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  1. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

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

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Native Tree Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Discover the native trees of Ireland as you wander around the Ulster Folk Museum with The Conservation Volunteers

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  3. Kyle Riley

    Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert


    Kyle is back with his wildly popular family concert for young children. 'Little Folk – On the Road' is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. It's a foot stomping, hand clapping, and jumping good time. Featuring his award-winning…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  4. B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown
    B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown

    Kirkubbin

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car Race Meeting Featuring B.O.S.S.Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Helen's Bay

    Address

    47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into the timeless charm of Old Mill House for a magical day of traditional willow weaving with resident willow artist, Heather McDermott, to weave your own willow sculptures in our Weave a Dragonfly and Butterfly workshop

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Pet Nose Day
    Pet Nose Day

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show and more. Meet local animal charities and learn about their valuable work.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Braddock Reach, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026
    From:
    31 May 2026
    From:
    29 June 2026
    From:
    29 July 2026
    From:
    27 Aug 2026
    From:
    26 Sept 2026
    From:
    26 Oct 2026
    From:
    1 Apr 2027

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Full Moon Boat Tours
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Full Moon Boat Tours
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    07938517009

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
    From:
    31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
    From:
    29 June 2026Open 21:30 - 23:00
    From:
    29 July 2026Open 21:00 - 22:30
    From:
    27 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
    From:
    26 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Specialist Plant Fair
    Specialist Plant Fair
    Specialist Plant Fair
    Specialist Plant Fair

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +442842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Get ready to dig into a blooming celebration as horticultural experts and garden traders transform Front of House into a lush paradise!

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Boat tour of Strangford Lough with marine biologist

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    30 May 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    27 June 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    25 July 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  11. Trio of 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
    Girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the Maypole dancing round the May Pole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    Trio of 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
    Girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the Maypole dancing round the May Pole
    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

    A day of celebration featuring traditional maypole dancing, live music, entertainment, and bric-a-brac and food stalls creating a carnival atmosphere in this charming town.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  12. May Day flower crowns at the 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

    Experience a traditional May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum on Monday 4th May.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  13. Foraging Afloat
Kayaking
Foraging
    Island Cooking Experience
    Wild Dining
    Foraging Feast
    Kayaking Strangford Lough
    Foraging Afloat
Kayaking
Foraging
    Island Cooking Experience
    Wild Dining
    Foraging Feast
    Kayaking Strangford Lough

    Killinchy

    Address

    Green Boat Shed Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £89.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Spring is arriving on Strangford Lough and with it the arrival of an array of seasonal wild food emerges from the land and water. Join Rory Martin of Strangford Lough Activity Centre and David Thompson & Celia Spouncer from Wild About Tours for a…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
    From:
    21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £89.00 Per Ticket
  14. All-american logo
    All-American Weekend activities
    All-american logo
    All-American Weekend activities

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07841 328493

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join us for an All-American Weekend filled with big trucks, live country music, family fun, food, and local traders. From impressive vehicles and driving experiences to entertainment for all ages, it's a celebration of music, motors, and…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to17 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Mayor Cllr Gillian McCollum poses with two children who are holding beach balls, to promote Sea Bangor in May
    Bangor marina bird's eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Mayor Cllr Gillian McCollum poses with two children who are holding beach balls, to promote Sea Bangor in May
    Bangor marina bird's eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Bangor Promenade and marina

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Seafront, Quay Street Car Park and Eisenhower Pier, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Celebrate the City of Bangor’s rich maritime heritage with family fun activities, entertainment for all, delicious food and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to24 May 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
  16. Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival

    Groomsport

    Address

    9 Bangor Road, Groomsport, Down, BT19 6JF

    Telephone

    07593570390

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    This is the first Guided Walking Tour Festival for the Ards and North Down Borough. Join fully-trained, local tour guides as they introduce you to the history and myths of the Borough. Come and Discover Where You Live!

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Superkarts At Kirkistown.
    Moido-5-Cup Mazdas at Kirkistown
    Scottish Mini Coopers
    Superkarts At Kirkistown.
    Moido-5-Cup Mazdas at Kirkistown
    Scottish Mini Coopers

    Kirkubbin

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

     Car and Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring The Scottish Mini Coopers.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Cultra Motorsport Festival at the Ulster Transport Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £36.90 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come along to Cultra Motorsport Festival on Saturday 7th June at Ulster Transport Museum, with the famous Cultra hill climb taking place on the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum right beside us!

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £36.90 Per Ticket
  19. Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle, with representatives from Muckle  Haulage (Sponsor), Kings of the Road a
    Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    Some of the Trucks that will be on display at the show
    Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle, with representatives from Muckle  Haulage (Sponsor), Kings of the Road a
    Trucks at the Track Committee with ANDBC Mayor Councillor Gillian McCollum, Councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle.
    Some of the Trucks that will be on display at the show

    Kircubbin

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07730 666 653

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Trucks at the Track- Truck Show

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2026Open 10:00 - 04:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. High Tea at Sea
    High Tea at Sea
    Strangford Lough Boat Tours
    High Tea at Sea
    High Tea at Sea
    Strangford Lough Boat Tours

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    High Tea at Sea is a guided boat tour of Strangford Lough followed by an artisan picnic. This experience offers you the opportunity to soak in the history and scenery of Strangford Lough finishing with a beautiful artisan picnic.

    Dates

    From:
    19 June 2026

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
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