Friday 7 October – Thursday 13 October
Friday 7 October, Talk: ‘Recording Ireland’s First World War Landscapes’
North Down Museum, Bangor
Starts 1pm
Free. Join us at North Down Museum for an afternoon lecture discussing the archaeological investigations into the training of Kitchener’s Irish divisions during the Great War.
The research brings together archaeological and historical analysis on British training camps in Ireland within a much broader historiography of the First World War.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Saturday 8 October, Guided Tours: Tea with the Lord
Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter
Embrace this superb opportunity to visit this beautiful stately home of the Dunleath family for over 150 years.
Become a member of the gentry for the afternoon as the affable Lord Dunleath guides you around his remarkable home and joins you for a chat over tea and scones, in the historic conservatory.
2pm – 5.30pm
Tickets £18 Ad, £9 Ch (under 14). Tickets include a light refreshment.
Info and Booking: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846
Sunday 9 and Monday 10 October, Peninsula Food Showcase: Loaves and Fishes (Flyer attached)
Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter
The ancestral home of Lord and Lady Dunleath, is the venue for the Loaves and Fishes, a programme of masterclasses in local seafood cuisine and traditional bread making delivered by chefs of international repute.
Part of the Seafood Week 2016, this unique event is aimed at catering professionals and the public. This event is supported by the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846
Thursday 13 October, Historical Society Talk: Scrabo Tower and the Londonderry’s
North Down Museum, Bangor
Starts 8pm
Free for members, £4 for non-members
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Tickets now on sale for…
Wednesday 26 October, Guided Walk: Halloween Walking Tour
Conway Square, Newtownards
Discover the ghosts and ghouls of Newtownards
Departs 7.30pm
Tickets £6 Ad, £4 Ch
Info and Booking: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846
Halloween in Ards and North Down
Saturday 22 October, Seapark Fireworks
Holywood
Fun, food and a fireworks finale
4pm – 9pm
FREE
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9127 0069
Wednesday 26 October, Halloween Walking Tour
Conway Square, Newtownards
Discover the ghosts and ghouls of Newtownards
7.30pm
(Adult £6 / Child £4)
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846
Saturday 29 October, Halloween Crafty Kids
North Down Museum, Bangor
10am-12noon.
Come along during half-term to make your very own Halloween craft and bring it home. The price includes all materials and children are welcome
to bring a drink or nibbles if they would like (no nuts please) Suitable for ages 5 to 11yrs.
£5, early booking is essential.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Saturday 29 October, Halloween Fun Day
North Down Museum, Bangor
12noon-4pm.
A perfect afternoon for the little ones! Bricks4kidz Clay, meet creepy crawlies and find out all about them,
Magic shows and all day we will be showing child-friendly Halloween Films.
Little ones can come in fancy dress! Check website for timings of activities.
FREE
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Saturday 29 October, Ghostly Grey Abbey
The Abbey, Grey Abbey
Halloween themed food, drinks, tours and activities. Part of the Peninsula Food Showcase. This event is supported by the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.
5pm – 9pm
FREE
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846
Sunday 30 October, Halloween Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport
Creepy creatures, crafts and traditional music
1pm – 4pm
FREE
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9127 0069
Exhibitions
Exhibition: Meet the Maker ‘Nature’s Treasures’
Saturday Until Saturday 29 October
The Space Gallery, Ards Crafts, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards
An exhibition of Jewellery design by Newtownards-based Gillian Downing.
Info: (028) 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Exhibition: Barbara Allen Art
Until Friday 28 October
The Community Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor
This watercolour exhibition highlights the seafood’s harvested around our shores.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Exhibition: The Irene Sendler Window
Monday 31 October
The Nostalgia Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor
David Esler worked with a group of ex service personnel, nurses and older people who experienced
the conflict in N Ireland to create the Irene Sendler Window in honour of the holocaust hero.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Exhibition: 100 Years of the Cubs
Tuesday 11 October – Thursday 10 November
The Long Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor
The adventurous world of Cub Scouts and how it has developed and grown locally throughout the years.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200