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  1. Strawberries ready to be picked

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Flavour First, 224 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, Down, BT210LJ

    Telephone

    07801479980

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Shows

    *Date varies, subject to availability. Experience the joy of handpicking luscious strawberries at Flavour First, just outside Donaghadee. A family-friendly event that brings people together to savour the sweetness of summer.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to31 July 2024Open 13:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Children running across a bridge in the summer sun at the wetlands.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Can you find the lost postcards, discover who wrote them, and work out where the world's animals are spending their summer holidays?

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. a photo of a monument in the square in comber
    Comber Summer Events and Fringe Festival Events 2024
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    a photo of a monument in the square in comber
    Comber Summer Events and Fringe Festival Events 2024
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square

    Comber

    Address

    Town Centre, Comber, County Down

    Comber Regeneration Community Partnership have launched their Summer Events and Comber Fringe Festival Events for 2024.

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2024to24 Aug 2024
  4. The Walled Garden
    Seaside Revival Vintage Festival
    Picnic in he
    The Walled Garden
    Seaside Revival Vintage Festival
    Picnic in he

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations in Bangor, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    028 9148 2053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    A summer long festival of music and arts in the heart of Bangor

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2024to31 Aug 2024

    Price

    Free
  5. Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag
    Climbing Wall
    Team Games
    Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag
    Climbing Wall
    Team Games

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price £175.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Activities include archery, canoeing, climbing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, team games, raft building, bushcraft, orienteering, leave no trace & much more. Please note, that due to weather, some of the above activities may not be available.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

    Price

    Price £175.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Painting of the Saltpans Portaferry
    Painting of a peaceful evening at Portaferry
    Painting of Portaferry street looking towards shore
    Painting of shorefront at Portaferry
    Painting of boats at Portaferry on a dull day
    Painting of the Saltpans Portaferry
    Painting of a peaceful evening at Portaferry
    Painting of Portaferry street looking towards shore
    Painting of shorefront at Portaferry
    Painting of boats at Portaferry on a dull day

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A selection of work created during the 2024 Portaferry Plein Air Festival, held over the May Bank Holiday weekend in the scenic town of Portaferry.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2024to29 July 2024Various Opening Times
  7. Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee Folly
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee Folly

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Town Centre, Donaghadee, County Down

    Donaghadee Community Development Association is delighted to present our bumper summer festival programme for 2024. As always we have retained some of your favourite events from previous years and taken the opportunity to introduce new events.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2024to20 Sept 2024
  8. Princess pamper day collage, girls dressed as princesses and the Maxemoo Cafe logo

    Millisle

    Address

    33 Main Street, Millisle, Down, BT222BL

    Telephone

    0289186 2853

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Princess Pamper Day - treat your little princess to a wonderful make-over experience with refreshments and photo shoot.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2024to14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 03:30

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket
  9. Groomsport Harbour

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07979 335 265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    The tour of Groomsport covers the varied history of the village, including the voyage of the Eagle Wing on 9th September 1636 – the first attempt by Ulster-Scots folk to emigrate to America. The tour will include significant buildings dating from…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2024to7 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  10. Bluegrass picnic
    Picnic in the Park
    Bluegrass Picnic
    Bluegrass picnic
    Picnic in the Park
    Bluegrass Picnic

    Bangor

    Address

    Ward Park - Bandstand, Access via Hamilton Road or Gransha Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4LH

    Telephone

    028 9148 2053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Family friendly free live music in the bandstand every Sunday in July and August

    Dates

    From:
    7 July 2024to25 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  11. Mother and child looking at flowers.
    Young families sitting on picnic blankets listening to stories with a WWT staff member.
    Mother and child looking at flowers.
    Young families sitting on picnic blankets listening to stories with a WWT staff member.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Bring along your favourite teddy bear, a picnic blanket, and your favourite treats and enjoy an afternoon of nature-themed adventures.

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2024to28 July 2024Open 12:00 - 13:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group
    Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group poster
    Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group
    Wedding Fever by Sam Cree performed by Rosemary Drama Group poster

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 91270 069

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A play by Sam Cree, performed by Rosemary Drama Group
    “Wedding Fever” is a much loved Sam Cree farce, focusing on the problems faced by the Galbraith family when their daughter Myra decides to get married.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2024to27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket
  13. Champion Dancers from 2023 Festival

    Comber

    Address

    Nendrum College, Darragh Road, Comber, Down, BT23 5BX

    Telephone

    07809 695 205

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The proceedings will commence with The Ards and North Down Highland Dancing Competition on Saturday 27th July.

    Later in the afternoon there will be a Choreography Showcase from the Premier Dancers.

    On Sunday 28th July, dancers compete in the…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024to29 July 2024Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background with the text 'sold out' overlayed
    Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background with the text 'sold out' overlayed
    Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Tour departs on foot from Grey Abbey ruins , Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This experience is now sold out. This is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used medicinally for centuries to present day, with a tour of a piece of the Borough’s history.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  15. A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house
    A tour in the Echlinville fields
    Draw inspiration from the gardens at Mount Stewart
    A tour group at Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Gardens at Mount Stewart
    Easter  at Mount Stewart
    Photo of the Echlinville whiskey barrels in storage
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Still house

    Newtownards

    Address

    Tour will depart by coach from Ards Visitor Information Centre,, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A New for 2024 escorted excursion by coach - Visit the National Trust's Mount Stewart Estate, where their knowledgeable team will guide you through the spectacular gardens, before making your way to Echlinville Distillery to learn about how gin is…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  16. Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza
    Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballyorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Master the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  17. European youth sailing championships - ILCA6 class - on the water
    European youth sailing championships - ILCA6 class - female sailor
    European youth sailing championships - ILCA6 class - dinghies racing
    Sponsors of the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships
    European youth sailing championships - ILCA6 class - on the water
    European youth sailing championships - ILCA6 class - female sailor
    European youth sailing championships - ILCA6 class - dinghies racing
    Sponsors of the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships

    Bangor

    Address

    Ballyholme Yacht Club, Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5HT

    Telephone

    028 9127 1467

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Bangor will take on an international air this summer when more than 400 youth sailors representing 27 European countries, and as many as 11 non-European countries arrive to compete in the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships and Open European…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024to3 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

    Price

    Free
  18. Tour in progress at The Copeland Distillery
    Image of Distillery
    Front of Distillery
    Donaghadee
    Tour in progress at The Copeland Distillery
    Image of Distillery
    Front of Distillery
    Donaghadee

    Donaghadee

    Address

    The Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 2891624000

    Price

    Price £22.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Experience our range of spirits and immerse yourself in the rich history of Co.Down at The Copeland Distillery. Enjoy time to relax in our visitor's centre and take home our Copeland products and merchandise.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00

    Price

    Price £22.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. A close up of a guitar resting on a wooden table outdoors.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Unwind after a walk at the wetlands and enjoy live acoustic music from local musicians.

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. 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 9127 0069

    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:
    28 July 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
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