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  1. Painting of the Saltpans Portaferry
    Painting of a peaceful evening at Portaferry
    Painting of Portaferry street looking towards shore
    Painting of shorefront at Portaferry
    Painting of boats at Portaferry on a dull day
    Painting of the Saltpans Portaferry
    Painting of a peaceful evening at Portaferry
    Painting of Portaferry street looking towards shore
    Painting of shorefront at Portaferry
    Painting of boats at Portaferry on a dull day

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A selection of work created during the 2024 Portaferry Plein Air Festival, held over the May Bank Holiday weekend in the scenic town of Portaferry.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2024to29 July 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group
    Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group poster
    Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group
    Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group poster

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 91270 069

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A play by Sam Cree, performed by Rosemary Drama Group
    “Wedding Fever” is a much loved Sam Cree farce, focusing on the problems faced by the Galbraith family when their daughter Myra decides to get married.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2024to27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket
  3. print of grasses by Ruth Osbourne
    Discovery Hub graphic
    printed panel by Jane McCann
    Jane McCann jacket with Pirjo Seddiki bird print
    Ruth Osbourne Natura Print
    Skirt with print Sirpo Morsky
    print of grasses by Ruth Osbourne
    Discovery Hub graphic
    printed panel by Jane McCann
    Jane McCann jacket with Pirjo Seddiki bird print
    Ruth Osbourne Natura Print
    Skirt with print Sirpo Morsky

    31 Regent Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, Beside the Bus Station, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    This exhibition, part of Creative Peninsula 2024, features a Finnish/Irish creative liaison driven by a love of the natural environment and innovative ways of working with natural materials.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024to29 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
  4. Creative Peninsula 2024
    Creative Peninsula 2024
    Creative Peninsula 2024 Graphic
    Creative Peninsula 2024
    Creative Peninsula 2024
    Creative Peninsula 2024 Graphic

    Newtownards

    Address

    Various Locations, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4PN

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    The annual Creative Peninsula festival will take place throughout August, join us for a celebration of arts and crafts in Ards and North Down! The festival will feature open studios, exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and more. The festival will…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  5. Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann

    Newtownards

    Address

    24A, Frances Street, Newtownards, Down, BT23 7ND

    Telephone

    07718925166

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann from Wee Yarn Designs

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket
  6. Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    Jewellery making workshop host, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISILVER
    Jewellery making workshop details, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISIL
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    Jewellery making workshop host, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISILVER
    Jewellery making workshop details, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISIL

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT180NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio. No experience is required for this fun and relaxing experience, so come with friends or by yourself for some quality 'me time'. Challenge…

    Dates

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    14 Aug 2024
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thanks
  7. Image of artist at work with the overlay text 'Sold Out'
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Image of artist at work with the overlay text 'Sold Out'
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor

    Near Tower House, Bangor

    Address

    Guillemot Deli, 6 Seacliff Road, Bangor seafront, Near Tower House, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    This experience is now sold out. For similar experiences visit the Seacourt Print Workshop website.
    An evening of creativity at Seacourt Print Workshop. Your inspiration will be a wide variety of plants and botanicals. You may choose the plants you…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
  8. Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city with the overlaying text 'Sold out'
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city with the overlaying text 'Sold out'
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.

    (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road, (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JE.

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This experience is now sold out.
    Step back in time with and uncover stories of Bangor's fascinating past. 

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  9. Making Festival  at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £31.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Makers, crafters and DIY-ers, the Folk Museum Making Festival returns bigger and better than ever for a weekend of craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, musical performances and film screenings.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2024to18 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £31.50 Per Ticket
  10. An aerial photo of portaferry with sold out note
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    An aerial photo of portaferry with sold out note
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the Slipway, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This experience is now sold out. Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs scenery and fascinating wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  11. Handmade papercraft birds
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Handmade papercraft birds
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Families will be welcomed by Marianne from Boom! Studios, based in Bangor, who will lead a "Wee Birds" art session. This is a mixed media session using collage to create birds inspired by the WWT Castle Espie wildlife and landscape.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket
  12. Wake in the West by M J Ginnely.
    Wake in the West by M J Ginnely.
    Wake in the West by M J Ginnely.
    Wake in the West by M J Ginnely.

