Category: Pick of the Week

Antrim

Ballycastle Seafront Artisan Market, August.The flagship artisan market of the Naturally North Coast & Glens on the beautiful Ballycastle Seafront.  This is an excellent showcase of local food, culture, heritage, and traditions, and it is an ideal destination for anyone looking for an authentic experience.

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Armagh

See Little Red Riding Hood at the Market Place Theatre Armagh.  A curious young girl weaves her way through the wintery woods to her grandma’s house. A journey full of surprises… A playful and imaginative re-telling of the timeless Brothers Grimm story.

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Belfast

Frock Around the Clock End of Summer Vintage Fair. The End of Summer Vintage & Handmade Fair will feature 36 fabulous stalls of vintage and handmade loveliness including some of your old favourites as well as some amazing new exhibitors.

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Down

CraftFest at Castle Ward. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever before, with more exhibitors, more activities, and more opportunities to immerse yourself in the world of local craftsmanship.

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Fermanagh

Rugby Tots Summer Classes, Enniskillen.

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Derry/Londonderry

The Summer Activity Programme continues this August at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace.

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Tyrone

From the Hill to the Fort, a celebration of Lunasa.  Take a guided tour of Hill of The O’Neill, have a break for tea/coffee and scones.  Then make your way by coach to Tullaghoge Fort and meet an O’Neill from the early 17th century.

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Hillyard House Hotel, Castlewellan, County Down

If you are looking for an outdoor adventure that combines breathtaking scenery and fun activities with a relaxing overnight stay, the Hillyard House Hotel is the perfect getaway. Experience a biking adventure through the fabulous forest trails just adjacent to this boutique style hotel from £183 a night. A perfect weekend getaway. £183 mountain biking B&B or £217 for a three-hour e-biking session. Visit www.hillyard-house.co.uk for more information.

The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, County Down

A summer treat at the Old Inn awaits. Enjoy B&B, a three-course meal in The Restaurant with a bottle of wine and a full Irish Breakfast next morning from £260.  There is also access to the Tranquil Treetop Spa, overlooking Crawfordsburn Country Park. Visit www.theoldinn.com  for more information.

Corick House Hotel and Spa, Clogher, County Tyrone

Escape to the countryside for a two-night break from £160 per person. Relax in the walled garden or spend an hour in the thermal suite enjoying the hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam room. Spend the evening dining on a three-course meal in the lovely Carelton Restaurant. For extra indulgence, there is late checkout. Visit www.corickcountryhouse.com  for more information.

Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Subject to availability.

For more information on what’s on or to plan a short break in Northern Ireland, visit https://discovernorthernireland.com/

Antrim

This summer the Summer Fun is coming to Antrim Lough Shore with the Sixmile Festival!

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Armagh

Summer in the City hosts free pop-up events and activities for all ages in Armagh city centre every Saturday throughout Summer.

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Belfast

Code Clock are once again hosting their annual ‘Summer School of Programming’ in the magnificent Computer Science building in Queens University, Belfast, running from Monday 31st of July until 4th of August 2023.

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Down

Antrim

Come, take a walk in the country at one of Northern Ireland’s best known one-day regional agricultural shows. Antrim Show, 22nd July.

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Armagh

Meet new friends at our fun packed Action Grasshopper Summer Scheme at the Palace Stables, Armagh. Suitable for 5-12 year olds.

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Belfast

Máirtín O’Connor Band | Maeve O’Donnell, Catríona Ní Ghribín & Ciara Maguire, live at the Empire Music Hall.

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Down

The annual Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships will be located at N’Ards Airfield this year.

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Fermanagh

Throughout July 2023, Share Discovery Village is offering teens the opportunity to join our Multi-Activity Adventure Summer Camps in Fermanagh.

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Derry/Londonderry

Hoobity Festival is back this year and it’s going to be even better than before!

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Tyrone

Belvoir Players present a hilarious evening of the comedy and mayhem from the pen of Sam Cree. Muriel and Herbie, a pigeon keeper, enjoy life in Belfast.  Strule Arts Centre, Omagh.

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Antrim

Kids Bushcraft Summer Camps, Carrickfergus. Recommended 7 to 13 Year’s. It’s a great opportunity to get your kids back out into nature in a safe and controlled environment.  These are always popular sessions with limited spaces, so get booking to avoid disappointment.

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Armagh

Join Bricks 4 Kidz at the Planetarium for some fun space-themed brick-building workshops, where kids can make their very own cosmic creations out of colourful LEGO® bricks.

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Belfast

Bright Sparks is W5’s exciting week-long summer camp for inquisitive young minds aged 8 to 11. Bright Sparks is specially designed to bring out the budding scientist in everyone. This year’s camps will be running on selected dates in July and August. Each day will be jam-packed with exciting activities linked to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

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Down

Classic Cars at Montalto Estate.

Fermanagh

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Derry/Londonderry

Pooches in the Park, Derry City Rugby Club. A fun family day out for you and your dog with a dog show, agility course and goody bags!

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Tyrone

Dinosaur Show Live at Kelly’s Inn Omagh! This fun, family friendly show with some of the most realistic dinosaurs you will ever see anywhere in the world.This amazing 1hr show  showcases the latest  animatronic technology and award winning puppetry.

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Antrim

Armagh

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Derry/Londonderry

Roe Valley Reels present SONG OF THE SEA Saturday 24 June, 2pm.  This enchanting Irish award-winning animation tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic.

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Tyrone

Welcome to Curtain Call at the Burnavon Theatre Cookstown. Dancers from Caroline Creggan Dance School will be performing routines from some of the best known musicals & movies.

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Antrim

Larne Museum and Arts Centre are celebrating 117 years since the official opening of Larne Carnegie Free Library in 1906!  Join them this weekend for an afternoon of themed activities including storytelling, arts and crafts and a craft demonstration.

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Armagh

The Armagh City Toy Fair and Display Show makes its return this weekend at the Armagh City Hotel.

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Belfast

Titanic Wrestling presents Up the Lagan in a Bubble at the Connswater Centre this weekend.

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Down

Join the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland at Mourne Park, County Down to explore this stunning ancient woodland at the Family Trail Day on Saturday.

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Fermanagh

See Pat and Faye Shortt’s “Well” at the Ardhowen Theatre this Saturday.   The show follows the unfortunate demise of Dad and Daughter Country and Irish music duo as they attempt to ascend the heights of their local music scene by playing a gig in the town’s hotel.

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Derry/Londonderry

On Sunday, April 2nd, Derry’s best gaming spot, VR Fusion,  is donating their venue to Children in Crossfire from 10am-4pm.  You can book a 1-hour time slot for your kids (or yourself!) for just £5 and enjoy a variety of gaming options.

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Tyrone

Would you like to take more creative shots at night? Why not join The Photo Academy NI for some creative portraits in urban settings over the next month.  2nd April – Cookstown – Creative Night Photography – Painting with Light.

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