What’s On, Causeway Coast and Glens

Annual Motorbike Exhibition

Date: 1st May – 26th August

Time: 9.00 -17.00 Mon – Sat (16.30 Fridays)

Venue: Ballymoney Museum

Contact: ballymoneyvic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk     Tel: 028 2766 0230

The excitement of motorcycle road racing is celebrated here in a display of leathers, helmets, trophies, bikes and memorabilia form Local riders.

 

Causeway Coast Amateur Golf Tournament 2017

Date: 5th – 9th June

Time: Various

Venue: Portrush, Castlerock, Ballyliffen & Ballycastle

Contact: info@causewaycoastgolf.com      Tel: 028 7086 8140

The Causeway Coast Amateur Golf Tournament is in its 50th year and is the largest amateur golf tournament in Europe, held every summer on the glorious North Coast.
The Causeway Coast Golf Tournament played over the Valley – Royal Portrush, Ballycastle, Castlerock and Ballyliffin links offers a unique challenge to amateurs with an official club handicap of 20 or less.
Registration: You can now register for the tournament – www.causewaycoastgolf.com/application.html. You can view the Terms & Condtions here.

 

Mid-Summer Solstice Walk

Date: 9th June

Time: 0830 -0900

Venue: Giants Causeway, Bushmills

Contact: 02820731855

Join a conservation expert on this guided tour exploring flowers and fauna.

 

Curtis Magee Fanfayre

Date: 9th – 22nd June

Time: 2100-0100

Venue: Lodge Hotel, Coleraine

Contact: 07889468112

Curtis Magee and special guests Hugo Duncan, Susan McCann, Boxcar Brian, Country Harmony and Gary Wilson for 4 nights of music and dancing. Tickets available from reception: £10.00 per night or a 4 night special £30.00

 

Rathlin Seabird Spotting

Date: 10th June

Time: 11.00 – 16.00

Venue: Rathlin Island, Ballycastle

Contact: Ciara.McElroy@rspb.org.uk     Tel: 028 9049 1547

Join RSPB warden Liam McFaul to explore Rathlin and get a ‘hands-on’ intro to nature conservation. A jeep tour of the island, a seabird survey tutorial and a tour of the Seabird Centre are just some of the highlights of this unique experience.

 

Castlerock Clydesdale Show

Date: 10th June

Time: 10.00 – 16.00

Venue: Junior Playing Field, Freehall Road, Castlerock

Contact: Tel: (028) 7034 4723
Email: hamiltonlesleya@gmail.com

The Castlerock Clydesdale Horse Show is a great day out for all the family. Along with the beautiful horses to admire there are craft stalls, a bouncy castle, penalty kicks and a BBQ to enjoy.

 

Causeway Speciality Market

Date: 10th June

Time: 0900-1600

Venue:  The Diamond, Coleraine

Contact:  Tel: 07702910884

One of the largest outdoor markets in Northern Ireland. With products sourced and made in Northern Ireland by local crafts makers. Food and crafts to appeal to everyone’s tastes. Come along and meet artisan craft makers and find out more about local products.

 

Damhead Miniature Railway

Date: 10th June

Time: 1200-1700

Venue: Damhead Miniture Railway

Contact: 07703254595

A miniture steam or diesel train ride. Picnic  facilities are available on site and if the weather is inclement then indoor facilities are available. Adult: £2.00, Child: £1.00

 

Danny Boy Jazz and Blues Festival

Date: 7th -11th June

Time: Various: see website

Venue: Various in the Limavady Town Centre

Contact: digital@dannyboyjazzandblues.com     Tel: 028 7776 0650

The best of local, national and international musicians will perform in venues in Limavady town centre. The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre will host ticketed events.

 

Stand Up Paddleboard River Trail

Date:  12th June

Time: As booked 1.5 hour session

Venue: Swanns Bridge, River Roe, Limavady

Contact: info@longlinesurfschool.co.uk   Tel: 07738 128507

Flow with Nature down the River Roe whilst learning the skills and techniques of this increasingly popular sport. Price £30.

 

Bushmills Food Tour

Date: 16th June

Time: 10.00

Venue: Departing from Bushmills Visitor Centre

Contact: northcoastwalkingtours@gmail.com    Tel: 028 2073 0390

A food tour of Bushmills, learning about local culture, whilst tasting some of the best foods and produce in the North of Ireland, served up by passionate owners and chefs. This town is a treasure trove of whiskey, salmon and potatoes.

 

Salmon & Whiskey Festival.

Date: 17th-18th June

Time: see programme

Venue: Bushmills

Contact: bushmillsvic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk     Tel; 028 207 30390

The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey 2 day event celebrates the local culture, heritage and local produce. Bushmills is the ‘Gateway to the Giant’s Causeway’ and home of world renowned Bushmills Distillery and the River Bush Salmon.

 

Causeway Coast and Glens Bike Week

Date: 10th-18th June

Time: Various

Venue: Various

Contact: tel (028)70347234 Alt: (028)70344723 colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

A fantastic opportunity to get on your bike and explore the great outdoors in various locations throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens region. Make the most of the long bright days of early summer.

 

Rosepark Farm 2nd Birthday Family Fun Weekend

Date: 17th– 18th June

Time: Sat 11.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00

Venue: 98 Bravallen Road, Ballymoney

Contact: rosepark_farm@hotmail.com     Tel: 028 2766 5554

To celebrate being opened two years Rosepark farm are having a fun packed weekend. There will be Music and Entertainment, Barbeque, Face Painting and Fantastic Giveaways a whole weekend of games.

 

Father’s Day at Carrowmena

Date: 18th June

Time:

Venue: Carrowmena Activity Centre, limavady

Contact: info@carowmena@co.uk    Tel: 028 7776 3431

A fun and exhilarating day at Carrowmena Activity Centre, celebrating that all important day that is Father’s Day. Dad’s go free of charge. Choose from activities including zip lining, archery and climbing wall.

 

Stand Up Paddleboard River Trail

Date:  19th June

Time: As booked 1.5 hour session

Venue: Swanns Bridge, River Roe, Limavady

Contact: info@longlinesurfschool.co.uk   Tel: 07738 128507

Flow with Nature down the River Roe whilst learning the skills and techniques of this increasingly popular sport. Price £30.

 

Mussenden Evening Concerts at Mussenden Temple

Date:  23rd – 24th June

Time: 20.00

Venue: Mussenden Temple, Castlerock

Contact: triciacolohan@gmail.com    Tel: 028 2076 8798

At this iconic venue, on two consecutive mid-summer evenings, a number of instrumentalists from the Ulster Orchestra will present a programme of music on summer melody themes. The concerts will be followed by a light supper.

 

Gatsby Gala Ball

Date: 24th – 25th June

Time: 19.00

Venue: Lissanoure Castle, Loughguile

Contact: movingpicturesevents@gmail.com     Tel: 028 2764 1132

Moving Pictures presents the Gatsby Gala Ball at Lissanoure Castle on mid-summer night for an evening of champagne, dancing and fine dining.