Tourism NI Events Marketing Resources and Toolkits
The Event teams at Tourism NI has produced a variety of marketing resources, toolkits and videos that will help to benefit your event and the overall events industry.
The resources include a variety of professional videos and recorded webinars on topics such as video marketing to help you create great content for your future event, generating sponsorship, and accessibility and inclusivity at your event. Find out more here.
For further information on the Tourism Event Funding Programme or to find out more about events in general please contact: eventsunit@tourismni.com
A Proactive, Collaborative Event Location
Ards and North Down Borough Council takes a proactive approach to supporting large-scale events.
We welcome early engagement with event organisers who are considering the borough as their event location. By working collaboratively from the outset, we can gain a clear understanding of your event’s scale, requirements, and specific considerations — ensuring the best possible support for your project.
Partner with Us
We’re committed to helping large scale event organisers with their delivery safe, successful, and memorable events across Ards and North Down.
If you have any queries about organising an event, please contact the Tourism Events Team on: events@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Events Management Toolkit
Essential guidance on planning, managing and delivering successful events with our comprehensive resources and expert support.
Council is committed to supporting event organisers within Ards and North Down to plan, manage and deliver successful and safe events.
A handy events guide is available including guidance, signposting, and support prior to and during the event to ensure competitors, friends and family experience the attractions the borough has to offer.
>> Event Management Toolkit
The guide contains information on all aspects of events planning, including statutory responsibilities such as applying for required licences, road closures, health and safety and a host of other helpful advice and tips for planning and managing an event.
Lands request
Ards and North Down Borough Council manages a diverse portfolio of land, including parks, open spaces, and car parks. If you're interested in using Council land for an event. Find out more
Notice periods for requests vary based on the type of event, with large scale events requiring 6 months’ notice. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements as early as possible.
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Conferencing Guide
View our quick glance to local conferencing facilities here.
Host Your Next Sporting Event Here
Set against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and a rich sporting heritage, Ards and North Down is Northern Ireland’s leading destination for sporting events. Whether you're planning a coastal challenge, a watersport competition, or a land-based tournament, this region offers world-class facilities and an unbeatable location.
With top-tier venues both on land and water, a strong commitment to sustainability, and a famously warm welcome, Ards and North Down provides the perfect setting for athletes, organisers, and spectators alike.
Sport is at the heart of our community. Home to sporting legends including Olympic Gold Medallists Rhys McClenaghan (Gymnastics) and Jack McMullen (Swimming), US Masters Champion Rory McIlroy, and former Formula One star Eddie Irvine, the region continues to inspire and nurture athletic excellence across a wide range of disciplines.
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