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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 our exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 programme cover and an image of Donaghadee Lighthouse
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Folly
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 programme cover and an image of Donaghadee Lighthouse
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Cone of scampi and Donaghadee branded canvas bag
    The Motte Donaghadee
    Donaghadee Folly

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Various locations in and around the town centre, Donaghadee, County Down

    Donaghadee Community Development Association is delighted to present our bumper summer festival programme for 2025. As always we have retained some of your favourite events from previous years and taken the opportunity to introduce new events.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025to21 Sept 2025
  3. Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough
    Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant
    Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant

    Donaghadee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9188 4466

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Free
  5. Devine hours at Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant
    Devine hours at Pier 36
    Front exterior photo of restaurant

    Donaghadee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9188 4466

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Free
  6. Some Fresh...

    Kircubbin, Newtownards

    Address

    Various Locations, Kircubbin, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1DS

    Telephone

    07938 778 406

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | To celebrate the launch of the new Some Fresh Farm Shop Online Store we are delighted to team up with Ards and North Down's "Taste Autumn" campaign.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
  7. Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down

    Address

    Various locations across the Borough, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week period with Tide and Turf Portavogie on Saturday 6 September celebrating local delicacies. Programme highlights will also include Stargazing at…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025
  8. Belles: The Reunion promo poster

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    In this fast-paced and heart-warmingly funny play, the Walker sisters reconnect through a flurry of phone calls that stir up old memories, fresh drama, and the kind of sisterly love that’s tender and exasperating in equal parts. Each sister brings…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025to19 Sept 2025

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket
  9. 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:
    16 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    29 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    30 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  10. 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:
    16 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    29 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    30 Sept 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
  11. 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
    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
    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
    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

    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:
    16 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    18 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    25 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    29 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    30 Sept 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
  12. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  13. Martin Harley singer songwriter

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Martin Harley is celebrated as "One of the UK's finest contemporary roots musicians" (Guitarist Magazine) and a "slide guitar master" (Roots Magazine).

    Known for his spellbinding slide guitar and ability to blend Americana, Blues, and Folk, Harley…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket
  14. Le Contour Candles

    Manor Street, Donaghadee

    Address

    The Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    028 9162 4000

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Discover your artistic side at our exclusive Candle Painting Workshop, hosted by Le Contour Candles in the unique setting of Copeland Distillery. You will get the chance to personalise your own candle with guided painting techniques. Whether you're…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  15. An Evening with Peter Corry at Orange Tree House

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Orange Tree House, 1 Portaferry Road, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2RU

    Telephone

    028 4278 8103

    Price

    Price from: £79.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | Join Peter Corry on Friday 19th September at Orange Tree House for an unforgettable evening of music and exquisite dining. Enjoy an intimate performance paired with a curated three-course menu featuring the finest local…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45

    Price

    Price from: £79.50 Per Ticket
  16. Saturday Craft Corner at The Old Market House Bangor
    Old Market House
    One of illustrator Bernice Anderson's watercolour birds
    Embroidery by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops
    Artwork of 2 swans by local artist Magda
    Artwork of ice cream cones by local artist Magda
    Artwork of life saver  by local artist Magda
    Embroidery by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops
    Embroidery by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops
    Art by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops
    Saturday Craft Corner at The Old Market House Bangor
    Old Market House
    One of illustrator Bernice Anderson's watercolour birds
    Embroidery by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops
    Artwork of 2 swans by local artist Magda
    Artwork of ice cream cones by local artist Magda
    Artwork of life saver  by local artist Magda
    Embroidery by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops
    Embroidery by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops
    Art by Heather of Wild & Crafted Creative Workshops

    77 Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Visitor Information Centre, The Old Market House, 77 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    'Saturday Craft Corner'

    Due to popular demand, our Saturday Craft Corners have been extended, right through September, so pop into The Old Market House and Bangor Visitor Information Centre, each Saturday in September, to see a local artist at…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Free
  17. Harvest at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Celebrate Harvest at Ulster Folk Museum with potato picking, music and hands-on traditional crafts for all.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  18. Wee Taste of Comber
    Wee Taste of Comber

    Comber

    Address

    Indie Fude, 30 Castle Street, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9099 1812

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Autumn Events

    Come along to Wee Taste of Comber and sample all the delicious goodies our home town has to offer!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket
  19. Jarlath Regan In Bits Stand-up

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    You've watched his clips on Instagram, you've shared his standup with your friends and family on TikTok, now it's time to see Jarlath Regan's funny bits live and in person. The brand new standup show from the man behind some of the most hilarious…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart
    Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart
    Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart House and Gardens, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Healing Spa for a Sound Spa retreat and workshop. Immerse yourself in the magical energy of Mount Stewart’s Temple of the Winds as Tessa delivers a beautiful sound healing experience and workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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