10 MAY – 16 MAY Thursday 15 May
Arco String Quartet, plus special guests The Farriers Council Chamber
Bangor Town Hall
The Farriers will join Arco String Quartet for a captivating evening full of excitement and charm, set in the stunning Council Chamber of Bangor Town Hall.
Tickets £11 Adult, £9 Child. Starts 7.45pm. Pre-booking essential.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
17 MAY – 23 MAY Until further notice
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
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
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 and 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