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Comber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
02891874146Type
Type:
Family Fun
Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly at WWT Castle Espie.
Lloyd and friends will join our own cast of wetland minibeasts. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly…
Dates
- From:
- 5 Apr 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Donaghadee
Address
Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
07805 096 958Type
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
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Castle Park Avenue, Bangor
Address
North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
02891271200Type
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
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Newtownards
Address
Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4ADTelephone
028 9182 6846Type
Type:
Exhibition
This project has been researched and compiled by the Cadets from 2241 Regent House School Squadron RAFAC as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and as part of a shared History project.
Dates
- From:
- 9 May 2025to5 June 2025
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Holywood
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:
- 20 May 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
- From:
- 29 May 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
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Holywood
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:
- 20 May 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
- From:
- 29 May 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
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Holywood
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:
- 20 May 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
- From:
- 29 May 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
- Wi-fi available
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Holywood
Address
Ulster Transport Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per TicketType
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:
- 21 May 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
Price
Price from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket -
Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
028 4278 8387Type
Type:
Nature
Come and join a member of the Gardens Team on a tour which will look at seasonal highlights from late winter and spring, including trees, flowering shrubs and bulbs.
Dates
- From:
- 21 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
028 4272 8808Price
Price from: £70.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Concert
Join us in Portico for 8 wonderful mornings of community singing
Held over 8 weeks and led by Ciara Daly, this is an opportunity for people who love music to come together and try singing from traditional African pieces, to songs from the Selkies…
Dates
- From:
- 22 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 29 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Price from: £70.00 Per Ticket -
75 Main Street, Bangor
Address
Seacourt Print Workshop, The Old Ulster Bank, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AFTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £69.50 Per TicketType
Type:
Food & Drink
Join us for the first Seacourt Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience in Bangor's historic heritage bank building. Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli (renowned for their delicious supper clubs) will curate a sustainable menu featuring seasonal local…
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025
Price
Price from: £69.50 Per Ticket -
Donaghadee
Address
Donaghadee Community Centre, 12a Railway Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HGTelephone
+44 (0)7773 464 116Price
FreeType
Type:
History
A series of four talks on Donaghadee Local history by Tom Neill.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025Open 09:30 - 10:30
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Holywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £13.50 Per TicketType
Type:
Talks/Lectures
Discover what life was like in the Drumnahunshin Farmhouse in the early 1900s with the Folk Museum's Senior Curator of History. Please note this event is now fully booked.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30
Price
Price from: £13.50 Per Ticket -
Bangor
Address
Boom! Studios, 80 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3AHTelephone
+44 (0)7850 318 304Price
Price from: £15.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Workshop
Fun, creative and educational Art & Craft Workshops inspired by nature, the seasons and ancient traditions. Come together and join us for a morning of learning, mindful making and new friendships and leave with something beautiful for your home or…
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
Price
Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket -
Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor
Address
Trip departs from Pickie Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AGTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £14.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Tour
Part of Experience Ards and North Down 2025 - 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…
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025
- From:
- 24 May 2025
- From:
- 25 May 2025
- From:
- 25 May 2025
Price
Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket -
Bangor
Address
Bangor Seafront, Quay Street Car Park and Eisenhower Pier, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
+44 (0)28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
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:
- 24 May 2025to25 May 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00
Price
Free -
Portaferry
Address
Market House, The square, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LRTelephone
07704 279 118Price
Price from: £50.00 to £75.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Festival
Portaferry Art Society welcome you to 3 days of Outdoor Painting festival in beautiful Portaferry
Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2025Open 18:30 - 21:30
- From:
- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
Price
Price from: £50.00 to £75.00 Per Ticket -
Sketrick Island, Killinchy
Address
Strangford Lough Activity Centre, 40 Whiterock Road, Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PTTelephone
028 9182 6846Price
Price from: £660.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Outdoors Event
Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on Strangford Lough's breath-taking shores.
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2025to1 June 2025
Price
Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket -
Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Steele Dickson Ave, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
028 4272 8808Price
Price from: £22.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Concert
Back by popular demand! These guys went down a storm last year - not to be missed!
A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charisma!
"The Kilkennys are a great…
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Price from: £22.00 Per Ticket -
Bangor
Address
St Comgall’s Parish Centre, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3DSTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
Price from: £12.00 to £14.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Classical Music
Join us on Saturday 31st May in St Comgall's Parish Centre, Bangor as we celebrate the summer with a delightful programme of classical favourites!
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2025
Price
Price from: £12.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket
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