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  1. Clandeboye Festival 2026 promotional poster showing the festival dates 22–29 August and marking the 25th anniversary of the festival at Clandeboye Est

    Bangor

    Address

    The Court Yard - Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 7600

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join us for the Clandeboye Festival 2026 from 22–29 August at the stunning Clandeboye Estate in County Down! Celebrate the festival's 25th anniversary with world-class music from Artistic Director Barry Douglas, Camerata Ireland, and outstanding…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 22:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Legend at Kirkistown
    Superkarts at Kirkistown.
    FF1600 at Kirkistown
    Legend at Kirkistown
    Superkarts at Kirkistown.
    FF1600 at Kirkistown

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car And Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring Legends and Junior Minis.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  3. Learn to identify native tree species at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Discover the beautiful native trees of Ireland and deepen your connection to the natural world during this walk with The Conservation Volunteers. 

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
  4. Portavogie name on boat
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Portavogie name on boat
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'

    Portavogie

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  5. Autumn Foraging at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +442890428428

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Forage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this autumnal walk around the Ulster Folk Museum on Sunday 13th September.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket
  6. Formula Vee at Kirkistown
    Formula Ford 1600 at Kirkistown
    Modi-5-Cup ay Kirkistown.
    Formula Vee at Kirkistown
    Formula Ford 1600 at Kirkistown
    Modi-5-Cup ay Kirkistown.

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car Race Meeting Featuring The Martin Donnelly Trophy and The Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy Races.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. A man and child walking down a rural autumnal lane

    Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +442890428428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Get to know your local wildlife on a guided walk of the Ulster Folk Museum - perfect day out for families!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Winter Foraging 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: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join foraging and food expert Clare McQuillan on Sunday 10th November for a Winter foraging walk around the beautiful rural surroundings of the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket
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