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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. Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville
    Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price £23.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our family run farm distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025
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    18 Oct 2025
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    8 Nov 2025
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    22 Nov 2025
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    29 Nov 2025
    From:
    13 Dec 2025

    Price

    Price £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  4. 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:
    7 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods, 26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound escape offers an unparalleled experience the rejuvenates your mind and soul. This unique experience, set within Finnebrogue Woods, creates an auditory…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  6. Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price £120.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us for an unforgettable evening at 'Forage and Feast with Paul Cunningham in the Walled Garden, Helen's Bay'. This is a unique dining experience rooted in the land and inspired by nature's wild pantry.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £120.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. 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:
    10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  8. 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:
    10 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 17:30
    From:
    29 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 19:00
    From:
    8 May 2026Open 15:30 - 20:30
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    22 May 2026Open 15:30 - 20:30
    From:
    13 June 2026to14 June 2026Various Opening Times
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    14 July 2026
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    9 Aug 2026
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    31 Aug 2026
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    18 Sept 2026
    From:
    9 Oct 2026Open 12:30 - 17:45

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  9. Crawfordsburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891853255

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us on Friday 10th October from 7pm in The Gallery for the launch of The 1614 Gin with Shortcross Gin. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by five bespoke gin serves paired with small plates from our AA Rosette restaurant.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket
  10. Crossgar

    Address

    Rademon Estate Distillery, 65 Church Road, Crossgar, County Down, BT30 9HR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 2844830001

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us at the distillery for a seasonal feast  with Chef Roy Abraham. Enjoy 4 courses of seasonal food, 3 Shortcross serves and welcome canapes.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 22:45

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket
  11. Explore the world of textiles and sustainability this autumn at the 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:

    Workshop

    Shop vintage, learn skills to repair your favourite clothes and discover sustainable textiles at Ulster Folk Museum Textile Takeover.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  12. Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +447704456109

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    As the seasons change and the first leaves begin to fall, we're celebrating the beauty of autumn with a very special sustainable Autumn Wreath Workshop in the Walled Garden.

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. 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…

    Dates

    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
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    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
  14. 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…

    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
  15. Halloween Family Event
    Halloween Day Out
    Halloween Scare Trail
    Halloween Family Event
    Halloween Day Out
    Halloween Scare Trail

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9581 6650

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Get ready for Northern Ireland’s most thrilling Family Halloween Event of 2025! Join us at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, for a spooktacular adventure filled with frightful fun, pumpkin picking, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re here to…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +447704456109

    Price

    Price £90.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join us for a hands-on, heritage-inspired workshop where you'll create your very own besom broom and explore the folklore, tradition, and seasonal use surrounding this tool.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £90.00 Per Ticket
  17. 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.

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Mount Stewart gardens
    Mount Stewart gardens
    Mount Stewart gardens
    Mount Stewart gardens

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join Botanical Artist Ali Walker as she guides you in the art of drawing a range of Autumnal subjects from Mount Stewart's beautiful gardens.

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Two children and a man are looking at a pumpkin they have carved together

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    This October break, enjoy a spellbinding day out for all the family packed with spooky surprises and autumnal adventures.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
    A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
    A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
    People enjoying a drink and chat in a pub restaurant
    Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
    Donaghadee Lighthouse, harbour and boats.
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
    A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
    A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
    People enjoying a drink and chat in a pub restaurant
    Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
    Donaghadee Lighthouse, harbour and boats.
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Starting at Grace Neill's Bar, 33 High Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £62.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    This is a food tour with a difference. Taste Donaghadee celebrates all that is divine about this beacon of great taste which also has a gloriously rich history to explore. This tour will allow you to visit and taste the full 360 degrees of…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £62.50 Per Ticket
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