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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 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  4. Group of festival organising team and vendor holding crocheted flower bunting and product samples in front of a flowering tree

    78 Ballydrain Road, Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891381405

    Price

    Price from: £6.70 to £28.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Gathering Stitches – A Festival of Yarn, Textiles and Sustainable Fashion is a two-day event featuring a curated marketplace, hands-on workshops, talks and live demonstrations, celebrating heritage craft, creativity and sustainable approaches to…

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026to10 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £6.70 to £28.95 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. 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:
    11 May 2026
    From:
    12 May 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    15 May 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    19 May 2026
    From:
    21 May 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
  6. 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
  7. Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristram and Murder in Little Grimley by David Tristram poster by Bangor Drama Club

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    2nd Skin present two hilarious one act plays

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2026to16 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket
  8. A small sailing dinghy with two people onboard, sailing on open water
    A windsurfer gliding across the water under a blue sky, with a colourful sail and distant shoreline.
    Two small sailing boats being launched from a slipway into calm water, with people preparing boats on the shore.
    Two small sailing boats on the water at sunset
    A small sailing dinghy with two people onboard, sailing on open water
    A windsurfer gliding across the water under a blue sky, with a colourful sail and distant shoreline.
    Two small sailing boats being launched from a slipway into calm water, with people preparing boats on the shore.
    Two small sailing boats on the water at sunset

    Newtownards

    Address

    Newtownards Sailing Club, 161 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7861 356 067

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Spring Events

    Newtownards Sailing Club is throwing open its doors for a Discover Sailing Day. Enjoy a fun, hands-on introduction to sailing and windsurfing with qualified instructors. Perfect for beginners and families.

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Sailing at Newtownards SC
    Windsurfing at Newtownards SC
    Sailing at Newtownards SC
    Sailing at Newtownards SC
    Sailing at Newtownards SC
    Windsurfing at Newtownards SC
    Sailing at Newtownards SC
    Sailing at Newtownards SC

    Newtownards

    Address

    161 Portaferry Road, Belfast, Newtownards, Down, BT22 2AJ

    Telephone

    07861356067

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Discover Sailing Day at Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Foraging Afloat
Kayaking
Foraging
    Island Cooking Experience
    Wild Dining
    Foraging Feast
    Kayaking Strangford Lough
    Foraging Afloat
Kayaking
Foraging
    Island Cooking Experience
    Wild Dining
    Foraging Feast
    Kayaking Strangford Lough

    Killinchy

    Address

    Green Boat Shed Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £89.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Spring is arriving on Strangford Lough and with it the arrival of an array of seasonal wild food emerges from the land and water. Join Rory Martin of Strangford Lough Activity Centre and David Thompson & Celia Spouncer from Wild About Tours for a…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £89.00 Per Ticket
  11. Studio Symphony Orchestra group photo
    Soloist: Rebecca Murphy
    Studio Symphony Orchestra group photo
    Soloist: Rebecca Murphy

    Bangor

    Address

    St Comgall’s Parish Centre, 27 Brunswick Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3DS

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £13.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Experience a night of pure musical enchantment as Studio Symphony Orchestra sweep you from the eerie shadows of Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre to the hypnotic pulse of Ravel’s Bolero. Enjoy a breath-taking journey through the most beloved gems of the…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £13.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket
  12. Bangor Ladies Choir 50th Anniversary Concert
    Bangor Ladies Choir 50th Anniversary Concert
    Bangor Ladies Choir 50th Anniversary Concert
    Bangor Ladies Choir 50th Anniversary Concert

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Elim Centre, Balloo Road, Bangor, Down, BT19 7WP

    Telephone

    07720 265221

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Take a musical trip down memory lane with Bangor Ladies Choir and enjoy the fabulous Peter Corry & Band as well as BBC Presenter Barra Best as Compere. Featuring Bangor Grammar School Jazz Band and local musicians it will be a night not to be missed!

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 06:45 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. All-american logo
    All-American Weekend activities
    All-american logo
    All-American Weekend activities

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ulster Flying Club, 61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

    Telephone

    07841 328493

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join us for an All-American Weekend filled with big trucks, live country music, family fun, food, and local traders. From impressive vehicles and driving experiences to entertainment for all ages, it's a celebration of music, motors, and…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to17 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Tim McGarry comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Sharp wit meets towering perspective as Tim delivers expertly crafted comedy about life's absurdities. Relax and laugh at the nonsense.

    Tim McGarry is back on the road with his brand new solo stand up show The Height of Nonsense. Following the huge…

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price from: £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. The Sound Healing Spa Studio 01
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 02
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 03
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 04
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 01
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 02
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 03
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 04

    (Next Door to WWT Castle Espie), Comber

    Address

    Ballydrain Road, Castle Espie, (Next Door to WWT Castle Espie), Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    07792925128

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join Tessa Ann for one of her monthly Sound Bath Experiences at The Sound Healing Spa Studio, Comber (beside WWT Castle Espie)

    Immerse yourself In the cocoon space of The Sound Healing Spa for a supportive session of sound, time for reflection and…

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026Open 15:00 - 16:45

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  16. Columbanus Stained Glass window
    Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo
    Scrabo Tower from the Floodgates
    Strangford Region Map from AD 590
    Penitential of Finnian
    St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
    Columbanus Stained Glass window
    Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo
    Scrabo Tower from the Floodgates
    Strangford Region Map from AD 590
    Penitential of Finnian
    St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Canon Andrew Totten OBE (honorary research fellow, Durham University) will deliver a lecture entitled St Columbanus: The Strangford Connection. After researching the pilgrimage on which Columbanus embarked from Ulster to continental Europe in 590AD,…

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
    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

    *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
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