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Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks…

Newtownards Priory
LocationOff High Street, Newtownards

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

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. 

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…

A woman dressed traditionally looking down the street in the on site village
LocationCultra

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

Artist Imogen Donegan and Nina Cristinacce of Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor
Location75 Main Street, Bangor

Join us for the first Seacourt Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience in Bangor's historic…

Pipe Band in action
LocationNewtownards

Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound. Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound, as…

Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
LocationGreyabbey

Be transported to 1193 with tour guide Steve of Friends of the Abbey, as you enter one of Ireland's…

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…

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…

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates all that is divine about this…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Greyabbey House Rosemount
LocationGreyabbey

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

Cloud 9 Logo
Location61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards

Enjoy a relaxed BBQ event at Cloud 9 to sign off the summer. Sharing starters, choice of main from…

E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
LocationSketrick Island, Killinchy

Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on…

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…

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

Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme. Experience the incredible starry skies…

An Evening with Peter Corry at Orange Tree House
LocationGreyabbey

Join Peter Corry on Friday 19th September at Orange Tree House for an unforgettable evening of…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

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…

Painting of farm on Ards Peninsula
LocationNewtownards

Portaferry Art Society was founded in 1975 by like minded artists who took inspiration from their…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Happy hour promotions

View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
LocationPromenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while…

More Highlights

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks…

Newtownards Priory
LocationOff High Street, Newtownards

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

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. 

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…

A woman dressed traditionally looking down the street in the on site village
LocationCultra

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

Artist Imogen Donegan and Nina Cristinacce of Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor
Location75 Main Street, Bangor

Join us for the first Seacourt Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience in Bangor's historic…

Pipe Band in action
LocationNewtownards

Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound. Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound, as…

Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
LocationGreyabbey

Be transported to 1193 with tour guide Steve of Friends of the Abbey, as you enter one of Ireland's…

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…

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…

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates all that is divine about this…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Greyabbey House Rosemount
LocationGreyabbey

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

Cloud 9 Logo
Location61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards

Enjoy a relaxed BBQ event at Cloud 9 to sign off the summer. Sharing starters, choice of main from…

E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
LocationSketrick Island, Killinchy

Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on…

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…

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

Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme. Experience the incredible starry skies…

An Evening with Peter Corry at Orange Tree House
LocationGreyabbey

Join Peter Corry on Friday 19th September at Orange Tree House for an unforgettable evening of…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

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…

Painting of farm on Ards Peninsula
LocationNewtownards

Portaferry Art Society was founded in 1975 by like minded artists who took inspiration from their…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Happy hour promotions

View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
LocationPromenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while…

More Highlights

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks…

Newtownards Priory
LocationOff High Street, Newtownards

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

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. 

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…

A woman dressed traditionally looking down the street in the on site village
LocationCultra

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

Artist Imogen Donegan and Nina Cristinacce of Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor
Location75 Main Street, Bangor

Join us for the first Seacourt Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience in Bangor's historic…

Pipe Band in action
LocationNewtownards

Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound. Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound, as…

Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
LocationGreyabbey

Be transported to 1193 with tour guide Steve of Friends of the Abbey, as you enter one of Ireland's…

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…

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…

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates all that is divine about this…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Greyabbey House Rosemount
LocationGreyabbey

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

Cloud 9 Logo
Location61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards

Enjoy a relaxed BBQ event at Cloud 9 to sign off the summer. Sharing starters, choice of main from…

E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
LocationSketrick Island, Killinchy

Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on…

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…

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

Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme. Experience the incredible starry skies…

An Evening with Peter Corry at Orange Tree House
LocationGreyabbey

Join Peter Corry on Friday 19th September at Orange Tree House for an unforgettable evening of…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

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…

Painting of farm on Ards Peninsula
LocationNewtownards

Portaferry Art Society was founded in 1975 by like minded artists who took inspiration from their…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Happy hour promotions

View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
LocationPromenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while…

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