The official website of Visit Ards and North Down
En

November 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: 39

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  1. Newtownards Workhouse Minute Book
    Image of Potato blight
    Ards Historical Society logo
    Newtownards Workhouse Minute Book
    Image of Potato blight
    Ards Historical Society logo

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A display by Ards Historical Society on the Workhouse system in Ireland and Bully's Acre, Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2025to22 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
  2. The Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down, Cllr Vicky Moore and musician Lisa Dawson
    Leid and Lairn 2025
    The Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down, Cllr Vicky Moore and musician Lisa Dawson
    Leid and Lairn 2025

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    This November, Ards and North Down will once again celebrate the richness of Ulster-Scots language, culture and history with the Leid AND Lairn festival. Organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council, the diverse programme invites audiences to…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to25 Nov 2025
  3. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat, see the exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2025to14 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. I heard the footfall of the flower spring...

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    0289181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bernie McAdam's exhibition, I heard the footfall of the flower spring.. reflects an engagement with Greek mythology through the lens of personal trauma and loss, exploring how ancient narratives resonate with contemporary emotional landscapes.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025to3 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  5. A Longing for a Feeling I Cannot Remember

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    0289181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    In this exhibition, Patrick Hickey presents a new series of oil paintings and works on paper exploring queerness, masculinity, and identity through the depiction of the nude male figure in otherworldly landscapes.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2025to3 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  6. 4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles
    4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern Ireland, memories on this earth and memories of special time spent with loved ones. We help you create handmade and handcrafted ‘Wearable Memories’…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours drives or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  7. Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT180NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio. No experience is required for this fun and relaxing experience, so come with friends or by yourself for some quality 'me time'. Challenge…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thanks
  8. Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple
    Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple

    Holywood

    Address

    NI Silver, Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding rings together. A fab experience and one you'll never forget.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  9. Festive Fayre at Donaghadee Golf Club
    Festive Fayre at Donaghadee Golf Club Poster
    Festive Fayre at Donaghadee Golf Club
    Festive Fayre at Donaghadee Golf Club Poster

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Donaghadee Golf Club, 84 Warren Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0PQ

    Telephone

    02891883624

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    An evening filled with festive cheer, featuring over 30 local stalls bursting with unique Christmas gifts you won't find on the high street

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Made in AND Graphic

    Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Discover a beautiful selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 20 talented local artists and crafters.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Season of Sparkle in Ards and North Down

    Bangor

    Address

    City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Mark the beginning of the festive season in the City of Bangor — enjoy live music, Christmas cheer, and plenty of shopping to get you into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget to pick up your Christmas Passport (Sat 22 Only), offering festive fun…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025
    From:
    23 Nov 2025

    Price

    Free
  12. Calligraphy writing

    Bangor

    Address

    Ballyholme Parish Centre, 68 Groomsport Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5NE

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 | Renowned calligrapher, Jacquie Brachi, will teach basic skills with pen and ink as practised by Bangor monks in the 6th century.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 13:30 - 15:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  13. Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7704 456 109

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Embrace the magic of the season and learn the art of Christmas wreath making in the enchanting setting of the Walled Garden!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30
    From:
    28 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. The Illegals tribute band

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £24.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ireland's best tribute to the music of Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles featuring acclaimed singer Niamh Kavanagh return to the Portico Stage

    Every year, The Illegals delve deeper into The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac back-catalogues to keep their dynamic…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £24.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Killinchy

    Address

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, 52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 3224

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join Tracey in her cosy kitchen for some jam making! You'll also make a delicious Guinness Wheaten loaf which you'll take home. Tracey will have her homemade Autumn Crumble and other treats of the season for you to feast on! Bring an appetite!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Pádraig Ó Macháin, Professor of Modern Irish at University College Cork

    Bangor

    Address

    SPACE Theatre, Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TD

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Part of Columbanus Festival 2025 | Pádraig Ó Macháin, Professor of Modern Irish at University College Cork, will examine the relics of a wonderful tradition of writing and craftsmanship by Irish monks ranging from Bangor to Cork from the 6th to the…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  17. Calligraphy Workshop

    Bangor

    Address

    Ballyholme Parish Centre, 68 Groomsport Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5NE

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 | Renowned calligrapher, Jacquie Brachi, will teach basic skills with pen and ink as practised by Bangor monks in the 6th century.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Free
  18. Family Fun Day

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Carnegie Library, 80 Hamilton Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 4LH

    Telephone

    028 9127 0591

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A free, drop-in event for families with primary-age children, packed with festive fun and creative activities.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  19. Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville
    Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our family run farm distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025
    From:
    29 Nov 2025

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Bangor Abbey at dusk
    Bangor's Ghost promo poster
    Rachel McCarthy
    Bangor Abbey at dusk
    Bangor's Ghost promo poster
    Rachel McCarthy

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Abbey Church, 1 St Malachy’s Way (off Abbey Street), Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BW

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 | Award winning singers and songwriters Rachel McCarthy and David Lennon, along with the Bangor Ghost Collective, present a uniquely curated evening of ancient words, songs, and music celebrating place.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 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