12 AUGUST – 31 AUGUST
Until Sunday 12 October, Exhibition: ‘World War, Local People’
North Down Museum, Bangor
This exhibition explores the impact of WW1 on the people of North Down featuring many fascinating original objects and images.
Free admission. Open: Tues-Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except July, August & Bank Holidays.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Throughout August, Bangor Open House Festival
Various locations
Info: openhousefestival.com
Thursday 14 August, Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour
Meeting point: Bangor Abbey
7pm, £3. Discover some of the graveyards most famous graves and memorials, including a memorial to John Simpson, surgeon on the Titanic.
Pre-booking essential. Call to book. Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 16 August, ‘Nautical Past’ Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough
Meeting point: The Jetty, Pickie Funpark in Bangor
2pm, £10. Discover the rich nautical history of the lough including Bangor’s role in D Day, WWII, ‘The Battle of the Copeland’s’, the first naval battle
in the U.S. Civil War and of course the Titanic. Pre-booking essential. Call to book.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 16 August, Eddie Skelly Swim
Groomsport, 4pm
Grant Aided Event.
Info: facebook.com/eddieskelly.memorialswim
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 16: Magician, Face Painting
Sun 17: Circus Skills, Balloon Modelling & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment.
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 17 August, Summer Sundays: Live music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
This week’s act: Dana Masters Band, performing Motown, Soul, Jazz and Rock ‘n Roll
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Monday 18 – Saturday 23 August, Clandeboye Festival
Clandeboye Estate, Bangor
Grant Aided Event.
This will be the 12th Festival at Clandeboye and as usual there will be a range of talent to learn from the best artistic talent the world has
to offer, this year from USA, Chile, England, France and Finland.
Info: camerata-ireland.com/clandeboye
Wednesday 20 August, Kids Nature Trail in Castle Park, Bangor
Meeting point: North Down Museum, Bangor
10.30am, free. Join this interactive nature trail led by Patrick Cregg from the Woodland Trust and well-known bird expert Dot Blakely, where you
will learn all about the natural habitat and bird life that exist in the grounds of Castle Park.
Pre-booking essential. Call to book.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Worldwide Missionary Convention
Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor
Grant Aided Event
Info: worldwidemission.org
Saturday 23 August, Bank Holiday Fun at the Museum
North Down Museum, Bangor
Puppet shows: 2pm – Little Red Riding Hood, 3pm – Peppa Pig’s Birthday Party. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost £1. Free admission. Open: Tues-Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except July, August & Bank Holidays.
Info and tickets: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Saturday 23 August, Bangor Culture Day
Bangor Seafront and Town Centre
Free entertainment, 2pm-7pm
The first Bangor Culture Day takes place in less than two weeks! Local businesses and public spaces throughout the town centre will host
performances, workshops and demonstrations from hundreds of creative people. There will be an open air tea dance, a record fair, a craft bazaar and creative emporium, iPhone photography workshops, a street market, open air yoga and tai chi classes, a Reggae Sun Splash Sound System on the pier, flash dances, a campervan jam and dozens of other artistic delights.
Info: openhousefestival.com, sharon@openhousefestival
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 23: Party Animals NI, Glitter Tattoos
Sun 24: Jumping Clay Workshop, Children’s Crafts & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment.
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 24 August, Summer Sundays: Live music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
This week’s act: Avalon String Quarter
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Tuesday 26 August: Christian Heritage Walk, Bangor
Meeting point: Bangor Abbey
2.30pm, £3. This tours visits sites including Bangor Abbey, St Comgall’s Roman Catholic Church, First Bangor Presbyterian Church and the North Down
Museum that houses various artefacts including a life-size reconstruction of a monks cell.
Info and tickets: 028 9127 0069, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 30: Science Show
Sun 31: Ark Farm, Face Painting & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment.
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 31 August, Summer Sundays: Live music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
This week’s act: Open House Bluegrass Picnic
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com