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  1. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat,see our exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart with Karen Todd, Rae McMaster and Maggie Comer from Valhalla Street Theatre.
    Cockle Row
    Colin Urwin
    Soda Bread and Stories
    Valhalla Street Theatre
    The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart with Karen Todd, Rae McMaster and Maggie Comer from Valhalla Street Theatre.
    Cockle Row
    Colin Urwin
    Soda Bread and Stories
    Valhalla Street Theatre

    Newtownards

    Address

    Various Locations, Newtownards, Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ards and North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster Scots tradition. The festival provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2024to26 Nov 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  3. Discovery Hub graphic
    Person holding Ulster Scots brochure with map of area
    Ulster Scots brochure with local placenames
    Person holding Ulster Scots brochures
    Discovery Hub graphic
    Person holding Ulster Scots brochure with map of area
    Ulster Scots brochure with local placenames
    Person holding Ulster Scots brochures

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Discover more about the Ulster Scots in Ards and North Down with an exhibit, featuring an afternoon with local tour guide of Hidden Ulster Tours, Lolly Spence, for a drop in poetry workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2024to28 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
  4. North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop
    North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Back by popular demand, a unique shopping experience in the lead up to Christmas at North Down Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1BT

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Commemorating the life and legacy of Columbanus and Gall. A festival of workshops, walks and talks will commemorate the life and legacy of Columbanus and Gall.This year's festival theme is... GALL: The man, the monk, and the bear.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024
  6. William Thompson comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Would you invest it? Save it for a rainy day? Or blow it as quickly as possible?
    This is the question that William Thompson (Mudblood Podcast, William of Orangedale, Tea With Meghan) will…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    workbench with tools and computer and dog lying on dog bed
    2 ladies sitting on chairs deinking from mugs with blankets on their knees.
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    workbench with tools and computer and dog lying on dog bed
    2 ladies sitting on chairs deinking from mugs with blankets on their knees.

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT180NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio. No experience is required for this fun and relaxing experience, so come with friends or by yourself for some quality 'me time'. Challenge…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    28 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thanks
  8. The Hollow by Agatha Christie. A production by Helen's Bay Players
    The Hollow by Agatha Christie. A production by Helen's Bay Players, poster
    The Hollow by Agatha Christie. A production by Helen's Bay Players
    The Hollow by Agatha Christie. A production by Helen's Bay Players, poster

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    St John Church Hall, Fort Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1LA

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Play

    An Amateur Dramatic Production by The Helen’s Bay Players. An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lady Angkatell.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024to30 Nov 2024

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket
  9. Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
    Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
    Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
    Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands

    75 Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, The Old Ulster Bank, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    The Christmas lights are on in Bangor so time to get inky with screen print at Seacourt Print Workshop, and make and assemble your own handmade garland, perfect to string up on a wall, or gift to a loved one.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket
  10. Squiggles and Giggles Christmas Storytelling

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    To launch North Down Museum's Pop-Up Christmas Shop, the museum is hosting a Late-Night Christmas Shopping event.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. A Christmas Carol image

    Bangor

    Address

    SERC Space Theatre, Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TD

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    The award-winning Dyad Productions, who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens' classic and perennially relevant ghost story

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024Open 20:00 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Neil Delamere comedian 2nd night at Portico

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £26.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show.

    Second night now available!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £26.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Murder in Play poster

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1a, 1a Studio, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Play

    Bart Players are proud to present the hilarious “Murder in Play” by Simon Brett.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024to30 Nov 2024

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket
  14. Neil Delamere Comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £26.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show.

    Join one of Ireland's favourite comics as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £26.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Wreath Workshop

    Bangor

    Address

    The Old Market House Bangor, 77 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AP

    Telephone

    07912 391 041

    Price

    Price from: £39.99 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Bookings Now Open for Wreath Workshop at The Old Market House!

    We're thrilled to announce that bookings are officially open for our Festive Workshops this December at The Old Market House! Get ready to embrace the holiday season and create…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price from: £39.99 Per Ticket
  16. Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    West Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, Bangor, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Goldilocks! She's off to seek her fortune but soon finds that it is not as easy as she thought.

    Meanwhile The Three Bears are hiding a very special honey hive, making honey that helps Santa have a very special breakfast before he sets out for…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  17. The Merry Opera Company Handel's Messiah

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    A staged production of Handel's Messiah by the Merry Opera Company, featuring professional Northern Irish musicians.

    Twelve professional singers play characters who experience transformation from need and despair to understanding and hope as they…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 19:15 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Tim McGarry new stand-up show - Ridiculous

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £22.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Tim McGarry, the lanky star of Give My Head Peace and the Blame Game has a brand-new stand-up show - Ridiculous.

    Join Tim as he examines life, politics and the modern world and looks for the ludicrous, highlights the hilarious and laughs out loud…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £22.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Ginger Pete Logo
    Shaun pouring drink
    Outside The Copeland Distillery
    Ginger Pete Logo
    Shaun pouring drink
    Outside The Copeland Distillery

    Manor Street, Donaghadee

    Address

    The Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    028 9162 4000

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Christmas Quiz Night at The Copeland Distillery

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Jack and the Beanstalk poster

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Pantomime

    A family fun pantomime. This reimagined script of Jack and the Beanstalk will take you on twists and turns with laughter, love and magic.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2024to14 Dec 2024

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket
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