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  1. 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
  2. Armagh

    Address

    Market Square, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7BW

    Telephone

    0300 0300 900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come to Armagh and enjoy summer Saturdays with the family. Free events take place each Saturday from Sat 2 Aug to Sat 6th Sept 2025 in Market Square Armagh.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to6 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  3. Address

    Various locations across the Orchard County, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4EL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)3000 300 900

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Armagh Food and Cider Weekend takes place from 4th - 7th September 2025, right in the heart of the Orchard County.
    Brimming with fine foods, foraged lunches, cider tasting, tours, talks and fiction amongst the apple-laden orchards. Combine all…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down
    Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A Portavogie boat
    Chilli Festival logo
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down
    Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A Portavogie boat
    Chilli Festival logo
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point

    Address

    Various Locations, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 028 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…

    Related

    Burr Point, Ballyhalbert

    Bangor Castle (City Hall), Bangor

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025
  5. Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  6. Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo - Pride of Ballinran
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo - Pride of Ballinran
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo

    Belfast

    Address

    SSE Arena, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7368 115 021

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Join us at the SSE Arena, Belfast, for a spectacular showcase of music, precision, and tradition as we bring together world-class performers from across the globe. The Belfast International Tattoo 2025 promises an unforgettable celebration of…

    Related

    The SSE Arena, Belfast, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to6 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern
    Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Eats & Beats Festival offers the best in local and world food, where visitors can enjoy delicious fare at the homegrown and world food villages. With unique and locally produced food and drink outlets and free music performances on offer…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025

    Price

    Free
  8. Belfast

    Address

    Titanic Quarter, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8DJ

    Telephone

    02890246609

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    With magnificent ships, live music, arts and crafts, fun and games, food and craft market, spectacular street theatre and much more, Belfast Maritime Festival is a great day out for everyone!

    Related

    The Maritime Mile, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
  9. Moy

    Address

    144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, County Armagh, BT716NA

    Telephone

    0344 249 1895

    Price

    Price £17.00 to £27.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Events

    Join MYOA for a beginner-friendly kayaking/canoeing session along the Blackwater as part of our Summer of Play

    Related

    The Argory, Moy

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    13 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £17.00 to £27.00 Per Ticket
  10. Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    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

    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 6 September with Tide and Turf. 

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00
  11. DCDR Heritage Train

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    02844615779

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £38.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Heritage trains are back this summer on selected Saturdays – it's the perfect way to spend a couple of hours on a (hopefully!) sunny summer afternoon on our 'Antrim Castle' diesel train, as seen in Derry Girls.

    Related

    Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Downpatrick

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £38.00 Per Ticket
  12. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform

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    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historic charm. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 - 15:00.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  13. 3 tier afternoon tea stand with savoury and sweet treats with cocktails & mocktails

    Crawfordsburn

    Address

    15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, County Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    02891853255

    Price

    Price £46.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Be transported to Narnia with our CS Lewis-themed Afternoon Tea, followed by a private screening of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

    Related

    The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 12:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £46.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. 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.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  15. Ballycastle Seafront Market overlooking Fairhead
    people browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    people browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    people browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    Ballycastle Seafront Market overlooking Fairhead
    people browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    people browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    people browsing busy outdoor market stalls

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle Seafront Green, 1-3 North Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BN

    Telephone

    +44(0)7723622008

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    The flagship artisan market by Naturally North Coast & Glens on the beautiful Ballycastle Seafront. This is an excellent showcase of local food, culture, heritage, and traditions, and it is an ideal destination for anyone looking for an authentic…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  16. Apples at Ardress
    Apple Picking
    Apples at Ardress
    Apple Picking

    Annaghmore

    Address

    Ardress House, 64 Ardress Road, Annaghmore, County Armagh, BT71 6NA

    Telephone

    02887784753

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Set in the middle of orchard county, this is the ideal location to hear all about Armagh's famous apples have some family fun. Have a go on the apple press, and taste some local cider.

    Related

    Ardress House, Portadown

    Dates

    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    From:
    5 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. National Poetry Day

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Literature

    Celebrate National Poetry Day in the Discovery Centres at the Ulster Museum.

    Related

    Ulster Museum, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Free
  18. Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens

    Newtownards & Comber

    Address

    Mount Stewart & Castle Espie, Newtownards & Comber, County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    The Shorelife Celebration event offers a rare chance to experience the wonders of the Ards and North Down Shoreline. The day will be filled with fun activities, engaging talks and tours, live music, and delicious local food and drink. Lots of extra…

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Comber

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Glenavy

    Address

    The Ballance House, 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Telephone

    028 9264 8492

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Autumn Fair, Sat 4 October, 12 - 4 pm. A fun family outing with live music.

    Related

    Ballance House, Glenavy

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Storytelling in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.
    Musicians in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest
    Children listening to some myths and legends along trail in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.
    Storytelling in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.
    Musicians in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest
    Children listening to some myths and legends along trail in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.

    Killeavy

    Address

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Footsteps in the Forest, a magical Halloween experience in Slieve Gullion Forest Park from Monday 20th - Sunday 26th October 2025

    Dates

    From:
    20 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025
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