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  1. Children running across a bridge in the summer sun at the wetlands.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Can you find the lost postcards, discover who wrote them, and work out where the world's animals are spending their summer holidays?

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee Folly
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee Folly

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Town Centre, Donaghadee, County Down

    Donaghadee Community Development Association is delighted to present our bumper summer festival programme for 2024. As always we have retained some of your favourite events from previous years and taken the opportunity to introduce new events.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2024to20 Sept 2024
  3. Princess pamper day collage, girls dressed as princesses and the Maxemoo Cafe logo

    Millisle

    Address

    33 Main Street, Millisle, Down, BT222BL

    Telephone

    0289186 2853

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Princess Pamper Day - treat your little princess to a wonderful make-over experience with refreshments and photo shoot.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2024to14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 03:30

    Price

    Price £24.95 Per Ticket
  4. Groomsport Harbour

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07979 335 265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    The tour of Groomsport covers the varied history of the village, including the voyage of the Eagle Wing on 9th September 1636 – the first attempt by Ulster-Scots folk to emigrate to America. The tour will include significant buildings dating from…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2024to7 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    14 Sept 2024to15 Sept 2024Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Free
  5. Mini Trucks
    Monster Truck
    American Rig
    Ticket Details
    Truck
    Mini Trucks
    Monster Truck
    American Rig
    Ticket Details
    Truck

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891813327

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Family Fun Day
    Trucking driving experiences.
    Monster Truck Displays
    Mini Trucks

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    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
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    Jewellery making workshop host, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISILVER
    Jewellery making workshop details, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISIL
    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
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    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
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    Jewellery making workshop host, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISILVER
    Jewellery making workshop details, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, dog, NISIL

    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:
    3 Sept 2024
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    4 Sept 2024
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    10 Sept 2024
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    25 Sept 2024
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    27 Sept 2024
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    30 Sept 2024

    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
  7. 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:
    3 Sept 2024
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    4 Sept 2024
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    10 Sept 2024
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    11 Sept 2024
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    16 Sept 2024
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    17 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    25 Sept 2024
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    27 Sept 2024
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    30 Sept 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  8. Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
    Man and Two Ladies Creating Jewellery in a Goldsmiths Workshop, Everyone is Smiling
    Two Ladies Melting Down Some Silver Using Two Torches
    Mother and Daughter being hosted by goldsmith in Igloo.  Daughter roasting marsh mallows over fire pit with mother and goldsmith looking on, enjoying
    Goldsmith Ruth & lady looking through sterling silver bangle in workshop after finishing jewellery making workshop.
    Two ladies in jewellery making workshop, one is hammering her piece of metal whilst the other takes a photograph on her phone.
    Fin the working cocker dog asleep on top of Ruth the goldsmith's work bench.  Various items being repaired on the workbench.
    Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
    Man and Two Ladies Creating Jewellery in a Goldsmiths Workshop, Everyone is Smiling
    Two Ladies Melting Down Some Silver Using Two Torches
    Mother and Daughter being hosted by goldsmith in Igloo.  Daughter roasting marsh mallows over fire pit with mother and goldsmith looking on, enjoying
    Goldsmith Ruth & lady looking through sterling silver bangle in workshop after finishing jewellery making workshop.
    Two ladies in jewellery making workshop, one is hammering her piece of metal whilst the other takes a photograph on her phone.
    Fin the working cocker dog asleep on top of Ruth the goldsmith's work bench.  Various items being repaired on the workbench.

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT18 0NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided by our goldsmith Ruth, each person will make their own piece of silver or copper jewellery and then enjoy hosted relaxing time afterwards in our…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2024
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    4 Sept 2024
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    10 Sept 2024
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    11 Sept 2024
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    16 Sept 2024
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    17 Sept 2024
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    25 Sept 2024
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    27 Sept 2024
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    30 Sept 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car 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. Thank you
    • 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. Thank you

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  9. Brent Goose
    Redshank
    Brent goose and curlew on Strangford Lough
    Brent geese on Strangford Lough near Scrabo
    Shelduck
    Brent Goose
    Redshank
    Brent goose and curlew on Strangford Lough
    Brent geese on Strangford Lough near Scrabo
    Shelduck

