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  1. Black and White image of 5 women some looking forward, some looking at each other smiling, holding hands, one arm raised as if to cheer. Text overlaid

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Bangor Drama Club: The Prof by Michael Ievers
    This dynamic new pay tells the story of women through the barricades on the fiftieth anniversary of the Ulster Workers’ strike.

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2024to29 June 2024

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket
  2. Dragaoke with Lady Portia

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    She's back and ready for you to get up on that stage and shine - if you dare!

    Presented in association with Portaferry Gala, this is karaoke with a difference - it's hosted by the utterly fabulous Lady Portia Di' Monte!

    Supported by Ards and North…

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Young Aviators Day poster

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ulster Flying Club, 61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

    Telephone

    028 9181 3327

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Aviation event

    Young Aviators Day at Newtownards Airfield for 12-16 year olds.

    Primary Activities:
    • Aircraft & Airport Tours
    • Learn the basics of pre-flight checks
    • From Private Pilots Licence to Commercial Pilots Licence
    • Weather Challenges
    • Meet the…

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2024Open 10:15 - 16:15

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor

    Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, Old Ulster Bank Building, Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    An evening of creativity at Seacourt Print Workshop. Your inspiration will be a wide variety of plants and botanicals. You may choose the plants you wish to use, to create your bespoke print.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
  5. Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.

    (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 0069

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step back in time with and uncover stories of Bangor's fascinating past. 

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  6. Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    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

    Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs scenery and fascinating wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  7. Handmade papercraft birds
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Handmade papercraft birds
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Families will be welcomed by Marianne from Boom! Studios, based in Bangor, who will lead a "Wee Birds" art session. This is a mixed media session using collage to create birds inspired by the WWT Castle Espie wildlife and landscape.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket
  8. Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    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, not normally open to the public.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket
  9. Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market
    Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market

    153 Bangor Road, Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Come along to this beautiful autumnal experience at the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in collaboration with Lightfoot Bangor, for a unique apple harvest lunch. 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  10. Person walking with a dog on a lead
    A family walking in woodland with a dog
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Eisenhower Pier in Bangor
    Person walking with a dog on a lead
    A family walking in woodland with a dog
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Eisenhower Pier in Bangor

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, 1 St Malachy's Way / Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JE

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join Tour Guide Nicky Jones of Experience and Explore NI and discover the history of Bangor on this dog friendly walking tour, followed by a tipple of gin at the Nines bar and restaurant.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  11. Andrew Ryan comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    'Utterly Brilliant' **** ( Timeout).

    Andrew is finally living the life he always thought he would after moving to Belfast and he's taking his hilarious tales of woe and ineptitude on tour across the UK and Ireland this Autumn. He's stopped…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. A letterpress machine
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop Letterpress and screen printing equipment
    A letterpress machine
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop Letterpress and screen printing equipment

    75 Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, The old Ulster Bank, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join us for an evening of creativity and fun at Seacourt Print Workshop! No experience is necessary to take part in this immersive experience which is perfect for those who want to try their hand at this traditional printing technique.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
  13. Paddy Raff Gimme A Minute Tour

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    He sold out VERY fast on the first night so if you want in... BE QUICK!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Casting in bronze
    Pieces created during a workshop with Lake and Oak Coppersmithing
    Casting in bronze
    Pieces created during a workshop with Lake and Oak Coppersmithing

    Millisle

    Address

    Eden Pottery, 218 Abbey Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join Lake and Oak Coppersmithing for this unique bronze casting workshop.  This creative workshop will give you a glimpse into the past techniques of Bronze Age casting.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket
  15. Micky Bartlett stand-up comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his brand new stand-up show "THICC!" to venues across the UK & Ireland this Autumn!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    A duck on the water at Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    A duck on the water at 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:

    Workshop

    Come along to a fun filled, creative Halloween experience at WWT Castle Espie.  Little Ones are invited to join local artist Kerrie, aka Mrs Maker, and get into the Halloween spirit by creating masks of your favourite animals or your crazy imaginary…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2024

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket
  17. A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    Copeland Distillery Gin bottle top
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    Copeland Distillery Gin bottle top
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    The Motte Donaghadee

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Grace Neill's bar and restaurant, 33 High Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    New tour for 2024! Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee. Hear some ghoulish tales as we wander through the haunted streets of the old harbour town.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2024

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket
  18. Colin Geddis comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Colin Geddis' brand new stand up show G.O.A.T. (GEDDIS ON ANOTHER TOUR) will hit the road this Autumn with a headline show in Portico!

    With sell-out live shows across the UK and Ireland, including 6 shows at Belfast's SSE Arena, Colin's career has…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. William Thompson comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Would you invest it? Save it for a rainy day? Or blow it as quickly as possible?
    This is the question that William Thompson (Mudblood Podcast, William of Orangedale, Tea With Meghan) will…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
    Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
    Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
    Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands

    75 Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, The old Ulster Bank, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    The Christmas lights are on in Bangor so time to get inky with screen print at Seacourt Print Workshop, and make and assemble your own handmade garland, perfect to string up on a wall, or gift to a loved one.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
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