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This Week

Holiday Flush promo poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Doors open 7pm Show starts 7.30pm

1st August 2025-2nd August 2025

Holiday Flush by Rick Hewitt presented by Rosemary Drama Group Spain, June 1982. A dream holiday in…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

28th July 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

29th July 2025

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

summer themed sponge shapes
LocationMillise

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-30th August 2025

Ceramic paint your own studio filled with summer themed stamps.

Open House Festival 2025 programme poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The 12th annual Open House Festival Bangor

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Openings

Season

27th July 2025

Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside…

Nature Exploration Day at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

26th July 2025

Celebrate the amazing nature-based research at the Ulster Folk Museum on Saturday 26th July with a…

Park Pedal poster with QR code for booking
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

26th July 2025

Grab your bikes, scooters, trikes, trailers and come join the fun at Park Pedal: Castle Park this…

Visitors enjoying jazz on the lawn of Mount Stewart estate
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

27th July 2025

Sit back and relax this summer with our Sunday Jazz sessions from May to August.

Sensory Nature Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

2nd July 2025-20th August 2025

Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world on a relaxing walk with the Ulster Folk…

Camp iRock Poster
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

28th July 2025-8th August 2025

Camp iRock is a fun-filled five-day music camp for children aged 5–12, designed to build confidence…

Discover Groomsport
LocationGroomsport

Openings

Season

7th June 2025-13th September 2025

Join a walking tour lead by local ambassadors telling the amazing history of their village.

Bangor Castle Walled Garden
LocationCastle Park, Bangor

Openings

Season

27th July 2025

This tour is part of a new range of 'Taster Tours' delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding…

Valhalla Street Theatre logo
LocationComber

Openings

Season

27th July 2025

Bringing history to life on a Sunday Stroll through Comber.

Creative Peninsula 2025
LocationConway Square, Newtownards

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The annual Creative Peninsula festival will take place throughout August, join us for a celebration…

Heritage films screening throughout the month of August at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

Enjoy films by heritage craft makers in the Folk Museum's Picture House.

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Greyabbey House Rosemount
LocationGreyabbey

Openings

2pm-5pm

27th July 2025

An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Greyabbey House, not normally open to the public,…

Bangor Castle Walled Garden
LocationCastle Park, Bangor

Openings

Season

26th July 2025

This tour is part of a new range of 'Taster Tours' delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding…

Twilight Market Conway Square
LocationConway Square, Newtownards

Openings

Season

1st August 2025

Join us for an evening of arts activity at Ards Arts Centre and a Twilight Market tented craft…

Stand up paddle boarding
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

30th June 2025-21st August 2025

Join us at Strangford Lough Activity Centre this summer.  Our Multi Activity Summer Scheme is the…

Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 programme cover and an image of Donaghadee Lighthouse
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

14th June 2025-21st September 2025

Donaghadee Community Development Association is delighted to present our bumper summer festival…

Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

1st May 2025-30th September 2025

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

Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st August 2025

Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at…

Next Week

Holiday Flush promo poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Doors open 7pm Show starts 7.30pm

1st August 2025-2nd August 2025

Holiday Flush by Rick Hewitt presented by Rosemary Drama Group Spain, June 1982. A dream holiday in…

Echlinville Distiller
LocationKircubbin

Openings

14:00 - 16:00

2nd August 2025

The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

28th July 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

29th July 2025

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

summer themed sponge shapes
LocationMillise

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-30th August 2025

Ceramic paint your own studio filled with summer themed stamps.

Open House Festival 2025 programme poster
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The 12th annual Open House Festival Bangor

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

Openings

Season

3rd August 2025

Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside…

County Down Traction Engine Club logo
LocationBallygowan

Openings

10am-5pm

2nd August 2025

One for all the family, this day long event will feature something for everyone. There will be a…

Sensory Nature Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

2nd July 2025-20th August 2025

Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world on a relaxing walk with the Ulster Folk…

Camp iRock Poster
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

28th July 2025-8th August 2025

Camp iRock is a fun-filled five-day music camp for children aged 5–12, designed to build confidence…

a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

11.30am-12.30pm

3rd August 2025

Discover the history of Donaghadee on this dog friendly walking tour.  After the tour enjoy a gin…

Discover Groomsport
LocationGroomsport

Openings

Season

7th June 2025-13th September 2025

Join a walking tour lead by local ambassadors telling the amazing history of their village.

Creative Peninsula 2025
LocationConway Square, Newtownards

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

The annual Creative Peninsula festival will take place throughout August, join us for a celebration…

Heritage films screening throughout the month of August at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-31st August 2025

Enjoy films by heritage craft makers in the Folk Museum's Picture House.

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

9th July 2025-31st October 2025

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Twilight Market Conway Square
LocationConway Square, Newtownards

Openings

Season

1st August 2025

Join us for an evening of arts activity at Ards Arts Centre and a Twilight Market tented craft…

Stand up paddle boarding
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

30th June 2025-21st August 2025

Join us at Strangford Lough Activity Centre this summer.  Our Multi Activity Summer Scheme is the…

Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 programme cover and an image of Donaghadee Lighthouse
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

14th June 2025-21st September 2025

Donaghadee Community Development Association is delighted to present our bumper summer festival…

Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

1st May 2025-30th September 2025

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

Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st August 2025

Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at…

A child playing with a ribbon
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

12th July 2025-25th August 2025

Summer of Play is on its way! This summer, play takes over the lawns at Mount Stewart.

iCreate Summer Camp Flyer
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

30th July 2025

Season

31st July 2025

Join the iCreate Summer Scheme this July at Boom Studios, Bangor! Four creative digital art days…

Inspiration and Transformation Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

19th June 2025-31st August 2025

An exhibition of the works of County Down artists. This exciting new exhibition is a celebration of…

VE Day Celebrations image
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

7th May 2025-3rd August 2025

An exhibition at North Down Museum, exploring local recollections and memories of VE Day.

This Month

Summer Craft Activities at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

24th July 2025-26th July 2025

Season

31st July 2025-2nd August 2025

Enjoy drop-in craft activities as part of your visit to the Ulster Folk Museum on Thursdays,…

Newtownards Priory
LocationOff High Street, Newtownards

Openings

10.30am-12.30pm

26th July 2025

Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will…

Bangor Castle Walled Garden
LocationCastle Park, Bangor

Openings

Season

26th July 2025

This tour is part of a new range of 'Taster Tours' delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding…

Highland Dancing Winners at the 2024 Festival
LocationComber

Openings

Season

26th July 2025

Season

27th July 2025

Highland Dancing Competition, Choreography Showcase, the All Ireland Highland Dance Championships,…

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