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  1. Dart the dragonfly standing beside Lloyd the fly on  a leaf on a pond.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly at WWT Castle Espie.

    Lloyd and friends will join our own cast of wetland minibeasts. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Scarva

    Address

    8 Main Street, Scarva, County Down, BT63 6LS

    Telephone

    028 3752 9644

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Scarva Bandstand concerts will take place at the Bandstand, Scarva each Sunday from 3-4pm starting Sunday 6 April and running weekly until Sunday 28 September. There will be no concert on Easter Sunday, 20 April. Admission is free, and limited…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2025to28 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  3. Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Newry Town Hall
    Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Newry Town Hall

    Newry

    Address

    Newry Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry, County Down, BT34 1DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 78 0929 3893

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking tour through the heart of Newry City. This unique guided experience brings the rich tapestry of Newry’s heritage to life.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to27 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket
  4. St Ayles Skiffs on Strangford Lough at Delamont Country Park.
    Aerial view of land based activities at Skiffiefest
    View of Strangford Lough at Delamont from the festival village at Skiffiefest
    St Ayles Skiffs on Strangford Lough at Delamont Country Park.
    Aerial view of land based activities at Skiffiefest
    View of Strangford Lough at Delamont from the festival village at Skiffiefest

    Killyleagh

    Address

    Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 7198 4296

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    SkiffieFest - the Strangford Lough Water Sports Festival returns for 2025 from 31 May - 1 June!

    Watch local St Ayle Skiffs compete in the SkiffieFest Regatta, whilst enjoying local food and drink vendors, and other land based activities that…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025to1 June 2025
  5. Lady taking photograph of market with stall holders and customers
    Image of Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market down The Dark Walk towards Hillsborough Fort
    Stall holders and customers on the Dark Walk leading to the fort
    Street Food Area at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    View through the stalls at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Mother & child at The Oystercatcher stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Musician playing at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market with visitors enjoying the sunshine at Hillsborough Fort
    Stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    One of the producers preparing food to order at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Specialist coffee at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Lady taking photograph of market with stall holders and customers
    Image of Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market down The Dark Walk towards Hillsborough Fort
    Stall holders and customers on the Dark Walk leading to the fort
    Street Food Area at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    View through the stalls at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Mother & child at The Oystercatcher stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Musician playing at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market with visitors enjoying the sunshine at Hillsborough Fort
    Stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    One of the producers preparing food to order at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Specialist coffee at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Fort, Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AE

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    The popular Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market returns to the historic village to celebrate mid-summer. Set against the tree lined "The Dark Walk" and Hillsborough Fort. It makes a lovely day out, especially when combined with a browse of the…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  6. Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Step into the heritage beauty of Old Mill House for a magical day of willow weaving with talented willow artist Heather McDermott. Add rustic charm to your garden by creating handcrafted willow supports that are practical, sustainable solutions for…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket
  7. Killyleagh

    Address

    23 High Street, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9QF

    Telephone

    07841337734

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical Talk by Author & Historian Clive Scoular

    Dates

    From:
    4 June 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
  8. Cultra Motorsport Festival at the Ulster Transport Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £42.86 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come along to Cultra Motorsport Festival on Saturday 7th June at Ulster Transport Museum, with the famous Cultra hill climb taking place on the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum right beside us!

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £42.86 Per Ticket
  9. Open Gates to Walled Garden in Montalto

    Ballynahinch

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £9.10 to £27.30 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    This summer, step into the beauty of our Walled Garden where our Head Gardener will be on hand to chat, answer your gardening questions, and share some of the garden's most intriguing details.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £9.10 to £27.30 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2025Open 21:30 - 00:00
    From:
    10 July 2025Open 21:00 - 00:00
    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
    From:
    7 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    From:
    7 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Killyleagh

    Address

    23 High Street, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9QF

    Telephone

    07841337734

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Combined tour and talk about museum artefacts relevant to Sir Hans Sloane and 18th century life as well as our botanical prints and garden.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    16 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    7 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    21 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    30 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    11 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket
  12. Finished pictures
    Budding crafters at work
    Stunning materials
    Finished product
    Finished pictures
    Budding crafters at work
    Stunning materials
    Finished product

    Dundrum

    Address

    Mrs C's Home Kitchen, 56 Dromara Road, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)79 5404 9307

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Join Mrs C and Alison from Seaglass Murlough for a relaxed and creative afternoon combining delicious food and coastal-inspired art.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025Open 11:30 - 15:30

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Banshee the overall winners from Buskfest 2024 pictured against street art in Banbridge.
    Performer plays banjo at Buskfest.
    Babcock and Bobbins perform juggling at Buskfest
    Banshee the overall winners from Buskfest 2024 pictured against street art in Banbridge.
    Performer plays banjo at Buskfest.
    Babcock and Bobbins perform juggling at Buskfest

    Banbridge

    Address

    Banbridge Town Centre, The Old Townhall, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3DA

    Telephone

    0300 030 0900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Buskfest is an annual outdoor busking competition held in Banbridge and is an excellent opportunity for musicians from near and far to showcase their talents and is a great free day out for all the family to enjoy.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  14. Downpatrick

    Address

    24 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 44 612054

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at Downpatrick Racecourse with our upcoming fixtures this season. Indulge in the thrill of live racing following by live music.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025Open 11:45 - 18:45
    From:
    15 June 2025Open 12:00 - 17:15
    From:
    14 July 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 17:00
    From:
    25 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 17:30
    From:
    19 Sept 2025Open 12:30 - 17:45
    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 12:30 - 17:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  15. Foraging Funghi  in Finnebrogue Woods
    Mushroom Foray
    Foraging Funghi  in Finnebrogue Woods
    Mushroom Foray

    Downpatrick

    Address

    26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT309BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Rob will safely guide you through you the rules, principles and background of foraging, kit & safety, plant and tree ID. This experience is immersive with hands on learning involving walking and exploring the Woods with Robs guidance and expert eye.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025
    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    12 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    6 Sept 2025
    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket
  16. Fathers Day Bushcraft
    Fire Lighting
    Kelly Kettle
    Fathers Day Bushcraft
    Fire Lighting
    Kelly Kettle

    Killinchy

    Address

    strangford Lough Activity Centre, Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6HQ

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Canoe Bushcraft is a canoeing & survival skills experience. Learn the basics of canoeing before undertaking a journey to a remote island to practice some survival skills.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Battle of Ballynahinch

    Ballynahinch

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £19.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Celebrate the 227th anniversary of The Battle of Ballynahinch, by taking a walking tour with historian, Ken Dawson, through Montalto Estate and then visit the site of the battle.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025

    Price

    Price £19.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Would you like to get behind the scenes of NI's Transport and Industry Store? See inside this treasure trove of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight the social, industrial, and sporting history of this part of the world.

    Dates

    From:
    18 June 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
    From:
    23 July 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
    From:
    21 Aug 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket
  19. Behind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Get behind the scenes and discover how museum objects are stored. Come along to this special tour of the Folk Life collection stores at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket
  20. Midsummer: Oíche Tine Cnámh 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 £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Immerse yourself in ancient tradition at the Ulster Folk Museum as we celebrate the summer solstice with music, storytelling, dance and fire.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
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