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  1. Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side
    Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Rosemount House, Greyabbey Estate, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Grey Abbey House, not normally open to the public, which overlooks Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket
  2. The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 overall programme poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Celtic Soul poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Friends at the Abbey The Sands Family poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Folk Night Live poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad on the Bay Boat Tour poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Youth Concert poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Festival Rock Night with Mother's Little Helpers poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Cap on the Wall poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Bangor Ukes poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad Sessions poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 overall programme poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Celtic Soul poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Friends at the Abbey The Sands Family poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Folk Night Live poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad on the Bay Boat Tour poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Youth Concert poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Festival Rock Night with Mother's Little Helpers poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Cap on the Wall poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Bangor Ukes poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad Sessions poster

    Bangor

    Address

    DOWN, BANGOR, Bangor, County Down, BT204XL

    Telephone

    07955685745

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Cross Community festival celebrating all genres of music, song, dance and local culture.

    Dates

    From:
    9 June 2024to16 June 2024Open 14:00 - 23:45

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join host Tessa Ann, of The Sound Healing Spa, who will guide you on a sound healing experience allowing you the opportunity to relax and unwind as she plays the sounds of singing bowls, gongs, drums, complemented by her voice and sounds of the…

    Dates

    From:
    9 June 2024

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  4. Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Strangford Lough on board the St Brendan. Cruise between the islands and inlets of this area of outstanding beauty while being entertained by stories of pagan folklore and enjoy traditional Irish…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2024

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket
  5. Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    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

    The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 June 2024, is always a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery demos in the Festival Kitchen and activities that celebrate the Comber Earlies potato which holds PGI…

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  6. Artist Jenni Robinson
    Artist Jenni Robinson
    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
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Artist Jenni Robinson
    Artist Jenni Robinson
    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
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.

    (next door to Cex on Main St)., Bangor

    Address

    Meeting at Boom! Studios & visiting Bangor Castle Walled Garden, 80A Main Street, (next door to Cex on Main St)., Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £145.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join local landscape artist Jenni Robinson for an immersive day of art, based around the beautiful Walled Garden in Bangor.

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024

    Price

    Price £145.00 Per Ticket
  7. The Bangor Boat
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Bangor Bay, North Down Coastal Path, Skippingstone/Pickie area
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    The Bangor Boat
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Bangor Bay, North Down Coastal Path, Skippingstone/Pickie area
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    ​​​​​​​Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast…

    Dates

    From:
    7 July 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  8. Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Tour departs on foot from Grey Abbey ruins , Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used medicinally for centuries to present day, with a tour of a piece of the Borough’s history.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  9. Rock School Juniors

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Rock School is back! Now who wants to be a rock star?

    Rock School delivered by Ossia Music School

    Rock School Juniors is for 7-11 year olds and will take place from 10am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday.

    Supported by a Rural Engagement Arts Programme…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2024to9 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Rock School Seniors

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Rock School is back! Now who wants to be a rock star?

    Rock School delivered by Ossia Music School

    Rock School Seniors is for 12-16 year olds and runs 1pm to 4pm Monday to Friday.

    Supported by a Rural Engagement Arts Programme grant from the Arts…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2024to9 Aug 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.

    (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road, (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JE.

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step back in time with and uncover stories of Bangor's fascinating past. 

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  12. Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the Slipway, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs scenery and fascinating wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  13. 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 £7.50 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:
    26 Aug 2024

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket
  14. Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 7 September 2024 with Tide and Turf. A free to attend family fun event showcasing local food…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  15. Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market
    Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market

    153 Bangor Road, Cultra

    Address

    The Photographers Studio, Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Come along to this beautiful autumnal experience at the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in collaboration with Lightfoot Bangor, for a unique apple harvest lunch. 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  16. Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    A duck on the water at Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    A duck on the water at Castle Espie

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come along to a fun filled, creative Halloween experience at WWT Castle Espie.  Little Ones are invited to join local artist Kerrie, aka Mrs Maker, and get into the Halloween spirit by creating masks of your favourite animals or your crazy imaginary…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2024

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket
  17. Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights

    Bangor

    Address

    City Centre, Centred around McKee Clock, seafront, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch on of the Christmas Tree lights.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024

    Price

    Free
  18. A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop

    Newtownards

    Address

    Conway Square, Town Centre, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join the festive family fun and enjoy a seasonal atmosphere at the local food and gift market.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024

    Price

    Free
  19. A child standing between two alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    A child standing between two alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas

    Carrowdore

    Address

    Eastwell Farm, 6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Andy and Joanne invite you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference. As you tour the farm watch out for the pigmy goats and chickens and of course you will get to meet the Alpacas and after your tour you are invited you to pick a…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  20. Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas

    Carrowdore

    Address

    Eastwell Farm, 6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Andy and Joanne welcome you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference. As you tour the farm watch out for the pigmy goats and chickens and of course you will get to meet the Alpacas and after your tour you are invited you to pick a…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2024

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
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