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  1. North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop
    North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop
    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
  2. 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
  3. Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory from street view
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory from street view

    High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  4. image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, The Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  5. 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
  6. Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
    Man and Two Ladies Creating Jewellery in a Goldsmiths Workshop, Everyone is Smiling
    Two Ladies Melting Down Some Silver Using Two Torches
    Mother and Daughter being hosted by goldsmith in Igloo.  Daughter roasting marsh mallows over fire pit with mother and goldsmith looking on, enjoying
    Goldsmith Ruth & lady looking through sterling silver bangle in workshop after finishing jewellery making workshop.
    Two ladies in jewellery making workshop, one is hammering her piece of metal whilst the other takes a photograph on her phone.
    Fin the working cocker dog asleep on top of Ruth the goldsmith's work bench.  Various items being repaired on the workbench.
    Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
    Man and Two Ladies Creating Jewellery in a Goldsmiths Workshop, Everyone is Smiling
    Two Ladies Melting Down Some Silver Using Two Torches
    Mother and Daughter being hosted by goldsmith in Igloo.  Daughter roasting marsh mallows over fire pit with mother and goldsmith looking on, enjoying
    Goldsmith Ruth & lady looking through sterling silver bangle in workshop after finishing jewellery making workshop.
    Two ladies in jewellery making workshop, one is hammering her piece of metal whilst the other takes a photograph on her phone.
    Fin the working cocker dog asleep on top of Ruth the goldsmith's work bench.  Various items being repaired on the workbench.

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT18 0NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided by our goldsmith Ruth, each person will make their own piece of silver or copper jewellery and then enjoy hosted relaxing time afterwards in our…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2025
    From:
    7 Jan 2025
    From:
    9 Jan 2025
    From:
    15 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    20 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    23 Jan 2025
    From:
    28 Jan 2025
    From:
    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car 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. Thank you
    • 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. Thank you

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  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:
    4 Jan 2025
    From:
    7 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    9 Jan 2025
    From:
    15 Jan 2025
    From:
    20 Jan 2025
    From:
    23 Jan 2025
    From:
    28 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    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. 4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles
    4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern Ireland, memories on this earth and memories of special time spent with loved ones. We help you create handmade and handcrafted ‘Wearable Memories’…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2025
    From:
    7 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    9 Jan 2025
    From:
    15 Jan 2025
    From:
    20 Jan 2025
    From:
    23 Jan 2025
    From:
    28 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours drives or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times.

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  9. Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple
    Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple

    Holywood

    Address

    NI Silver, Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding rings together. A fab experience and one you'll never forget.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2025
    From:
    7 Jan 2025
    From:
    9 Jan 2025
    From:
    15 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    20 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    23 Jan 2025
    From:
    28 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  10. Jake O'Kane comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    David Hull Promotions Presents – Jake O'Kane's "The Absent Intelligence Tour"

    Jake O'Kane, one of the country's most popular stand-up comics returns along with the talented Terry McHugh for his annual end of year review show.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Jan 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Red Priest Baroque Ensemble

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    A Baroque Extravaganza

    An utterly thrilling programme of baroque masterworks performed in Red Priest's inimitable, high energy style. The group – now in its 28th year – explores some of the highlights of its glittering international career at the…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2025Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket
  12. The Whistlin' Donkeys Irish folk band

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    **This event is now sold out**

    A unique fusion of Irish folk and Celtic rock that has captivated audiences around the world.

    The Whistlin' Donkeys is a remarkable Irish Folk band hailing from County Tyrone which has been making waves for the past…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Jan 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Simon Leach organist and Ben Holland violinist

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steele Dickson Ave, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    For your Sunday afternoon delight, a wonderful programme for organ and violin with Simon Leach and Ben Holland.

    Simon Leach graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music in 1992. An RNCM travel bursary enabled him to travel to Paris to receive…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Jan 2025Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. BBC R3  piano recital with Michale McHale

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Michael McHale & Friends' weekend mini-festival: the first of a trio of BBC Radio 3 concerts being recorded at Portico over one weekend.

    Belfast pianist Michael McHale presents three special concerts in Portico in association with BBC Radio 3,…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Jan 2025Open 19:30 - 21:15

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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