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  1. Bingham Lane Festival banner

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    02891460595

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Bingham Lane Festival is taking place on Saturday the 11th and Sunday 12th October. This festival is a celebration of creativity in the up and coming cultural quarter of Bangor.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  2. 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:
    11 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    14 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    16 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    18 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    20 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    22 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    11 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    18 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30

    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
  3. 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 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
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating
    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 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
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price from: £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:
    11 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 17:30
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    1 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30
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    15 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
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    23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
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    6 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
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    13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
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    19 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £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

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  4. Halloween fun at Mount Stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Join us at Mount Stewart this Halloween Half Term for spooky fun and thrilling adventures for all the family.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Mount Stewart gardens
    Mount Stewart gardens
    Mount Stewart gardens
    Mount Stewart gardens

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join Botanical Artist Ali Walker as she guides you in the art of drawing a range of Autumnal subjects from Mount Stewart's beautiful gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Halloween in Groomsport 2025
    Childs Crafts
    Staff
    Pumpkin clipart
    Halloween in Groomsport 2025
    Childs Crafts
    Staff
    Pumpkin clipart

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    FREE Halloween fun at Cockle Row Cottages and The Boat House Groomsport!

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  7. Ards Puppet Festival 2025
    Lila Rose and Clydebuilt Puppets
    Ards Puppet Festival 2025
    Lila Rose and Clydebuilt Puppets

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Ards Puppet Festival is back! The Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October – and it's as magical as ever!

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2025to27 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  8. Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9187 4146

    Price

    Price from: £6.70 to £10.30 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween, bubbling over with magical activities for the whole family to enjoy at WWT Castle Espie

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £6.70 to £10.30 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Discover the origins, traditions and folklore of Halloween (Samhain) at 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: £13.50 to £39.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Autumn Events

    Discover the origins, traditions and folklore of Halloween (Samhain) meet suspicious characters and encounter their uncanny tales at Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 to £39.50 Per Ticket
  10. Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Enjoy the thrill of this animal nature based 'whodunnit' event for Halloween at WWT Castle Espie.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Not So Scary Halloween

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £3.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Join us at this fun autumn-themed music session!

    As the leaves fall, the music rises! Bring your child along for a playful mix of autumn themed songs, lively rhythms, and interactive movement.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 10:15 - 15:15

    Price

    Price from: £3.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Not So Scary Halloween

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £6.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Join us for a hands-on workshop and create your very own autumnal bags using natural foraged materials.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 15:45

    Price

    Price from: £6.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Halloween Movie Screenings at the Ulster Transport Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    This Halloween, come along for movie screenings of Harry Potter, Brief Encounter and Strangers On A Train at the Ulster Transport Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket
  14. Watch animated tales for all the family, in the Ulster Folk Museum's 1900s Picture House!

    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 £24.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema / Film

    Watch Five Fables, animated tales for all the family, at the Ulster Folk Museum's 1900s Picture House!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to14 Nov 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £24.00 Per Ticket
  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:
    1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
  16. 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:
    7 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  17. The Christmassy Show of Christmassy Christmasness!

    Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness! is a celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols, presents and puddings!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  18. ​The Christmassy Christmas Show

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols, presents and pudding.

    Join Craig as he goes on a quest to find The Twelve Sprouts of Christmas, and along the way spot some…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Christmas Movie Screenings at the Ulster Transport Museum with Strand Cinema

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    See festive movie screenings of It's a Wonderful Life and The Polar Express at the Ulster Transport Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 16:15 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket
  20. Wander the snowy, cobbled streets of the Ulster Folk Museum for a festive season filled with memories and traditions.

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 to £26.90 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    This Christmas, wander the snowy, cobbled streets of the Ulster Folk Museum for a festive season filled with memories and traditions.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    22 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 to £26.90 Per Ticket
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