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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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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:
    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  6. Killinchy

    Address

    Ballydorn Road, Killinchy, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9751 2692

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly day on our working farm with views over Whiterock Bay. 

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:30
  7. 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:
    31 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
  8. 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

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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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. RAF Bangor Town Show

    Bangor

    Address

    Ward Park, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)207 096 7701

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us for the RAF Bangor Town Show – an action packed family event!

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to6 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Free
  13. Dahlias
    Come Celebrate with us and the Dahlias
    Dinnerplate Dahlia
    Dahlias
    Come Celebrate with us and the Dahlias
    Dinnerplate Dahlia

    Donaghadee

    Address

    The Hoop House at Flavour First, 224 Killaughey Rd, Donaghadee, Down, BT21 0LJ

    Telephone

    07730581285

    Price

    Price from: £18.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Celebrate our one year anniversary with us and the Dahlias and make a jam jar posy to take home using flowers grown in the field and the polytunnel.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price from: £18.50 Per Ticket
  14. Portavogie name on boat
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Portavogie name on boat
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  15. Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Square, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LR

    Telephone

    028 4272 9598

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Monthly artisan food & craft market

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    4 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
  16. 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:
    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
  17. Sunset Paddle and BBQ
    Sunset Paddle
    Sunset Paddle and BBQ
    Sunset Paddle

    Whiterock, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Whiterock Bay Launch Point, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Guided Kayak Tour and sumptuous island BBQ

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. First prize for Floral Art to Sophie Whitten in 2024
    2024 Comber Show Trophy Ceremony
    QR code for 2025 Show Schedule
    First prize for Floral Art to Sophie Whitten in 2024
    2024 Comber Show Trophy Ceremony
    QR code for 2025 Show Schedule

    Comber

    Address

    First Presbyterian Church Halls, High St, Comber, Comber, County Down, BT23 5HL

    Telephone

    07395 026 333

    Price

    Price from: Free to £2.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    All are welcome to the the Comber and District Horticultural Society's annual show of fruit and vegetables, flowers, floral art, honey and bee products, home baking, preserves and handicrafts. Children and young people have separate entry classes.…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 13:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: Free to £2.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Harvest at 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:

    Festival

    Celebrate Harvest at Ulster Folk Museum with potato picking, music and hands-on traditional crafts for all.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Bangor Castle
    Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Bangor Castle

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor City Hall (Bangor Castle), Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A two-day family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan produce from Ards and North Down

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
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