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Donaghadee
Address
Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
07805 096 958Type
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
Helen'sBay
Address
The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen'sBay, County Down, BT19 1UBTelephone
+44 (0) 7704 456 109Price
Price from: £75.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Workshop
As the seasons change and the first leaves begin to fall, we're celebrating the beauty of autumn with a very special Autumn Wreath Workshop in the Walled Garden.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Price
Price from: £75.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Portaferry
Address
The Square, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LRTelephone
028 4272 9598Type
Type:
Markets / Fairs
Monthly artisan food & craft market
Dates
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- 3 Oct 2026
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- 7 Nov 2026
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- 5 Dec 2026
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- 3 Apr 2027
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Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Learning
Delve into the magical and mysterious world of mushrooms on a family-friendly tour through the grounds at Mount Stewart.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
Price from: £3.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Guided Walk
Thanks to a unique microclimate, Mount Stewart’s gardens on the shore of Strangford Lough are filled with Mediterranean and exotic plants. But as a changing climate brings greater weather extremes, storms and sea level rise, the National Trust is…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
Price
Price from: £3.00 Per TicketNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Art & Design
Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and nurture your wellbeing during this therapeutic photography workshop set within the stunning gardens of Mount Stewart.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30
Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Art & Design
A workshop inspired by nature and connected to Strangford’s shores, facilitated by the talented County Down artist Ruth Osborne. Participants will work with a range of blossoms and plants to create a series of cyanotypes.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00
Price
Price from: £20.00 Per TicketNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Learning
A storytelling journey inspired by the shores, waters and wild places around us, through stories led by local Author and Storyteller Marianne McShane.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Autumn Events
Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting adventure as we Look Closer and Discover Nature! Watch five episodes of BBC/CBeebies Tiny Wonders on the BIG screen, and then dive into hands-on exploration in our Mini Lab Zones. Led by…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Price
FreeComber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Workshop
Led by local artist Mrs Maker is Art, visitors of all ages are invited throughout the day to add their own quiet "whisper" to the artist-led community artwork canvas through drawing, colour, texture, fingerprints and simple mark-making.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026
Price
FreeComber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
028 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Free Event
Join WWT Castle Espie Resident Ceramicist artist Tracey Johnston in The Bothy at WWT Castle Espie for this fun clay workshop.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
296A Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
02891 820445Type
Type:
Halloween
Pumpkin Patch and Halloween fun at The Ark Open Farm
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
028 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Free Event
Holywood Men's Shed will facilitate drop-in demonstrations and hands-on activities on the theme of nature and the environment.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Autumn Events
A fully facilitated, hands on bushcraft experience delivered through rotating one hour sessions for families and children. Participants will learn traditional outdoor skills including shelter building (natural & man made), fire lighting, knot tying,…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
FreeType
Type:
Free Event
Join The Conservation Volunteers for a seabird drop-in. Learn how to ID local seabirds and some bizarre facts about them
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026
Price
FreeNewtownards & Comber
Address
Mount Stewart & Castle Espie, Newtownards & Comber, County DownPrice
FreeType
Type:
Nature
Celebrate the extraordinary nature and wildlife of Strangford Lough, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, at the Shorelife Celebration. Taking place on Saturday 10 October 2026, this free, family‑friendly event is hosted across two stunning…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02891826846Price
Price from: £3.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Autumn Events
Come and celebrate the beauty, wonder and strength of the Brent Geese with a fun-filled family kite-making adventure! In this hands-on workshop, young kite makers will assemble and creatively decorate a special kite inspired by these incredible…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Price
Price from: £3.00 Per TicketNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
+442842788387Type
Type:
Halloween
Head into the House this Halloween and the magical lands of Mount Stewart will unfold as you move through the House and discover tales of witches and dragons from long ago tales.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
+442842788387Type
Type:
Halloween
Strange creatures have taken over Mount Stewart, dare you walk the haunted trails this Halloween and face what awaits you?
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Comber
Address
78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT24 6EATelephone
+442891874146Type
Type:
Halloween
For one week only - step into a world of natural wonder and mystery this autumn at WWT Castle Espie
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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