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November 2021
Join the National Trust for festive fun this Christmas 24th Nov 2021
The trees are going up, lights are being switched on and presents are being wrapped, all signs that Christmas isn’t far away. It’s time…
Newtownards gets set for the festive season24th Nov 2021
Christmas festivities get underway in Newtownards this Saturday, 27 November, with a full day of fabulous activities for all the family, running from…
Ards and North Down featured in The Guardian - 15 of the best food and drink experiences in Northern Ireland19th Nov 2021
This fantastic article by Sally Coffey in The Guardian showcases the fantastic food and drink offering in Northern Ireland.…
Portico Preludes Revealed18th Nov 2021
A few months ago, ten brave composers stepped forward, each agreeing to create a short introductory piece of music - a prelude - for the refurbished…
Bangor Christmas Switch On THIS WEEKEND!16th Nov 2021
Christmas festivities in Ards and North Down get into gear this Saturday, 20 November, when Santa will be joined by renowned singer and performer,…
Have Your Say - Ards Visitor Information Centre Survey 15th Nov 2021
Ards and North Down Borough Council are considering the usage of a number of facilities in order to ensure they are fit for purpose, and with an aim…
Columbanus Festival 20 and 21 November 20213rd Nov 2021
This festival will commemorate the life and legacy of Columbanus. Read on for the full itinerary of workshops, walks and talks...
Ticketed events…
October 2021
Enchanting New Series coming to UTV about Strangford Lough26th Oct 2021
A brand new series about Strangford Lough - its people and habitat, is coming to UTV. Called ‘Keepers of the Lough’, the…
September 2021
Boost Your Local High Street in Ards and North Down23rd Sept 2021
23 September 2021
Northern Ireland’s High Street Scheme opens for registration on 27 September so it is time to claim your £100…
National Trust NI Top Blackberry Picking Spots21st Sept 2021
21 September 2021
Juicy blackberries are bursting out of the hedgerows ripe and ready for picking. Here’s some top picking spots and tips…
Holistic Yoga Retreat at Manse on the Beach20th Sept 2021
20 September 2021
This tranquil haven provides the perfect backdrop for our customised yoga and holistic healing retreat. Join us to practice,…
Ards and North Down featured in The Guardian - County Down and Around9th Sept 2021
Date: 9 September 2021
This fantastic article in The Guardian, by Phoebe Taplin, highlights a really exciting range of places to visit and things…
August 2021
Enjoy Portavogie’s Delicious Tide and Turf Themed Seafood Festival!31st Aug 2021
31 August 2021
The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest…
Taste Ards and North Down Autumn Food Celebration24th Aug 2021
Tuesday 24 August 2021
Ards and North Down Borough Council is gearing up for an autumnal celebration of local food and drink across the Borough.…
July 2021
Mystery of the Mountstewart29th July 2021
Six years of volunteer research reveals the mystery of forgotten 19th-century boat disaster which killed eight on Strangford Lough.
A memorial…
Celebrate art and craft in Ards and North Down with Creative Peninsula 202119th July 2021
Experience and enjoy some of the best art and craft Northern Ireland has to offer at the Creative Peninsula, a superb fun, friendly and creative…
Celebrating the Bicentenary of Donaghadee Harbour19th July 2021
Sunday 1 August 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the iconic Donaghadee Harbour. To celebrate the occasion, Ards and North Down Borough Council…
Portico Announces New Comedy Arts Festival19th July 2021
What do you call a cluster of great nights out in Portaferry? Portico Comedy Arts Festival!
Just three weeks after winning an Arts and Business…
Take time to rediscover the simple pleasures of summer19th July 2021
With holidays abroad off the cards for many this summer the National Trust is encouraging everyone to get back to basics and enjoy a summer filled…
June 2021
Hastings Hotels’ Bridgerton Inspired Experience21st June 2021
With Rége-Jean Page recently spotted filming in Belfast, the Culloden Estate and Spa and Slieve Donard Resort & Spa have launched a…
Shoppers, Sun and the Speciality Market Open for Business in Portaferry18th June 2021
It was a very welcome return to business for the Market on the Square in Portaferry on Saturday 3 July after 18 months and it didn’t…
Plan a Fun-Filled Summer in your local Visitor Information Centre!18th June 2021
If you want to find something fun to do with the family this summer, your local Visitor Information Centres in Bangor, Newtownards and Portaferry…
Seacourt a buzzing artists printmaking workshop based in Bangor, Co Down17th June 2021
Since 1981 Seacourt have provided the equipment and space that artists need to make and share artworks. They operate an open access…
Kayaking, Vikings, Gardening and Baking – Discover Ards and North Down!17th June 2021
Kayaking, Viking adventures, gardening and baking – it’s all happening in Ards and North Down with a selection of walking tours and…
Artisan Market on the Square Prepares to Set Sail in Portaferry7th June 2021
Artisan Market on the Square Prepares to Set Sail in Portaferry
Portaferry Regeneration Ltd is delighted to confirm that the very successful…
Seaside Revival presents a Sea Swimming Summer3rd June 2021
The Pickie to Pier Swim will return this year, along with series of sea swimming events curated by Seaside Revival.
