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Donaghadee
Address
Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
07805 096 958Type
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
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Castle Park Avenue, Bangor
Address
North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
02891271200Type
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
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Groomsport
Address
Cockle Row Cottages & Groomsport Harbour, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JPTelephone
07979 335 265Price
FreeType
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 -
Newtownards
Address
Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4ADTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Type
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
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Donaghadee
Address
Various locations in and around the town centre, Donaghadee, County DownDonaghadee 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
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Castle Park Avenue, Bangor
Address
North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
02891271200Type
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
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Comber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
028 9187 4146Type
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
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Killinchy
Address
Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PTTelephone
07909 721 898Price
Price from: £179.00 Per TicketType
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
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Price from: £179.00 Per Ticket -
Millise
Address
Eden Pottery, 218 Abbey Road, Millise, County Down, BT22 2DHTelephone
028 9186 2300Price
FreeType
Type:
Workshop
Ceramic paint your own studio filled with summer themed stamps.
Dates
- From:
- 1 July 2025to30 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Type
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
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Donaghadee
Address
Pier 36 Restaurant, 36 Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HETelephone
028 9188 4466Price
FreeType
Type:
Food & Drink
Happy hour promotions
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 23:00
Price
Free -
Donaghadee
Address
Pier 36 Restaurant, 36 Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HETelephone
028 9188 4466Price
FreeType
Type:
Food & Drink
Stack'd Wednesday Special
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 23:00
Price
Free -
Newtownards
Address
Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02842788387Type
Type:
Family Fun
Summer of Play is on its way! This summer, play takes over the lawns at Mount Stewart.
Dates
- From:
- 12 July 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Holywood
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:
- 14 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 15 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 18 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 21 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 24 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 25 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 28 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 29 July 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.
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
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Bangor
Address
Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JPTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £10.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Family Fun
Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various…
Dates
- From:
- 16 July 2025
Price
Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket -
Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Type
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:
- 17 July 2025to19 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
- From:
- 24 July 2025to26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
- From:
- 31 July 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
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Portaferry
Address
40 Shore Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT221JZTelephone
+44 (0)7870 701 620Type
Type:
Festival
One of Northern Ireland’s longest-running community festivals, the Portaferry Gala Festival is back for its 58th year, bringing a packed week of fun, laughter, tradition, and entertainment from Saturday 19th to Friday 25th July 2025!
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2025to25 July 2025
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Greyabbey
Address
Tour departs on foot from Grey Abbey ruins , Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Price
Price from: £6.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Tour
Be transported to 1193 with tour guide Steve of Friends of the Abbey, as you enter one of Ireland's most impressive examples of early Cistercian architecture, Grey Abbey. Explore the physic garden of herbs and plants grown by the Cistercians to…
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2025
Price
Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket -
Newtownards
Address
Regent House Playing Fields, Circular Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4QATelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Show / Display
Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound. Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound, as talented pipe bands and drum major groups come together competing for coveted awards.
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00
Price
Free -
Main Street, Groomsport
Address
Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
028 9109 3038Price
FreeType
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:
- 20 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 27 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
Price
Free
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