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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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 crafter, from 20 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

    Dates

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

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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:
    23 Nov 2025

    Price

    Free
  7. 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 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
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating
    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 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
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price from: £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:
    23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £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

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  8. Bangor Bell Trail

    Bangor

    Address

    Departs from the Bangor Bell beside Bangor Abbey Parish car park, Malachy’s Way (off Abbey Street), Bangor, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 | This popular half mile walk follows the Bangor Bell Trail from the Bangor Bell to the North Down Museum. Local tour guides Brigid Watson and Barbara Boyle will tell the story of Columbanus’ journey from Bangor…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Comber Christmas "Fair in the Square"

    Comber

    Address

    Town centre area, Comber, Down, BT23 5DT

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    An evening of festive family fun

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025
  10. Christmas Bazaar

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    02891460595

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Seacourt Festive Print Bazaar - a celebration of original print and a chance to buy some beautiful handmade gifts.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    28 Nov 2025to19 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
  11. Made in AND Graphic

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    To kick off our annual Made in AND Christmas Pop-Up Shop, join us at North Down Museum for our Made in AND Twilight Christmas event!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations central Bangor City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    02891482053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    On the last Thursday of every month, from 6 - 9pm, creative spaces in central Bangor host art exhibitions, demonstrations and experiences - all FREE

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  13. Helen's Bay Players Christmas Belles poster

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    St. John's Church Hall, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1LA

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    An hilarious Christmas comedy.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025
    From:
    28 Nov 2025
    From:
    29 Nov 2025

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket
  14. Season of Sparkle in Ards and North Down

    Newtownards

    Address

    Conway Square, Town Centre, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Newtownards as Conway Square comes alive with market stalls, music, crafts and storytelling — bringing seasonal cheer to the heart of the town. Be sure to collect your Christmas Passport and enjoy…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025
    From:
    29 Nov 2025

    Price

    Free
  15. Mount Stewart House

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +442842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Wrap up warm and set off on a magical winter adventure at Mount Stewart this winter with our festive family trail.

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. 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:
    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
  17. Christmas in Central Hall

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +442842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate the season with a trip to the big House this Christmas.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  18. Neil Delamere Comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories.

    Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, if it ain't broke…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Holywood Christmas Tree Light Switch On promotional graphic 2025

    Holywood

    Address

    Town centre area, Holywood, Down, BT18 9AE

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Visit Holywood for the official Christmas tree light switch on. Festive stalls, live music, Children's rides and Santa himself!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025
  20. 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:
    29 Nov 2025

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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