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Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Join us in Millisle for this active and fun experience. 

The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelen's Bay

Join local coppersmiths Matthew and Caron from Lake Oak in the Walled Garden for a unique,…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2023: Easter weekend…

View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
LocationHelen's Bay

A Yoga, Meditation and Sound Bathing Retreat.

Penguin
LocationOff Castle Street, Portaferry

Exploris Aquarium, in partnership with Lake and Oak Coppersmithing, are offering a one-of-a-kind…

Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
LocationQueen's Parade, Bangor

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

Paddle boarders setting out on the water
LocationSketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy

A must for experienced paddlers.

coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop
LocationCultra

Use the UFM site as inspiration for your copper smithing experience with local provider Lake and…

a photo of a selection of silver rings on a table
LocationHolywood

Enjoy this creative experience with one of Northern Ireland's renowned jewellery maker, Ruth of NI…

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…

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

A FREE family fun event showcasing local food and drink.

A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
LocationPortaferry

Take time away from fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Lough,…

Mrs R'Ganics
LocationNewtownards

A completely new experience using the beauty of National Trust - Mount Stewart for inspiration for…

Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
LocationQueen's Parade, Bangor

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

Image of a group of ladies and gents dressed in old fashioned clothing visiting the on site Picture House
LocationCultra

This is a practical experience looking at preserving foods.

A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
LocationComber

The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival is a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery…

Tour group enjoys a tasting at Echlinville Distillery
LocationKircubbin and Portaferry

Visit two of the jewels in the Ards Peninsula crown - Echlinville Distillery and Exploris Aquarium…

An aerial photo of portaferry
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry will be celebrating the Ruffian 23 Yacht, Golden Jubilee. Opportunity to see…

Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
LocationBangor

Step back in time and let our knowledgeable guides uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past.

Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
LocationComber

Comber may be small in size but is big in terms of history - find out all about it on this engaging…

SUP
LocationGroomsport Road, Bangor

A first - dining on the beach! SUP Hub NI and Lightfoot Refill Market invite you to a dining…

S'mores by The Mallow Makers
LocationBangor

Enjoy a Sunset Paddle with the team at SUP Hub NI followed by a warming beach campfire, where you…

an image of an art studio made out of a storage container Sunflowers and plant containers with climbing frames outside.  View to weaving loom inside.
LocationArdkeen

Learn tradition skills of the region in this have-a-go workshop in a relaxed setting in the heart…

Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
LocationComber

A one day, and an optional second day, experience for those with an interest in ceramics and nature…

More Highlights

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Join us in Millisle for this active and fun experience. 

The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelen's Bay

Join local coppersmiths Matthew and Caron from Lake Oak in the Walled Garden for a unique,…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2023: Easter weekend…

View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
LocationHelen's Bay

A Yoga, Meditation and Sound Bathing Retreat.

Penguin
LocationOff Castle Street, Portaferry

Exploris Aquarium, in partnership with Lake and Oak Coppersmithing, are offering a one-of-a-kind…

Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
LocationQueen's Parade, Bangor

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

Paddle boarders setting out on the water
LocationSketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy

A must for experienced paddlers.

coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop
LocationCultra

Use the UFM site as inspiration for your copper smithing experience with local provider Lake and…

a photo of a selection of silver rings on a table
LocationHolywood

Enjoy this creative experience with one of Northern Ireland's renowned jewellery maker, Ruth of NI…

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…

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

A FREE family fun event showcasing local food and drink.

A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
LocationPortaferry

Take time away from fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Lough,…

Mrs R'Ganics
LocationNewtownards

A completely new experience using the beauty of National Trust - Mount Stewart for inspiration for…

Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
LocationQueen's Parade, Bangor

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

Image of a group of ladies and gents dressed in old fashioned clothing visiting the on site Picture House
LocationCultra

This is a practical experience looking at preserving foods.

A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
LocationComber

The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival is a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery…

Tour group enjoys a tasting at Echlinville Distillery
LocationKircubbin and Portaferry

Visit two of the jewels in the Ards Peninsula crown - Echlinville Distillery and Exploris Aquarium…

An aerial photo of portaferry
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry will be celebrating the Ruffian 23 Yacht, Golden Jubilee. Opportunity to see…

Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
LocationBangor

Step back in time and let our knowledgeable guides uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past.

Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
LocationComber

Comber may be small in size but is big in terms of history - find out all about it on this engaging…

SUP
LocationGroomsport Road, Bangor

A first - dining on the beach! SUP Hub NI and Lightfoot Refill Market invite you to a dining…

S'mores by The Mallow Makers
LocationBangor

Enjoy a Sunset Paddle with the team at SUP Hub NI followed by a warming beach campfire, where you…

an image of an art studio made out of a storage container Sunflowers and plant containers with climbing frames outside.  View to weaving loom inside.
LocationArdkeen

Learn tradition skills of the region in this have-a-go workshop in a relaxed setting in the heart…

Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
LocationComber

A one day, and an optional second day, experience for those with an interest in ceramics and nature…

More Highlights

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Join us in Millisle for this active and fun experience. 

The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelen's Bay

Join local coppersmiths Matthew and Caron from Lake Oak in the Walled Garden for a unique,…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2023: Easter weekend…

View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
LocationHelen's Bay

A Yoga, Meditation and Sound Bathing Retreat.

Penguin
LocationOff Castle Street, Portaferry

Exploris Aquarium, in partnership with Lake and Oak Coppersmithing, are offering a one-of-a-kind…

Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
LocationQueen's Parade, Bangor

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

Paddle boarders setting out on the water
LocationSketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy

A must for experienced paddlers.

coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop
LocationCultra

Use the UFM site as inspiration for your copper smithing experience with local provider Lake and…

a photo of a selection of silver rings on a table
LocationHolywood

Enjoy this creative experience with one of Northern Ireland's renowned jewellery maker, Ruth of NI…

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…

Portavogie name on boat
LocationPortavogie

A FREE family fun event showcasing local food and drink.

A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
LocationPortaferry

Take time away from fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Lough,…

Mrs R'Ganics
LocationNewtownards

A completely new experience using the beauty of National Trust - Mount Stewart for inspiration for…

Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
LocationQueen's Parade, Bangor

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

Image of a group of ladies and gents dressed in old fashioned clothing visiting the on site Picture House
LocationCultra

This is a practical experience looking at preserving foods.

A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
LocationComber

The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival is a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery…

Tour group enjoys a tasting at Echlinville Distillery
LocationKircubbin and Portaferry

Visit two of the jewels in the Ards Peninsula crown - Echlinville Distillery and Exploris Aquarium…

An aerial photo of portaferry
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry will be celebrating the Ruffian 23 Yacht, Golden Jubilee. Opportunity to see…

Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
LocationBangor

Step back in time and let our knowledgeable guides uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past.

Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
LocationComber

Comber may be small in size but is big in terms of history - find out all about it on this engaging…

SUP
LocationGroomsport Road, Bangor

A first - dining on the beach! SUP Hub NI and Lightfoot Refill Market invite you to a dining…

S'mores by The Mallow Makers
LocationBangor

Enjoy a Sunset Paddle with the team at SUP Hub NI followed by a warming beach campfire, where you…

an image of an art studio made out of a storage container Sunflowers and plant containers with climbing frames outside.  View to weaving loom inside.
LocationArdkeen

Learn tradition skills of the region in this have-a-go workshop in a relaxed setting in the heart…

Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
LocationComber

A one day, and an optional second day, experience for those with an interest in ceramics and nature…

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