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  1. 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:

    Family Fun

    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
  2. 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 £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:
    17 Apr 2024to21 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £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
  3. Two horses pulling a manual plough through a field, with two farm workers aiding

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Come along to Country Skills Day on Saturday 27th April as we celebrate and honour local heritage skills and show why they're still important today.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. A child looking over a stone wall, with two other children

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    We're taking part in the City Nature Challenge – Greater Belfast, competing with 400+ cities across the world to see who can observe and identify the most species!

    Dates

    From:
    28 Apr 2024Open 12:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  7. Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza
    Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Master the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza…

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    4 May 2024
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    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  8. Flower stems and foilage

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Become a May Queen or May King and create your own flower crown with Sow Grateful Flower Farm on Monday 6th May at the Ulster Folk Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  9. Children standing and climbing a country gate beside bushes with ribbons tied to them for May Day

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', is one of the most important days in the Celtic calendar and marks the returning of light. This day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies!

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  10. 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 £29.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A fun creative experience for little ones this Bank Holiday Monday. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket
  11. May Day Graphic with text Free Family fun, Holywood 6 May 10am - 4pm
    May Day Map detailing the programme as stated on the webpage
    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
    May Day Graphic with text Free Family fun, Holywood 6 May 10am - 4pm
    May Day Map detailing the programme as stated on the webpage
    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
  12. A stone cottage with a red framed block window behind trees and shrubbery

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    In this guided walk celebrating and exploring native Irish trees, The Conservation Volunteers will take you on a tour of the Ulster Folk Museum site which is rich with flora and wildlife. Learn about the folklore associated with our native trees,…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  13. Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing
    Mount Stewart Gardens
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing
    Mount Stewart Gardens
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    Gardens at Mount Stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    National Trust - Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Step away from your everyday and join Tessa Ann, from The Sound Healing Spa, for three carefully curated wellbeing sessions at National Trust-Mount Stewart, one of Northern Irelands most beautiful House and Gardens, located on the shores of…

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket
  14. Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action

    Bangor

    Address

    Ward Arras at Ward Park, Gransha Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4UL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Competition / Game

    The largest pipe band and drum major contest to be held in Northern Ireland this year! This event always makes for a fantastic day out. The impressive showcase of sound and colour fills the air and is a delight to the eyes.

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Free
  15. Lorraine Small of The Walled Garden Helen's Bay standing with a posh picnic hamper in the gardens.
    The walled Garden
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Lorraine Small of The Walled Garden Helen's Bay standing with a posh picnic hamper in the gardens.
    The walled Garden
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay

    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 £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    This beautiful, relaxed dining experience will showcase the Walled Garden Helen's Bay in all its spring beauty.  Deckchairs, rugs and cushions will adorn the garden of Old Mill House where you can unwind and sample the delights in traditional picnic…

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
  16. Electric Bike Tour with Strangford Lough Activity Centre in Whiterock with text saying Sold Out
    Electric Bike Tour with Strangford Lough Activity Centre in Whiterock
    Electric Bike Tour with Strangford Lough Activity Centre in Whiterock
    Electric Bike Tour with Strangford Lough Activity Centre in Whiterock with text saying Sold Out
    Electric Bike Tour with Strangford Lough Activity Centre in Whiterock
    Electric Bike Tour with Strangford Lough Activity Centre in Whiterock

    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 £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This experience is a Guided Electric Bike Tour around the shoreline of stunning Strangford Lough, with an artisan picnic - thrill your senses with this adventure around one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket
  17. Aileen with beach finds
    Disposable vapes washed up on beach
    Blue balloon entangled with seaweed on beach
    Mermaid's purse
    Plastic toys washed up on beach
    Picture and wreath made from beach finds
    Aileen with beach finds
    Disposable vapes washed up on beach
    Blue balloon entangled with seaweed on beach
    Mermaid's purse
    Plastic toys washed up on beach
    Picture and wreath made from beach finds

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition of beach finds; the highs and lows of County Down beachcombing. A thought-provoking display by What the SeaSaw, highlighting small actions we can all take to connect with our natural world and protect marine life.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2024to26 June 2024Various Opening Times
  18. Bangor marina birds eye view
    Leading Ladies, members of the band, three ladies sitting against a white backdrop with black dresses and different coloured accessories, red, green a
    Soda Popz band members a lady and man at the front with five band members slighly behind them, with guitars, and saxaphone.
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Leading Ladies, members of the band, three ladies sitting against a white backdrop with black dresses and different coloured accessories, red, green a
    Soda Popz band members a lady and man at the front with five band members slighly behind them, with guitars, and saxaphone.
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Seafront, Quay Street Car Park and Eisenhower Pier, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Sea Bangor festival will mark the 80th Anniversary of The D-Day Landing with a 1940s themed programme on Saturday 1 June (12noon – 6pm) and Sunday 2 June (1pm-6pm). This celebration of the City of Bangor’s maritime heritage returns to the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to2 June 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  19. A group of children exploring the trails

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a day of hands-on activities on Saturday 1st June as we celebrate the amazing nature-based research that happens at the Ulster Folk Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  20. The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    a photo of a cow
    a photo of a brown cow sitting in a field
    The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    a photo of a cow
    a photo of a brown cow sitting in a field

    Orlock, Groomsport

    Address

    Ballyboley Dexters - Alexander Farm, 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Groomsport, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £12.50 to £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters, Orlock, on the coast between Donaghadee and Groomsport.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024

    Price

    Price £12.50 to £65.00 Per Ticket
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