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  1. Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Group of girls having fun getting photos taken on the interactive set at Derry Girls Exhibition
    Couple look at a display at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Some of the props from Derry Girls on display
    Couple take a photo amongst props from the show Derry Girls
    Group of women have a laugh as they admire the Derry Girls props
    Derry Girls school uniform on display
    Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Group of girls having fun getting photos taken on the interactive set at Derry Girls Exhibition
    Couple look at a display at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Some of the props from Derry Girls on display
    Couple take a photo amongst props from the show Derry Girls
    Group of women have a laugh as they admire the Derry Girls props
    Derry Girls school uniform on display

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6LU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7137 2411

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes!

    Related

    Tower Museum, Londonderry/Derry

    68 Clooney Restaurant - White Horse Hotel, Londonderry/Derry

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2023to1 Nov 2025Open 09:00 - 17:30
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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 £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…

    Related

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, Killinchy

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30
    From:
    18 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    11 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 17:30
    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30
    From:
    15 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £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
  5. 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
  6. 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:
    13 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £17.00 to £27.00 Per Ticket
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens
    Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    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 tour and live music. Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and…

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Comber

    Dates

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

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9264 8492

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Autumn Fair, A fun family outing with live music and Free Magic Shows.

    Related

    Ballance House, Glenavy

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. 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:
    10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  15. Connect with Good Relations Week at Ulster Museum..

    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    This year's Good Relations Week theme is 'Connect' and we're inviting you to explore, create, and discover together at the Discovery Centres.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  16. Belfast

    Address

    Various locations, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1FF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9033 2261

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and dance, topical talks with the authors behind the latest literary releases, classical music, toe-tapping folk and roots, independent film and…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2025to9 Nov 2025
  17. 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
  18. Pumpkins for Halloween Bazaar at Montalto

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto Estate, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Embark on the Trail of Tiny Terrors this Halloween at Montalto. Something strange is happening at Montalto Estate ... the moon has vanished from the night sky! Set off on a magical quest through mysterious realms and whispering woods, where you'll…

    Related

    Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    26 Oct 2025to27 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 10:30

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  19. Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Enjoy the thrill of this animal nature based 'whodunnit' event for Halloween at WWT Castle Espie.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 15:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Halloween fun at Mount Stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Join us at Mount Stewart this Halloween Half Term for spooky fun and thrilling adventures for all the family.

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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