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Donaghadee
Address
Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
07805 096 958Type
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Exhibition
Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat,see our exhibition and hear her story.
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- 1 May 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Castle Park Avenue, Bangor
Address
North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
02891271200Type
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Exhibition
An exhibition at North Down Museum, exploring local recollections and memories of VE Day.
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- 7 May 2025to3 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Comber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
028 9187 4146Type
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Markets / Fairs
A new 2-day festival based in County Down, Northern Ireland, celebrating yarn, textiles and sustainable fashion.
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- 17 May 2025to18 May 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Holywood
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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…
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- 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
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Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £13.50 Per TicketType
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Talks/Lectures
Discover what life was like in the Drumnahunshin Farmhouse in the early 1900s with the Folk Museum's Senior Curator of History. Please note this event is now fully booked.
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- 24 May 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30
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Donaghadee
Address
Donaghadee Community Centre, 12a Railway Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HGTelephone
+44 (0)7773 464 116Price
FreeType
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History
A series of four talks on Donaghadee Local history by Tom Neill.
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- 24 May 2025Open 09:30 - 10:30
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Portaferry
Address
Market House, The square, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LRTelephone
07704 279 118Price
Price from: £50.00 to £75.00 Per TicketType
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Festival
Portaferry Art Society welcome you to 3 days of Outdoor Painting festival in beautiful Portaferry
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- 29 May 2025Open 18:30 - 21:30
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- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
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Helen's Bay
Address
The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UBTelephone
07704456109Price
Price from: £85.00 Per TicketType
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Craft
Step into the heritage beauty of Old Mill House for a magical day of willow weaving with talented willow artist Heather McDermott. Add rustic charm to your garden by creating handcrafted willow supports that are practical, sustainable solutions for…
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- 31 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
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Ballywalter
Address
Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballyatwood Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PPTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Price
Price from: £27.50 Per TicketType
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Tour
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 refreshments of…
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- 31 May 2025
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Castle Park, Bangor
Address
Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BNTelephone
028 9181 0803Type
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Exhibition
Explore sculptures and artworks in the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden, Bangor.
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- 1 June 2025to30 June 2025Various Opening Times
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4ADTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Type
Type:
Exhibition
Portaferry Art Society was founded in 1975 by like minded artists who took inspiration from their surroundings and enjoyed painting "en plein air". Here we are 50 years later, still going strong and still inspired by the Ards Peninsula.
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- 7 June 2025to23 July 2025Various Opening Times
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Donaghadee
Address
Starts from Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
028 9182 6846Price
Price from: £35.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Culture & Heritage
Embark on a captivating journey through time with "Survivor's Tale: The Story of the Princess Victoria." This unique experience brings to life the poignant events of 1953, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in maritime history. Beginning at…
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- 7 June 2025
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Bangor
Address
Studio 1a, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JPTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £12.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Theatre
Geoffrey and Caroline Robertson are having a dinner party to celebrate ten successful years of 'Mighty Midget Vacuum Cleaners', the company he jointly owns with Tim McArthur, and to add spice to the evening they decide to make it a murder mystery…
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- 13 June 2025to14 June 2025
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Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £13.50 Per TicketType
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Tour
Get behind the scenes and discover how museum objects are stored. Come along to this special tour of the Folk Life collection stores at the Ulster Folk Museum.
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- 20 June 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
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Helen's Bay
Address
The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UBTelephone
07704 456 109Price
Price from: £85.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Craft
Part of Taste Summer in AND | Join us for our "Weave a traditional Irish Potato Basket or Sciathog" workshop in the Walled Garden and explore the traditions of Irish willow basketry.
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- 28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Type
Type:
Culture & Heritage
Celebrate the heritage of the Ferguson Tractor on Saturday 28th June at the Ulster Folk Museum, with ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage Ferguson tractors.
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- 28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Comber
Address
McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DXTelephone
028 9131 3969Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketType
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Festival
Part of Taste Summer in AND | Get ready for a night of belly laughs, brilliant beer, and ooey-gooey raclette as we serve up Comedy, Craft & Cheese — the ultimate feel-good evening for foodies and funnybones alike.
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- 5 July 2025Open 07:00 - 23:30
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Bangor
Address
Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JPTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £10.00 Per TicketType
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…
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- 16 July 2025
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Newtownards
Address
Regent House Playing Fields, Circular Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4QATelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Free Event
Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound. Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound, as talented pipe bands and drum major groups come together competing for coveted awards.
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- 19 July 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00
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Off High Street, Newtownards
Address
Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Off High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Price
Price from: £8.00 Per TicketType
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Tour
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:
- 26 July 2025
Price
Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
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