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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…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

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…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the…

Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough

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

Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
LocationPortavogie

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a unique dining experience with celebrity chef Anna Haugh at…

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…

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…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

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…

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…

Some Fresh...
LocationKircubbin, Newtownards

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

Cloud 9 logo
Location61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Enjoy a relaxed BBQ event at Cloud 9 to sign off the summer. Sharing…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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 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…

Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
LocationBallyhalbert

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most…

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside…

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…

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…

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. 

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…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

More Highlights

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…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

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…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the…

Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough

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

Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
LocationPortavogie

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a unique dining experience with celebrity chef Anna Haugh at…

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…

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…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

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…

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…

Some Fresh...
LocationKircubbin, Newtownards

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

Cloud 9 logo
Location61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Enjoy a relaxed BBQ event at Cloud 9 to sign off the summer. Sharing…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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 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…

Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
LocationBallyhalbert

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most…

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside…

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…

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…

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. 

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…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

More Highlights

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…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

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…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the…

Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough

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

Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
LocationPortavogie

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a unique dining experience with celebrity chef Anna Haugh at…

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…

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…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

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…

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…

Some Fresh...
LocationKircubbin, Newtownards

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

Cloud 9 logo
Location61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Enjoy a relaxed BBQ event at Cloud 9 to sign off the summer. Sharing…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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 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…

Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
LocationBallyhalbert

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most…

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside…

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…

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…

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. 

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…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

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