{"id":11500,"date":"2016-05-20T08:10:25","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T07:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=11500"},"modified":"2016-05-20T08:14:35","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T07:14:35","slug":"11500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/05\/11500\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s on in Ards & North Down this weekend and next."},"content":{"rendered":"

THIS WEEK, Friday 20 May-Thursday 26 May<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.<\/p>\n

Sat 21<\/strong> \u2013 Brick4Kidz and children\u2019s crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 22 <\/strong>\u2013 CSI Detective workshop K\u2019nex workshop<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 22 to Wednesday 25 May, Spring Continental Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conway Square, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun 1pm-6pm, Mon \u2013Wed 9am-7pm<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 28 May, Tea with the Lord, Ballywalter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part of the Experience Ards and North Down Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a318Ad, \u00a39ch. 1pm-5.30pm<\/p>\n

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 of Ballywalter House.<\/p>\n

Info and tickets: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Until 24 May, Exhibition: We are Sailing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Saddlery, Portaferry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission Free. North Down Museum presents an exploration of local sailing clubs and their history.<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Until 29 May, Exhibition: A Sense of Place <\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft, Portaferry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission Free. An Exhibition of Work by Studio E<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

NEXT WEEK, Friday 27 May-2 June<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday 28 May, Craft in the Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n

Project 24, Queen\u2019s Parade, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

11am-5pm. Admission Free<\/p>\n

Info: Project24ni.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 28 \u2013 Monday 30 May, Puppet Festival 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various locations in the Ards and North Down Borough<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Puppet Festival is back with a jammed programme of puppet performance, workshops and general puppetry shenanigans. Taking place at venues across the Borough this is a unique and fun filled treat for children of all ages.<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Arts Centre, (028)\u00a0 9181 0803, arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, ardsarts.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.<\/p>\n

Sat 28:<\/strong> Magic Show<\/p>\n

Sun 29:<\/strong> Archery and traditional crafts<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Until 29 May, Exhibition: A Sense of Place<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft, Portaferry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission Free. An Exhibition of Work by Studio E.<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Tickets on sale now…<\/em><\/p>\n

Sea Bangor – Tall Ship Sailings \u2013 Sat 4 and Sun 5 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sailing into Bangor for the event is the impressive tall ship \u201cThe Mercedes\u201d which will be moored alongside The Eisenhower Pier and open to the public for both days of the festival. If you fancy sailing the high seas on the spectacular “Mercedes\u201d there are opportunities available for hour-long sailings on both the morning and evening of June 4 & 5. There will be morning sailings at 9am on both days (\u00a315), then Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 8pm (\u00a320).<\/p>\n

Tickets are available now at Bangor Visitor Information Centre, Ards Visitor Information Centre, North Down Museum and online via visitardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/p>\n

Download the leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n

Theater in the Walled Garden: David Walliams \u2018Ratburger\u2019 – Tues 19 \u2013 Wed 20 July <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a36, 2pm & 6pm<\/p>\n

Voted the top children\u2019s book of the year in 2012, David Walliams\u2019 \u201cRatburger\u201d<\/p>\n

Heartbreak Productions returns this summer with the theatrical premiere of \u201cRatburger\u201d, adapted for the outdoor stage. \u00a0Recommended for 7yrs+<\/p>\n

Info and tickets: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS\u2026<\/em><\/h1>\n

Sea Bangor Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June<\/p>\n

Download the leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n

Comber Earlies Food Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 25 June<\/p>\n

Download the leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n

Peninsula Food Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 30 July \u2013 Portaferry, Sat 13 Aug \u2013 Portavogie, Sat 10 Sept \u2013 Donaghadee, Sun 9 and Mon 10 Oct \u2013 Ballywalter, Sat 29 Oct \u2013 Greyabbey<\/p>\n

Download the leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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