The official website of Visit Ards and North Down
En

August Events

Plan your trip
  • Stay
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:

Refine By

Refine Your Search Further:

Type
Location

Number of results: 17

  1. 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 our exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Discover Groomsport

    Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages & Groomsport Harbour, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JP

    Telephone

    07979 335 265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    History

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

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025to13 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Free
  3. Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 programme cover and an image of Donaghadee Lighthouse
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Folly
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 programme cover and an image of Donaghadee Lighthouse
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Folly

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Various locations in and around the town centre, Donaghadee, County Down

    Donaghadee Community Development Association is delighted to present our bumper summer festival programme for 2025. As always we have retained some of your favourite events from previous years and taken the opportunity to introduce new events.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025to21 Sept 2025
  4. Inspiration and Transformation Exhibition

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition of the works of County Down artists.
    This exciting new exhibition is a celebration of the works of some of the greatest artists who have worked in the Ards and North Down Borough. We have a long history of artistic expression and have…

    Dates

    From:
    19 June 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough
    Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Devine hours at Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant
    Devine hours at Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Pier 36 Restaurant, 36 Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HE

    Telephone

    028 9188 4466

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Free
  7. Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant
    Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Pier 36 Restaurant, 36 Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HE

    Telephone

    028 9188 4466

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Free
  8. Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Bear with Boxing Gloves
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Two People with Rope Holding Onto a Moon
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Key and Padlocks with Crow
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Lady Bending Forward Smiling
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Bear with Boxing Gloves
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Two People with Rope Holding Onto a Moon
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Key and Padlocks with Crow
    Art & Soul 2025 Sculpture - Lady Bending Forward Smiling

    Holywood

    Address

    Culloden Estate and Spa, 142 Bangor Road, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 0EX

    Telephone

    028 9042 1066

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Over 250 pieces of art on display at the Culloden Estate & Spa, from July 27 to August 31 2025. Hosted by Gormleys Fine Art, the exhibition includes celebrated Irish and international artists inluding Ian Pollock, Damien Hirst and Banks.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 19:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Open House Festival 2025 programme poster
    Walled Garden
    Gary Lightbody, photo credit Simon Lipman
    Open House Festival 2025 programme poster
    Walled Garden
    Gary Lightbody, photo credit Simon Lipman

    Bangor

    Address

    Various Locations, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    028 9148 2053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The 12th annual Open House Festival Bangor

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  10. Heritage films screening throughout the month of August at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema / Film

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  11. Creative Peninsula 2025
    Craig Sands
    Twilight Market bunting
    Kate Rebbeck
    Creative Peninsula 2025
    Craig Sands
    Twilight Market bunting
    Kate Rebbeck

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    02891810303

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The annual Creative Peninsula festival will take place throughout August, join us for a celebration of arts and crafts in Ards and North Down! The festival will feature open studios, exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and more. The festival will…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  12. 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:
    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  13. Killinchy

    Address

    Ballydorn Road, Killinchy, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9751 2692

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly day on our working farm with views over Whiterock Bay. 

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:30
  14. 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:
    31 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  15. Valhalla Street Theatre logo
    Valhalla Street Theatre characters
    An image of Ards Arts Centre, the old Town Hall, which is the backdrop to the weekly market in Conway Square
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory
    Valhalla Street Theatre logo
    Valhalla Street Theatre characters
    An image of Ards Arts Centre, the old Town Hall, which is the backdrop to the weekly market in Conway Square
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory

    Newtownards

    Address

    Meet at Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    07866 257 157

    Price

    Price from: £6.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Bringing history to life on a Sunday Stroll Through Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £6.50 Per Ticket
  16. Flyer
    Mollys brae
    Art
    Art
    Flyer
    Mollys brae
    Art
    Art

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Greyabbey Village Hall, 62 Newtownards Rd, Greyabbey, Co Down, BT22 2QH

    Telephone

    07951 220 530

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Artisan Craft Market

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. 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:
    31 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
View Maps and Visitor Guides
View of what Ards and North Down has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Ards and North Down newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss