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  1. Image of Portaferry Sails and Sounds graphic with date - 1-4 August
    Image of Portaferry Sails and Sounds graphic with date - 1-4 August

    Portaferry

    Address

    Portaferry town, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1JZ

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Set sail for four unforgettable days of maritime celebration, live music, cultural traditions, and coastal fun at the Portaferry Sails & Sounds Festival 2025!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to4 Aug 2025
  2. Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  3. County Down Traction Engine Club logo
    County Down Traction Engine Club logo
    Yellow tractor
    Steam powered tractor
    County Down Traction Engine Club event
    County Down Traction Engine Club logo
    Yellow tractor
    Steam powered tractor
    County Down Traction Engine Club event

    Ballygowan

    Address

    Tullygarvan Road, Ballygowan, County Down, BT23 6LX

    Telephone

    028 9754 1334

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    One for all the family, this day long event will feature something for everyone.
    There will be a large display of vintage tractors, steam engines, vintage cars and motorcycles, vintage lorries and so much more!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025
  4. Echlinville Distiller
    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:
    2 Aug 2025
    From:
    16 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket
  5. Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Square, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LR

    Telephone

    028 4272 9598

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Monthly artisan food & craft market

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
  6. Emer Dunne Trio Presents 'Folk Threads'
    Emer Dunne Trio Presents 'Folk Threads'

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    This August, we welcome folk singer, Emer Dunne, and her superbly talented musicians as they present 'Folk Threads', a show celebrating well known and loved folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America. Sing along with 'Wild Mountain…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket
  7. 2025 Picnic in the Park poster
    2025 Picnic in the Park poster
    The 19th Street Band at Picnic in the Park
    Bluegrass Picnic
    2025 Picnic in the Park poster
    The 19th Street Band at Picnic in the Park
    Bluegrass Picnic

    Bangor

    Address

    Ward Park - Bandstand, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TA

    Telephone

    028 9148 2053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Open House Festival's Picnic in the Park - nine summer Sunday afternoons of FREE music in Ward Park

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
    From:
    24 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  8. Cockle Row Cottages
    Cockle Row Cottages
    Ulster-Scots Piper and Drummer
    Ulster-Scots Piper
    Ulster-Scots Agency logo
    A Cockle Row Visitor Information Advisor serving a customer
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    Groomsport
    Blackberry Farm animation logo
    Cockle Row Cottages
    Ulster-Scots Piper and Drummer
    Ulster-Scots Piper
    Ulster-Scots Agency logo
    A Cockle Row Visitor Information Advisor serving a customer
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    Groomsport
    Blackberry Farm animation logo

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9109 3038

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Each Sunday throughout the summer will see activities and entertainment visiting the seaside village of Groomsport to provide an afternoon of FREE fun!

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  9. a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, 82 Moat Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Discover the history of Donaghadee on this dog friendly walking tour.  After the tour enjoy a gin cocktail, or a soft drink, in the Pier 36 Beer Garden. A great way to see the fictional town of Port Devine of BBC One's Hope Street and the fictional…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
    • Dogs Welcome

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket
  10. 4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    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:
    4 Aug 2025to5 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    11 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    19 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    22 Aug 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.
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • SWi-Fi Available
  11. View from Orlock
    View from Orlock
    View from Orlock
    View from Orlock
    View from Orlock

    Bangor

    Address

    National Trust Orlock Point car park, Groomsport, Bangor, County Down, BT19 6PQ

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £4.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This tour is part of a new range of 'Taster Tours' delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding Graduates. Join Gavin to discover the charms, history and myths of Portavo and Orlock on a tour around this beautiful coastline.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 18:45 -
    From:
    18 Aug 2025Open 18:45 -

    Price

    Price from: £4.00 Per Ticket
  12. Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    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:
    4 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    5 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    11 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    19 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    22 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
    • SWi-Fi Available
  13. Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    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:
    4 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    5 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    11 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    18 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    19 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    22 Aug 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
    • Parking Available
  14. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market
    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:
    7 Aug 2025
  15. Graphic of three kids in the trees jumping and smiling, details say Wild Days Out Nature Adventures for Kids - 8 - 22 August 20-25
    Graphic of three kids in the trees jumping and smiling, details say Wild Days Out Nature Adventures for Kids - 8 - 22 August 20-25

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations, BANGOR, Bangor, Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    03000133333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Looking for free, fun, and educational outdoor activities for the kids this August? "Wild Days Out" is a series of exciting, hands-on nature sessions designed especially for children across Ards and North Down!

    Each event offers a chance to explore…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025to22 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  16. E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour
    E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, 40 Whiterock Road, Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on Strangford Lough's breath-taking shores.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
    From:
    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
    From:
    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
    From:
    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  17. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket
  18. Female in outdoor heated pool
    Female in outdoor heated pool

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

    The Old Inn, 15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    028 9185 3255

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Destress in midweek serenity on Wednesday 13th August. Rejuvenate your skin with a self-application facial and uncover your skin's unique needs with our advanced NEXA skin scanner. Access the Treetop Spa from 5pm and indulge on nibbles paired with a…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price from: £75.00 Per Ticket
  19. Weave a Willow Tension Tray in the Walled Garden

    Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +447704456109

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    If you'd love to impress your guests by serving homemade scones on your own handwoven willow tray... or perhaps channel your inner Hyacinth Bucket with a beautiful charcuterie platter filled with artisan cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal fruits ..…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket
  20. See traditional building skills in action at the Ulster Folk Museum
    See traditional building skills in action at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills in a day of hands-on activity at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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