Saturday 8 August – Friday 14 August
Saturday 8 August, Super Saturday at The Square
Conway Square, Newtownards
Free Event, 10am – 4pm
A free family day out to celebrate the return of the weekly market at Conway Square, with pop up performances, live music, a bouncy castle, face painter, magic shows and much more.
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 8: Plant & Play ‘Design A Fairy Garden’
Sun 9: Science Show ‘Forensics’ , 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 8 and 9 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 8: Fish Heads
Sun 9: Captain John Ed Smith
Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 9 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: Soul Truth Band (Funk, Soul, R’n’B)
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 9 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: Lord Londonderry Flute Band
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 8 August, Crawfordsburn and Helen’s Bay Walk
Tour departs from Station Square, Helen’s Bay, 10:30am
Tickets: £3
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 9 August, Strangford Lough Boat Tour
Tour departs from the Slipway, Portaferry, 2pm
Tickets: £8 (Ad), £7 (Con), £4 (Ch)
Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Wednesday 12 August, Kids ‘Sea Creatures Nature Trail’
Tour departs from Education Centre, Crawfordsburn Country Park, 10:30am & 2pm
Tickets: Free
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Thursday 13 August, Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour
Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, 7pm
Tickets: £3
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 15 August – Friday 21 August
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 15: Children’s Crafts, Jumping Clay
Sun 17: Glitter Tattoos, Ark Open Farm, 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 15 and 16 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 8: Pirate Peg
Sun 9: Pirate Living Statue and Pirate Lass
Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 16 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: Dave HOWELL AND THE Jazzmeisters (Jazz)
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 16 August, Summer Band Concert
Comber Square
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: Ards Silver Band
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 15 August, From an Abbey to a Stately Home (Coach Tour)
Tour departs from Ards Visitor Information Centre
Tickets: £18 (Ad), £16 (Con), £9 (Ch)
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 15 August, Nautical Past, Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough
Tour departs from The Jetty, Pickie Funpark
Tickets: £10
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 16 August, Copeland Island Boat Tour
Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour
Tickets: £8 (Ad), £7 (Con), £4 (Ch)
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Wednesday 19 August, Kids Nature Trail, Castle Park
Tour departs from North Down Museum
Ticket: Free
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@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