17 MAY – 23 MAY
North Down Museum needs you!
We are currently developing an exhibition focusing on the First World War.
If you have any letters, diaries, clothing or materials relating to this war – either from the battlefields or the home front – we would love to hear from you.
We especially want items with a North Down connection, that will help us to tell how the war impacted on local people.
This exhibition will run from the end of July.
Contact us on (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk
Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Day Trip to Bangor
North Down Museum, Bangor
‘Didn’t we have a lovely time, the day we went to Bangor…’ This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at Bangor as a holiday spot to day-trippers and overseas visitors alike. The story is told through a selection of original poster art, souvenir brochures and postcards.
Free admission.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Percy French Art
North Down Museum, Bangor
1st May 2014 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Percy French, the renowned Irish artist, songwriter and performer. In this exhibition explore the art of Percy French through a selection of prints owned by the Percy French Society.
Free admission.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Saturday 17 May & Sunday 18 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 17: Children’s Crafts, Balloon Modelling
Sun 18: Party Animals NI, Children’s Crafts
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
24th – 30th May
North Down Museum Needs You!
We are currently developing an exhibition focusing on the First World War.
If you have any letters, diaries, clothing or materials relating to this war – either from the battlefields or the home front – we would love to hear from you.
We especially want items with a North Down connection, that will help us to tell how the war impacted on local people.
This exhibition will run from the end of July.
Contact us on (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk
Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Day Trip to Bangor
North Down Museum, Bangor
‘Didn’t we have a lovely time, the day we went to Bangor…’ This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at Bangor as a holiday spot to day-trippers and overseas visitors alike. The story is told through a selection of original poster art, souvenir brochures and postcards.
Free admission.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Percy French Art
North Down Museum, Bangor
1st May 2014 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Percy French, the renowned Irish artist, songwriter and performer. In this exhibition explore the art of Percy French through a selection of prints owned by the Percy French Society.
Free admission.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Saturday 24 May & Sunday 25 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 24: Circus Skills, Children’s Crafts
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sun 25: Archery, Glitter tattoos
Sunday 25 May, Africa Day
North Down Museum, Bangor
Celebrate African Culture, 12noon-4.30pm
Fashion show, storytelling, poetry readings, food sampling, African drums
Free admission
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
DON’T FORGET…
Pickie Funpark, Bangor Seafront is open daily 9am-7pm
Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Castle Park is open Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri-Sun and Bank Holidays 10am-6pm
UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS…
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June, Seashore Festival
Bangor Seafront & Town Hall
North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the arrival of not one but two spectacular tall ships which will be visiting Bangor this June 7th & 8th as part of their Seashore Festival event. The ships – The Mercedes and The Golden Lion will be moored alongside The Eisenhower Pier and will be open to the public on both days. And if you fancy sailing the high seas on a tall ship, there will also be opportunities for hour-long evening sailings! Tickets cost £10 and are available for sale now at Bangor Visitor Information Centre and North Down Museum or online at www.northdown.gov.uk/bookings. For more info on the full programme of activities at the Seashore Festival, including ‘Bangor and Back for a Bob’ in an original steam train, visit northdowntourism.com.
Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 July, Heartbreak Productions presents ‘Pride & Prejudice’
Bangor Castle Walled Garden
Tickets £6. On sale now! Book online or call for tickets. Pre-booking essential.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Book online: www.northdown.gov.uk/arts
Saturday 26 July, Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Grounds of Bangor Town Hall
Free event, 12noon-6pm.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be playing from 4pm – 6pm. The event is free and non-ticketed. From 12 noon, other activities will be taking place around Castle Park and The Town Hall too, including Ulster Scots dancing, music and demonstrations and a children’s entertainment area which will guarantee to make the event a great family day out.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com