Saturday 22 August – Friday 28 August
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aturday 22 August, Music and Fireworks
Groomsport
Free Event
With a fantastic entertainment line-up, this free event has all the elements for a family evening out with music, food and drinks available on site, a fun fair and the spectacular fireworks finale.
Children’s Fair 12noon – 10pm, Live Music from 7pm and Fireworks Display from 10pm.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk,
visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 22 August, Bangor Culture Day
Free Event, 12noon – 5pm
Bangor Culture Day returns this year to celebrate the wealth of creative talent in the town, with music, dance, theatre, spoken word, craft, magic and much more.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk,
visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 22: Plant and Play Garden Workshop and Crafts
Sun 23: Aldo’s Magic Show, Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 22 and 23 August, Fun at the Lough
Portaferry, various locations
Free Entertainment, 3pm – 5pm
Free entertainment every weekend this August in Portaferry, including Fishy Fun Street Theatre, Exploris Discovery Tank and Exhibitions.
Sat 22: Captain Morgan
Sun 23: Serena Sea Queen
Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 23 August, Live Music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free entertainment, 3pm – 5pm
Join us for the summer season of free live music every Sunday in Ward Park, with a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
This week’s act: Nathan O’Regan Band with Ryan McMullan (Popular, Folk)
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 23 August, Summer Band Concert
Lemons Wharf, Donaghadee
Free entertainment, 3pm – 4pm
Join us for the summer season of free band concerts every Sunday in Newtownards, Comber or Donaghadee.
This week’s band: Ballywalter Flute Band
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 22 August, Maritime Coach Tour
Tour departs from Ards Visitor Information Centre, 1pm
Ticket: £12 (Ad), £10 (Con), £6 (Ch)
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 23 August, Strangford Lough Boat Tour
Tour departs from The Slipway, Portaferry, 2pm
Ticket: £8 (Ad), £7 (Con), £4 (Ch)
Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 23 August, Donaghadee Living History Walking Tour
Tour departs from the Town Hall, Donaghadee, 2pm
Ticket: £6 (Ad), £5 (Con), £3 (Ch)
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Tuesday 25 August, Bangor Christian Heritage Walk
Tour departs from Bangor Abbey. 2:30pm
Ticket: £3
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 29 August – Friday 4 September
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 29: Face Painting, Casey’s Creatures
Sun 30: Science Show: ‘Dino Dig, Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 29 and 30 August, Fun at the Lough
Portaferry, various locations
Free Entertainment, 3pm – 5pm
Free entertainment every weekend this August in Portaferry, including Fishy Fun Street Theatre, Exploris Discovery Tank and Exhibitions.
Sat 29: Captain Horatio Hawke
Sun 23: Miss Shell the Singing Mermaid
Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 30 August, Live Music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free entertainment, 3pm – 5pm
Bring along a picnic and join us for the final day of our summer season of free live music Ward Park.
This week: Open House Bluegrass Picnic
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 30 August, Summer Band Concert
Conway Square, Newtownards
Free entertainment, 3pm – 4pm
Join us for the summer season of free band concerts every Sunday in Newtownards, Comber or Donaghadee.
This week’s band: Ballygowan Flute Band
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 29 August, Decourcy’s Norman Conquest of the Ards
Tour departs from Ards Visitor Information Centre, 10:30am
Tickets: £17 (Ad), £15 (Con), £8 (Ch)
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Copeland Island Boat Tour
Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, 2pm
Tickets: £8 (Ad), £7 (Con), £ 4 (Ch)
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Exhibitions
North Down Museum, Bangor
Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall) BT20 4BT
T: 028 9127 1200. Admission Free
Tuesday 4 August – Sunday 6 September
The Creative Peninsula Exhibition – Now in its 14th year, this thriving event features Open Studios, Tours, Exhibitions, Workshops, Demonstrations and more.
Portaferry Visitor Information Centre
The Stables, Castle Street BT22 1NZ
T: 028 4272 9882. Admission Free
Friday 31 July – Saturday 29 August
Art in the Loft – ‘Ocean Reflections on the Creative Process’ – Drawings, sketches & panting proofs by Seacourt Print Workshop Artists.
Ards Crafts and Visitor Information Centre
31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD
T: 028 9182 6846 Admission Free
Friday 31 July – Saturday 29 August
Meet the Maker: ‘Outside of Us’ – An exhibition by ceramicist Sharon Regan