What's on in Ards and North Down

Art and craft sessions for young families.

90 minute guided tour of the history and important buildings in the village.

Open House Festival - a month-long programme of music, comedy, literature, film, and fiid & drink

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

Inclusive Beach Fun Day. All ages and abilities and free to attend.

Throughout August, Ards Arts Centre will play host to the principle Creative Peninsula exhibition,…

A family-friendly community festival featuring food vendors, traders, family activities, live…

Join us for the Clandeboye Festival 2026 from 22–29 August at the stunning Clandeboye Estate in…

Step into the timeless charm of the Walled Garden for a magical day of traditional willow sculpture…

Celebrate curiosity through music with Sparkle and Star at the museum!

An ongoing and developing work of Tracey Johnston Ceramics at her artist residency with WWT Castle…

Creative Peninsula is Northern Ireland's premier celebration of Art and Craft, taking place in the…

Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.

Join us in the Sunburst Gallery, Ards Arts Centre, throughout August to visit our visual artist at…

Discover the charm and coastal heritage of Donaghadee this dog‑friendly walking tour.

Devine hours happy hours

Boat tour of Strangford Lough with marine biologist

Each Sunday, and some Saturdays, throughout the summer until 13 September will see activities and…

Art and craft sessions for young families.

90 minute guided tour of the history and important buildings in the village.

This exhibition, by visual artist, Karen Hamilton, translates the intangible phenomenon of…

Open House Festival - a month-long programme of music, comedy, literature, film, and fiid & drink

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

Immersive Historical Walking Tour

Join us for the Clandeboye Festival 2026 from 22–29 August at the stunning Clandeboye Estate in…

A fascinating guided walk of the history and heritage of our woodlands

In this exhibition Claire French explores how both form and surface of a vessel can embody a…

An ongoing and developing work of Tracey Johnston Ceramics at her artist residency with WWT Castle…

Creative Peninsula is Northern Ireland's premier celebration of Art and Craft, taking place in the…

Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.

On the last Thursday of every month, from 6 - 9pm, creative spaces in central Bangor host art…

Boat tour of Stangford Lough under the light of the full moon.

Devine hours happy hours

Discover the remarkable linen heritage of the Crommelin family, whose influence was instrumental in…

Each Sunday, and some Saturdays, throughout the summer until 13 September will see activities and…