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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 the exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. The pits at the 1936 County Down Trophy Race. Photo taken at Abbey Street, Bangor, beside Bangor Train Station.

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    This exhibition celebrates over 100 years of the Ulster Automobile Club.

    This organisation was an important and influential force in the establishment of motor racing as a sport. These early pioneers sought to make a newly formed Northern Ireland…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Apr 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Cradle Linocut

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    02891460595

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    'Memoranda' is an exciting exhibition by artist Ade Adesina, opening in Seacourt on Friday 15th May 2026

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2026to25 July 2026Open 09:30 - 05:00

    Price

    Free
  4. Guitar on a stand
    Top of a guitar
    Front section of a Guitar with photographs behind it on the wall
    Part of a guitar with photographs in the background
    Overview of the Avalon Guitar Exhibition
    Overview of the Avalon Guitar Exhibition
    close up of a row of Guitars
    Guitar on a stand
    Top of a guitar
    Front section of a Guitar with photographs behind it on the wall
    Part of a guitar with photographs in the background
    Overview of the Avalon Guitar Exhibition
    Overview of the Avalon Guitar Exhibition
    close up of a row of Guitars

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Come along and see how the beautiful Avalon Guitar's are made.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to30 June 2026
  5. Helen Hanse - 1st Place ForM 2025

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Explore sculptures and artworks in the beautiful surroundings of Bangor Castle's Walled Garden.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to30 June 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. View of Groomsport

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07979335265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    90 minute guided tour of the history and important buildings in the village.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026to12 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Free
  7. Pier 36 Taste summer tasting platter menu
    Pier 36 Taste summer tasting platter menu
    Pier 36 Taste summer tasting platter menu
    Pier 36 Taste summer tasting platter menu

    Donaghadee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9188 4466

    Price

    Price from: £19.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A Taste of Local Waters, celebrating our local seasonal menu as part of Taste Summer in Ards and North Down

    Dates

    From:
    17 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 09:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £19.95 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Various locations around the town centre, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HE

    Type

    Type:

    Drama

    The Donaghadee Summer Festival is a celebration of community, creativity and the unique character of the multi award winning town.
    This year's festival proudly marks Donaghadee's contribution to the 250th anniversary of American Independence, with a…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026to9 Sept 2026
  9. Wee Desk Gig Poster
    Wee Desk Gig Poster
    Wee Desk Gig Poster
    Wee Desk Gig Poster

    Bangor

    Address

    Bending Sounds Records, 2 Bank's Lane, Bangor, Down, BT20 5EG

    Telephone

    07761564649

    Price

    Price from: £12.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Intimate gig showcasing the best of local talent from around NI

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £12.50 Per Ticket
  10. Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations central Bangor City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    02891482053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    On the last Thursday of every month, from 6 - 9pm, creative spaces in central Bangor host art exhibitions, demonstrations and experiences - all FREE

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  11. 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:
    25 June 2026
    From:
    26 June 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    30 June 2026

    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
  12. Springsteen - A Tribute  musicians

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Based in Ireland, SPRINGSTEEN - A Tribute features seven top Irish session musicians who have worked with many well known domestic and international artistes. Fronted by veteran rock American singer Monte Thompson whose ability to match Bruce's…

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Boat tour of Strangford Lough with marine biologist

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  14. Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville
    Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville

    Kircubbin

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our family run farm distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Comedy, Craft and Cheese

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A riot of laughs, local craft beer, and molten raclette — the ultimate indulgent night out.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 19:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  16. Pre-1955 Racing Cars At Kirkistown.
    Austin Seven At Kirkistown.
    H.R.C.A. at Kirkistown
    Pre-1955 Racing Cars At Kirkistown.
    Austin Seven At Kirkistown.
    H.R.C.A. at Kirkistown

    Kirkubbin

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Classic And Modern Car Race Meeting Featuring Pre-1955 Race Cars, Austin Sevens and H.R.C.A.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Tractors in a field

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate the heritage of the Ferguson Tractor at the Ulster Folk Museum, with ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage Ferguson tractors. 

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. 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, and some Saturdays, throughout the summer until 13 September will see activities and entertainment visiting Cockle Row Cottages in the seaside village of Groomsport to provide an afternoon of FREE fun!

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026

    Price

    Free
  19. Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays

    Orlock, Bangor

    Address

    Orlock Farm, 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Bangor, Down, BT196LW

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 to £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    We would love you to join us for one of this years Orlock Farm Sundays series. This is an exclusive farm walk and relaxed three course wild dining experience at Orlock Farm, home to Ballyboley Dexters. The perfect opportunity to reconnect with…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 15:00 - 17:30

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 to £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. E Bike Tour
    Electric Picnic
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Picnic
    E Bike Tour
    E Bike Tour
    Electric Picnic
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Picnic
    E Bike Tour

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    07909721898

    Price

    Price from: £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Take a guided electric bike around the shoreline of stunning Strangford Lough, with a stop for an artisan picnic en route.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £65.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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