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Enjoy this display on the wonderful overwintering wildlife of Strangford Lough by North Down Birdwatching Club.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2024to15 Oct 2024Various Opening Times
  10. Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Aurora
    Double cluster in Perseus
    Hotties Hot Chocolate, which will be served on the evening
    Cassiopeia
    Dumbbell Nebula
    North American Nebula in Cygnus
    Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Aurora
    Double cluster in Perseus
    Hotties Hot Chocolate, which will be served on the evening
    Cassiopeia
    Dumbbell Nebula
    North American Nebula in Cygnus

    Ballyhalbert

    Address

    Burr Point near Ballyhalbert, Ballyhalbert, County Down, BT22 1DL

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme. Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island. Astronomers from the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society will be on hand with their…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
  11. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market

    Comber

    Address

    St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    07872 857 912

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2024
  12. Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A meal, plated up ready for serving
    Statue of a fisherman in Portavogie
    Portavogie Harbour
    A Portavogie boat
    Portavogie Harbour
    Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A meal, plated up ready for serving
    Statue of a fisherman in Portavogie
    Portavogie Harbour
    A Portavogie boat
    Portavogie Harbour

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market, Portavogie Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EA

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme.
    A unique dining experience with celebrity chef Rachel Allen at Portavogie Harbour - enjoy welcome drinks and canapes, interactive starters, and main course platters followed by dessert.  

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket
  13. Meet the Maker

    comber

    Address

    14 the square, comber, Down, BT23 5DT

    Telephone

    028 9131 1106

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Meet the Maker

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024Open 18:30 - 11:30

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  14. Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A dark comedy by Shelagh Stephenson, winner of the Olivier Award for best Comedy. Performed by Holywood Players. Memory of Water won the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024to7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  15. A string of lightbulbs trailed through the branches of trees in the walled garden with the text sold out
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
    Statues in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden
    A string of lightbulbs trailed through the branches of trees in the walled garden with the text sold out
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    View of Old Mill House the property adjacent to the Walled Garden
    Statues in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    The walled Garden

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The experience is now sold out. For similar experiences visit The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay website.

    You are warmly invited to a unique dining experience at The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay; an enchanting setting that will serve as the backdrop for…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  16. Image of chef Rachel Allen in centre with four chefs from South Eatern Regional College
    Image of chef James Tanner sitting in a chair
    Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Image of chef Rachel Allen in centre with four chefs from South Eatern Regional College
    Image of chef James Tanner sitting in a chair
    Portavogie name on boat
    Suzie Lee carrying out a cookery demonstration in 2021
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 7 September with Tide and Turf. 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  17. Birds eye view of Portavogie and the coast line
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Portavogie Harbour
    Portavogie Harbour
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Photo of the E sculpture representing Ireland's most easterly point
    Birds eye view of Portavogie and the coast line
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Portavogie Harbour
    Portavogie Harbour
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Photo of the E sculpture representing Ireland's most easterly point

    Portavogie

    Address

    Tour departs from Portavogie Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join East Coast Boat Tours for a boat trip like no other.  Simon and crew will welcome you aboard this early morning trip to watch the sunrise from the Eastern most point of the island of Ireland

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  18. Donaghadee Lighthouse, harbour and boats.

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Copeland Distillery, 43 Manor Street,, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HG

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £57.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    This guided tour in the picturesque seaside town of Donaghadee, or Port Devine if you're a fan of the BBC police drama Hope Street. This tour offers guests the opportunity to sample the very best local produce of the season celebrating beef and…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £57.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Collage of images including Flavour First logo, vending machines, sunflowers and Glastry Farm ice cream with Strawberries

    Donaghadee

    Address

    224 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, Down, BT21 0LJ

    Telephone

    07801479980

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join Flavour First and Foodie Friends in Donaghadee for a family fun weekend of activities.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024to8 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Logos
    Stills
    whiskey & cheese
    Logos
    Stills
    whiskey & cheese

    62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4273 8597

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Experience Excellence with a tour and tasting at The Echlinville Distillery alongside some of Ireland's finest Cheese from our friends at Indie Fude.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
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