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  1. 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:
    6 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    13 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    20 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    27 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  2. 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:
    6 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
    From:
    13 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
    From:
    20 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
    From:
    27 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  3. Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock
    Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock

    Orlock, Groomsport

    Address

    Ballyboley Dexters, 'Orlock Farm', 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6LW

    Telephone

    07712 444 868

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | We would love you to join us for one of this years Orlock Farm Sundays series. This is an exclusive farm walk and relaxed two course wild dining experience at The Orlock, home to Ballyboley Dexters. The perfect…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Table with vases of flowers
    The School Garden Workshop
    Table with vases of flowers
    The School Garden Workshop

    Millisle

    Address

    The School Garden 1895, 44 Windmill Road, Millisle, Down, BT22 2ED

    Telephone

    07399 410 777

    Price

    Price from: £38.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Country Style Floral Arrangement

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £38.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Collage of sailing boats on Strangford Lough
    Sailing Boats
    RACING @ NARROWS SERIES STRANGFORD LOUGH
    Collage of sailing boats on Strangford Lough
    Sailing Boats
    RACING @ NARROWS SERIES STRANGFORD LOUGH

    Portaferry

    Address

    38 Shore Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1JZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7870 701 620

    Type

    Type:

    Regatta

    One of the most anticipated events in the Irish Sea sailing calendar returns this July as the Narrows Series 2025 sets sail from 10th–13th July, kicking off with the infamous Bar Buoy Race – a thrilling spectacle as a fleet of over 150 boats charges…

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2025to13 July 2025
  6. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2025Open 21:00 - 00:00

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. A child playing with a ribbon

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    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
  8. Wimbledon afternoon tea

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

    The Old Inn, 15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    028 9185 3255

    Price

    Price from: £46.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Game, Set, Match! Join us as The Old Inn serves up a treat with our delicious Wimbledon Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a Pimm's on arrival and watch the men's final live on the big screen.

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2025Open 12:30 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £46.00 Per Ticket
  9. Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT180NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio. No experience is required for this fun and relaxing experience, so come with friends or by yourself for some quality 'me time'. Challenge…

    Dates

    From:
    14 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    15 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    18 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    21 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    24 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    25 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    28 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    29 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    31 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thanks
  10. 4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles
    4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    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
    From:
    15 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    21 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    24 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    28 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    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
  11. Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple
    Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple

    Holywood

    Address

    NI Silver, Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding rings together. A fab experience and one you'll never forget.

    Dates

    From:
    14 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    15 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    21 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    24 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    28 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    29 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    31 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  12. The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles
    The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles
    The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles
    The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    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
  13. 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
    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 from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    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
  14. Graphic of Portaferry Gala Fest - 19 - 25 July 2025 with Portaferry shorefront an illustrated image
    Graphic of Portaferry Gala Fest -
    Graphic of Portaferry Gala Fest - 19 - 25 July 2025 with Portaferry shorefront an illustrated image
    Graphic of Portaferry Gala Fest -

    Portaferry

    Address

    40 Shore Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT221JZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7870 701 620

    Type

    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
  15. Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action

    Newtownards

    Address

    Regent House Playing Fields, Circular Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    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
  16. Walled Garden

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £4.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This tour is part of a new range of 'Taster Tours' delivered by the latest ONC Level 2 Tour Guiding Graduates. Join William on this walking tour for an insight into the award-winning garden's history.

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
    From:
    28 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price from: £4.00 Per Ticket
  17. Dragaoke host Lady Portia

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    A fabulous night of Karaoke with the wonderful Lady Portia - part of the Gala Week fun!

    You pick the song and we'll give you the stage - you can grab the mic and sing your power ballad, boogie with your backing singers or strut your best boy band…

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Would you like to get behind the scenes of NI's Transport and Industry Store? See inside this treasure trove of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight the social, industrial, and sporting history of this part of the world.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket
  19. iCreate Summer Camp Flyer

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07825 395 053

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join the iCreate Summer Scheme this July at Boom Studios, Bangor! Four creative digital art days for ages 8+, including Lego animation, CGI, Minecraft, music, and more. All equipment provided. £28/day. Book individual days to suit your schedule.…

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:30
    From:
    24 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:30
    From:
    30 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:30
    From:
    31 July 2025Open 10:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket
  20. Gilbert Giggles Master of Disaster

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £2.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Get ready to witness Gilbert Giggles, the ultimate Master of Disaster, as he brings laughter and chaos to the stage!

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025Open 12:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £2.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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