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Some Fresh...
LocationKircubbin, Newtownards

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | To celebrate the launch of the new Some Fresh Farm Shop Online Store…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down

A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A two-day family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan…

SOLD OUT - Stories and Supper at the Ulster Folk Museum - Experience AND 2025
LocationCultra

Celebrate the harvest season with an evening of seasonal food and storytelling. The event will…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Christmas craft. Enjoy a workshop of choice, whether…

Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelens Bay

Embark on a remarkable culinary adventure with Forage & Feast, a sustainable dining experience led…

Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
Location(Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor

Step back in time and uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past. Beginning at Bangor Abbey, one…

Saturday Craft Corner at The Old Market House Bangor
Location77 Main Street, Bangor

'Saturday Craft Corner' Due to popular demand, our Saturday Craft Corners have been extended,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

An Evening with Peter Corry at Orange Tree House
LocationGreyabbey

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Join Peter Corry on Friday 19th September at Orange Tree House for an…

Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough

Events celebrating the stunning nature and wildlife inhabiting the local shoreline and official…

Photo of the exterior front of the building in daytime
LocationPortaferry

The pub and upmarket bed and breakfast, called Fiddler's Green, is situated in the central square…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Jewellers at work crafting
LocationBangor

At Robinson Goldsmith Family jewellers we design, manufacture and repair jewellery. Specialising in…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

More Highlights

Some Fresh...
LocationKircubbin, Newtownards

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | To celebrate the launch of the new Some Fresh Farm Shop Online Store…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down

A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A two-day family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan…

SOLD OUT - Stories and Supper at the Ulster Folk Museum - Experience AND 2025
LocationCultra

Celebrate the harvest season with an evening of seasonal food and storytelling. The event will…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Christmas craft. Enjoy a workshop of choice, whether…

Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelens Bay

Embark on a remarkable culinary adventure with Forage & Feast, a sustainable dining experience led…

Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
Location(Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor

Step back in time and uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past. Beginning at Bangor Abbey, one…

Saturday Craft Corner at The Old Market House Bangor
Location77 Main Street, Bangor

'Saturday Craft Corner' Due to popular demand, our Saturday Craft Corners have been extended,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

An Evening with Peter Corry at Orange Tree House
LocationGreyabbey

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Join Peter Corry on Friday 19th September at Orange Tree House for an…

Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough

Events celebrating the stunning nature and wildlife inhabiting the local shoreline and official…

Photo of the exterior front of the building in daytime
LocationPortaferry

The pub and upmarket bed and breakfast, called Fiddler's Green, is situated in the central square…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Jewellers at work crafting
LocationBangor

At Robinson Goldsmith Family jewellers we design, manufacture and repair jewellery. Specialising in…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

More Highlights

Some Fresh...
LocationKircubbin, Newtownards

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | To celebrate the launch of the new Some Fresh Farm Shop Online Store…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down

A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A two-day family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan…

SOLD OUT - Stories and Supper at the Ulster Folk Museum - Experience AND 2025
LocationCultra

Celebrate the harvest season with an evening of seasonal food and storytelling. The event will…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Christmas craft. Enjoy a workshop of choice, whether…

Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelens Bay

Embark on a remarkable culinary adventure with Forage & Feast, a sustainable dining experience led…

Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
Location(Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor

Step back in time and uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past. Beginning at Bangor Abbey, one…

Saturday Craft Corner at The Old Market House Bangor
Location77 Main Street, Bangor

'Saturday Craft Corner' Due to popular demand, our Saturday Craft Corners have been extended,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

An Evening with Peter Corry at Orange Tree House
LocationGreyabbey

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Join Peter Corry on Friday 19th September at Orange Tree House for an…

Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough

Events celebrating the stunning nature and wildlife inhabiting the local shoreline and official…

Photo of the exterior front of the building in daytime
LocationPortaferry

The pub and upmarket bed and breakfast, called Fiddler's Green, is situated in the central square…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Jewellers at work crafting
LocationBangor

At Robinson Goldsmith Family jewellers we design, manufacture and repair jewellery. Specialising in…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

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