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  1. 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
  2. Groomsport Harbour

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    07979335265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Guided History Tour of Groomsport

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to14 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    14 Sept 2024to15 Sept 2024

    Price

    Free
  3. 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:
    5 Sept 2024
  4. A string of lightbulbs trailed through the branches of trees in the walled garden with the text sold out
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
    Statues in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    A string of lightbulbs trailed through the branches of trees in the walled garden with the text sold out
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
    Statues in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden

    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 £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The experience is now sold out. For similar experiences visit The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay website.

    You are warmly invited to a unique dining experience at The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay; an enchanting setting that will serve as the backdrop for…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  5. Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 7 September 2024 with Tide and Turf. A free to attend family fun event showcasing local food…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  6. 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:
    7 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  7. Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden, in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, not normally open to the public.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket
  8. Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Photo of the E sculpture representing Ireland's most easterly point
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Portavogie Harbour
    Portavogie Harbour
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Photo of the E sculpture representing Ireland's most easterly point
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Portavogie Harbour
    Portavogie Harbour

    Portavogie

    Address

    Tour departs from Portavogie Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Join East Coast Boat Tours for a boat trip like no other.  Simon and crew will welcome you aboard this early morning trip to watch the sunrise from the Eastern most point of the island of Ireland

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  9. Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market
    Apples being collected from orchard in baskets
    Apples being prepped for cooking
    Ballycultra Village in Ulster Folk Museum
    Family enjoying exploring the Ulster Folk Museum
    The Picture House at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
    A view of the pathways meandering through the country landscapes of the Ulster Folk Museum
    Thatched house in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk Museum
    Nina of Lightfoot Bangor Zero Waste Market

    153 Bangor Road, Cultra

    Address

    The Photographers Studio, Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Come along to this beautiful autumnal experience at the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in collaboration with Lightfoot Bangor, for a unique apple harvest lunch. 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  10. Georgina Richmond tribute to country divas

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Prepare to be dazzled by a sensational tribute to the iconic stars of Country music, now with live band! Featuring tributes to Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond & Joe Dolan.

    Keepin' it Country!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Sean Donnelly folk singer

    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

    Described as 'the real folk voice of Northern Ireland', Seán Donnelly was born near Omagh and grew up in a musical family, where the weekly rambling house session was a regular feature of family and social life. His father Michael was a singer, from…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Spring Break in concert

    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

    These guys went down a STORM last year! Book early!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. The Kilkennys in concert

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charisma!

    The band was established between schoolmates and began touring the length and breadth of Ireland in 1998. Picking…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Person walking with a dog on a lead
    A family walking in woodland with a dog
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Eisenhower Pier in Bangor
    Person walking with a dog on a lead
    A family walking in woodland with a dog
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Eisenhower Pier in Bangor

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, 1 St Malachy's Way / Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JE

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join Tour Guide Nicky Jones of Experience and Explore NI and discover the history of Bangor on this dog friendly walking tour, followed by a tipple of gin at the Nines bar and restaurant.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  15. Andrew Ryan comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    'Utterly Brilliant' **** ( Timeout).

    Andrew is finally living the life he always thought he would after moving to Belfast and he's taking his hilarious tales of woe and ineptitude on tour across the UK and Ireland this Autumn. He's stopped…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. A letterpress machine
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop Letterpress and screen printing equipment
    A letterpress machine
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop Letterpress and screen printing equipment

    75 Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, The old Ulster Bank, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join us for an evening of creativity and fun at Seacourt Print Workshop! No experience is necessary to take part in this immersive experience which is perfect for those who want to try their hand at this traditional printing technique.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket
  17. Paddy Raff Gimme A Minute Tour

    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

    He sold out VERY fast on the first night so if you want in... BE QUICK!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Casting in bronze
    Pieces created during a workshop with Lake and Oak Coppersmithing
    Casting in bronze
    Pieces created during a workshop with Lake and Oak Coppersmithing

    Millisle

    Address

    Eden Pottery, 218 Abbey Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join Lake and Oak Coppersmithing for this unique bronze casting workshop.  This creative workshop will give you a glimpse into the past techniques of Bronze Age casting.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket
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