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  1. Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    A child jumping up into the air whilst holding a poster board of an illustration by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Painting outside with a canvas on an easel using Quentin Blakes illustration as inspiration, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    A child jumping up into the air whilst holding a poster board of an illustration by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Painting outside with a canvas on an easel using Quentin Blakes illustration as inspiration, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9187 4146

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator.

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2023to3 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. A photo of the fountain in the Bangor Castle Walled Garden

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Experience Art Outdoors at ForM Sculpture Exhibition in Bangor’s Walled Garden.

    For the whole month of June, Bangor Castle’s Walled Garden will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery when it hosts an exhibition of eclectic sculptures. Let your…

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2023to30 June 2023
  3. Copper rose by Lake and Oak Coppersmithing
    coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop
    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
    Copper rose by Lake and Oak Coppersmithing
    coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop
    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to 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 £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Join local coppersmiths Matthew and Caron from Lake Oak in the Walled Garden for a unique, creative, copper flower making experience and learn how to create a bespoke piece of copper metal craft of your own.

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2023

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket
  4. Studio Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert, Ioana Petcu-Colan

    Bangor

    Address

    St Comgall’s Parish Hall, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Enjoy a full symphony orchestra on your doorstep, with a programme of
    gorgeous music for a summer evening.

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2023

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket
  5. Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Marine Gardens, Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 91270 069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, invites you on board, to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise on the Bangor Boat around Bangor Bay.

    Dates

    From:
    4 June 2023

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  6. coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Image of a group of ladies and gents dressed in old fashioned clothing visiting the on site Picture House
    Photo of a lady and gent dressed in clothing from early 1900's outside of one of the cottages. The lady is standing holding a chicken and the gent is
    Photo of one of the beautiful thatched houses and lush gardens on site at Ulster Folk Museum
    An image of  a gate on a sunny day at Ulster Folk Museum
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Lake and Oak Coppersmithing craft workshop
    Image of a group of ladies and gents dressed in old fashioned clothing visiting the on site Picture House
    Photo of a lady and gent dressed in clothing from early 1900's outside of one of the cottages. The lady is standing holding a chicken and the gent is
    Photo of one of the beautiful thatched houses and lush gardens on site at Ulster Folk Museum
    An image of  a gate on a sunny day at Ulster Folk Museum
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum

    Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Use the Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra as inspiration for your copper smithing experience with local provider Lake and Oak.

    Dates

    From:
    4 June 2023

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket
  7. Image of Portaferry and Strangford Lough with the words Sold Out
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    Image of Portaferry and Strangford Lough with the words Sold Out
    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

    Portaferry will be celebrating the Ruffian 23 Yacht, Golden Jubilee. Opportunity to see these magnificent yachts in action, originally made in Portaferry, now worldwide racing yachts.

    Dates

    From:
    17 June 2023

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  8. Mrs R'Ganics
    Photo of the formal gardens in colourful bloom at Mount Stewart with the Estate House in the background
    A photograph of the Mount Stewart formal gardens to back of Estate house in bloom
    Photo of the bronze statue that commemorates the birth of Lady Mairi in 1921, surrounded by bells and cockle shells based on the nursery rhyme, set wi
    Mrs R'Ganics
    Photo of the formal gardens in colourful bloom at Mount Stewart with the Estate House in the background
    A photograph of the Mount Stewart formal gardens to back of Estate house in bloom
    Photo of the bronze statue that commemorates the birth of Lady Mairi in 1921, surrounded by bells and cockle shells based on the nursery rhyme, set wi

    Newtownards

    Address

    National Trust - Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    A completely new experience using the beauty of National Trust - Mount Stewart for inspiration for your creativity.

    Dates

    From:
    17 June 2023

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  9. Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square with text Sold Out
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
    a photo of a monument in the square in comber
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square with text Sold Out
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
    a photo of a monument in the square in comber

    Comber

    Address

    Tour departs St Marys Church car park, The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Comber may be small in size but is big in terms of history - find out all about it on this engaging walking tour.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2023

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  10. Mermaid Tales and crafts
    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Mermaid Tales and crafts
    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Explore the local folklore, relax in beautiful surroundings and enjoy some mindfulness

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2023

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket
  11. David Walliams Bad Dad

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9181 0803

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Join us for this warm-hearted tale that follows the highs and lows of a father–son relationship. An open-air adaptation of David Walliams' Bad Dad is the perfect summer family entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    4 July 2023Open 18:30 - 20:30
    From:
    5 July 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    5 July 2023Open 18:30 - 20:30

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. MacHamLear

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9181 0803

    Price

    Price £11.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    You are invited to come and cast your vote at the battle of the Bard. Performed in the open-air, MacHamLear is a farcical piece of new writing from award-winning playwright Michael Davies that shamelessly exploits the genius of England's most…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £11.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Dragaoke hosted by Lady Portia

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    It's only the utterly fabulous Lady Portia Di' Monte hosting Dragaoke!

    For the uninitiated, (anyone, really?) this is karaoke hosted by a drag artist. But not just any drag artist... this event is presented by the internationally renowned,…

    Dates

    From:
    17 July 2023Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side
    Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Grey Abbey House, Greyabbey Estate, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    A house and garden tour with refreshments, delivered by the owners of this beautiful estate not normally open to the public.

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2023

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket
  15. Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view
    Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view

    Off High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Off High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards in this walking tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla.

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2023

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  16. Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park
    Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, 6 Valentine Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Environmental Storyteller Janice Witherspoon will host two family storytelling events throughout Bangor's Castle Park and Walled Garden to celebrate Love Parks Week (28 July to 6 August).

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2023Open 12:00 - 13:15

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. a photograph of 2 silver bangles with leaves and acorns
    a photo of a selection of silver rings on a table
    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
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Exterior of the Cultra Inn set amongst the leafy grounds of the Culloden Hotel
    Front exterior of Cultra Inn
    a photograph of 2 silver bangles with leaves and acorns
    a photo of a selection of silver rings on a table
    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
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Exterior of the Cultra Inn set amongst the leafy grounds of the Culloden Hotel
    Front exterior of Cultra Inn

    Holywood

    Address

    NI Silver Workshop - Holywood Hills, Cultra Inn at the Culloden Hotel and Spa, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £150.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A luxurious day out making fabulous memories, with a lovely personal piece of silver to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £150.00 Per Ticket
  18. Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park
    Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, 6 Valentine Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Environmental Storyteller Janice Witherspoon will host two family storytelling events throughout Bangor's Castle Park and Walled Garden to celebrate Love Parks Week (28 July to 6 August).

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2023Open 12:00 - 13:15

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
    Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £45.00 to £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A one day, and an optional second day, experience for those with an interest in ceramics and nature. The  second workshop will see you through to completion by decorating the fired ceramic piece you created in workshop 1/Day 1.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2023
    From:
    11 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £45.00 to £85.00 Per Ticket
  20. Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    a photo of grey abbey
    a photo of grey abbey
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    a photo of grey abbey
    a photo of grey abbey

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Grey Abbey ruins, Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step back to 1913 as you enter one of Irelands most impressive examples of early gothic architecture, Grey Abbey.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
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