North Down Tourism events, this week and next…

THE WEEK AHEAD – 12 April-18 April

April – October

2014 Discover North Down: Walks and Tours

Whether you are interested in culture, history or nature, we are sure to have a walk or tour to suit you.

Our programme features a variety of walks that vary from free to those with a small charge. For a listing of the programme visit northdowntourism.com.

To book contact Bangor Visitor Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069. Pre-booking essential.

Until Sunday 27 April, North Down & Ards U3A Art Exhibition

North Down Museum, Bangor

This Exhibition showcases work of three thriving Art Groups of North Down & Ards U3A which celebrated its 15th Anniversary in 2013

Open Mon & Bank Holidays 10am-4pm, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 12noon-4.30pm

Free Admission

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com

Until Wednesday 30 April,  Town Charters: Travelling Exhibition
North Down Museum, Bangor

This is a completed research project and exhibition, devised in partnership with the Ulster Historical Foundation and supported by the Ulster Scots Agency
Open Mon & Bank Holidays 10am-4pm, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 12noon-4.30pm

Free Admission

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com

Saturday 12 and 13 April, Model Railway Exhibition

Bangor Grammar School

New Venue at Bangor Grammar School promises to be the perfect platform for weekend of planes, trains and automobiles.

Open Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm

Admission charges apply.

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com

Thursday 17-Saturday 19 April, Circuit of Ireland

Info: circuitofireland.net

NEXT WEEK – 19 April-25 April

April – October

2014 Discover North Down: Walks and Tours

Whether you are interested in culture, history or nature, we are sure to have a walk or tour to suit you.

Our programme features a variety of walks that vary from free to those with a small charge. For a listing of the programme visit northdowntourism.com.

To book contact Bangor Visitor Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069. Pre-booking essential.

Sunday 20 April, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages

Groomsport Harbour

Easter fun: Ark Open Farm, Easter crafts, Glitter Tattoos, Bun Decorating and Traditional Live Music, 2pm-4pm.

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com

Monday 21 April, Easter Monday in Bangor

Bangor Town Centre

It’s going to be Awesome! Lego, Motorbikes, Spring Fair and so much more AND the ‘Buttercup Carnival’ Easter Parade.

Activities 11am-6pm, Parade starts 3pm

Free event

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com

Monday 21 April, Easter at the Museum

North Down Museum, Bangor

Easter Egg Hunt (cost £1) 11am-1pm, Live music by ‘The Woodworms’ in Coffee Cure 12.30pm-2pm.

Free Admission

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com