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This Week

Helen's Bay beach
LocationHelen's Bay, Bangor

Openings

Season

14th November 2024

Immerse yourself in mindfulness and nature as we meander along the coastal path connecting with our…

The Bjorn Identity celebrate 50th anniversary of Waterloo
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

16th November 2024

World-class, International Tribute to ABBA Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Waterloo! Musicon…

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart with Karen Todd, Rae McMaster and Maggie Comer from Valhalla Street Theatre.
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-26th November 2024

Ards and North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-22nd December 2024

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

Ginger Pete Logo
LocationManor Street, Donaghadee

Openings

Season

15th November 2024

Copeland Distillery Quiz Night

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
LocationHolywood

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

13th November 2024

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

19th November 2024

This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided…

Discovery Hub graphic
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

19th November 2024-28th November 2024

Discover more about the Ulster Scots in Ards and North Down with an exhibit, featuring an afternoon…

Misty morning on Strangford Lough
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

19th October 2024-16th November 2024

'Magnificent Mourne Gullion Strangford! Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the seasons…

Skate for Children in Need Poster, Friday 15th November, Pudsey Bear
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

15th November 2024

Skate for Children In Need!

Fews Ensemble and Aaron O'Hare
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

17th November 2024

Join The Fews Ensemble & tenor Aaron O'Hare for a soul-stirring concert with Barber, Schubert, and…

Next Week

North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-5th January 2025

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

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart with Karen Todd, Rae McMaster and Maggie Comer from Valhalla Street Theatre.
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-26th November 2024

Ards and North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-22nd December 2024

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

The Illegals in concert
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Widely regarded as one of the best live tribute acts in the country, The Illegals are into their…

Christmas trees on black background advertising the name and location of the event
LocationComber

Openings

Season

21st November 2024

Annual Sip & Shop 21 Nov @ 7pm

Make Traditional Festive Treats at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

*SOLD OUT* From chocolate truffles to traditional mincemeat, make some tasty treats at the Ulster…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-24th November 2024

Commemorating the life and legacy of Columbanus and Gall. A festival of workshops, walks and talks…

Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
LocationHolywood

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

19th November 2024

This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided…

Greyabbey Xmas Flyer
LocationGreyabbey

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Festive artisan craft market, the perfect place to buy unique gifts!

William Thompson comedian
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024

What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Would you invest it? Save it for a rainy…

Discovery Hub graphic
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

19th November 2024-28th November 2024

Discover more about the Ulster Scots in Ards and North Down with an exhibit, featuring an afternoon…

Festive AND Fun in Bangor
LocationBangor

Openings

12noon – 7pm. Switch On 6pm

23rd November 2024

Celebrate Christmas in the City! Enjoy festive family fun throughout the city centre, including the…

The Clyde Duo flute and harp
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

24th November 2024

Moving On Music is delighted to present the Clyde Duo consisting of Irish Flautist, Aisling Agnew…

This Month

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

18th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

19th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
LocationHolywood

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

13th November 2024

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

19th November 2024

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

25th November 2024

This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided…

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