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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. 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
    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
    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
    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

    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 2024to30 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
  3. Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Step into the magic of Christmas at Mount Stewart, where a season of festive delights awaits!

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Santa Cruise
    People on a rib at sea
    Santa Boat Trip
    Santa's Grotto
    Mrs Claus
    Boat Trip with Santa Hats
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Toasting Marshmallows on Firepit
    Santa Rib Ride
    Santa Cruise
    People on a rib at sea
    Santa Boat Trip
    Santa's Grotto
    Mrs Claus
    Boat Trip with Santa Hats
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Toasting Marshmallows on Firepit
    Santa Rib Ride

    Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join our merry old elf for a hair-raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat – Black Jacket. Hold onto your santa hats as we fly through the waters of Strangford Lough.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  5. A child wearing a winter coat, hat and wellies running through the woodland. The child is followed by two adults pushing buggies.

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Pull on your welly boots and get exploring the wetlands to complete all of the adventures in your checklist.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024to7 Feb 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Santa standing in front of a Christmas tree and holding a festive mug. The background is snowy.

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    This December at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, enjoy a delicious breakfast with all the family, plus a very special guest – Santa Claus!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
  7. Christmas at 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 to £28.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events


    Enjoy Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £13.50 to £28.50 Per Ticket
  8. Mount Stewart Gardens
    Mount Stewart House
    Mount Stewart Gardens
    Mount Stewart House

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Start your New Year with a guided garden walk, taking in the horticultural highlights of Mount Stewart.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Kayaking, Strangford Lough, Historical Tour, Paddle back in time, NI Science Festival,

    Killinchy

    Address

    Green Boat Shed, Whiterock Bay Launch Point, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Kayak tour to Nendrum monastic site with local guides and historians. Hear the history behind the Monks, Vikings and Smugglers of Strangford Lough.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
    From:
    16 Feb 2025Open 14:30 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  10. Kayaking, Strangford Lough, Historical Tour, Paddle back in time, NI Science Festival,

    Killinchy

    Address

    Green Boat Shed, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Paddle with a purpose and do your bit for the environment. Join us for a beach & island clean up on Strangford Lough.  The ‘Leave No Trace’ message will be discussed along the paddle as will the effects of local damage to wildlife and habitats along…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket
  11. Foraging Afloat
Kayaking
Foraging

    Killinchy

    Address

    Green Boat Shed Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Spring is arriving on Strangford Lough and with it the arrival of an array of seasonal wild food emerges from the land and water. Join Rory Martin of Strangford Lough Activity Centre and David Thompson & Celia Spouncer from Wild About Tours for a…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    23 Feb 2025Open 13:30 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket
  12. Una McCann Sing and Get Happy

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Part of the Feel Good Festival 1-31 March 2025 | The ever joyful Una McCann is back to lead another wonderful afternoon of feel good singing.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Mar 2025Open 14:30 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Arts Night Screen Printing

    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:

    Family Fun

    Explore your creative side when North Down Museum once again opens its doors for Arts Night at the Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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