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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. ForM Winner 2024

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Explore sculptures and artworks in the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden, Bangor.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 June 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. 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
  5. 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
  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:
    11 June 2025Open 21:30 - 00:00

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Theatre emblems
    Agatha Crustyand the Murder Mystery Dinner digital promotional flyer
    Theatre emblems
    Agatha Crustyand the Murder Mystery Dinner digital promotional flyer

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Geoffrey and Caroline Robertson are having a dinner party to celebrate ten successful years of 'Mighty Midget Vacuum Cleaners', the company he jointly owns with Tim McArthur, and to add spice to the evening they decide to make it a murder mystery…

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2025to14 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket
  8. 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

    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:
    15 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    22 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    29 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
  9. Coffee & Bikes

    Manor Street, Donaghadee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891624000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bikes & Coffee, at The Copeland Distillery in support of Friends of The Cancer Centre

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  10. Images of trucks at Kirkistown racecourse
    Birdseye view of Kirkistown Race course
    Trucks at the Track
    Images of trucks at Kirkistown racecourse
    Birdseye view of Kirkistown Race course
    Trucks at the Track

    Kircubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    07730 666 653

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Treat your dad this Father's Day and visit the Trucks at the Track Show for a high-octane family day out at Kirkistown Race Circuit, on Sunday the 15th June.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina bird's eye view
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina bird's eye view

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    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:
    15 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  12. Fathers Day Bushcraft
    Fire Lighting
    Kelly Kettle
    Fathers Day Bushcraft
    Fire Lighting
    Kelly Kettle

    Killinchy

    Address

    strangford Lough Activity Centre, Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6HQ

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Canoe Bushcraft is a canoeing & survival skills experience. Learn the basics of canoeing before undertaking a journey to a remote island to practice some survival skills.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs' scenery and fascinating wildlife onboard the St Brendan, departing from the shores of the picturesque fishing village of Portaferry.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  14. Female, male and young boy sitting in The Old Inn restuarant

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9185 3255

    Price

    Price from: £21.95 to £49.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Father's Day

    Celebrate this special day by taking your father out for a scrumptious meal at our historic inn, where you can enjoy a cosy atmosphere and a delectable menu.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £21.95 to £49.95 Per Ticket
  15. 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:
    17 June 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    20 June 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    21 June 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 June 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  16. 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:
    17 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    20 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    21 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    25 June 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
  17. 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:
    17 June 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    20 June 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    21 June 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 June 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
  18. Criterium  2025  Information Flyer

    High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Art Centre, Conway Square, High Street, Newtownards, Co. Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7773 046 946

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Sport


    Ards Town Centre Races

    Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 6pm – 9pm

    The 2025 Ards Town Centre Races traditional Criterium event takes place in closed roads on a circuit in the centre of Newtownards. It is free to attend.

    The event has been designated as…

    Dates

    From:
    18 June 2025Open 17:15 - 21:15

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. 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:
    18 June 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket
  20. Sychar's Well

    44 Windmill Rd, Millisle

    Address

    The School Garden 1895, The Schoolmaster's House, 44 Windmill Rd, Millisle, Down, BT22 2ED

    Telephone

    07730581285

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Bespoke Block Printing Event at The School Garden to create 4 bespokely printed linen napkins using hand cut blocks by Jenna from Sychar's Well.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2025Open 10:30 - 14:00

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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