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  1. Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
    Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
    Two women are on the path way at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. The woman on the left is pointing to orange tulips.
    A man and a woman are standing behind a garden installation. The installation is an old cart which as boxes of flowers standing on it, including a dis
    A man and a woman are standing near the side of The Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. They are admiring a large selection of potted pl
    Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
    Two women are on the path way at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. The woman on the left is pointing to orange tulips.
    A man and a woman are standing behind a garden installation. The installation is an old cart which as boxes of flowers standing on it, including a dis
    A man and a woman are standing near the side of The Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. They are admiring a large selection of potted pl

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    See Northern Ireland’s royal residence burst into colour as Spring Spectacular returns to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. More bulbs than ever have been planted to create stunning floral displays and installations across beds, pots, barrels—even a…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2025to5 May 2025
  2. Dart the dragonfly standing beside Lloyd the fly on  a leaf on a pond.
    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
    • Parking Available
  3. Scarva Band Concerts

    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
  4. Baby lambs and the Easter Bunny at The Ark  Farm
    Baby lambs and the Easter Bunny at The Ark  Farm

    Newtownards

    Address

    284 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH

    Telephone

    02891 820445

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Join us for our exciting two-week Easter Extravaganza at our beautiful farm on the Ards Penninsula!

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2025to26 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket
  5. The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Kids with Easter baskets running around Hillsborough Castle and Gardens looking for Lindt Bunny Statues
    Kids with Easter baskets running around Hillsborough Castle and Gardens looking for Lindt Bunny Statues

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    02892 447622

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Join the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt in Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens and enjoy some spring time family magic.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025
  6. A craft stall at a North Down Craft Collective Fair at WWT Castle Espie.  A visitor is chatting to a local artist.
    A craft stall at a North Down Craft Collective Fair at WWT Castle Espie.  A visitor is chatting to a local artist.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, handmade craft pieces. From textiles to ceramics, paintings to prints, and plenty more in between, you're sure to find something unique.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  7. Easter tat Mount stewart
    Easter tat Mount stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Apr 2025to26 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  8. Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
    Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden

    Saintifeld

    Address

    Rowallane Garden, Rowallane Gardens, Saintifeld, County Down, BT24 7LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9751 0131

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:30
  9. Girl running through meadow wearing easter bunny ears.
    Girl running through meadow wearing easter bunny ears.

    Strangford

    Address

    Castle Ward, Park Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    02844881204

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Something exciting is coming to Castle Ward this Easter—get ready to follow the trail, solve the clues, and claim your chocolate reward.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  10. Easter Egg Hunt Trail with Easter Bunny & Alpacas

    Ballynahinch

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7828 309 740

    Price

    Price £18.00 to £56.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Easter Magic Unleashed! Follow the Easter Bunny on an egg hunt, crafting, and storytelling. Discover surprises, enjoy drinks, face-painting and alpacas, and end with a themed family photo. Let the Bunny guide you to Easter joy.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
    • SWi-Fi Available

    Price

    Price £18.00 to £56.00 Per Ticket
  11. Easter Family We-Treat

    Carrowdore

    Address

    Eastwell Farm, 6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    07865942165

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Family Event, meet the alpacas, family yoga, crafts, refreshments & woodland walk/Easter hunt

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2025Open 13:30 - 16:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  12. Two children looking through magnifying glasses.
    Two children looking through magnifying glasses.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    This Easter weekend, embark on an exciting mission to uncover remarkable insects living in the woodland.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  13. A bee on a flower.
    A bee on a flower.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Get stuck in to help create a brand-new bug hotel for Castle Espie this Easter weekend.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    21 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  14. Two women selling produce at market
    Two women selling produce at market
    Little girl looking at glasswork crafts at Castle Ward
    Two women selling produce at market
    Little girl looking at glasswork crafts at Castle Ward

    Strangford

    Address

    Castle Ward, Park Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    02844881204

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Hop over to Castle Ward this Easter weekend for a vibrant market filled with local crafts, tasty treats, and family fun!

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  15. Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Easter 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

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Celebrate Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum with traditional activities, heritage craft demonstrations, and music for the entire family to enjoy!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Apr 2025to22 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  16. Girl at Easter Event
    Girl at Easter Event

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £25.20 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Join us for an Easter Monday Extravaganza at Montalto Estate - an exciting day out for the family.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price £25.20 Per Ticket
  17. Lake Walk in  Spring
    Lake Walk in  Spring
    Mount Stewart gardens
    Lake Walk in  Spring
    Mount Stewart gardens

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Come and join a member of the Gardens Team on a tour which will look at seasonal highlights from late winter and spring, including trees, flowering shrubs and bulbs.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    21 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
  18. Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour
    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:
    23 Apr 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
    From:
    21 May 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
    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. Native Tree Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Native Tree Walk 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 £13.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Learn how to identify native Irish tree species with The Conservation Volunteers at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket
  20. Pet Nose Day
    Pet Nose Day

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show and more. Meet local animal charities and learn about their valuable work.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available