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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. Miniture train in tunne;

    Newtownards

    Address

    Discovery Hub at Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    02891826846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Come Along to Ards Visitor Centre to see our Model Railway Exhibition presented on behalf of The North Down Model Railway Society and The Ulster Model Railway Club.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026to25 May 2026
  4. 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
  5. Skipper Brian Meharg poses with his book on Jenny Watts
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Skipper Brian Meharg poses with his book on Jenny Watts
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "The Legend of Jenny Watt" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026
    From:
    24 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  6. Tour Guide Alison Armstrong with sold out notice
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Image of City of Bangor from the Marina with boats in foreground and buildings in background
    A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong with sold out notice
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Image of City of Bangor from the Marina with boats in foreground and buildings in background
    A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch

    Bangor

    Address

    Departs from Bangor Abbey, 1 Malachy Way, beside Abbey Street/Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    SOLD OUT | *NEW TOUR FOR 2026* | This unique walking tour brings heritage to life through historic spaces shaped by the sea, revealing how generations of individuals have left their mark on the city.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  7. Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery, now sold out
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery, now sold out
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballyatwood Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    SOLD OUT | Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden, in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, followed by a Q&A and delicious…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  8. The Kilkennys in concert

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The Kilkennys embark on their new show featuring new material and a night of energy filled, toe tapping and hand clapping entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival

    Groomsport

    Address

    9 Bangor Road, Groomsport, Down, BT19 6JF

    Telephone

    07593570390

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    This is the first Guided Walking Tour Festival for the Ards and North Down Borough. Join fully-trained, local tour guides as they introduce you to the history and myths of the Borough. Come and Discover Where You Live!

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Mayor Cllr Gillian McCollum poses with two children who are holding beach balls, to promote Sea Bangor in May
    Bangor marina bird's eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Mayor Cllr Gillian McCollum poses with two children who are holding beach balls, to promote Sea Bangor in May
    Bangor marina bird's eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Bangor Promenade and marina

    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

    Celebrate the City of Bangor’s rich maritime heritage with family fun activities, entertainment for all, delicious food and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to24 May 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
  11. Groomsport Harbour
    Bog Picnoc at Groomsport
    Groomsport Harbour
    Bog Picnoc at Groomsport

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07979335265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Big Picnic and Big Clean-up

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    25 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30

    Price

    Free
  12. Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain road, Comber, County Down, BT24 6EA

    Telephone

    +442891874146

    Price

    Price from: £11.45 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Birdwatch morning at Castle Espie

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £11.45 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  13. 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:
    28 May 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  14. Moyra Donaldson Book Launch. Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event
    Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event
    Moyra Donaldson Book Launch. Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event
    Image shows a book cover with time and date of the event

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    +447897114740

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    You are invited to the launch of 'The Thirteenth Moon,' the latest collection from Bangor poet Moyra Donaldson, published by Doire Press. Moyra will be joined by renowned musician Rachel McCarthy and local guest poets, Amy Louise Wyatt, Paul Daniel…

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Free
  15. Superkarts At Kirkistown.
    Moido-5-Cup Mazdas at Kirkistown
    Scottish Mini Coopers
    Superkarts At Kirkistown.
    Moido-5-Cup Mazdas at Kirkistown
    Scottish Mini Coopers

    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

     Car and Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring The Scottish Mini Coopers.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. 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:
    30 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. 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:
    30 May 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
  18. Cash Returns live tribute show

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £27.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    By popular demand we are bringing the very best Johnny Cash & June Carter tribute show to Portico once again.

    'CASH RETURNS' - has been hailed hands down the greatest and most exciting Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute in the UK, Ireland and beyond…

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £27.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. A lady dressed as a character from the Titanic
    Voices from Titanic
    A lady dressed as a character from the Titanic
    Voices from Titanic

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Town Square, The Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5EQ

    Telephone

    +447967123558

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Immersive Historical Walking Tour

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  20. 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, Braddock Reach, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 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:
    31 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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