After a 30-year absence,…
May 2021
Portico livestreams shortlisted for two awards21st May 2021
Like venues everywhere, the Portico of Ards in Portaferry has been closed to in situ audiences for 15 months. Behind the closed doors though, the…
Royal Visit to Ards and North Down19th May 2021
On day two of their visit to Northern Ireland, Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, travelled to Ards and North…
April 2021
Scrabo Tower named one of the most romantic places to explore in Northern Ireland26th Apr 2021
Copyright – 15 of the most romantic places to explore in Northern Ireland, by Emma Dickson: published 10th Feb 2021 Last updated 23rd April…
The Culloden Estate & Spa joins small luxury hotels of the world 22nd Apr 2021
The 5-star Estate is the collection’s only property in Northern Ireland
THE five-star Culloden Estate & Spa is proud to announce that it…
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre ready to welcome visitors back20th Apr 2021
Visitors will soon be able to find solace from the latest lockdown by getting out into the 60 acres of big skies and beautiful wetland nature at WWT…
Living Sculptures Installed Across Borough14th Apr 2021
Five ‘living sculptures’ have been installed in Ards and North Down, giving residents in the Borough an opportunity to consider and…
Galgorm Collection Snaps Up Crawfordsburn’s Old Inn9th Apr 2021
Copyright - Galgorm Collection Snaps Up Crawfordsburn's Old Inn by Margaret Canning: Full article can be found at Belfast Telegraph…
North Down Coastal Path ranked in Top 10 best walks in Northern Ireland7th Apr 2021
Copyright -Top 10 best walks in Northern Ireland, ranked, Ireland Before You Die, by Siân McQuillan: Full article can be found at Ireland…
Music And Culture Are Re-Shaping Bangor’s Perception Of Itself7th Apr 2021
Article Copyright - Clash magazine: article can be found at Clash magazine website
Northern Ireland's third city is engaged in…
Holywood and Strangford Lough named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide 20217th Apr 2021
Copyright -Best place to live in Northern Ireland named in Sunday Times list, by Sheena McStravick: Full article can be found at Belfast Live…
Crawfordsburn Country Park features in Top 10 Best Forest Parks in NI7th Apr 2021
Copyright -Top 10 best forest parks in Northern Ireland, Ireland Before You Die, by Siân McQuillan: Full article can be found…
Hastings Hotels New Events and Offerings Ahead of Re-Opening!1st Apr 2021
Copyright - Ireland's Travel Trade Network, Hastings Hotels: New Events and Offerings Ahead of Re-Opening! by Sharon Jordan: Full article…
March 2021
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey Adds a Twist to Tradition with New 1808 Blend23rd Mar 2021
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey has unveiled Dunville’s 1808 – a new blended whiskey which tastes great neat, with a mixer or in a classic…
National Trust #BlossomWatch gets underway 22nd Mar 2021
Time spent noticing nature during lockdown has made us happier report reveals as #BlossomWatch gets underway.
• Just under two thirds…
Ryanair returns to Belfast City Airport Summer 202118th Mar 2021
The announcement of Ryanair's return to Belfast City Airport after 11 years with 8 Routes for Summer 2021 has been welcomed by many, travellers…
Two Borough Chefs take part in Great British Menu Season 1618th Mar 2021
Copyright - Belfast Live, Great British Menu 2021 - Meet the 4 Northern Irish chefs taking part in this year's show by Peter McGoran: Full…
Update Local Visitor Information Office - Portaferry18th Mar 2021
Visitor Servicing in Portaferry is changing with the creation of a new Local Visitor Information Office in the reception of the town’s main…
Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt wins at the Made in Northern Ireland Awards15th Mar 2021
The awards recognise and reward manufacturing companies based in Northern Ireland that have demonstrated success in innovation, product development…
Embrace Soothing Stories from Northern Ireland15th Mar 2021
Famous NI voices lead beautiful meditative audio-series of land and legend
Tourism NI has launched an audio-series of enchanting Soothing Stories…
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