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Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor Market has been a tradition for over 100 years and the go to for local fresh produce.  …

screen printing images
LocationNewtownards

Join artist Imogen Donegan for some drop-in printmaking, inspired by our coast and the natural…

A girl sat at a spinning wheel, spinning
LocationHelen's Bay

Discover an exclusive historic setting. Try traditional flax and linen crafts for yourself. Enjoy a…

Mrs Maker is Art logo with WWT Castle Espie thatched hut and wild grass in the background
LocationComber

Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add…

Shorelife Celebration: Willow & Wool Craft
LocationNewtownards

Join Jenni from Born in a Field for a hands-on natural fibre craft experience inspired by the…

SOLD OUT | Shorelife Celebration: Cyanotype Workshop
LocationNewtownards

A workshop inspired by nature and connected to Strangford’s shores, facilitated by the talented…

Brigid of Sustainable Journeys Ireland
LocationComber

Escape to the tranquil shores of Strangford Lough, into a nature paradise and centre of learning at…

Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
LocationNewtownards & Comber

Celebrate the extraordinary nature and wildlife of Strangford Lough, an Area of Outstanding Natural…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

Ards Arts Centre
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Kick off New Year’s Day with an inspiring start as you step into the rich history of Newtownards,…

look closer
LocationNewtownards

Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting adventure as we Look Closer and Discover…

Scrabo Tower
LocationNewtownards

Scrabo, The Hill, the Monument and the Legacy

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…

Artist Tracey Johnston
LocationComber

Join WWT Castle Espie Resident Ceramicist artist Tracey Johnston in The Bothy at WWT Castle Espie…

Mount st
LocationNewtownards

Thanks to a unique microclimate, Mount Stewart’s gardens on the shore of Strangford Lough are…

Ards Puppet Festival PR Photo
LocationNewtownards

Ahoy, me hearties! Ards Puppet Festival sails back into port on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 October…

Strangford on film digital archive
LocationNewtownards

Enjoy a special selection of archive footage celebrating Strangford Lough and its surrounding…

Bird on bird box
LocationNewtownards

Holywood Men's Shed will facilitate drop-in demonstrations and hands-on activities on the theme of…

Devine Hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Devine hours happy hours

Fungi fun
LocationNewtownards

Delve into the magical and mysterious world of mushrooms on a family-friendly tour through the…

canva stock image or book
LocationNewtownards

A storytelling journey inspired by the shores, waters and wild places around us, through stories…

fossils and rocks
LocationNewtownards

Join us for a fascinating journey into the deep past of Northern Ireland. With a geological…

Shorelife Celebration: Kite Makers
LocationNewtownards

Come and celebrate the beauty, wonder and strength of the Brent Geese with a fun-filled family…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor Market has been a tradition for over 100 years and the go to for local fresh produce.  …

screen printing images
LocationNewtownards

Join artist Imogen Donegan for some drop-in printmaking, inspired by our coast and the natural…

A girl sat at a spinning wheel, spinning
LocationHelen's Bay

Discover an exclusive historic setting. Try traditional flax and linen crafts for yourself. Enjoy a…

Mrs Maker is Art logo with WWT Castle Espie thatched hut and wild grass in the background
LocationComber

Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add…

Shorelife Celebration: Willow & Wool Craft
LocationNewtownards

Join Jenni from Born in a Field for a hands-on natural fibre craft experience inspired by the…

SOLD OUT | Shorelife Celebration: Cyanotype Workshop
LocationNewtownards

A workshop inspired by nature and connected to Strangford’s shores, facilitated by the talented…

Brigid of Sustainable Journeys Ireland
LocationComber

Escape to the tranquil shores of Strangford Lough, into a nature paradise and centre of learning at…

Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
LocationNewtownards & Comber

Celebrate the extraordinary nature and wildlife of Strangford Lough, an Area of Outstanding Natural…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

Ards Arts Centre
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Kick off New Year’s Day with an inspiring start as you step into the rich history of Newtownards,…

look closer
LocationNewtownards

Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting adventure as we Look Closer and Discover…

