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  1. Bing and Flop stand in the foreground with a pond and wildlife behind them. Title reads 'Bing's Nature Explorers'

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much more.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2024to21 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  3. Aileen with beach finds
    Disposable vapes washed up on beach
    Blue balloon entangled with seaweed on beach
    Mermaid's purse
    Plastic toys washed up on beach
    Picture and wreath made from beach finds
    Aileen with beach finds
    Disposable vapes washed up on beach
    Blue balloon entangled with seaweed on beach
    Mermaid's purse
    Plastic toys washed up on beach
    Picture and wreath made from beach finds

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition of beach finds; the highs and lows of County Down beachcombing. A thought-provoking display by What the SeaSaw, highlighting small actions we can all take to connect with our natural world and protect marine life.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2024to26 June 2024Various Opening Times
  4. Bangor marina birds eye view
    Leading Ladies, members of the band, three ladies sitting against a white backdrop with black dresses and different coloured accessories, red, green a
    Soda Popz band members a lady and man at the front with five band members slighly behind them, with guitars, and saxaphone.
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Leading Ladies, members of the band, three ladies sitting against a white backdrop with black dresses and different coloured accessories, red, green a
    Soda Popz band members a lady and man at the front with five band members slighly behind them, with guitars, and saxaphone.
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Seafront, Quay Street Car Park and Eisenhower Pier, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Sea Bangor festival will mark the 80th Anniversary of The D-Day Landing with a 1940s themed programme on Saturday 1 June (12noon – 6pm) and Sunday 2 June (1pm-6pm). This celebration of the City of Bangor’s maritime heritage returns to the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to2 June 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  5. Legends of American Country Tribute Concert

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe's No.1 multi award winning show "The Legends of American Country".

    The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy…

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Market Flyer

    Holywood

    Address

    The Holywood Old School, 92 Church Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9BX

    Telephone

    07951 220 530

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Monthly Artisan Market

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  7. An image of two pints and a burger

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Enjoy a guided tour of Echlinville Distillery and an afternoon of the finest local food and drinks with gourmet burgers by Ballyboley Dexters, craft beer by Modest Beer and our premium whiskeys and gins 

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024Open 13:30 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. A group of children exploring the trails

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a day of hands-on activities on Saturday 1st June as we celebrate the amazing nature-based research that happens at the Ulster Folk Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket
  9. Groomsport Harbour

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07979335265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Guided History Tour of Groomsport

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024to14 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  10. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    The Bangor Boat at Pickie Jetty
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    The Bangor Boat at Pickie Jetty
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Off the Promenade at the seafront, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us this Sea Bangor weekend and discover the crucial role Bangor had to play in preparation for the D-Day Normandy Landings. Step aboard the Ocean Crest as we commemorate 80 years of this momentous time in history with a guided tour of Bangor…

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2024
    From:
    1 June 2024
    From:
    2 June 2024
    From:
    2 June 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  11. 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:
    6 June 2024
  12. Killinchy, Strangford Lough - Sold Out
    Killinchy, Strangford Lough
    Treats by Fjord Bakery based in Portaferry
    Strangford Lough. Drumlin Islands of Strangford Lough from above.
    Views over Strangford Lough
    A photo of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy, Strangford Lough - Sold Out
    Killinchy, Strangford Lough
    Treats by Fjord Bakery based in Portaferry
    Strangford Lough. Drumlin Islands of Strangford Lough from above.
    Views over Strangford Lough
    A photo of Strangford Lough

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, 40 Whiterock Road, Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6HQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Take a scenic, historical and at times fast boat trip down Strangford Lough, soaking in the myths, legends and folklore of the largest sea inlet in these islands, followed by Scandinavian-inspired baked treats from one of NI’s finest artisan…

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2024

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  13. The Shamrock Tenors in concert

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Featuring performers from both sides of the community in Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London's West End, the country's best multi-instrumentalists and a champion Irish dancer, The Shamrock Tenors show takes you on a journey through…

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. 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:
    8 June 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  15. Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side
    Greyabbey House Rosemount with the text Sold Out
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Rosemount House, Greyabbey Estate, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Grey Abbey House, not normally open to the public, which overlooks Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket
  16. The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    a photo of a cow
    a photo of a brown cow sitting in a field
    The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    a photo of a cow
    a photo of a brown cow sitting in a field

    Orlock, Groomsport

    Address

    Ballyboley Dexters - Alexander Farm, 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Groomsport, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £12.50 to £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters, Orlock, on the coast between Donaghadee and Groomsport.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024

    Price

    Price £12.50 to £65.00 Per Ticket
  17. Dave Elliott comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    David Hull Promotions Presents – Dave Elliott's Roleplay

    Following two headline shows at the famed Ulster Hall and special guest appearances on the Tea with Me Podcast at the SSE Arena and the Blame Game, Dave Elliott is back with his brand-new…

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing
    Sound Bathing

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join host Tessa Ann, of The Sound Healing Spa, who will guide you on a sound healing experience allowing you the opportunity to relax and unwind as she plays the sounds of singing bowls, gongs, drums, complemented by her voice and sounds of the…

    Dates

    From:
    9 June 2024

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  19. The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 overall programme poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Celtic Soul poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Friends at the Abbey The Sands Family poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Folk Night Live poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad on the Bay Boat Tour poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Youth Concert poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Festival Rock Night with Mother's Little Helpers poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Cap on the Wall poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Bangor Ukes poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad Sessions poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 overall programme poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Celtic Soul poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Friends at the Abbey The Sands Family poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Folk Night Live poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad on the Bay Boat Tour poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Youth Concert poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Festival Rock Night with Mother's Little Helpers poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Cap on the Wall poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Bangor Ukes poster
    The Columbanus Folk Festival 2024 Trad Sessions poster

    Bangor

    Address

    DOWN, BANGOR, Bangor, County Down, BT204XL

    Telephone

    07955685745

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Cross Community festival celebrating all genres of music, song, dance and local culture.

    Dates

    From:
    9 June 2024to16 June 2024Open 14:00 - 23:45

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    **This would make a great Father's Day gift!** Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty tales. Then sit back, relax and be entertained by local musicians, Clanreagh.

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2024

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket
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