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  1. Sundays on the Maritime Mile
    SoundYard
    Sundays on the Maritime Mile
    SoundYard

    Belfast

    Address

    Maritime Mile, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9DT

    Telephone

    02890730490

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    This summer, Belfast’s Waterfront comes to life every Sunday from June to August with free pop-up music and animation for all ages. Enjoy toe-tapping traditional music, jazz and DJ sessions, pop-up science demonstrations, mini-golf and more.

    Related

    The Maritime Mile, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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
  3. A woman and two children are running down the steps of the South Terrace at Hillsborough Castle. On either side of the steps are brightly coloured sta

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Embark on an adventure this summer with Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt. Help Pooh find his missing hunny and on the way find Rabbit's Garden, Eeyore's Cabin and Piglet's Burrow, inspired by Disney Winnie the Pooh.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Armagh

    Address

    Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, College Hill, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DB

    Telephone

    +442837523689

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Book into a 360-degree amazing fulldome show. Be inspired at the "Place for Space". All dome show tickets include access to the Stellar Science Lab exhibition and water rocket workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Puffin Rock Summer

    Belfast

    Address

    W5 Belfast, 2 Queen's Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Telephone

    00000000000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Calling all little explorers and grown-ups! Puffin Rock is BACK at W5 for a summer of family-fun activities.

    Related

    W5, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Girl shooting bow and arrow with her father behind her.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT307BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Experience a summer of medieval adventure at Castle Ward! This summer, we've set aside the lawn games! From 5 July - 31 August, enjoy thrilling challenges, interactive quests, and fantasy fun!

    Related

    Castle Ward, Strangford

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Summer at the Discovery Centres at the Ulster Museum

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Get creative in the Discovery Centres at the Ulster Museum this summer!

    Related

    Ulster Museum, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    8 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  8. Armagh

    Address

    Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, College Hill, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DB

    Telephone

    +442837523689

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join Dr Rok and our PhD students this summer. Our historic Calver Telescope will be on full display for all to see and interact with. Experience the human orrery and find out how planets and comets move around the Sun.

    Dates

    From:
    8 July 2025to26 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  9. A child playing with a ribbon

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Summer of Play is on its way! This summer, play takes over the lawns at Mount Stewart.

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. W5 Belfast

    Belfast

    Address

    W5, The Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Telephone

    00000000000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Step into a world where dinosaurs roam again!

    Related

    W5, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Armagh

    Address

    Market Square, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7BW

    Telephone

    0300 0300 900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come to Armagh and enjoy summer Saturdays with the family. Free events take place each Saturday from Sat 2 Aug to Sat 6th Sept 2025 in Market Square Armagh.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to6 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  12. Events at Marble Arch Caves
    Events at Marble Arch Caves
    Events at Marble Arch Caves
    Events at Marble Arch Caves
    Events at Marble Arch Caves
    Events at Marble Arch Caves

    Florencecourt

    Address

    Marble Arch Caves, 43 Marlbank Road, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, BT92 1EW

    Telephone

    +442866321815

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Slow down and reconnect with nature on a guided walk through the breathtaking Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve. Hidden in the landscape above the Marble Arch Caves, this peaceful trail leads you through a narrow, steep-sided limestone gorge, thickly…

    Related

    Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Close up of the star pattern on an Ulster American Folk Park Quilt

    Omagh

    Address

    Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5QU

    Telephone

    028 8224 3292

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Create prints inspired by patchwork quilts from the Folk Park collections this summer!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2025to28 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  14. Clandeboye Festival 2025

    Bangor

    Address

    The Court Yard - Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 7600

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join us for the Clandeboye Festival 2025: Aspects of Summer from August 16th-23rd at the stunning Clandeboye Estate. Enjoy world-class music from Artistic Director Barry Douglas, Camerata Ireland, and top classical artists. Discover captivating…

    Related

    Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Bangor

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 22:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Belfast

    Address

    Botanic Gardens, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1LP

    Telephone

    028 9023 1381

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Experience the wonder of Belfast's diversity with a spectacular 9 day programme of world music, dance, food and art across the city.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
  16. Summer Craft Activities 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:

    Family Fun

    Enjoy drop-in craft activities as part of your visit to the Ulster Folk Museum on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in July and August.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    21 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
  17. Take the Trad Cruise at Iúr Cinn Fleadh
    Session Trail at Finegan and Son
    Follow the Greenway to Iúr Cinn Fleadh.
    Take the Trad Cruise at Iúr Cinn Fleadh
    Session Trail at Finegan and Son
    Follow the Greenway to Iúr Cinn Fleadh.

    Newry

    Address

    10 Barrack Street, Newry, County Down, BT35 6DA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 5417 1130

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Iúr Cinn Fleadh is a citywide festival in Newry City promoting music, culture and the arts.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 23:00
  18. The Big Butterfly Blend In at the Ulster Museum

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Discover all things butterflies at the Ulster Museum this summer!

    Related

    Ulster Museum, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  19. 3 individuals in suits performing opera in a church venue

    Glenarm

    Address

    Various location in Glenarm, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9457 1317

    Type

    Type:

    Opera

    The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice (22–24 Aug 2025) offers world-class recitals, creative workshops, and a vocal competition celebrating emerging opera talent in scenic Glenarm, County Antrim.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
  20. Killinchy

    Address

    Ballydorn Road, Killinchy, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9751 2692

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly day on our working farm with views over Whiterock Bay. 

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:30
    From:
    30 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:30
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