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  1. 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 £35.00 to £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:
    1 May 2023to31 May 2024Open 08:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £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
  2. Pottery Wheel Arts Night
    Print Making Arts Night
    Sketching Arts Night
    Pottery Wheel Arts Night
    Print Making Arts Night
    Sketching Arts Night

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Explore your creative side when North Down Museum opens its doors for the evening for this special arts event.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Bing and Flop stand in the foreground with a pond and wildlife behind them. Title reads 'Bing's Nature Explorers'

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much more.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Weaving with willow
    Willow leaning against the wall, ready to be used
    Three Willow Garden Obelisks
    Weaving with willow
    Willow leaning against the wall, ready to be used
    Three Willow Garden Obelisks

    Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7704 456 109

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Old Mill House, for a relaxed, informal willow weaving workshop with willow artist ,Heather Mcdermott, and learn the fundamental skills and techniques required to create a unique willow obelisk plant…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024
    From:
    13 Apr 2024
    From:
    20 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Lego bricks
    Event poster
    Lego bricks
    Event poster

    Bangor

    Address

    City Church, Main Street, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 4AG

    Telephone

    07501 482 776

    Price

    Price £3.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    On Saturday the 23rd of March City Church Bangor are holding a Brick Show for all those Lego fans.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

    Price

    Price £3.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket
  6. Spring Family We Treat, Sunday 24th March 2 - 5pm The Haven and Castle Square Bangor

    Bangor

    Address

    2B Castle Square, Bangor, Bangor, Down, BT20 4SR

    Telephone

    07865942165

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Family Yoga, Craft & Nature Wellbeing Event

    Dates

    From:
    24 Mar 2024Open 14:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Lapwing walking over grass.
    Four brent geese in flight over water.
    Long-tailed tit on a tree branch in winter
    Shelduck on ice
    Lapwing walking over grass.
    Four brent geese in flight over water.
    Long-tailed tit on a tree branch in winter
    Shelduck on ice

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join our experts as they take a closer look at the wonderful variety of birds across our wetland reserve.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Mar 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Cockle Row
    Soda Bread over the fire
    Cockle Row
    Soda Bread over the fire

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages & Groomsport Harbour, Bangor, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Easter Fun at Cockle Row

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Awake the Garden 2023
    A photo of the fountain in the Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden founta
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden
    Awake the Garden 2023
    A photo of the fountain in the Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden founta
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    0300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Celebrating the 'Awakening of the Garden' after winter coming into the spring season. Free Family friendly day out with food, entertainment, and a range of garden demos.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. a man pushing a cart of eggs for an easter egg hunt

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Antrim, BT180EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £7.00 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Come along to our Easter celebrations at Ulster Folk Museum from 31st March to 5th April. Discover the origins of the Easter egg, have a go at our themed craft demonstrations and meet our talented makers as they demonstrate heritage skills.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Mar 2024to5 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £7.00 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Joe the Magician show  It's Magic

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Joe's back! If you came last year you'll know he really did make tables fly and even made it snow! Don't miss this brilliant magician!

    The show fuses magic, music, special effects and illusion that will bring kids (and grown-ups!) on an…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. North Down Museum Easter Trail

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Price

    Price £1.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Calling all young explorers to North Down Museum this Easter Monday! Come along and enjoy our Easter Trail!

    Find the clues placed around the museum's galleries to win a prize. Fun for all the family!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2024to2 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £1.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. a child searching for bugs

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, CountyAntrim, BT180EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Are you a fan of creepy crawlies? Come along to our torchlight bug hunt with an insect expert at Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2024Open 18:30 - 20:30

    Price

    Price £7.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Handmade papercraft birds
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Handmade papercraft birds
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £12.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Families will be welcomed by Marianne from Boom! Studios, based in Bangor, who will lead a "Wee Birds" art session. This is a mixed media session using collage to create birds inspired by the WWT Castle Espie wildlife and landscape.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Apr 2024

    Price

    Price £12.95 Per Ticket
  15. Chocolate lovers afternoon tea

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 28 91853255

    Price

    Price £39.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Chocolate Lovers Afternoon Tea and private screen of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory

    Dates

    From:
    20 Apr 2024to21 Apr 2024Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £39.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. A group enjoying Stand Up Paddleboarding on Strangford Lough
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    A photo of Strangford Lough
    View over harbour, blue sky and boats moored
    Ballydorn and the Lightship Aerial Picture
    Views of the water
    A group enjoying Stand Up Paddleboarding on Strangford Lough
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    Sudor Wellness sauna
    A photo of Strangford Lough
    View over harbour, blue sky and boats moored
    Ballydorn and the Lightship Aerial Picture
    Views of the water

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Enjoy the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation at Strangford Lough Activity Centre's exclusive SUP Paddleboard events, in collaboration with Sudor Sauna. Stunning and serene, Strangford Lough sets the stage for a day of aquatic exploration and…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Apr 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
  17. Felting with Bees, work in progress
    Felting with Bees, finished product
    A photo of two pretty Bee hives at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    The walled Garden
    Felting with Bees, work in progress
    Felting with Bees, finished product
    A photo of two pretty Bee hives at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    The walled Garden

    Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A beautiful day spent at The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, where you will enjoy an insight into the importance of Black Irish bee conservation before you join local crafter Karen Stevenson, who will guide you step by step in the creation of a…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Apr 2024

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket
  18. a wicker basket on the ground at ulster folk museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Antrim, BT180EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Forage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this Spring walk around the Ulster Folk Museum with food and foraging expert Clare McQuillan.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Mucky Ducks - painted rubber ducks with guidance from Mrs Maker is Art
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    young family 2 adults and 2 children enjoying a walk along the trail path.
    2 young ducklings swimming in the water.
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Mucky Ducks - painted rubber ducks with guidance from Mrs Maker is Art
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    young family 2 adults and 2 children enjoying a walk along the trail path.
    2 young ducklings swimming in the water.
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £33.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A fun creative experience for little ones. Let their imaginations run free in mucky ducky land! Using the beautiful setting and wildlife at WWT Castle Espie as their inspiration, children will create a fabulous rubber ducky keepsake under the…

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Price £33.00 Per Ticket
  20. A photo of a trio of little 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 ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    A photo of a trio of little 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 ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    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

    Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the bustling gateway town of Holywood.

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Free
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