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  1. Strawberries ready to be picked

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Flavour First, 224 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, Down, BT210LJ

    Telephone

    07801479980

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Shows

    *Date varies, subject to availability. Experience the joy of handpicking luscious strawberries at Flavour First, just outside Donaghadee. A family-friendly event that brings people together to savour the sweetness of summer.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to31 July 2024Open 13:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Princess pamper day collage, girls dressed as princesses and the Maxemoo Cafe logo

    Millisle

    Address

    33 Main Street, Millisle, Down, BT222BL

    Telephone

    0289186 2853

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Princess Pamper Day - treat your little princess to a wonderful make-over experience with refreshments and photo shoot.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2024to14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 03:30

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket
  3. Bluegrass picnic
    Picnic in the Park
    Bluegrass Picnic
    Bluegrass picnic
    Picnic in the Park
    Bluegrass Picnic

    Bangor

    Address

    Ward Park - Bandstand, Access via Hamilton Road or Gransha Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4LH

    Telephone

    028 9148 2053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Family friendly free live music in the bandstand every Sunday in July and August

    Dates

    From:
    7 July 2024to25 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  4. A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house
    A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house

    Newtownards

    Address

    Tour will depart by coach from Ards Visitor Information Centre,, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A New for 2024 escorted excursion by coach - Visit the National Trust's Mount Stewart Estate, where their knowledgeable team will guide you through the spectacular gardens, before making your way to Echlinville Distillery to learn about how gin is…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  5. Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza
    Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballyorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Master the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024
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    4 Aug 2024
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    7 Aug 2024
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    11 Aug 2024
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    24 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  6. Tour in progress at The Copeland Distillery
    Image of Distillery
    Front of Distillery
    Donaghadee
    Tour in progress at The Copeland Distillery
    Image of Distillery
    Front of Distillery
    Donaghadee

    Donaghadee

    Address

    The Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 2891624000

    Price

    Price £22.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Experience our range of spirits and immerse yourself in the rich history of Co.Down at The Copeland Distillery. Enjoy time to relax in our visitor's centre and take home our Copeland products and merchandise.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    3 Aug 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    24 Aug 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    31 Aug 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    7 Sept 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    14 Sept 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    21 Sept 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    28 Sept 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    12 Oct 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    19 Oct 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    26 Oct 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    2 Nov 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00

    Price

    Price £22.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market

    Comber

    Address

    St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    07872 857 912

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024
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    5 Sept 2024
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    3 Oct 2024
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    7 Nov 2024
  8. The Market on the Square, Portaferry logo
    Portaferry Market on the Square stalls
    Artisan baked goods
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    The Market on the Square, Portaferry logo
    Portaferry Market on the Square stalls
    Artisan baked goods
    An aerial photo of portaferry

    Portaferry

    Address

    St Patricks Community Centre/Market Square, 49 Steel Dickson Ave/Village Centre, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LF

    Telephone

    028 4272 9598

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    The Market on the Square will be held in St. Patrick’s Community Centre, Steele Dickson Avenue on the first Sat of each month October – December 2022.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2024
    From:
    14 Sept 2024to15 Sept 2024
    From:
    5 Oct 2024
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    2 Nov 2024
  9. Electric Picnic
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Electric Picnic
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    07909721898

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Take a guided electric bike around the shoreline of stunning Strangford Lough, with a stop for an artisan picnic en route.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, 82 Moat Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Discover the history of Donaghadee on this dog friendly walking tour.  After the tour enjoy a gin cocktail, or a soft drink, in the Pier 36 Beer Garden. A great way to see the fictional town of Port Devine of BBC One's Hope Street and the fictional…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  11. Previous sip & sketch evening
    Workshop with Mrs Maker in progress
    Cocktails and sketches
    Drinks served with sketching
    Previous sip & sketch evening
    Workshop with Mrs Maker in progress
    Cocktails and sketches
    Drinks served with sketching

    Donaghadee

    Address

    The Copeland Distillery Tour, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9162 4000

    Price

    Price £36.75 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Booze & Brushes evening with Mrs Maker- enjoy an evening of fun at The Copeland Distillery, painting your very own bottle of Copeland Gin, while you are served a gin and tonic of your choice to sip throughout!

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £36.75 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. An image of two pints and a burger

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Enjoy a guided tour of Echlinville Distillery and an afternoon of the finest local food and drinks with gourmet burgers by Ballyboley Dexters, craft beer by Modest Beer and our premium whiskeys and gins 

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2024Open 13:30 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival 2024
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival 2024
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival 2024
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival 2024

    Millisle

    Address

    Millisle Beach, Ballywalter Road, Millisle, Down, BT22 2HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7708 027 065

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Ards Peninsula Kite Festival and Family Fun Day

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  14. Mini Trucks
    Monster Truck
    American Rig
    Ticket Details
    Truck
    Mini Trucks
    Monster Truck
    American Rig
    Ticket Details
    Truck

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ulster Flying Club, 61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

    Telephone

    02891813327

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Family Fun Day
    Trucking driving experiences.
    Monster Truck Displays
    Mini Trucks

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A meal, plated up ready for serving
    Statue of a fisherman in Portavogie
    Portavogie Harbour
    A Portavogie boat
    Portavogie Harbour
    Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A meal, plated up ready for serving
    Statue of a fisherman in Portavogie
    Portavogie Harbour
    A Portavogie boat
    Portavogie Harbour

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market, Portavogie Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EA

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme.
    A unique dining experience with celebrity chef Rachel Allen at Portavogie Harbour - enjoy welcome drinks and canapes, interactive starters, and main course platters followed by dessert.  

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket
  16. Meet the Maker

    comber

    Address

    14 the square, comber, Down, BT23 5DT

    Telephone

    028 9131 1106

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Meet the Maker

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024Open 18:30 - 11:30

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  17. A string of lightbulbs trailed through the branches of trees in the walled garden with the text sold out
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
    Statues in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    A string of lightbulbs trailed through the branches of trees in the walled garden with the text sold out
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
    Statues in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The experience is now sold out. For similar experiences visit The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay website.

    You are warmly invited to a unique dining experience at The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay; an enchanting setting that will serve as the backdrop for…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  18. Image of chef Rachel Allen in centre with four chefs from South Eatern Regional College
    Image of chef James Tanner sitting in a chair
    Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Image of chef Rachel Allen in centre with four chefs from South Eatern Regional College
    Image of chef James Tanner sitting in a chair
    Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 7 September with Tide and Turf. 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  19. Donaghadee Lighthouse, harbour and boats.

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Copeland Distillery, 43 Manor Street,, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HG

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £57.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    This guided tour in the picturesque seaside town of Donaghadee, or Port Devine if you're a fan of the BBC police drama Hope Street. This tour offers guests the opportunity to sample the very best local produce of the season celebrating beef and…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £57.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Collage of images including Flavour First logo, vending machines, sunflowers and Glastry Farm ice cream with Strawberries

    Donaghadee

    Address

    224 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, Down, BT21 0LJ

    Telephone

    07801479980

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join Flavour First and Foodie Friends in Donaghadee for a family fun weekend of activities.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024to8 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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