
    A speciality food and drink market hosted by Ards and North Down Borough Council at the beautiful Clandeboye Estate, Bangor in County Down.
  7. Pumpkins in the sunshine

    Enjoy a ream of themed seasonal fun for all this year in our place, from family friendly events to adult only excursions, see what we have in store for you...

  8. Donaghadee - 'Hope Street'
    Ever wondered where Hope Street is filmed? Find out all there is to know about the town of Port Devine in BBC One's Hope Street, Donaghadee. A beautiful seaside town, steeped in history and character, now famous world wide thanks to the hit TV series.
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Delve into rich culture and heritage, explore parks and gardens, discover the coast and feast on fabulous food.

  1. Golf in Ards and North Down
    Ards and North Down is renowned for for it’s most famous home grown player; world golf star Rory McIlroy and and Ireland's oldest golf club, The Royal Belfast. Perfect for your Society break, Ards and North Down have courses for all levels, and plenty to do to make your visit all the more worthwhile.
  2. Taste Ards and North Down: Our Story
    Taste Ards and North Down - a leading food region where culinary innovation thrives. The finest and freshest ingredients are sourced in abundance from our fertile fields and sparkling shores and can be found at our markets, artisan food shops and dishes across the region's award-winning restaurants.
  3. Sustainable Tourism
    The need to be green and sustainable to protect the planet is increasing, across in our personal lives and for businesses. Tourism is no exception with many of our attractions, activity and accommodation providers taking steps to protect the environment and be more sustainable.
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