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  1. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat, see the exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. The pits at the 1936 County Down Trophy Race. Photo taken at Abbey Street, Bangor, beside Bangor Train Station.

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    This exhibition celebrates over 100 years of the Ulster Automobile Club.

    This organisation was an important and influential force in the establishment of motor racing as a sport. These early pioneers sought to make a newly formed Northern Ireland…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Apr 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Miniture train in tunne;

    Newtownards

    Address

    Discovery Hub at Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    02891826846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Come Along to Ards Visitor Centre to see our Model Railway Exhibition presented on behalf of The North Down Model Railway Society and The Ulster Model Railway Club.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026to25 May 2026
  4. Cradle Linocut

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    02891460595

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    'Memoranda' is an exciting exhibition by artist Ade Adesina, opening in Seacourt on Friday 15th May 2026

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2026to25 July 2026Open 09:30 - 05:00

    Price

    Free
  5. Columbanus Stained Glass window
    Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo
    Scrabo Tower from the Floodgates
    Strangford Region Map from AD 590
    Penitential of Finnian
    St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
    Columbanus Stained Glass window
    Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo
    Scrabo Tower from the Floodgates
    Strangford Region Map from AD 590
    Penitential of Finnian
    St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Canon Andrew Totten OBE (honorary research fellow, Durham University) will deliver a lecture entitled St Columbanus: The Strangford Connection. After researching the pilgrimage on which Columbanus embarked from Ulster to continental Europe in 590AD,…

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket
  6. Tour Guide Alison Armstrong with sold out notice
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Image of City of Bangor from the Marina with boats in foreground and buildings in background
    A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong with sold out notice
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Image of City of Bangor from the Marina with boats in foreground and buildings in background
    A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch

    Bangor

    Address

    Departs from Bangor Abbey, 1 Malachy Way, beside Abbey Street/Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    SOLD OUT | *NEW TOUR FOR 2026* | This unique walking tour brings heritage to life through historic spaces shaped by the sea, revealing how generations of individuals have left their mark on the city.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  7. 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 from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    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, followed by a Q&A and delicious…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  8. Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain road, Comber, County Down, BT24 6EA

    Telephone

    +442891874146

    Price

    Price from: £11.45 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Birdwatch morning at Castle Espie

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £11.45 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  9. Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations central Bangor City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    02891482053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    On the last Thursday of every month, from 6 - 9pm, creative spaces in central Bangor host art exhibitions, demonstrations and experiences - all FREE

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    25 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    30 July 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    27 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    24 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  10. Moyra Donaldson Book Launch. Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event
    Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event
    Moyra Donaldson Book Launch. Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event
    Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    +447897114740

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    You are invited to the launch of 'The Thirteenth Moon,' the latest collection from Bangor poet Moyra Donaldson, published by Doire Press. Moyra will be joined by renowned musician Rachel McCarthy and local guest poets, Amy Louise Wyatt, Paul Daniel…

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Free
  11. Helen Hanse - 1st Place ForM 2025

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Explore sculptures and artworks in the beautiful surroundings of Bangor Castle's Walled Garden.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to30 June 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Behind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    A guided tour of the fascinating folk history objects that are kept in Ulster Folk Museum's collection store

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2026Open 11:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  13. Front entrance of Bangor Castle (City Hall)
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Front entrance of Bangor Castle (City Hall)
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches

    Bangor

    Address

    Departs from Bangor City Hall (Bangor Castle), Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    *NEW TOUR FOR 2026* | Walk the line where history ends and gossip begins, this guided tour uncovers the stories, secrets and scandals that shaped the town’s heart.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  14. Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle, with representatives from Muckle  Haulage (Sponsor), Kings of the Road a
    Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    Some of the Trucks that will be on display at the show
    Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle, with representatives from Muckle  Haulage (Sponsor), Kings of the Road a
    Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    Some of the Trucks that will be on display at the show

    Kircubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    07730 666 653

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    The popular Trucks at the Track Show returns for a 3rd year to Kirkistown Race Circuit for 2026!

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2026Open 10:00 - 04:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. McBrides on the Square
    McBrides on the Square Logo
    McBrides on the Square
    McBrides on the Square Logo

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    A fast-paced foodie quiz night with classic rounds, big laughs, and delicious Indie Füde hampers up for grabs.

    Dates

    From:
    18 June 2026Open 19:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket
  16. Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Homes in Focus is a series of intimate talks that take place in the Ulster Folk Museum’s beautiful buildings, delving into the lives of those who lived in them and the history of these unique homes.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  17. Comedy, Craft and Cheese

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A riot of laughs, local craft beer, and molten raclette — the ultimate indulgent night out.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 19:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  18. Darryl J Carrington Out of the Box

    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 4TD

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £9.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Fresh from five‑star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and crowned Best Family Show at Brighton Fringe, Darryl J Carrington invites you into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

    Dates

    From:
    8 July 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    From:
    8 July 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
    From:
    9 July 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    From:
    9 July 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00

    Price

    Price from: £9.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various…

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2026

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  20. Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre
    Ards Arts Centre

    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 from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will take you on a journey through time. Immerse yourself in the history of Newtownards.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
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