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  1. Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     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 our exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024to1 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Brent Goose
    Redshank
    Brent goose and curlew on Strangford Lough
    Brent geese on Strangford Lough near Scrabo
    Shelduck
    Brent Goose
    Redshank
    Brent goose and curlew on Strangford Lough
    Brent geese on Strangford Lough near Scrabo
    Shelduck

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Enjoy this display on the wonderful overwintering wildlife of Strangford Lough by North Down Birdwatching Club.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2024to15 Oct 2024Various Opening Times
  3. Princess pamper day collage, girls dressed as princesses and the Maxemoo Cafe logo

    Millisle

    Address

    33 Main Street, Millisle, Down, BT222BL

    Telephone

    0289186 2853

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Princess Pamper Day - treat your little princess to a wonderful make-over experience with refreshments and photo shoot.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2024to14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket
  4. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    21 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  5. Four people jumping off a paddleboard into water
    Four people standing up on a Paddleboard
    Four farls of soda bread with butter in a dish
    Four people jumping off a paddleboard into water
    Four people standing up on a Paddleboard
    Four farls of soda bread with butter in a dish

    Killinchy

    Address

    52a Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT236UD

    Telephone

    07711484850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Enjoy nature while paddleboarding on Strangford Lough and feast on delicious homemade soda bread in Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. A person sitting in a yoga pose on a SUP board on water

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Connect with Nature and enjoy the physical & mental benefits of yoga in the outdoors. Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a form of slow adventure. Therefore, it is the perfect way to switch off from the stresses of everyday life. When paired with…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2024Open 06:30 - 09:30

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
  7. Autumn Foraging at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +442890428428

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    An Autumn foraging workshop and walk around with food expert Clare McQuillan at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket
  8. Graphic advertising the fun day on Sunday 15 September

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9181 3327

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Family Fun Day
    Stalls
    Military Vehicles
    Kids Activities
    Aviation
    Eddie Irvine Sports
    Cloud 9
    Food
    RAF Cadets
    And much more!
    Free admission for walk-ups
    £2.00 car parking

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 18:15

    Price

    Free
  9. Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    workbench with tools and computer and dog lying on dog bed
    2 ladies sitting on chairs deinking from mugs with blankets on their knees.
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    workbench with tools and computer and dog lying on dog bed
    2 ladies sitting on chairs deinking from mugs with blankets on their knees.

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT180NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio. No experience is required for this fun and relaxing experience, so come with friends or by yourself for some quality 'me time'. Challenge…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thanks
  10. 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, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price £45.00 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:
    18 Sept 2024
    From:
    17 Oct 2024

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Harvest 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 £13.50 to £28.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Celebrate Harvest and our close connection to the land on Saturday 21st September at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £13.50 to £28.50 Per Ticket
  12. Crawfordsburn

    Address

    The Old Inn, 15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, County Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    028 9185 3255

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us at The Old Inn for a delightful Roald Dahl Afternoon Tea, celebrating Roald Dahl Day!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2024to22 Sept 2024Open 12:00 -

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  13. Shorelife Celebration details

    Address

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us for brand new Shorelife Celebration events in WWT Castle Espie and National Trust Mount Stewart. Enjoy FREE ENTRY for all (both members and non-members) to explore both stunning locations. Expect lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts,…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Oct 2024
  14. Guide, Kerry Mackie
    Shorelife Celebration details
    Island Hill
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough with Scrabo Tower in the background
    Guide, Kerry Mackie
    Shorelife Celebration details
    Island Hill
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough with Scrabo Tower in the background

    Comber

    Address

    Island Hill Causeway to Rough Island, Ringcreevy Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 5JR

    Telephone

    07484 471 781

    Price

    Price £2.00 to £3.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of Shorelife Celebration. Join Kerry Mackie for a short walk across the causeway to Rough Island on Strangford Lough to enjoy the Brent Geese feeding along the shoreline following their recent arrival after their long migration.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Oct 2024

    Price

    Price £2.00 to £3.50 Per Ticket
  15. Lake Walk in Autumn
    Dog  show competition at Mount Stewart
    Lake Walk in Autumn
    Dog  show competition at Mount Stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Discover the enchanting beauty of Mount Stewart this autumn. Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of colours from all corners of the world, nestled within our picturesque woodland gardens and tranquil lake.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2024to19 Oct 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16.  Market at Clandeboye Estate Courtyard

    Address

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    This two-day family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan produce from Ards and North Down in the exquisite grounds of Clandeboye Estate. Join us for an artisan food and drink speciality market where you will find the Meet the Maker…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2024to13 Oct 2024
  17. Misty morning on Strangford Lough
    Scrabo tower across Strangford Lough
    Lightship Petrel at Whiterock
    Whin blossom at Scrabo Tower
    Child waving at Tractor Strangford Lough
    Scrabo tower and golf course
    Haybales in October at Scrabo
    Supporting funders' logo's
    Misty morning on Strangford Lough
    Scrabo tower across Strangford Lough
    Lightship Petrel at Whiterock
    Whin blossom at Scrabo Tower
    Child waving at Tractor Strangford Lough
    Scrabo tower and golf course
    Haybales in October at Scrabo
    Supporting funders' logo's

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    'Magnificent Mourne Gullion Strangford! Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the seasons.'
    A display of the winners and finalists in this annual amateur photography competition held by the management teams of the Ring of Gullion, Mournes…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Oct 2024to16 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
  18. Tree Folklore Walk

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +442890428428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Explore and celebrate native Irish trees in this guided walk with The Conservation Volunteers.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  19. Two boys looking at fungi in the woods.
    Child casting a spell with a willow wand
    Two boys looking at fungi in the woods.
    Child casting a spell with a willow wand

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Explore the super natural! This October half term, discover activities that show just how super wetland nature can be. From wildlife spotting and bug hunting, to wand-making and storytelling, the wetlands are bubbling over with magic.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2024to31 Oct 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Pumpkins in front of the House
    Pumpkins in the House
    Pumpkins in front of the House
    Pumpkins in the House

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Join us this Halloween for a walk on the eerie side.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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