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This Week

Creative Peninsula 2025
LocationConway Square, Newtownards

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The annual Creative Peninsula festival will take place throughout August, join us for a celebration…

Inspiration and Transformation Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

19th June 2025-31st August 2025

An exhibition of the works of County Down artists. This exciting new exhibition is a celebration of…

View from Orlock
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

4th August 2025

This tour is part of a new range of 'Taster Tours' delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding…

Graphic of three kids in the trees jumping and smiling, details say Wild Days Out Nature Adventures for Kids - 8 - 22 August 20-25
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

8th August 2025-22nd August 2025

Looking for free, fun, and educational outdoor activities for the kids this August? "Wild Days Out"…

Sensory Nature Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

2nd July 2025-20th August 2025

Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world on a relaxing walk with the Ulster Folk…

Discover Groomsport
LocationGroomsport

Openings

Season

7th June 2025-13th September 2025

Join a walking tour lead by local ambassadors telling the amazing history of their village.

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

Summer Craft Activities at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

7th August 2025-9th August 2025

Enjoy drop-in craft activities as part of your visit to the Ulster Folk Museum on Thursdays,…

Open House Festival 2025 programme poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The 12th annual Open House Festival Bangor

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

4th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

5th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

8th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Full Moon Kayak Tour
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Sturgeon Moon

9th August 2025

Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

4th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

8th August 2025

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Pond dipping
LocationComber

Openings

Season

21st June 2025-21st September 2025

Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

4th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

5th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

8th August 2025

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

Image of Portaferry Sails and Sounds graphic with date - 1-4 August
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-4th August 2025

Set sail for four unforgettable days of maritime celebration, live music, cultural traditions, and…

Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Bear with Boxing Gloves
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

27th July 2025-31st August 2025

Over 250 pieces of art on display at the Culloden Estate & Spa, from July 27 to August 31 2025.…

Camp iRock Poster
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

28th July 2025-8th August 2025

Camp iRock is a fun-filled five-day music camp for children aged 5–12, designed to build confidence…

E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
LocationSketrick Island, Killinchy

Openings

Season

8th August 2025-10th August 2025

Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on…

Heritage films screening throughout the month of August at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

Enjoy films by heritage craft makers in the Folk Museum's Picture House.

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

summer themed sponge shapes
LocationMillise

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-30th August 2025

Ceramic paint your own studio filled with summer themed stamps.

A child playing with a ribbon
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

12th July 2025-25th August 2025

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

2025 Picnic in the Park poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Los Dramaticos

10th August 2025

Open House Festival's Picnic in the Park - nine summer Sunday afternoons of FREE music in Ward Park

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Openings

Season

10th August 2025

Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside…

Next Week

Creative Peninsula 2025
LocationConway Square, Newtownards

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The annual Creative Peninsula festival will take place throughout August, join us for a celebration…

Inspiration and Transformation Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

19th June 2025-31st August 2025

An exhibition of the works of County Down artists. This exciting new exhibition is a celebration of…

Graphic of three kids in the trees jumping and smiling, details say Wild Days Out Nature Adventures for Kids - 8 - 22 August 20-25
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

8th August 2025-22nd August 2025

Looking for free, fun, and educational outdoor activities for the kids this August? "Wild Days Out"…

Sensory Nature Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

2nd July 2025-20th August 2025

Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world on a relaxing walk with the Ulster Folk…

Discover Groomsport
LocationGroomsport

Openings

Season

7th June 2025-13th September 2025

Join a walking tour lead by local ambassadors telling the amazing history of their village.

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

ILCA dinghies compete in Ballyholme bay
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

15th August 2025-17th August 2025

Ballyholme Yacht Club is proud to host the ILCA Ireland National Championships this August as the…

Summer Craft Activities at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

14th August 2025-16th August 2025

Enjoy drop-in craft activities as part of your visit to the Ulster Folk Museum on Thursdays,…

Open House Festival 2025 programme poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The 12th annual Open House Festival Bangor

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

11th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

14th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Weave a Willow Tension Tray in the Walled Garden
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Season

16th August 2025

If you'd love to impress your guests by serving homemade scones on your own handwoven willow tray..…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

11th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

14th August 2025

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Pond dipping
LocationComber

Openings

Season

21st June 2025-21st September 2025

Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

11th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

14th August 2025

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Bear with Boxing Gloves
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

27th July 2025-31st August 2025

Over 250 pieces of art on display at the Culloden Estate & Spa, from July 27 to August 31 2025.…

E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
LocationSketrick Island, Killinchy

Openings

Season

15th August 2025-17th August 2025

Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on…

Heritage films screening throughout the month of August at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

Enjoy films by heritage craft makers in the Folk Museum's Picture House.

Female in outdoor heated pool
LocationCrawfordsburn, Bangor

Openings

Season

13th August 2025

Destress in midweek serenity on Wednesday 13th August. Rejuvenate your skin with a self-application…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

summer themed sponge shapes
LocationMillise

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-30th August 2025

Ceramic paint your own studio filled with summer themed stamps.

A child playing with a ribbon
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

12th July 2025-25th August 2025

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

2025 Picnic in the Park poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Arms of Venus de Milo

17th August 2025

Open House Festival's Picnic in the Park - nine summer Sunday afternoons of FREE music in Ward Park

See traditional building skills in action at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

16th August 2025

Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills in a day of hands-on activity at the…

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Openings

Season

17th August 2025

Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside…

This Month

View from Orlock
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

4th August 2025

Season

18th August 2025

This tour is part of a new range of 'Taster Tours' delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding…

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

4th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

5th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

8th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

11th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

14th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

18th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

19th August 2025

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

22nd August 2025

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

4th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

5th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

8th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

11th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

14th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

22nd August 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

4th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

8th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

11th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

14th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th August 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

22nd August 2025

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

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