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  1. 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:
    2 Oct 2025
  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…

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    3 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    6 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    11 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    14 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    16 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    25 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30

    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. 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

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    3 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    6 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    11 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    14 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    16 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    25 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  4. 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’…

    Special Offers

    • NI Silver Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

      From £90 per person

      A beginner's jewellery-making experience that allows you to take away your own handmade piece of work. One Person £130 Two People £180 (£90 each). Three People £270 (£90 each). 10% off weekday courses.

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      More offers like this - Activities Offers

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    3 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    6 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    7 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    11 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    14 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    16 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    25 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 14:00

    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

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough with Scrabo Tower in the background
    Island Hill
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Family taking part in a guided birdwatching session in the Brent Discovery Hide.
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens
    Mount Stewart - National Trust lake area
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough with Scrabo Tower in the background
    Island Hill
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Family taking part in a guided birdwatching session in the Brent Discovery Hide.
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens
    Mount Stewart - National Trust lake area

    Address

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Events celebrating the stunning nature and wildlife inhabiting the local shoreline and official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Strangford Lough, with free entry to explore both locations, fascinating talks, and fun activities for all ages and…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025
  6. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2025

    Price

    Price from: £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Paul Cunningham
    The walled Garden
    The walled Garden
    A photo of two pretty Bee hives at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Bicycle with basket of flowers leaning against brick wall beneath a window
    Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Paul Cunningham
    The walled Garden
    The walled Garden
    A photo of two pretty Bee hives at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Bicycle with basket of flowers leaning against brick wall beneath a window

    Helens Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helens Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £120.00 Per Ticket

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    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Embark on a remarkable culinary adventure with Forage & Feast, a sustainable dining experience led by MasterChef competitor and expert forager Paul Cunningham. This unique experience reconnects your palate with nature's bounty in the picturesque…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2025

    Price

    Price from: £120.00 Per Ticket
  8. Paddy Raff Stand-up comedy

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Here's One For Ya!' is a show not to be missed!

    Paddy Raff is hitting the road again in 2025 following the success of his last show, the biggest selling NI stand-up comedy tour of 2024 seen by a whopping 15,000+ people!

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. The Old Market House, Bangor
    The Old Market House, Bangor
    The Old Market House, Bangor
    The Old Market House, Bangor

    77 Main Street, Bangor

    Address

    Gifted, The Old Market House, 77 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    Step into the 1940s with “Deadly Tales of Bangor,” an immersive murder mystery night where you become the detective! Hosted at The Old Market House, a stunning heritage building dating back to 1780, this thrilling event invites you to solve a…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2025

    Price

    Price from: £55.00 Per Ticket
  10. A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    Copeland Distillery Gin bottle top
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    Copeland Distillery Gin bottle top
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    The Motte Donaghadee

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Grace Neill's bar and restaurant, 33 High Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for adults only. Hear some ghoulish tales as we wander through the haunted streets of the old harbour town.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket
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