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  1. 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

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    9 May 2025to11 May 2025
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    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  2. NA

    Millisle

    Address

    The School Garden, 44 Windmill Rd, Millisle, Down, BT22 2ED

    Telephone

    07730 581 285

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Why not join us to mark VE80 in the luxury surroundings of the School Garden?
    You will enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with the addition of some WI VE Day Orange and Ginger Cake, a recipe being used as part of their Big Bake for VE80.
    You will…

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2025Open 14:45 - 16:45

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Artist Imogen Donegan and Nina Cristinacce of Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor
    Seacourt Supper Club menu
    Screen printing at Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop and The Old Market House, Bangor
    Nina Cristinacce, Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Bangor
    Artist Imogen Donegan and Nina Cristinacce of Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor
    Seacourt Supper Club menu
    Screen printing at Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor
    Seacourt Print Workshop and The Old Market House, Bangor
    Nina Cristinacce, Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Bangor

    75 Main Street, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £69.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us for the first Seacourt Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience in Bangor's historic heritage bank building. Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli (renowned for their delicious supper clubs) will curate a sustainable menu featuring seasonal local…

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025

    Price

    Price from: £69.50 Per Ticket
  4. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market

    Comber

    Address

    St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    07872 857 912

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2025
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    3 July 2025
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    7 Aug 2025
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    4 Sept 2025
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    2 Oct 2025
  5. 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
  6. Female, male and young boy sitting in The Old Inn restuarant

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

    The Old Inn, 15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    028 9185 3255

    Price

    Price from: £21.95 to £49.95 Per Ticket

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    Type:

    Father's Day

    Celebrate this special day by taking your father out for a scrumptious meal at our historic inn, where you can enjoy a cosy atmosphere and a delectable menu.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £21.95 to £49.95 Per Ticket
  7. two blonde females at The Old Inn cheering with a red and white wine

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

    The Old Inn, 15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    028 9185 3255

    Price

    Price from: £70.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Join us for an evening of fine wine and flavour as we celebrate summer with a carefully curated tasting menu. Each dish, designed by Executive Head Chef Andy Turner, showcases the best of the season — think vibrant…

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00

    Price

    Price from: £70.00 Per Ticket
  8. Meet the Maker

    Comber

    Address

    No. 14 at the Georgian House, The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DT

    Telephone

    028 9131 1106

    Price

    Price from: £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Meet our Local producers with a late supper in the walled garden, sample some local produce.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2025Open 19:00 - 11:00

    Price

    Price from: £95.00 Per Ticket
  9. Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Paddle and Pizza
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Paddle and Pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, Ballmorran Bay, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    07711 484 850

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | We offer a paddleboarding experience from the shores of Strangford Lough, just 2 minute from our home at Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, Killinchy. Instructor Joe will teach you the basics of paddleboard and afterwards…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 13:30 - 16:30
    From:
    29 June 2025Open 14:00 - 05:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    A collage of images representing Taste Summer and Comber Earlies Food Festival
    A dish using Comber Early potatoes
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Town Centre, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A celebration of the local PGI status Comber Earlies potatoes and the delicious local food and drink offering, with guest chefs and cookery demonstrations, an artisan food market, live music, family entertainment, crafting and more! Part of Taste…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025

    Price

    Free
  11. Summer foraging spread at the Ulster Folk Museum workshop

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Forage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this summer walk around the Ulster Folk Museum on Sunday 29th June. Please note this workshop is now fully booked.

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 Per Ticket
  12. E Bike Tour
    Electric Picnic E Bike Tour
    Picnic
    E Bike Tour
    Electric Picnic E Bike Tour
    Picnic

    Whiterock, Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Guided E Bike Tour and Artisan Picnic

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Traditional Breadmaking experience
    Soda breads on the griddle
    Delicious soda bread on the griddle!
    Traditional Breadmaking experience
    Soda breads on the griddle
    Delicious soda bread on the griddle!

    Killinchy

    Address

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, 52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7711 484 850

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Learn how to make traditional breads in Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen located on the shores of Ballymorran Bay, Killinchy, on Strangford Lough.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Sunset Paddle and BBQ
    Sunset Paddle
    Sunset Paddle and BBQ
    Sunset Paddle

    Whiterock, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Whiterock Bay Launch Point, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    07909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Guided Kayak Tour and sumptuous island BBQ

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 06:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Exterior of bar restaurant
    A potato with information on quiz night 3rd July at 7.30. Cost £4pp
    Exterior of bar restaurant
    A potato with information on quiz night 3rd July at 7.30. Cost £4pp

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | A quiz night packed with craic, craft pints, and Comber-style competition. As part of the Comber Earlies Festival, we're mixing up pub trivia with a healthy dose of spud pride and local banter.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025Open 07:00 - 23:30

    Price

    Free
  16. Copeland Whiskey Warehouse
    Copeland Logo
    Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
    Merchants' Quay Single Grain Whiskey
    Copeland barrel & whiskey sample
    Copper Still
    Copeland Whiskey
    Copeland Whiskey Warehouse
    Copeland Logo
    Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
    Merchants' Quay Single Grain Whiskey
    Copeland barrel & whiskey sample
    Copper Still
    Copeland Whiskey

    Donaghadee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9162 4000

    Price

    Price from: £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Whiskey Tasting at The Copeland Distillery. Throughout the evening, you will learn about the history of The Copeland brand and The Distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Image of Craft Beer & BBQ Food

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | This 4th July, gather with us in the heart of Comber for BBQ & Brews : A Taste of Home — a celebration of local flavour, craft, and community

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025Open 19:00 - 23:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket
  18. No14 at the Georgian House restaurant sign
    Front exterior of No.14 The Georgian House
    Exterior of No. 14 Georgian House Comber, looking from Courtyard into the Walled Garden, with picnic benches and shrubbery in view
    No14 at the Georgian House restaurant sign
    Front exterior of No.14 The Georgian House
    Exterior of No. 14 Georgian House Comber, looking from Courtyard into the Walled Garden, with picnic benches and shrubbery in view

    Comber

    Address

    No. 14 at the Georgian House, 14 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DT

    Telephone

    028 9131 1106

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | A two-day mini symposium in the heart of Comber exploring the world of ‘slow food’ at a local scale through tastings, live demos, discussions and debates with special guest chefs and producers who are rethinking our…

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:45

    Price

    Free
  19. stillhouse
    Warehouse drinks
    stillhouse
    Warehouse drinks

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our family run farm distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket
  20. An image of a microphone with information of

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 9131 3969

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Get ready for a night of belly laughs, brilliant beer, and ooey-gooey raclette as we serve up Comedy, Craft & Cheese — the ultimate feel-good evening for foodies and funnybones alike.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 07:00 - 23:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket
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