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Each Sunday throughout the summer months of June, July and August, Cockle will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside village of Groomsport to provide an afternoon of FREE fun! No booking required, just come along.
The cottages are open Thursdays - Sundays, 4 June - 13 September 2026.
Little explores can also have a go at the sense trail, encouraging them to look, listen, smell and feel the natural surroundings of this special place. Pick up your free Explorers Pack/Senses Trail backpacks from the Visitor Information staff, inside, where you will also find a souvenir and summer fun essentials for the kids and you can wander the cottages to see what life was like for the family that lived there.
Cottages open from 11am - 5pm | Free admission
Free family fun will take place weekly, on Sundays only from 2pm to 4pm unless specified otherwise...
JUNE
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June | To celebrate the annual seasonal reopening of Cockle row Cottages, we’ve a double dose of entertainment and discovery this weekend. On Saturday 6 June, make sure you pop down and try a taste of history, with some of Christine’s deliciously tasty homemade soda bread, prepared and baked in front of you over the hot fire grill from 2pm. And, on Sunday 7 June, the amazing NI School of Falconry spread their wings and swoop into Groomsport for the afternoon.
JULY - SEPTEMBER
More information to follow soon!
Please note, details are subject to change.
Find out more about the picturesque village of Groomsport and Cockle Row, including information on seasonal tours of the village and on Groomsport Inclusive Beach.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Free to attend. No tickets required.
