The official website of Visit Ards and North Down
En

May Events

Plan your trip
  • Stay
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:

Refine By

Refine Your Search Further:

Type
Location

Number of results: 29

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  1. Bing and Flop stand in the foreground with a pond and wildlife behind them. Title reads 'Bing's Nature Explorers'

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much more.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Early Birds Choir

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £2.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Early Birds choir is back for another term!

    Led by experienced community choir facilitator Ciara Delaney, this group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

    Supported by Lottery Project Funding from the Arts Council of Northern…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2024to30 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £2.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2024to21 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  4. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market

    Comber

    Address

    St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    07872 857 912

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2024
  5. burnished copper items
    Earrings and coppersmithing tools
    Copper pendants
    burnished copper items
    Earrings and coppersmithing tools
    Copper pendants

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Call in to Ards Visitor Information Centre to find out more about the Coppersmithing workshops offered by Lake & Oak.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2024to28 May 2024Various Opening Times
  6. Comedian Paddy Raff
    Paddy Raff stand up comedian
    Comedian Paddy Raff
    Paddy Raff stand up comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Award-winning Northern Irish comedy sensation Paddy Raff is back on tour taking his brand new hilarious standup show 'Gimme a Minute!' on the road in 2024.

    Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 29 Sept.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Market Flyer

    Holywood

    Address

    The Holywood Old School, 92 Church Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9BX

    Telephone

    07951 220 530

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Monthly Artisan Market

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  8. Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', is one of the most important days in the Celtic calendar and marks the returning of light. This day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies!

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  9. Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Become a May Queen or May King and create your own flower crown with Sow Grateful Flower Farm on Monday 6th May at the Ulster Folk Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  10. May Day Graphic with text Free Family fun, Holywood 6 May 10am - 4pm
    May Day Map detailing the programme as stated on the webpage
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    May Day Graphic with text Free Family fun, Holywood 6 May 10am - 4pm
    May Day Map detailing the programme as stated on the webpage
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Town Centre, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the bustling gateway town of Holywood.

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Free
  11. Mucky Ducks - painted rubber ducks with guidance from Mrs Maker is Art
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    young family 2 adults and 2 children enjoying a walk along the trail path.
    2 young ducklings swimming in the water.
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Family walking along a path on the Castle Espie reserve
    Mucky Ducks - painted rubber ducks with guidance from Mrs Maker is Art
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    image of gosling family on pathway beside grass verge.
    two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
    young family 2 adults and 2 children enjoying a walk along the trail path.
    2 young ducklings swimming in the water.
    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 £29.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A fun creative experience for little ones this Bank Holiday Monday. Let their imaginations run free in mucky ducky land! Using the beautiful setting and wildlife at WWT Castle Espie as their inspiration, children will create a fabulous rubber ducky…

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket
  12. Peter Holder Organist

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Peter Holder is Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey and has played at many state occasions.

    Peter has held the post of Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey since October 2017. He is the principal organist for the Abbey's daily services and at state…

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    In this guided walk celebrating and exploring native Irish trees, The Conservation Volunteers will take you on a tour of the Ulster Folk Museum site which is rich with flora and wildlife. Learn about the folklore associated with our native trees,…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  14. Amanda Lane  as Tina Turner  Tribute Act

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Simply the best tribute to Tina Turner!

    Amanda Lane as Tina Turner and her City Limits band are Ireland's no 1 Tribute to the Queen of Rock.

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Holywood Priory with the text Sold Out overlayed
    A photo of the side of Holywood Priory on a sunny day
    a photograph of a graveyard
    a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
    a photo of the pole with ribbons attached
    Holywood Priory with the text Sold Out overlayed
    A photo of the side of Holywood Priory on a sunny day
    a photograph of a graveyard
    a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
    a photo of the pole with ribbons attached

    Holywood

    Address

    Tour departs Holywood Priory, High Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This experience is now sold out. For more similar experiences with Experience and Explore NI check their website or Facebook page (@fabguidesni).

    Join tour guide Nicky Jones of Experience and Explore NI, hear fascinating tales about some of…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  16. Sarah Beth Briggs concert pianist

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    We are thrilled to welcome international concert pianist Sarah Beth Briggs - "an artist of extraordinary magnetism" Daily Telegraph.

    Sarah is a celebrated artist at societies and festivals throughout the UK, acclaimed by promoters and critics for…

    Dates

    From:
    12 May 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Triple Fun 3 images in circles of the performances including text included on the web page

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, 1A Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    An evening of 3 hilarious one act plays presented by 2nd Skin Theatre Company.

    B&B by Bob Tucker, What's for Pudding by David Tristram and Mr Tiddles & the Estate Agent by Norma Bolton

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2024
    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket
  18. 4 in a Bar Barbershop Quartet

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The award-winning barbershop quartet 4 in a Bar is back with a selection of Irish favourites from the 13th to 21st centuries!

    4 in a Bar is Ireland's leading vocal harmony and barbershop quartet singing traditional, classical, pop and barbershop…

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket
  19. Paul McCusker conducting

    Bangor

    Address

    St Comgall’s Parish Hall, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Classical Music

    Join us on Saturday 18 May, in St Comgall's Parish Centre in Bangor, as we celebrate summer with a delightful programme of classical favourites!

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket
  20. Lorraine Small of The Walled Garden Helen's Bay standing with a posh picnic hamper in the gardens.
    The walled Garden
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Lorraine Small of The Walled Garden Helen's Bay standing with a posh picnic hamper in the gardens.
    The walled Garden
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    This beautiful, relaxed dining experience will showcase the Walled Garden Helen's Bay in all its spring beauty.  Deckchairs, rugs and cushions will adorn the garden of Old Mill House where you can unwind and sample the delights in traditional picnic…

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2024

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
View Maps and Visitor Guides
View of what Ards and North Down has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Ards and North Down newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss