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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. Painting of farm on Ards Peninsula
    Painting of Strangford Lough
    Painting of Scrabo Tower and Strangford Lough
    Abstract painting of storm
    Painting of farm on Ards Peninsula
    Painting of Strangford Lough
    Painting of Scrabo Tower and Strangford Lough
    Abstract painting of storm

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Portaferry Art Society was founded in 1975 by like minded artists who took inspiration from their surroundings and enjoyed painting "en plein air". Here we are 50 years later, still going strong and still inspired by the Ards Peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025to23 July 2025Various Opening Times
  3. 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
  4. Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Paddle and Pizza
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Paddle and Pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, Ballmorran Bay, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    07711 484 850

    Price

    Price from: £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | We offer a paddleboarding experience from the shores of Strangford Lough, just 2 minute from our home at Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, Killinchy. Instructor Joe will teach you the basics of paddleboard and afterwards…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 13:30 - 16:30
    From:
    29 June 2025Open 14:30 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £65.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Tractors in a field

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 to £33.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate the heritage of the Ferguson Tractor at the Ulster Folk Museum, with ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage Ferguson tractors. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 to £33.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Town Centre, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A celebration of the local PGI status Comber Earlies potatoes and the delicious local food and drink offering, with guest chefs and cookery demonstrations, an artisan food market, live music, family entertainment, crafting and more! Part of Taste…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025

    Price

    Free
  7. Summer foraging spread at the Ulster Folk Museum workshop

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Forage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this summer walk around the Ulster Folk Museum on Sunday 29th June. Please note this workshop is now fully booked.

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 Per Ticket
  8. 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:
    29 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    6 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    13 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    20 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    27 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    3 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    10 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    17 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    24 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    31 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    7 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag
    Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag

    Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £179.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Join us at Strangford Lough Activity Centre this summer.  Our Multi Activity Summer Scheme is the the ideal way to explore the outdoors, try new activities, meet new friends and have lots of fun.

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2025to21 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £179.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Traditional Breadmaking experience
    Soda breads on the griddle
    Delicious soda bread on the griddle!
    Traditional Breadmaking experience
    Soda breads on the griddle
    Delicious soda bread on the griddle!

    Killinchy

    Address

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, 52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7711 484 850

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Learn how to make traditional breads in Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen located on the shores of Ballymorran Bay, Killinchy, on Strangford Lough.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Sensory Nature Walk 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

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world on a relaxing walk with the Ulster Folk Museum Education Officer on most Wednesdays throughout Summer.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025to20 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  12. 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 Summer in AND | Guided Kayak Tour and sumptuous island BBQ

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 06:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Summer Craft Activities 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

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Enjoy drop-in craft activities as part of your visit to the Ulster Folk Museum on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in July and August.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025to5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    10 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    17 July 2025to19 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    24 July 2025to26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    31 July 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    7 Aug 2025to9 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    14 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    21 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  14. 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:
    4 July 2025to6 July 2025
    From:
    11 July 2025to13 July 2025
    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025
    From:
    8 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
    From:
    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
    From:
    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
    From:
    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  15. High Tea at Sea on Strangford Lough
    Enjoying High Tea afloat on Strangford Lough
    Treats afloat
    High Tea at Sea on Strangford Lough
    Enjoying High Tea afloat on Strangford Lough
    Treats afloat

    Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Boat Tours, Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT236QD

    Telephone

    07938 517 009

    Price

    Price from: £69.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Enjoy a thrilling fast boat ride through the islands of the beautiful Strangford Lough, and enjoy a High Tea treat while at anchor.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £69.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. 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:

    Fete / Fair

    Monthly artisan food& craft market

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    4 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
  17. Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock
    Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock

    Orlock, Groomsport

    Address

    Ballyboley Dexters, 'Orlock Farm', 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6LW

    Telephone

    07712 444 868

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | We would love you to join us for one of this years Orlock Farm Sundays series. This is an exclusive farm walk and relaxed two course wild dining experience at The Orlock, home to Ballyboley Dexters. The perfect…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Table with vases of flowers
    The School Garden Workshop
    Table with vases of flowers
    The School Garden Workshop

    Millisle

    Address

    The School Garden 1895, 44 Windmill Road, Millisle, Down, BT22 2ED

    Telephone

    07399 410 777

    Price

    Price from: £38.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Country Style Floral Arrangement

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £38.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. 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:
    10 July 2025Open 21:00 - 00:00
    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
    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
  20. A child playing with a ribbon

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Summer of Play is on its way! This summer, play takes over the lawns at Mount Stewart.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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