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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
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    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07792925128

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Enjoy the unique surroundings of Castle Espie After Hours Sound Spa Experience with your host, Tessa Ann. Light refreshments will be served, giving you time to reflect on your experience and take in the stunning surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025
  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:
    5 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  8. 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:
    6 Sept 2025
    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket
  9. Coshkib Hill Farm 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:

    Talks/Lectures

    Learn about the history of Coshkib Hill Farm at the Ulster Folk Museum on Saturday 6th September.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket
  10. Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern
    Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Eats & Beats Festival offers the best in local and world food, where visitors can enjoy delicious fare at the homegrown and world food villages. With unique and locally produced food and drink outlets and free music performances on offer…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025

    Price

    Free
  11. 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:
    6 Sept 2025
    From:
    20 Sept 2025
    From:
    4 Oct 2025
    From:
    11 Oct 2025

    Price

    Price £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. DCDR Heritage Train

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    02844615779

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £38.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Heritage trains are back this summer on selected Saturdays – it's the perfect way to spend a couple of hours on a (hopefully!) sunny summer afternoon on our 'Antrim Castle' diesel train, as seen in Derry Girls.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £38.00 Per Ticket
  13. Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 6 September with Tide and Turf. 

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00
  14. 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 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30
    From:
    7 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  15. Gardens in autumn bloom

    Ballynahinch

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02897566100

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Embrace the beauty of the season with a relaxed Sunday stroll through the stunning grounds of Montalto Estate.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. 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 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
  17. Parliament Building, Belfast

    Address

    The Long Gallery, Stormont, Parliament Building, Belfast, County Down, BT4 3XX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9065 6007

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Inspired by Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', the exhibition 'We're All Mad Here' addresses themes of neurodiversity and mental health. Save the date for an unforgettable evening celebrating life, art, and the diversity of human…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  18. Sunset Paddle and Island BBQ
    Canoeing on Strangford Lough
    Barbecue on island on Strangford Lough
    Paddlers at Sunset
    Barbecue on island on Strangford Lough
    Sunset Paddle and Island BBQ
    Canoeing on Strangford Lough
    Barbecue on island on Strangford Lough
    Paddlers at Sunset
    Barbecue on island on Strangford Lough

    Killinchy

    Address

    Green Boat Shed Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Sunset Paddle & BBQ is a guided canoe, kayak, or paddle boarding (sup) experience amongst the drumlin islands of County Down with our knowledgeable instructors on Strangford Lough.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  19. Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    See around the legendary Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat, hero of the 1953 MV Princess Victoria rescue, and explore a fascinating exhibition on Donaghadee's maritime heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Belfast

    Address

    Stormont Estate, Belfast, County Down, BT4 3XX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Parliament Buildings is one of the best known and most striking pieces of architecture in Northern Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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