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Gift ideas | Events and Activities to do with the Dad in your life...
Men are notoriously hard to buy for but this Father’s Day, Sunday 15 June 2025, we have the ultimate gift guide! With unique experiences for all types of enthusiasts, eateries for all taste palettes and an array of local makers and shops, you won’t fall short of getting something your Dad is sure to thoroughly enjoy…
- 15 JuneStep aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty tales. Then sit back, relax and be entertained by local musicians, Clanreagh.
- 15 Jun 2025
- 24 Aug 2025
- 15 JuneTake time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs' scenery and fascinating wildlife onboard the St Brendan, departing from the shores of the picturesque fishing village of Portaferry.
- 15 Jun 2025
- 15 JuneCanoe Bushcraft is a canoeing & survival skills experience. Learn the basics of canoeing before undertaking a journey to a remote island to practice some survival skills.
- 15 Jun 2025
- 15 JuneTreat your dad this Father's Day and visit the Trucks at the Track Show for a high-octane family day out at Kirkistown Race Circuit, on Sunday the 15th June.
- 15 Jun 2025
- 15 JuneCelebrate this special day by taking your father out for a scrumptious meal at our historic inn, where you can enjoy a cosy atmosphere and a delectable menu.
- 15 Jun 2025
- 21 JuneImmerse 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 music by Clanreagh, as you celebrate midsummer, on this the longest day of the year!
- 21 Jun 2025
18 JuneWant to get behind the scenes of NI's Transport and Industry Store? See inside this treasure trove of thousands of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight our history of invention in this part of the world.- 20 June"As good a Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville" Country Music Northern Ireland Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe's No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country", this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia! The show features three superb singers who are all accompanied by a fantastic live band of musicians. One thing is for sure, if it's Country music you like then this is the only show in town!
- 20 Jun 2025
- 1 until 30 JuneExplore sculptures and artworks in the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden, Bangor.
- 1 Jun 202530 Jun 2025
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- Find out what's on in June 2025 in Ards and North Down. Within an hour of the bustling city of Belfast, Ards and North Down is a region brimming with creativity, we welcome you to celebrate with us; our maritime heritage, creatives, musicians and food – be entertained and inspired.
- Enjoy local food and drink experiences celebrating the PGI status of the famous Comber Earlies Potato.
- Ards and North Down is renowned for for it’s most famous home grown player; world golf star Rory McIlroy and and Ireland's oldest golf club, The Royal Belfast. Perfect for your Society break, Ards and North Down have courses for all levels, and plenty to do to make your visit all the more worthwhile.
In Ards and North Down we are lucky to be home to two distilleries who have really come to the forefront in their field in recent years, Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee and Echlinville Distillery, Ards Peninsula, as well as many local brewers of craft beers.- Tantalise your tastebuds with these food and drink orientated trails and tours.
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