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Donaghadee
Address
Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
07805 096 958Type
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
Conway Square, Newtownards
Address
Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
02891810803Price
FreeType
Type:
Exhibition
This exhibition, by visual artist, Karen Hamilton, translates the intangible phenomenon of light—the force that enables us to see and engage with our environment—into tangible woven textiles.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026to19 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Price
FreeConway Square, Newtownards
Address
Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
02891810803Price
FreeType
Type:
Exhibition
In this exhibition Claire French explores how both form and surface of a vessel can embody a personal narrative and energy, enabling exploration of human memory and experience.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026to19 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Price
FreeBangor
Address
The Old Market House, 77 Main Street, Bangor, Down, BT205APTelephone
02891093125Price
FreeType
Type:
Exhibition
Free, drop-in event to meet the health and wellness experts of Bangor, with free checks, taster sessions and more
Dates
- From:
- 17 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 19:00
Price
FreeBangor
Address
Various locations, Bangor, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
02891271200Type
Type:
Exhibition
Aspects Festival returns to Bangor with a vibrant programme of author talks, poetry events, workshops, performances and exhibitions.
Dates
- From:
- 23 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Bangor
Address
Various locations central Bangor City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
02891482053Price
FreeType
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:
- 24 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
- From:
- 29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
- From:
- 26 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
Price
FreeBangor
Address
Ward Park, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TATelephone
02891271200Type
Type:
Workshop
Join us for a full day of creative activity in Ward Park and beyond as the mobile National Poetry Library touches down in Bangor as part of the Poet in Every Port initiative.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Type
Type:
Festival
Celebrate Harvest at Ulster Folk Museum with potato picking, music and hands-on traditional crafts for all.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Bangor
Address
Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTType
Type:
Festival
Chilli Festival is a fun-filled family-friendly event with lots of added heat!
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Helen's Bay
Address
The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UBTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £75.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Craft
Discover an exclusive historic setting. Try traditional flax and linen crafts for yourself. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea experience.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Sept 2026
Price
Price from: £75.00 Per TicketHelen'sBay
Address
The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen'sBay, County Down, BT19 1UBTelephone
+44 (0) 7704 456 109Price
Price from: £75.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Workshop
As the seasons change and the first leaves begin to fall, we're celebrating the beauty of autumn with a very special Autumn Wreath Workshop in the Walled Garden.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Price
Price from: £75.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
028 4272 8808Price
Price from: £21.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Comedy
Northern Ireland's favourite sly guy Dave Elliott is back on the road with a brand new stand-up show: OBSESSED
Dates
- From:
- 2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Price
Price from: £21.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Learning
A storytelling journey inspired by the shores, waters and wild places around us, through stories led by local Author and Storyteller Marianne McShane.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Autumn Events
Join Jenni from Born in a Field for a hands-on natural fibre craft experience inspired by the landscape of Strangford Lough. Using willow and colourful wool fibres, you’ll learn how to make your own traditional-style God’s Eye, combining natural…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Art & Design
Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and nurture your wellbeing during this therapeutic photography workshop set within the stunning gardens of Mount Stewart.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30
Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketComber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Talks/Lectures
Wetlands need global guardians. In this interactive talk, Alex Hughes shares stories from WWT's international work, exploring how wetland heroes around the world are helping wildlife and people thrive together. Discover the power of wetlands and the…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026
Price
FreeComber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Workshop
Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add their own quiet "whisper" to the artist-led community artwork canvas through drawing, colour, texture, fingerprints and simple mark-making.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026
Price
FreeComber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Workshop
Celebrate the wonders of shore life at Castle Espie with a creative, hands-on weaving workshop led by Christine from Kiri Cottage Crafts.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026
Price
FreeHolywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £12.50 to £26.70 Per TicketType
Type:
Workshop
Shop vintage, learn repair skills, and discover the future of sustainable textiles at Ulster Folk Museum's Textile Takeover.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Price
Price from: £12.50 to £26.70 Per TicketNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
Price from: £3.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Autumn Events
Come and celebrate the beauty, wonder and strength of the Brent Geese with a fun-filled family kite-making adventure! In this hands-on workshop, young kite makers will assemble and creatively decorate a special kite inspired by these incredible…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Price
Price from: £3.00 Per Ticket
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