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Still house
LocationNewtownards

Discover the story of Ireland's first farm distillery. The Echlinville Distillery craft award…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2024: Summer, May to…

View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
LocationBangor

**This would make a great Father's Day gift!** Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg…

The Bangor Boat
LocationBangor

​​​​​​​Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the…

a photo of grey abbey
LocationGreyabbey

This is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used…

Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
LocationPortaferry

Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the…

Holywood Priory with the text Sold Out overlayed
LocationHolywood

This experience is now sold out. For more similar experiences with Experience and Explore NI check…

Artist Jenni Robinson
Location(next door to Cex on Main St)., Bangor

Join local landscape artist Jenni Robinson for an immersive day of art, based around the beautiful…

Monoprinting with Plants
LocationMain Street, Bangor

An evening of creativity at Seacourt Print Workshop. Your inspiration will be a wide variety of…

Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
LocationBallywalter

Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on…

Greyabbey House Rosemount
LocationGreyabbey

An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Grey Abbey House, not normally open to the public,…

Newtownards Priory
LocationOff High Street, Newtownards

Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will…

Cockle Row
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Easter Fun at Cockle Row

Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
LocationComber

The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 June 2024, is always a…

A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
LocationHolywood

Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the…

Bangor marina birds eye view
LocationBangor

The annual festival of the sea and celebration of Bangor's maritime heritage, Sea Bangor, returns…

Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights
LocationBangor

A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch…

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 with and uncover stories of Bangor's fascinating past. 

Sound Bathing
LocationNewtownards

Step away from your everyday and join Tessa Ann, from The Sound Healing Spa, for three carefully…

Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
Location153 Bangor Road, Cultra

Come along to this beautiful autumnal experience at the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in collaboration…

The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
LocationOrlock, Groomsport

Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters,…

Casting in bronze
LocationMillisle

Join Lake and Oak Coppersmithing for this unique bronze casting workshop.  This creative workshop…

Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
LocationCarrowdore

Andy and Joanne invite you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference. As you tour…

More Highlights

Still house
LocationNewtownards

Discover the story of Ireland's first farm distillery. The Echlinville Distillery craft award…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2024: Summer, May to…

View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
LocationBangor

**This would make a great Father's Day gift!** Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg…

The Bangor Boat
LocationBangor

​​​​​​​Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the…

a photo of grey abbey
LocationGreyabbey

This is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used…

Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
LocationPortaferry

Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the…

Holywood Priory with the text Sold Out overlayed
LocationHolywood

This experience is now sold out. For more similar experiences with Experience and Explore NI check…

Artist Jenni Robinson
Location(next door to Cex on Main St)., Bangor

Join local landscape artist Jenni Robinson for an immersive day of art, based around the beautiful…

Monoprinting with Plants
LocationMain Street, Bangor

An evening of creativity at Seacourt Print Workshop. Your inspiration will be a wide variety of…

Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
LocationBallywalter

Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on…

Greyabbey House Rosemount
LocationGreyabbey

An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Grey Abbey House, not normally open to the public,…

Newtownards Priory
LocationOff High Street, Newtownards

Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will…

Cockle Row
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Easter Fun at Cockle Row

Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
LocationComber

The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 June 2024, is always a…

A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
LocationHolywood

Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the…

Bangor marina birds eye view
LocationBangor

The annual festival of the sea and celebration of Bangor's maritime heritage, Sea Bangor, returns…

Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights
LocationBangor

A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch…

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 with and uncover stories of Bangor's fascinating past. 

Sound Bathing
LocationNewtownards

Step away from your everyday and join Tessa Ann, from The Sound Healing Spa, for three carefully…

Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
Location153 Bangor Road, Cultra

Come along to this beautiful autumnal experience at the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in collaboration…

The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
LocationOrlock, Groomsport

Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters,…

Casting in bronze
LocationMillisle

Join Lake and Oak Coppersmithing for this unique bronze casting workshop.  This creative workshop…

Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
LocationCarrowdore

Andy and Joanne invite you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference. As you tour…

More Highlights

Still house
LocationNewtownards

Discover the story of Ireland's first farm distillery. The Echlinville Distillery craft award…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2024: Summer, May to…

View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
LocationBangor

**This would make a great Father's Day gift!** Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg…

The Bangor Boat
LocationBangor

​​​​​​​Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the…

a photo of grey abbey
LocationGreyabbey

This is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used…

Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
LocationPortaferry

Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the…

Holywood Priory with the text Sold Out overlayed
LocationHolywood

This experience is now sold out. For more similar experiences with Experience and Explore NI check…

Artist Jenni Robinson
Location(next door to Cex on Main St)., Bangor

Join local landscape artist Jenni Robinson for an immersive day of art, based around the beautiful…

Monoprinting with Plants
LocationMain Street, Bangor

An evening of creativity at Seacourt Print Workshop. Your inspiration will be a wide variety of…

Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
LocationBallywalter

Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on…

Greyabbey House Rosemount
LocationGreyabbey

An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Grey Abbey House, not normally open to the public,…

Newtownards Priory
LocationOff High Street, Newtownards

Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will…

Cockle Row
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Easter Fun at Cockle Row

Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
LocationComber

The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 June 2024, is always a…

A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
LocationHolywood

Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the…

Bangor marina birds eye view
LocationBangor

The annual festival of the sea and celebration of Bangor's maritime heritage, Sea Bangor, returns…

Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights
LocationBangor

A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch…

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 with and uncover stories of Bangor's fascinating past. 

Sound Bathing
LocationNewtownards

Step away from your everyday and join Tessa Ann, from The Sound Healing Spa, for three carefully…

Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
Location153 Bangor Road, Cultra

Come along to this beautiful autumnal experience at the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in collaboration…

The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
LocationOrlock, Groomsport

Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters,…

Casting in bronze
LocationMillisle

Join Lake and Oak Coppersmithing for this unique bronze casting workshop.  This creative workshop…

Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
LocationCarrowdore

Andy and Joanne invite you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference. As you tour…

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