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  1. Finn McCool swinging a golf club

    Bushmills

    Address

    44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT578SU

    Telephone

    02820731855

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Take your game to new heights - literally! Join the Giant's Causeway team for fun, friendly golf challenges on their special edition of Games on the Roof for the 153rd Open Championship!

    Related

    Giant's Causeway, Bushmills

    Dates

    From:
    14 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    18 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. text reads 'Our Town is Open stage' overlayed on an aerial image of Portrush
    a person swings a golf ball in to an open washing machine
    large outdoor signage at sunset in Portrush reads '#THEOPEN'
    performers on a lit stage - a banner above them reads 'Live Portrush'
    crowds of families are gathered on Kerr Street Green in Portrush
    large outdoor signage in Portrush reads '#THEOPEN'
    text reads 'Our Town is Open stage' overlayed on an aerial image of Portrush
    a person swings a golf ball in to an open washing machine
    large outdoor signage at sunset in Portrush reads '#THEOPEN'
    performers on a lit stage - a banner above them reads 'Live Portrush'
    crowds of families are gathered on Kerr Street Green in Portrush
    large outdoor signage in Portrush reads '#THEOPEN'

    Portrush

    Address

    Kerr Street Green, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8DQ

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    As The Open Championship returns to Portrush, the town will come alive with an exciting programme of free family-friendly events to celebrate all things golf – and more! From Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th July, Our Town is Open will transform Kerr…

    Dates

    From:
    16 July 2025to20 July 2025Open 12:00 -

    Price

    Free
  3. DownTime SummerFest
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    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)75 9597 8137

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Downtime Summer Festival and family friendly festival in beautiful, historic Downpatrick

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025
    From:
    19 July 2025
  4. Londonderry

    Address

    Guildhall Street & Harbour Square, Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6AF

    Telephone

    028 7126 7284

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Get ready for a feast of flavour as the LegenDerry Street Food Festival returns this summer for two delicious days of food, fun, and vibrant city vibes! 

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025to19 July 2025Open 14:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
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    Belfast

    Address

    Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3ES

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast with over 150 events across 10 days. The festival runs from Friday 18th July to Sunday 27th July with Pride Day and the centrepiece Pride Parade on Saturday 26th July.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025to27 July 2025
  6. 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.

    Related

    Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Downpatrick

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £38.00 Per Ticket
  7. Rowallane Garden, Saintfield

    Saintfield

    Address

    Rowallane Garden, Crossgar Road, Saintfield, County Down, BT24 7LH

    Telephone

    +442897510131

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Get ready for a festival-style day of fun at the Rowallane Summer Fete! Set in the stunning grounds of Rowallane Garden, this year's fete is bursting with colour, music, and joyful moments for the whole family.

    Related

    Rowallane Garden, Saintfield

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action
    Pipe Band in action

    Newtownards

    Address

    Regent House Playing Fields, Circular Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound. Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound, as talented pipe bands and drum major groups come together competing for coveted awards.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Warrenpoint

    Address

    Multiple locations in Warrenpoint, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3JY

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Fleadh Uladh is a provincial cultural festival for traditional music, song, dance and language for Ulster. Fleadh Cheoil, which literally means "feast of music", is a magnificent mix of competitions and cultural events which showcase each element of…

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2025to27 July 2025
  10. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup
    The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Various locations, Derry~Londonderry, Derry~Londonderry

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7506 578 225

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The O'Neills Foyle Cup is a highly successful youth soccer tournament held mainly in the City of Derry, but also branches out with matches played in neighbouring counties throughout Northern Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2025to26 July 2025
  11. Belfast

    Address

    East Belfast, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 1HE

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    EastSide Arts Festival, 24 July – 2 August 2025, returns with a spectacular and exhilarating celebration of the arts this summer. Over 11 days, festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy unique events that showcase east Belfast’s vibrant…

    Related

    EastSide Visitor Centre, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2025to2 Aug 2025
  12. Lady taking photograph of market with stall holders and customers
    Image of Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market down The Dark Walk towards Hillsborough Fort
    Stall holders and customers on the Dark Walk leading to the fort
    Street Food Area at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    View through the stalls at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Mother & child at The Oystercatcher stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Musician playing at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market with visitors enjoying the sunshine at Hillsborough Fort
    Stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    One of the producers preparing food to order at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Specialist coffee at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Lady taking photograph of market with stall holders and customers
    Image of Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market down The Dark Walk towards Hillsborough Fort
    Stall holders and customers on the Dark Walk leading to the fort
    Street Food Area at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    View through the stalls at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Mother & child at The Oystercatcher stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Musician playing at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market with visitors enjoying the sunshine at Hillsborough Fort
    Stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    One of the producers preparing food to order at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Specialist coffee at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Fort, Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AE

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    The popular Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market returns to the historic village to celebrate mid-summer. Set against the tree lined "The Dark Walk" and Hillsborough Fort. It makes a lovely day out, especially when combined with a browse of the…

    Related

    Hillsborough Fort, Royal Hillsborough

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  13. Nature Exploration Day 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

    Celebrate the amazing nature-based research at the Ulster Folk Museum on Saturday 26th July with a day of hands-on activities.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  14. a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving

    Coleraine

    Address

    Unit 31 Loughanhill Industrial Estate, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 2NR

    Telephone

    +44(0) 7841 906 869

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    SuperCupNI is Northern Ireland's premier international youth football tournament for both boys and girls.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025to1 Aug 2025
  15. People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls

    Cushendall

    Address

    Cushendcall Boat Club Carpark, 68 Coast Road, Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0QW

    Telephone

    +44(0)7723622008

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Boat Club Car Park in Cushendall this Summer.

    Located on the Coast Road, Cushendall, this market is nestled in a picturesque setting with views of the stunning coastline and the…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Visitors enjoying jazz on the lawn of Mount Stewart estate

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Sit back and relax this summer with our Sunday Jazz sessions from May to August.

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Family Open Park Day

    Ballygawley

    Address

    Todds Leap Activity Centre, Todds Leap Road, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, BT70 2BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8556 7170

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us for Todd's Leap Family Open Park Days!

    Related

    Todds Leap Activity Centre, Ballygawley

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
  18. Belfast

    Address

    Various locations across Belfast, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 1ED

    Telephone

    028 9031 4981

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Belfast TradFest, the pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions and Ireland's fastest growing summer school of traditional music, is set to celebrate its 7th edition this 27 July - 3 August across Belfast UNESCO City of…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025to3 Aug 2025
  19. Belfast

    Address

    141-143 Falls Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 6AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9560 9984

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Féile an Phobail is Ireland’s Biggest Community Arts Festival. Féile provides a programme of arts, cultural and community-based activities throughout the year, with its flagship festival, the August Féile being the highlight of Ireland’s festival…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025to10 Aug 2025
  20. Magherafelt

    Address

    High Street, Draperstown, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 7AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7963 1510

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    An exciting event of food and entertainment will take over Draperstown on Saturday, 2 August, with the arrival of our third ‘Taste Mid Ulster’ food market.

    Related

    Shepherds Rest, Magherafelt

    Apparo, Draperstown

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
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