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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 our exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough
    Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

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

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag
    Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag

    Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £179.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Join us at Strangford Lough Activity Centre this summer.  Our Multi Activity Summer Scheme is the the ideal way to explore the outdoors, try new activities, meet new friends and have lots of fun.

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2025to21 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £179.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. summer themed sponge shapes
    Pottery plate decorated with hand printed images
    summer themed sponge shapes
    Pottery plate decorated with hand printed images

    Millise

    Address

    Eden Pottery, 218 Abbey Road, Millise, County Down, BT22 2DH

    Telephone

    028 9186 2300

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Ceramic paint your own studio filled with summer themed stamps.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025to30 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Sensory Nature Walk 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:

    Nature

    Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world on a relaxing walk with the Ulster Folk Museum Education Officer on most Wednesdays throughout Summer.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025to20 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  6. A child playing with a ribbon

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Summer of Play is on its way! This summer, play takes over the lawns at Mount Stewart.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Bear with Boxing Gloves
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Two People with Rope Holding Onto a Moon
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Key and Padlocks with Crow
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Lady Bending Forward Smiling
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Bear with Boxing Gloves
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Two People with Rope Holding Onto a Moon
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Key and Padlocks with Crow
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Lady Bending Forward Smiling

    Holywood

    Address

    Culloden Estate and Spa, 142 Bangor Road, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 0EX

    Telephone

    028 9042 1066

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Over 250 pieces of art on display at the Culloden Estate & Spa, from July 27 to August 31 2025. Hosted by Gormleys Fine Art, the exhibition includes celebrated Irish and international artists inluding Ian Pollock, Damien Hirst and Banks.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 19:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Camp iRock Poster
    Group of Campers
    Camp iRock Poster
    Group of Campers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Killinchy Primary School, Main Street, Killinchy, Newtownards, BT23 6PN

    Telephone

    07590235014

    Price

    Price from: £216.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Camp iRock is a fun-filled five-day music camp for children aged 5–12, designed to build confidence and creativity through rock and pop music! Kids form a band, learn real instruments, write songs, make a music video, and perform live—no experience…

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to8 Aug 2025Open 08:30 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £216.00 Per Ticket
  9. Summer Craft Activities 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

    Enjoy drop-in craft activities as part of your visit to the Ulster Folk Museum on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in July and August.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2025to9 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    From:
    14 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    21 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
  10. Graphic of three kids in the trees jumping and smiling, details say Wild Days Out Nature Adventures for Kids - 8 - 22 August 20-25

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations, BANGOR, Bangor, Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    03000133333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Looking for free, fun, and educational outdoor activities for the kids this August? "Wild Days Out" is a series of exciting, hands-on nature sessions designed especially for children across Ards and North Down!

    Each event offers a chance to explore…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025to22 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. 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
    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
    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
    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

    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:
    8 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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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
  12. E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour
    E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on Strangford Lough's breath-taking shores.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
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    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
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    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
    From:
    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  13. 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 from: £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:
    9 Aug 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
    From:
    7 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    From:
    7 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Cockle Row Cottages
    Ulster-Scots Piper and Drummer
    Ulster-Scots Piper
    Ulster-Scots Agency logo
    A Cockle Row Visitor Information Advisor serving a customer
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    Groomsport
    Blackberry Farm animation logo
    Cockle Row Cottages
    Ulster-Scots Piper and Drummer
    Ulster-Scots Piper
    Ulster-Scots Agency logo
    A Cockle Row Visitor Information Advisor serving a customer
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    Groomsport
    Blackberry Farm animation logo

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    028 9109 3038

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside village of Groomsport to provide an afternoon of FREE fun!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    17 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    7 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    13 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    14 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  15. Female in outdoor heated pool

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9185 3255

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Destress in midweek serenity on Wednesday 13th August. Rejuvenate your skin with a self-application facial and uncover your skin's unique needs with our advanced NEXA skin scanner. Access the Treetop Spa from 5pm and indulge on nibbles paired with a…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Clandeboye Festival 2025

    Bangor

    Address

    The Court Yard - Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 7600

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join us for the Clandeboye Festival 2025: Aspects of Summer from August 16th-23rd at the stunning Clandeboye Estate. Enjoy world-class music from Artistic Director Barry Douglas, Camerata Ireland, and top classical artists. Discover captivating…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 22:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival
    Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership Kite Festival

    Millisle

    Address

    Millisle Beach Park, Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7708 027 065

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Family fun filled day to with kites flying overhead.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Wildlife Walks 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

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  19. Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Aurora
    Double cluster in Perseus
    Hotties Hot Chocolate, which will be served on the evening
    Cassiopeia
    Dumbbell Nebula
    North American Nebula in Cygnus
    Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Aurora
    Double cluster in Perseus
    Hotties Hot Chocolate, which will be served on the evening
    Cassiopeia
    Dumbbell Nebula
    North American Nebula in Cygnus

    Ballyhalbert

    Address

    Burr Point near Ballyhalbert, Ballyhalbert, County Down, BT22 1DL

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island. Astronomers from the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society will be on hand with their telescopes ready to explore the…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  20. The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-2
    The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-3
    Castle-Espie-Photo-1
    Castle-Espie-Photo-2
    Castle-Espie-Photo-3
    The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-2
    The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-3
    Castle-Espie-Photo-1
    Castle-Espie-Photo-2
    Castle-Espie-Photo-3

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07792925128

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Enjoy the unique surroundings of Castle Espie After Hours Sound Spa Experience with your host, Tessa Ann. Light refreshments will be served, giving you time to reflect on your experience and take in the stunning surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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