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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.
Dates
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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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Newtownards
Address
Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4ADTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Type
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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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Castle Park Avenue, Bangor
Address
North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
02891271200Type
Type:
Exhibition
An exhibition of the works of County Down artists.
This exciting new exhibition is a celebration of the works of some of the greatest artists who have worked in the Ards and North Down Borough. We have a long history of artistic expression and have…Dates
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- 19 June 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
02842728808Price
Price from: £2.00 Per TicketType
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Festival
Get ready to witness Gilbert Giggles, the ultimate Master of Disaster, as he brings laughter and chaos to the stage!
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- 25 July 2025Open 12:00 - 13:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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.
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- 26 July 2025
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Holywood
Address
Culloden Estate and Spa, 142 Bangor Road, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 0EXTelephone
028 9042 1066Price
FreeType
Type:
Exhibition
Over 250 pieces of art on display at the Culloden Estate & Spa, from July 27 to August 31 2025. Hosted by Gormleys Fine Art, the exhibition includes celebrated Irish and international artists inluding Ian Pollock, Damien Hirst and Banks.
Dates
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- 27 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 19:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Greyabbey
Address
Rosemount House, Greyabbey Estate, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2QATelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Price
Price from: £25.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Tour
An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Greyabbey House, not normally open to the public, which overlooks Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.
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- 27 July 2025
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Bangor
Address
Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JPTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £14.00 Per TicketType
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Drama
Holiday Flush by Rick Hewitt presented by Rosemary Drama Group Spain, June 1982. A dream holiday in the sun with two Belfast families gets disrupted with exasperatingly late flights, holiday romances, painful sunburn and a swimming pool disaster.
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- 1 Aug 2025to2 Aug 2025
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Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Type
Type:
Cinema / Film
Enjoy films by heritage craft makers in the Folk Museum's Picture House.
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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Bangor
Address
Various Locations, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
028 9148 2053Price
FreeType
Type:
Concert
The 12th annual Open House Festival Bangor
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- 1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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Free -
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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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
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Bangor
Address
Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JPTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £14.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Drama
Yes, Prime Minister by Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn presented by Holywood Players. Based on the hit BBC television series, Yes, Prime Minister brings the razor-sharp political satire of the beloved show to the stage. Don't miss this brilliant stage…
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- 29 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025
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Bangor
Address
Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTType
Type:
Festival
Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Things are hotting up in Bangor Castle Walled Garden for the Chilli Festival in September, showcasing many different varieties of chilli plants from around the world, local food producers, live music, activities for all…
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- 13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
028 4272 8808Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Comedy
Martin Harley is celebrated as "One of the UK's finest contemporary roots musicians" (Guitarist Magazine) and a "slide guitar master" (Roots Magazine).
Known for his spellbinding slide guitar and ability to blend Americana, Blues, and Folk, Harley…
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- 19 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
028 4272 8808Price
Price from: £28.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Comedy
You've watched his clips on Instagram, you've shared his standup with your friends and family on TikTok, now it's time to see Jarlath Regan's funny bits live and in person. The brand new standup show from the man behind some of the most hilarious…
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- 20 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Cultra
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £60.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Food & Drink
Celebrate the harvest season with an evening of seasonal food and storytelling. The event will begin with a tour of our working farm and kitchen gardens, afterwards retreating to the cosy (and licensed pub!) to hear some stories and folklore while…
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- 27 Sept 2025
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(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 0069Price
Price from: £8.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Tour
Step back in time and uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past. Beginning at Bangor Abbey, one of the greatest monastic schools in Europe, then follow the Bangor Bell Trail through Castle Park, to the North Down Museum, see displays which…
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- 27 Sept 2025
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Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
028 4272 8808Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Comedy
Micky Bartlett is back in 2025 with his brand new show 'ROCKET!'
After another sell out international tour Bartlett brings his best hour of comedy yet. Sharing his thoughts on the modern world and secrets that most people wouldn't tell their…
Dates
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- 3 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
02842728808Price
Price from: £30.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Comedy
BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran is bringing his brand new stand-up show 'DOLLA HO' to his homeland this autumn with choice servings of his thoughts on everything and anything - delivered with his trademark poetic panache.
Dates
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- 4 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Price from: £30.00 Per Ticket
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