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  1. A rare surviving toile for the 1937 coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Government House, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Uncover the style secrets of Britain's royal women at Hillsborough Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 15:30
  2. Made in AND Graphic

    Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Discover a beautiful selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 20 talented local artists and crafter, from 20 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Mount Stewart House

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +442842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Wrap up warm and set off on a magical winter adventure at Mount Stewart this winter with our festive family trail.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Three children are laughing and sitting with Santa in his sleigh on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Santa is in a red suit.
    Three children are laughing and sitting with Santa in his sleigh on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Santa is in a red suit.

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Government House, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    This festive season, step into a world of Christmas magic as The Snowman™ and The Snowdog come to life at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto House, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Feel like a Georgian guest at Montalto House. Enjoy an elegant traditional afternoon tea all hand crafted at Montalto by the estate's pastry chefs.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Raise a dram (or three) to Robert Burns in this guided whisky tasting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Journey through the life of Robert Burns with an immersive Scotch whisky tasting at McCusker's Pub in the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Jan 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
  7. Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7704 456 109

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    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:
    1 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  8. Montalto House

    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

    Your visit will begin with a warm welcome while you enjoy tea, coffee and homemade shortbread in the beautiful Montalto House. Following this, your guided tour will commence. This will enable you to explore the grandeur of this 18th century Georgian…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026

    Price

    Price £19.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Price

    Price £6.70 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Grab your wellies and head to WWT Castle Espie this February half term and get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £6.70 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. winter flowers

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto Estate, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT248PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £49.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Beat the Winter Blues with this wonderful workshop, hosted by our Head Gardener Lesley. Set within the stunning surroundings of The Carriage Rooms, this workshop is perfect for all levels and a lovely way to spend a couple of hours with friends or…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Feb 2026

    Price

    Price £49.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Child looking into a microscope with an adult assisting.

    Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Little explorers, ready for an exciting adventure? 'Look Closer' at nature's wonders and embark on a fun-filled journey of discovery.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  12. Stone buildings with red doors in a grassy area under a clear sky.

    Cultra

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 53 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Go behind the scenes of the historic Straid Corn Mill at the Ulster Folk Museum in this special tour.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
  13. 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.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  14. Worker in a green hard hat and high viz jacket handling ropes in a wooded area.

    Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £8.50 to £13.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Discover the hidden natural treasures of the Ulster Folk Museum in this Conservation Walk.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £8.50 to £13.50 Per Ticket
  15. Carve your very own bespoke wooden house number in a hands-on workshop at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Discover the art of traditional wood carving in this bespoke one-day workshop with Ulster Folk Museum's heritage carpenter, Peter Sloan.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  16. Discover the craft of stone carving at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join experts from the Historic Environment Division (HED) for an introductory workshop in the traditional art of stone carving.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  17. Helens Bay

    Address

    47 Craigdarragh Road, Helens Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7704 456 109

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into the heritage beauty of Old Mill House for our full day Willow Swallows and Swifts Workshop in the Walled Garden with talented local artist Heather McDermott. You'll learn to craft elegant willow swallow and swift sculptures. These are…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Discover the craft of traditional joinery in this one-day workshop!

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Discover the craft of traditional joinery in this one-day workshop at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  19. A person standing at the entrance of a white stone cottage with yellow rimmed windows and a thatch roof

    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:

    Tour

    Enjoy a guided tour focusing on heritage building conservation at the Ulster Folk Museum on Saturday 28th March.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  20. 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:
    29 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 19:00
    From:
    8 May 2026Open 15:30 - 20:30
    From:
    22 May 2026Open 15:30 - 20:30
    From:
    13 June 2026to14 June 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    14 July 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    18 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    9 Oct 2026Open 12:30 - 17:45

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
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