Scrabo Tower
LocationNewtownards

Scrabo, The Hill, the Monument and the Legacy

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…

Artist Tracey Johnston
LocationComber

Join WWT Castle Espie Resident Ceramicist artist Tracey Johnston in The Bothy at WWT Castle Espie…

Mount st
LocationNewtownards

Thanks to a unique microclimate, Mount Stewart’s gardens on the shore of Strangford Lough are…

Ards Puppet Festival PR Photo
LocationNewtownards

Ahoy, me hearties! Ards Puppet Festival sails back into port on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 October…

Strangford on film digital archive
LocationNewtownards

Enjoy a special selection of archive footage celebrating Strangford Lough and its surrounding…

Bird on bird box
LocationNewtownards

Holywood Men's Shed will facilitate drop-in demonstrations and hands-on activities on the theme of…

Devine Hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Devine hours happy hours

Fungi fun
LocationNewtownards

Delve into the magical and mysterious world of mushrooms on a family-friendly tour through the…

canva stock image or book
LocationNewtownards

A storytelling journey inspired by the shores, waters and wild places around us, through stories…

fossils and rocks
LocationNewtownards

Join us for a fascinating journey into the deep past of Northern Ireland. With a geological…

Shorelife Celebration: Kite Makers
LocationNewtownards

Come and celebrate the beauty, wonder and strength of the Brent Geese with a fun-filled family…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor Market has been a tradition for over 100 years and the go to for local fresh produce.  …

screen printing images
LocationNewtownards

Join artist Imogen Donegan for some drop-in printmaking, inspired by our coast and the natural…

A girl sat at a spinning wheel, spinning
LocationHelen's Bay

Discover an exclusive historic setting. Try traditional flax and linen crafts for yourself. Enjoy a…

Mrs Maker is Art logo with WWT Castle Espie thatched hut and wild grass in the background
LocationComber

Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add…

Shorelife Celebration: Willow & Wool Craft
LocationNewtownards

Join Jenni from Born in a Field for a hands-on natural fibre craft experience inspired by the…

SOLD OUT | Shorelife Celebration: Cyanotype Workshop
LocationNewtownards

A workshop inspired by nature and connected to Strangford’s shores, facilitated by the talented…

Brigid of Sustainable Journeys Ireland
LocationComber

Escape to the tranquil shores of Strangford Lough, into a nature paradise and centre of learning at…

Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
LocationNewtownards & Comber

Celebrate the extraordinary nature and wildlife of Strangford Lough, an Area of Outstanding Natural…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

Ards Arts Centre
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Kick off New Year’s Day with an inspiring start as you step into the rich history of Newtownards,…

look closer
LocationNewtownards

Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting adventure as we Look Closer and Discover…

Scrabo Tower
LocationNewtownards

Scrabo, The Hill, the Monument and the Legacy

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…

Artist Tracey Johnston
LocationComber

Join WWT Castle Espie Resident Ceramicist artist Tracey Johnston in The Bothy at WWT Castle Espie…

Mount st
LocationNewtownards

Thanks to a unique microclimate, Mount Stewart’s gardens on the shore of Strangford Lough are…

Ards Puppet Festival PR Photo
LocationNewtownards

Ahoy, me hearties! Ards Puppet Festival sails back into port on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 October…

Strangford on film digital archive
LocationNewtownards

Enjoy a special selection of archive footage celebrating Strangford Lough and its surrounding…

Bird on bird box
LocationNewtownards

Holywood Men's Shed will facilitate drop-in demonstrations and hands-on activities on the theme of…

Devine Hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Devine hours happy hours

Fungi fun
LocationNewtownards

Delve into the magical and mysterious world of mushrooms on a family-friendly tour through the…

canva stock image or book
LocationNewtownards

A storytelling journey inspired by the shores, waters and wild places around us, through stories…

fossils and rocks
LocationNewtownards

Join us for a fascinating journey into the deep past of Northern Ireland. With a geological…

Shorelife Celebration: Kite Makers
LocationNewtownards

Come and celebrate the beauty, wonder and strength of the Brent Geese with a fun-filled family…

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