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Come along and see the hilarious Wake in the West by M J Ginnely, set on the West coast of Ireland during the Wake of Tom Healy. The fun begins when a neighbour decides that Tom is not entitled to take it all with him.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  13. Brent Goose
    Redshank
    Brent goose and curlew on Strangford Lough
    Brent geese on Strangford Lough near Scrabo
    Shelduck
    Brent Goose
    Redshank
    Brent goose and curlew on Strangford Lough
    Brent geese on Strangford Lough near Scrabo
    Shelduck

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Enjoy this display on the wonderful overwintering wildlife of Strangford Lough by North Down Birdwatching Club.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2024to15 Oct 2024Various Opening Times
  14. Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A dark comedy by Shelagh Stephenson, winner of the Olivier Award for best Comedy. Performed by Holywood Players. Memory of Water won the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024to7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  15. Apples being collected from orchard in baskets with overlaying text saying Sold Out
    Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum
    Apples being collected from orchard in baskets with overlaying text saying Sold Out
    Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum

    153 Bangor Road, Cultra

    Address

    The Photographers Studio, Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The experience is now sold out.
    Come along to this beautiful autumnal experience at the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in collaboration with Lightfoot Bangor, for a unique apple harvest lunch. 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  16. Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery, now sold out
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery, now sold out
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballyatwood Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This experience is now sold out. Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden, in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, not normally open to…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket
  17. An afternoon with the McCooeys
    Image of illustrated with Portaferry, boats on the lough, music notes and dolphins and seals, text says Portaferry Heritage Fest
    An afternoon with the McCooeys
    Image of illustrated with Portaferry, boats on the lough, music notes and dolphins and seals, text says Portaferry Heritage Fest

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Cultural heritage is celebrated with screenings of The McCooeys by Portaferry's famed Joseph Tomelty. Afterwards, his granddaughter Hannah Carnegie will be in conversation with director Michael Quinn to discuss Joe's legacy.

    This event is followed…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Chilli Festival 2024 promotional graphic
    Collage of pictures from the 2023 event, stands selling products, walkabout entertainer and chilli plants
    A collage of four images including a BBQ dish with chillis, a Chilli plant and stalls of chilli plants
    A collage of three images including a two Chilli plants and the walled garden bandstand
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden founta
    Chilli Festival 2024 promotional graphic
    Collage of pictures from the 2023 event, stands selling products, walkabout entertainer and chilli plants
    A collage of four images including a BBQ dish with chillis, a Chilli plant and stalls of chilli plants
    A collage of three images including a two Chilli plants and the walled garden bandstand
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden founta

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Co. Down, Bangor, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Things are hotting up in Bangor Castle Walled Garden on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September. Showcasing many different varieties of chilli plants from around the world, local food producers, an evening BBQ (ticketed), live music and lots of fun!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2024to15 Sept 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Person walking with a dog on a lead
    A family walking in woodland with a dog
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Eisenhower Pier in Bangor
    Person walking with a dog on a lead
    A family walking in woodland with a dog
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Eisenhower Pier in Bangor

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, 1 St Malachy's Way / Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JE

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join Tour Guide Nicky Jones of Experience and Explore NI and discover the history of Bangor on this dog friendly walking tour, followed by a tipple of gin at the Nines bar and restaurant.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  20. Andrew Ryan comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    'Utterly Brilliant' **** ( Timeout).

    Andrew is finally living the life he always thought he would after moving to Belfast and he's taking his hilarious tales of woe and ineptitude on tour across the UK and Ireland this Autumn. He's stopped…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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