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  1. Ballintoy

    Address

    Ballintoy Harbour, Portrush, Bangor, Antrim & requests, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6NA

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Sports

    Active Adventures NI offer multiple activity options including Kayak sessions/lessons/courses/tours, SUP sessions/lessons/courses/tours, Surfing experiences/camps/lessons and of course our renowned Coasteering Experiences. We can create a bespoke…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Strangford Lough Viking Festival

    Strangford

    Address

    Lobster Pot Restaurant, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7ND

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Walking Tour Strangford led by Brigid Watson of Sustainable Journeys Ireland, with a Viking and natural history emphasis.


    Dates

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket
  3. Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  4. Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Discover Groomsport's tour of Groomsport covers the varied history of the village, including the voyage of the Eagle Wing on 9th September 1636 – the first attempt by Ulster-Scots folk to emigrate to America. The tour will include significant…

    Dates

    Price

    Free
  5. Bedroom
    Living, dining area
    Photo of streetview
    Bedroom
    Living, dining area
    Photo of streetview

    Newtownards

    Address

    39A Manse Road, Cloghy, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 1HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7966764906

    Type

    Type:

    Guest Accommodation

  6. Echlinville Distillery promotional graphic for their Burgers, Beer and Spirits event
    An image of two pints and a burger
    Person wearing t-shirt that says Modest Beer NI
    Ballyboley Dexters logo
    Echlinville Distillery promotional graphic for their Burgers, Beer and Spirits event
    An image of two pints and a burger
    Person wearing t-shirt that says Modest Beer NI
    Ballyboley Dexters logo

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Enjoy a guided tour of Echlinville Distillery and an afternoon of the finest local food and drinks with gourmet burgers by Ballyboley Dexters, craft beer by Modest Beer and our premium whiskeys and gins 

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024Open 13:30 - 17:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2024Open 13:30 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Wine barrel with Boutinot logo

    Holywood

    Address

    Culloden Estate & Spa, Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 1066

    Price

    Price £135.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    An outstanding evening of 5* cuisine with the perfect Boutinot wine pairings.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £135.00 Per Ticket
  8. A wagon and hay bales set in Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    028 90428 428

    Price

    Price £7.00 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Experience and celebrate harvest and our close connection to the land at Ulster Folk Museum, all September, through themes of making, growing and living

    Dates

    Price

    Price £7.00 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Summer workshop with foraging and food expert Clare McQuillan.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Exploris tunnel
    Exploris Tunnel With people
    burger
    Caesar Salad
    dessert
    Exploris tunnel
    Exploris Tunnel With people
    burger
    Caesar Salad
    dessert

    Portaferry

    Address

    Exploris Aquarium, 1 The Rope Walk, Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NZ

    Telephone

    028 4272 8062

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A Food and Tour Experience

    Dates

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket
  11. Roadsports Champion 2022, Steven Larkham
    FF1600 racing is often close.  Ivor McCullough leading Dave Parks and Noel Robinson.
    Graham Moore in the NI Sevens.
    2022 Modi-5-Cup Champion, Francis Allen
    2022 Formula Vee Champion, Anthony Cross
    Legend cars are as aerodynamic as a brick!
    BMWs always feature in Saloons
    Liam Fox is a front runner in Superkarts
    Roadsports Champion 2022, Steven Larkham
    FF1600 racing is often close.  Ivor McCullough leading Dave Parks and Noel Robinson.
    Graham Moore in the NI Sevens.
    2022 Modi-5-Cup Champion, Francis Allen
    2022 Formula Vee Champion, Anthony Cross
    Legend cars are as aerodynamic as a brick!
    BMWs always feature in Saloons
    Liam Fox is a front runner in Superkarts

    Kircubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    028 42771325

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Fantastic car and super kart race meeting. 18 races plus qualifying make for an adrenaline filled day!

    Dates

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Still house
    modest
    Still house
    modest

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    028 4273 8597

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Enjoy an afternoon of the finest local food and drinks with gourmet burgers by Ballyboley Dexters, craft beer by Modest Beer and Echlinville's premium whiskeys and gins.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Strangford Lough Viking Festival

    Strangford

    Address

    The Old Court, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7NB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Venue is in an outstandingly beautiful location on the shores of Strangford Lough, and it will host the Viking Feast on the opening night of the festival. Music played on reconstructed medieval instruments and vocal arrangements from a trio of…

    Dates

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  14. Event poster visual featuring three Viking characters and event details. Images supplied by Lakes Vikings, photo credit to Ciara McMullen Photography.

    (on the green area after Exploris), Portaferry

    Address

    The Viking Encampment, The Ropewalk, off Castle Street, (on the green area after Exploris), Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NZ

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Viking reenactors will be in Portaferry and will tell the shared Viking story of the two villages to visitors. A full-size replica longship will be on display.

    Dates

  15. The Portico of Ards, exterior
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    A lady enjoying an event at The Portico of Ards
    The Portico of Ards, inside venue
    The Portico of Ards front exterior
    The Portico of Ards at night
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    A lady enjoying an event at The Portico of Ards
    The Portico of Ards, inside venue
    The Portico of Ards front exterior
    The Portico of Ards at night

    Portaferry

    Address

    Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42728808

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Built in 1841, this beautiful Greek-style church hosts concerts and houses heritage displays. Guided tours include the organ loft and a chance to play on the spectacular restored pipe organ. To book a tour or see what's on visit porticoards.com

  16. Mrs R'ganics

    Newtownards, Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Newtownards, Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Mrs R'ganics is back at Mount Stewart - join us and start the new year as little greener and cleaner.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket
  17. Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Robin perched on a snow covered tree trunk
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Robin perched on a snow covered tree trunk

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Get the whole family together for an entertaining guided tour of WWT Castle Espie with Learning Manager John McCullough. Learn something new about the human and natural history of our site and feel the mood-boosting effects of wondrous wetlands.

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Event poster visual featuring three Viking characters and event details. Images supplied by Lakes Vikings, photo credit to Ciara McMullen Photography.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Portaferry Hotel, 10 The Strand, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    A walking tour of Portaferry led by the knowledgeable Brigid Watson of Sustainable Journeys Ireland, with a Viking and natural history emphasis.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket
  19. Millisle

    Address

    Ganaway Training & Activity Centre, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    The Boys' Brigade Heritage Museum holds a vast range of Boys' Brigade archive materials including photographs, BB Memorabilia, together with displays of items of historical interest to the area where the Museum is located.

    Dates

    Price

    Free
  20. Strangford Lough Viking Festival

    Strangford

    Address

    St Joseph's Primary School, 31 Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Primary school children from the wider Strangford and Portaferry areas are being visited by some of our fierce Vikings and will make an artwork to go on display. The winner from each school will receive a family ticket to the amazing Ballydugan…

    Dates

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