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  1. An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    **This would make a great Father's Day gift!** Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs' scenery and fascinating wildlife onboard the St Brendan, departing from the shores of the picturesque…

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2024

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket
  2. 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
  3. Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Town Centre, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 June 2024, is always a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery demos in the Festival Kitchen and activities that celebrate the Comber Earlies potato which holds PGI…

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
  4. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    The Bangor Boat at Pickie Jetty
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    The Bangor Boat at Pickie Jetty
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Off the Promenade at the seafront, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us this Sea Bangor weekend and discover the crucial role Bangor had to play in preparation for the D-Day Normandy Landings. Step aboard the Ocean Crest as we commemorate 80 years of this momentous time in history with a guided tour of Bangor…

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024
    From:
    1 June 2024
    From:
    2 June 2024
    From:
    2 June 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 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 view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    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 view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    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 at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Strangford Lough on board the St Brendan. Cruise between the islands and inlets of this area of outstanding beauty while being entertained by stories of pagan folklore and enjoy traditional Irish…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2024

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket
  7. Horses pulling a plough in a field with farmers showcasing country skills in Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us in celebrating our traditions and heritage country skills.

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. 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
  9. Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
    a photo of a monument in the square in comber
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Church from the car park, showing the entrance gates and arch way leading to the front doors of the church
    a photo of a monument in the square in comber

    Comber

    Address

    Tour departs from the gates of St Mary's Parish Church, The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Comber may be small in size but is big in terms of history. Come along to discover what we mean!

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  10. A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    The Motte Donaghadee
    The Motte Donaghadee
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    The Motte Donaghadee
    The Motte Donaghadee
    The Motte Donaghadee

    Donaghadee

    Address

    The Motte, Castle Street via East Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0ED

    Telephone

    0300 013 3333

    Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2024: Summer, May to September (See Opening Times).

    Dates

  11. 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
  12. Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas

    Carrowdore

    Address

    Eastwell Farm, 6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Andy and Joanne invite you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference. As you tour the farm watch out for the pigmy goats and chickens and of course you will get to meet the Alpacas and after your tour you are invited you to pick a…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  13. image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, The Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  14. Tour group at Bangor Bell
    Kearney historical village
    Tour group at Bangor Bell
    Kearney historical village

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Find out about local guided tours of this beautiful area with Brigid Watson, Sustainable Journeys Ireland

    Dates

  15. 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
  16. A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house
    A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house

    Newtownards

    Address

    Tour will depart by coach from Ards Visitor Information Centre,, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A New for 2024 escorted excursion by coach - Visit the National Trust's Mount Stewart Estate, where their knowledgeable team will guide you through the spectacular gardens, before making your way to Echlinville Distillery to learn about how gin is…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  17. Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Photo of the E sculpture representing Ireland's most easterly point
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Portavogie Harbour
    Portavogie Harbour
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Photo of the E sculpture representing Ireland's most easterly point
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Portavogie Harbour
    Portavogie Harbour

    Portavogie

    Address

    Tour departs from Portavogie Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Join East Coast Boat Tours for a boat trip like no other.  Simon and crew will welcome you aboard this early morning trip to watch the sunrise from the Eastern most point of the island of Ireland

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  18. A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Town Centre, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the bustling gateway town of Holywood.

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Free
  19. A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop

    Newtownards

    Address

    Conway Square, Town Centre, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join the festive family fun and enjoy a seasonal atmosphere at the local food and gift market.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024

    Price

    Free
  20. A group enjoying Stand Up Paddleboarding on Strangford Lough
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    A photo of Strangford Lough
    View over harbour, blue sky and boats moored
    Ballydorn and the Lightship Aerial Picture
    Views of the water
    A group enjoying Stand Up Paddleboarding on Strangford Lough
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    A photo of Strangford Lough
    View over harbour, blue sky and boats moored
    Ballydorn and the Lightship Aerial Picture
    Views of the water

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, 40 Whiterock Road, Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6HQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Enjoy the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation at Strangford Lough Activity Centre's exclusive SUP Paddleboard events, in collaboration with Sudor Sauna. Stunning and serene, Strangford Lough sets the stage for a day of aquatic exploration and…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Apr 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
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