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Newtownards
Address
Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4ADTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Type
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Exhibition
See the inspiration for local author Philip Johnston's book for children based on the well loved Strangford tale of Daft Eddie and his exploits.
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- 3 Mar 2025to29 Mar 2025Various Opening Times
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Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
028 4278 8387Price
Price from: £30.00 Per TicketType
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Workshop
Kick off the Spring gardening season with a seed sowing workshop suitable for all abilities.
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- 29 Mar 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Comber
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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
02891874146Price
Price from: £25.00 Per TicketType
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Wellbeing
Mark the beginning of the spring season in the tranquil setting of Castle Espie with your host, Tessa Ann from the Sound Healing Spa. Enjoy some precious me-time, or treat your loved one to this Mother's Day experience.
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- 30 Mar 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
028 42788 387Type
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Family Fun
Treat mum to a day out of memory making, this Mother's Day at Mount Stewart.
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- 30 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Holywood
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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…
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Portaferry
Address
The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LETelephone
028 4272 8808Price
Price from: £70.00 Per TicketType
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Concert
Join us in Portico for 8 wonderful mornings of community singing
Held over 8 weeks and led by Ciara Daly, this is an opportunity for people who love music to come together and try singing from traditional African pieces, to songs from the Selkies…
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- 3 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
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Cloughey
Address
17 Main Road, Cloughey, Down, BT22 1JATelephone
028 9043 4767Price
FreeType
Type:
Nature
All ages are welcome to join this creative and inspiring event to explore our shores.
At 10am the group will be led by Anne-Marie on a gentle walk to explore the shore and collect objects to make an artistic assembly or perhaps a quick print. All…
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- 5 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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Newtownards
Address
Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4ADTelephone
+44 (0)28 9182 6846Type
Type:
Exhibition
A beachcombing timeline from the County Down coast. From Victorian vintage to villainous vapes, from the highs of balloons to lows of sand-burrowing animals, this is a creative and poignant exhibition of beach finds. Sea you there!
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- 5 Apr 2025to1 May 2025Various Opening Times
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Comber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
02891874146Type
Type:
Workshop
Create a wetland insect and learn how to animate your new character on their own mini wetland adventure.
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- 6 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Killinchy
Address
Green Boat Shed Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PYTelephone
+44 (0) 7909 721 898Price
Price from: £85.00 Per TicketType
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…
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- 6 Apr 2025Open 13:30 - 16:30
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Holywood
Address
Cultra Manor, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9044 0000Price
Price from: £50.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Workshop
Learn everything you need to know about earthworms in this three-day training course with the Biological Recording Company at Cultra Manor.
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- 7 Apr 2025to9 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Groomsport
Address
19 Harbour Road, Groomsport, Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
028 9043 4767Price
FreeType
Type:
Nature
Join us for a creative and inspiring event where we will explore our shores.
At 1:30pm the group will be lead by the artist on a gentle 5 minute walk to the beach to explore the shore and make windmills, paper birds, boats, lighthouses (what do you…
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- 8 Apr 2025Open 13:30 - 15:30
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Newtownards
Address
Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02842788387Type
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Easter Events
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.
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- 14 Apr 2025to26 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Carrowdore
Address
Eastwell Farm Alpacas, 6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HHTelephone
+44 7734 905 152Price
Price from: £10.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Easter Events
Alpacas and Easter Egg Hunt
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- 18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Bangor
Address
Clandeboye Estate, Belfast Road, Bangor, Down, BT19 1RNTelephone
028 91 853457Price
Price from: £27.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Easter Events
'Escape to OZ' a four day magical family, Easter event in the breathtaking grounds of Clandeboye Estate inspired by 'The Wizard of OZ' and the fantastic prequel 'Wicked'.
Learn more.Dates
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- 18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
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- 18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Main Street, Groomsport
Address
Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
028 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Easter Events
Easter Family Fun by the Sea at Cockle Row Cottages.
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- 19 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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Castle Park Avenue, Bangor
Address
North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
028 9127 1200Price
Price from: £1.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Easter Events
Calling all young explorers to North Down Museum this Easter Monday and Tuesday! Come along and enjoy our Easter Trail!
Dates
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- 21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 22 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
028 4278 8387Type
Type:
Nature
Come and join a member of the Gardens Team on a tour which will look at seasonal highlights from late winter and spring, including trees, flowering shrubs and bulbs.
Dates
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- 23 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 21 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
028 4278 8387Type
Type:
Family Fun
The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show and more. Meet local animal charities and learn about their valuable work.
Dates
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- 27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Holywood
Address
Holywood Town Centre, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9ABTelephone
+44 (0)28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Family Fun
A day of celebration featuring traditional maypole dancing, live music, entertainment, and bric-a-brac and food stalls creating a carnival atmosphere in this charming town.
Dates
- From:
- 5 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Price
Free
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