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  1. Ards Historical Society and ABLE
    Ards Historical Society and ABLE
    Ards Historical Society and ABLE
    Ards Historical Society and ABLE
    Ards Historical Society and ABLE
    Ards Historical Society and ABLE

    Newtownards

    Address

    Discovery Hub @ Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    02891826846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh McCullough, founder of ABLE (Ards Bobbin and Lace Enthusiasts) this exhibition showcases tradition, fine design and local artistry inspired by the Ards…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Jan 2026to2 Feb 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  2. Between Worlds 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

    Between Worlds is the inaugural exhibition of the Veridian Collective, a group of four local artists who use art to explore the human experience.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Jan 2026to19 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. 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 the exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Jan 2026to1 Mar 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7704 456 109

    Price

    Price from: £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into the heritage beauty of Old Mill House for a magical day of willow weaving with talented willow artist Heather McDermott. Add rustic charm to your garden by creating handcrafted willow supports that are practical, sustainable solutions for…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £95.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  5. Russcher and Owens  recital of organ duets

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Russcher and Owens give a recital of organ duets on the versatile Portico organ - a fascinating aural and visual display.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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 Feb 2026
  7. 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:
    7 Feb 2026
    From:
    21 Feb 2026

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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    Bangor

    Address

    Meet at Bangor Train Station, Abbey Street, Bangor, Down, BT20 4AE

    Telephone

    07955 729 600

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Guided Street Art walking tour of Bangor NI

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Price

    Price from: £6.70 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Grab your wellies and head to WWT Castle Espie this February half term and get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £6.70 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
    Brigid of Sustainable Journeys Ireland
    Making a Saint Brigid Cross
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    The Monks Cell at North Down Museum, Bangor
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
    Brigid of Sustainable Journeys Ireland
    Making a Saint Brigid Cross
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    The Monks Cell at North Down Museum, Bangor
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum, 7 February, where you will delve into the life of Saint Columbanus, Bangor's revered Christian leader and Saint Brigid, exploring the shared qualities of these…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket
  11. Child looking into a microscope with an adult assisting.

    Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Little explorers, ready for an exciting adventure? 'Look Closer' at nature's wonders and embark on a fun-filled journey of discovery.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  12. Stone buildings with red doors in a grassy area under a clear sky.

    Cultra

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 53 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Go behind the scenes of the historic Straid Corn Mill at the Ulster Folk Museum in this special tour.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
  13. 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:
    13 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  14. Ruth McGinley pianist

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    An informal concert of moving minimalist music with pianist Ruth McGinley, as she performs a programme centred on the works of Philip Glass.

    Ruth's career has been wide-ranging and daring, collaborating with some of the most acclaimed musicians…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Kayaking, Strangford Lough, Historical Tour, Paddle back in time, NI Science Festival,

    Killinchy

    Address

    Green Boat Shed, Whiterock Bay Launch Point, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Kayak tour to Nendrum monastic site with local guides and historians. Hear the history behind the Monks, Vikings and Smugglers of Strangford Lough.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
    From:
    22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  16. Ards CCÉ

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle (City Hall), Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    0289127 1200

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish traditional music in the beautiful setting of Bangor Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Somme Museum

    Newtownards

    Address

    The Somme Museum, 233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT237PH

    Telephone

    02891823202

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the 36th (Ulster) Division.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2026Open 18:45 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Worker in a green hard hat and high viz jacket handling ropes in a wooded area.

    Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £8.50 to £13.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Discover the hidden natural treasures of the Ulster Folk Museum in this Conservation Walk.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.50 to £13.50 Per Ticket
  19. Anthony Toner Singer/Songwriter

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Anthony Toner returns to the gorgeous setting of The Portico of Ards for the first time in two years for a solo acoustic show – and with an armful of new songs to celebrate.

    Released as a brand new album under the working title The Big Seas of…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Joseph Beech Organist

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Join us for a captivating Sunday afternoon organ recital featuring Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist of Durham Cathedral, on the Portico Organ.

    Joseph is a prizewinning graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, where he was a scholarship student of…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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