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  1. Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  2. Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing
    Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Strangford Lough Boat Tours offer trips, experiences and even a waterborne taxi service on the beautiful, protected waters of this incredible sea lough. Available for all people of all ages as well as to film crews and photographers,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. 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 from: £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 from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket
  4. 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 from: £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 from: £13.50 Per Ticket
  5. E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour
    E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, 40 Whiterock Road, Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on Strangford Lough's breath-taking shores.

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2025to11 May 2025
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    16 May 2025to18 May 2025
    From:
    30 May 2025to1 June 2025
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    6 June 2025to8 June 2025
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    20 June 2025to22 June 2025
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    4 July 2025to6 July 2025
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    11 July 2025to13 July 2025
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    25 July 2025to27 July 2025
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    8 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
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    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
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    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
    From:
    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  6. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Trip departs from Pickie Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of Experience Ards and North Down 2025 - Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise…

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025
    From:
    24 May 2025
    From:
    25 May 2025
    From:
    25 May 2025

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket
  7. Homes in Focus: Drumnahunshin Farmhouse

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Discover what life was like in the Drumnahunshin Farmhouse in the early 1900s with the Folk Museum's Senior Curator of History.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 Per Ticket
  8. Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballyatwood Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden, in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, followed by a Q&A and delicious refreshments of…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket
  9. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat crew
    Sir Samuel Kelly logo
    Copeland Distillery outside
    Copeland Distillery, Music & Cocktails
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat crew
    Sir Samuel Kelly logo
    Copeland Distillery outside
    Copeland Distillery, Music & Cocktails
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Starts from Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Embark on a captivating journey through time with "Survivor's Tale: The Story of the Princess Victoria." This unique experience brings to life the poignant events of 1953, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in maritime history. Beginning at…

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket
  10. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty tales. Then sit back, relax and be entertained by local musicians, Clanreagh.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025
    From:
    24 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  11. An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    **This would make a great Father's Day gift!** Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs' scenery and fascinating wildlife onboard the St Brendan, departing from the shores of the picturesque…

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  12. Behind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Get behind the scenes and discover how museum objects are stored. Come along to this special tour of the Folk Life collection stores at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 Per Ticket
  13. Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Strangford Lough on board the St Brendan. Cruise between the islands and inlets of this area of outstanding beauty while being entertained by stories of pagan folklore and enjoy traditional Irish…

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  14. Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock
    Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock

    Orlock, Groomsport

    Address

    Ballyboley Dexters, 'Orlock Farm', 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6LW

    Telephone

    07712 444 868

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    We would love you to join us for one of this years Orlock Farm Sundays series. This is an exclusive farm walk and relaxed two course wild dining experience at The Orlock, home to Ballyboley Dexters. The perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Tour departs on foot from Grey Abbey ruins , Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Be transported to 1193 with tour guide Steve of Friends of the Abbey, as you enter one of Ireland's most impressive examples of early Cistercian architecture, Grey Abbey. Explore the physic garden of herbs and plants grown by the Cistercians to…

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  16. Newtownards Priory
    Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view
    Newtownards Priory
    Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view

    Off High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Off High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will take you on a journey through time. Immerse yourself in the history of Newtownards.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  17. Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Rosemount House, Greyabbey Estate, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Greyabbey House, not normally open to the public, which overlooks Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  18. a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, 82 Moat Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Discover the history of Donaghadee on this dog friendly walking tour.  After the tour enjoy a gin cocktail, or a soft drink, in the Pier 36 Beer Garden. A great way to see the fictional town of Port Devine of BBC One's Hope Street and the fictional…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  19. Sample of Chimichurri cheese with accompaniments on a wooden board. A two star Great Taste Award for 2023 is shown.

    Bangor

    Address

    Unit 1c 2-4 Balloo Avenue, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 7QT

    Telephone

    07921 565 203

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    An evening sampling plant-based cheese and matched accompaniments in the surroundings of our new production facility in Bangor.

    Dates

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

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.

    (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road, (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JE.

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step back in time and uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past. Beginning at Bangor Abbey, one of the greatest monastic schools in Europe, then follow the Bangor Bell Trail through Castle Park, to the North Down Museum, see displays which…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
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