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  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. VE Day Celebrations image

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

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2025to3 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. 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
  4. Painting of farm on Ards Peninsula
    Painting of Strangford Lough
    Painting of Scrabo Tower and Strangford Lough
    Abstract painting of storm
    Painting of farm on Ards Peninsula
    Painting of Strangford Lough
    Painting of Scrabo Tower and Strangford Lough
    Abstract painting of storm

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Portaferry Art Society was founded in 1975 by like minded artists who took inspiration from their surroundings and enjoyed painting "en plein air". Here we are 50 years later, still going strong and still inspired by the Ards Peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025to23 July 2025Various Opening Times
  5. Front exterior of Pier 36 in daytime
    Pier 36: The Comber Spud menu
    Taste Summer in Ards and North Down
    Front exterior photo of restaurant
    Front exterior of Pier 36 in daytime
    Pier 36: The Comber Spud menu
    Taste Summer in Ards and North Down
    Front exterior photo of restaurant

    Donaghadee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9188 4466

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    This menu, 'The Comber Spud', is curated and hosted by Pier 36 as part of Taste Summer in AND

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025to6 July 2025
  6. Taste Summer in Ards and North Down

    Address

    Various locations across the Borough, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week period with Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 28 June, a celebration of the local PGI status Comber Earlies potatoes and the delicious local…

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025to6 July 2025
  7. Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag
    Stand up paddle boarding
    Kayaking
    Raft building
    Archery
    Bushcraft
    Laser tag

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £179.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Join us at Strangford Lough Activity Centre this summer.  Our Multi Activity Summer Scheme is the the ideal way to explore the outdoors, try new activities, meet new friends and have lots of fun.

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2025to21 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £179.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Traditional Breadmaking experience
    Soda breads on the griddle
    Delicious soda bread on the griddle!
    Traditional Breadmaking experience
    Soda breads on the griddle
    Delicious soda bread on the griddle!

    Killinchy

    Address

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, 52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7711 484 850

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Learn how to make traditional breads in Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen located on the shores of Ballymorran Bay, Killinchy, on Strangford Lough.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Sensory Nature Walk 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:

    Nature

    Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world on a relaxing walk with the Ulster Folk Museum Education Officer on most Wednesdays throughout Summer.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025to20 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  10. Sunset Paddle and BBQ
    Sunset Paddle
    Sunset Paddle and BBQ
    Sunset Paddle

    Whiterock, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Whiterock Bay Launch Point, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Guided Kayak Tour and sumptuous island BBQ

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Special Effects Make Up club

    Bangor

    Address

    Boom! Studios, 80a Main street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AE

    Telephone

    07367 746 228

    Price

    Price from: £160.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Special Effects Make Up Course with professional techniques

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025to4 July 2025Open 11:30 - 15:30

    Price

    Price from: £160.00 Per Ticket
  12. 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:
    3 July 2025
  13. Summer Craft Activities 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:

    Family Fun

    Enjoy drop-in craft activities as part of your visit to the Ulster Folk Museum on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in July and August.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025to5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    10 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    17 July 2025to19 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    24 July 2025to26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    31 July 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  14. Exterior of bar restaurant
    A potato with information on quiz night 3rd July at 7.30. Cost £4pp
    Exterior of bar restaurant
    A potato with information on quiz night 3rd July at 7.30. Cost £4pp

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | A quiz night packed with craic, craft pints, and Comber-style competition. As part of the Comber Earlies Festival, we're mixing up pub trivia with a healthy dose of spud pride and local banter.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025Open 19:00 - 23:30

    Price

    Free
  15. Copeland Whiskey Warehouse
    Copeland Logo
    Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
    Merchants' Quay Single Grain Whiskey
    Copeland barrel & whiskey sample
    Copper Still
    Copeland Whiskey
    Copeland Whiskey Warehouse
    Copeland Logo
    Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
    Merchants' Quay Single Grain Whiskey
    Copeland barrel & whiskey sample
    Copper Still
    Copeland Whiskey

    Donaghadee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9162 4000

    Price

    Price from: £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Whiskey Tasting at The Copeland Distillery. Throughout the evening, you will learn about the history of The Copeland brand and The Distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Image of Craft Beer & BBQ Food

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | This 4th July, gather with us in the heart of Comber for BBQ & Brews : A Taste of Home — a celebration of local flavour, craft, and community

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025Open 19:00 - 23:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket
  17. Pickie swim 1
    Pickie swim 2
    Pickie Swim 3
    Pickie swim 1
    Pickie swim 2
    Pickie Swim 3

    Bangor

    Address

    Skippingstone Beach,, Located past Pickie Funpark, off the Promenade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9148 2053

    Price

    Price from: £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The annual Open House Festival Pickie to Pier Swim

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price from: £22.00 Per Ticket
  18. 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:
    4 July 2025to6 July 2025
    From:
    11 July 2025to13 July 2025
    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  19. Image with beer, potatoes and cheese, as well as text of the event as in the listing

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Get ready for a night of belly laughs, brilliant beer, and ooey-gooey raclette as we serve up Comedy, Craft & Cheese — the ultimate feel-good evening for foodies and funnybones alike.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 19:00 - 23:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket
  20. 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:

    Fete / Fair

    Monthly artisan food& craft market

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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