The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (August 5 – 11).
Into the Deep, Titanic Belfast, Belfast, July 27 – August 11. Enjoy family friendly talks with marine experts, explore the Titanic touch tanks which will give visitors the chance to get up close and personal with local marine creatures and take part in marine-themed arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
Gasyard Wall Féile, various venues, Co. Londonderry, August 1 – 15. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this festival will have a range of events taking place with everything from music, literature, sport, education, visual arts, fun days, lectures and much more.
The Heart of the Glens Festival, Cushendall, Co. Antrim, August 3 – 11. One of the most successful community festivals in Northern Ireland with a colourful programme of over 100 events including a themed street night, ceili, a family vintage day and much more.
7 Hills Blues Festival, Armagh city centre, Co. Armagh, August 8 – 11. Already an established event on the Blues calendar, this event showcases all types of music from Chicago Rhythm to Funk Style with local bands and international acts all taking part.
Sunflowerfest 2013, Tubby’s Farm, Hillsborough, Co. Down, August 9 – 11. A family-friendly festival with the best local music artists, bands and international guests. Performers this year include Henry Cluney (Stiff Little Fingers), The Screaming Eagle, Roll the Dice, Emerald Armada and many more.
Little Red Riding Hood, The Market Place Theatre, Co. Armagh, August 10. A curious young girl weaves her way through the woods to her Grandma’s house on a journey full of surprises in this playful and imaginative re-telling of a timeless story.
Jane Austen Exhibition, Carrickfergus Museum Exhibition Gallery, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, until August 17. Immerse yourself in this fantastic exhibition which celebrates the 200th year since the first edition of Pride and Prejudice was published.
Summer Scheme, Share Village, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, every Monday – Friday in July and August. A fun filled week of skills development for children aged 8 – 16. Choose from sailing, canoeing/ kayaking, windsurfing, rookie lifeguard, mountain biking and film making. All levels welcome.
William Carleton International Summer School, Clogher Valley district, Co. Tyrone, August 5 – 8. Celebrating the life and works of the famous 19th century novelist, this is a must for literature lovers with talks and debates with Carleton scholars, a literary symposium and a coach tour of the Carleton country led by a historian.
Summer Street Art, Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, August 5 – 9. A week long workshop exploring the different techniques used by urban artists across the world, the reason behind street art and the difference between art and vandalism.
