{"id":14278,"date":"2017-05-31T16:57:38","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T15:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=14278"},"modified":"2017-05-31T16:58:09","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T15:58:09","slug":"14278","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/05\/14278\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s on Ards & North Down, this week and next!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 2 \u2013 Thursday 8 June<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\"\"Saturday 3 June <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cultra Hillclimb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum<\/p>\n

10am – 5pm \u00a0| For prices see website<\/p>\n

From classic rally cars to motorbikes, this annual celebration of Irish motorsport covers every era in an exuberant display of style, sound, smell and colour.\u00a0\u00a0This is a Tourism Grant Aided event.<\/p>\n

T: 028 9042 8428 | nmni.com\/uftm<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm \u2013 4pm \u00a0| Free<\/p>\n

Come along to Groomsport for free family fun every weekend from now until September<\/p>\n

Sat 3: CSI workshop and Children\u2019s Crafts
\nSun 4: Traditional Crafts and Glitter Tattoos<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0 028 9127 0069 | visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday 7 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.30pm-8.30pm | Free<\/p>\n

This popular guided tour provides an insight into the garden\u2019s history, its restoration and the vast array of plants, fruits and vegetables which are grown there.<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0 028 9127 0069 | visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday 9 \u2013 Thursday 15 June \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm \u2013 4pm \u00a0| Free<\/p>\n

Come along to Groomsport for free family fun every weekend from now until September<\/p>\n

Sat 10: Science Workshop and Face Painting
\nSun 11:\u00a0Crafts and Mr Hullabaloo Puppet Show<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0 028 9127 0069 | visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 10 June, Great Wars Coach Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Departs from North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.30am – 1.30pm | Tickets \u00a310<\/p>\n

Join us on this half day coach tour and discover the area\u2019s deep connections with the Great Wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945.<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0 028 9127 0069 | visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tickets now on sale\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Walled Garden Theatre<\/strong> performances this summer:<\/p>\n

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Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theatre in the Walled Garden: Billionaire Boy<\/p>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden<\/p>\n

2pm and 6pm | Tickets \u00a36<\/p>\n

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Thursday 20 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theatre in the Walled Garden: Northanger Abbey<\/p>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden<\/p>\n

7pm | Tickets \u00a310<\/p>\n

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Friday 21 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theatre in the Walled Garden: Murder on the Terrace<\/p>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden<\/p>\n

7pm | Tickets \u00a310<\/p>\n

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T: 028 9127 0069 | Book online<\/a> (Fees apply) | visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Exhibitions <\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stables, Castle Street, BT22 1NZ<\/p>\n

T: 028 4272 9882<\/p>\n

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Saturday 3 – \u00a0Sunday 25 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: Sea<\/p>\n

Textile Artist Jenni Cheung presents a collection of mixed media artwork inspired by the sea.<\/p>\n

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North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall), BT20 4BT<\/p>\n

T: 028 9127 1200 | northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 31 May – Sunday 25 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Millennium Art and Craft Club<\/p>\n

See paintings in all mediums from the club members.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 7 June – Thursday 27 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fleadh Exhibition<\/p>\n

Explore the history and culture of Irish Traditional Music and Dance in the local area.<\/p>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden <\/strong><\/p>\n

Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall), BT20 4BT<\/p>\n

T: 028 9127 1200<\/p>\n

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Saturday 3 – \u00a0Sunday 25 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

ForM Sculpture Exhibition 2017<\/p>\n

Art and nature collide in a unique garden experience<\/p>\n

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Ards Crafts and Visitor Information Centre <\/strong><\/p>\n

31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD<\/p>\n

T: 028 9182 6846<\/p>\n

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Saturday 3 – \u00a0Sunday 25 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Gala: The first 50 years<\/p>\n

See how Portaferry Gala has developed and grown over the years.<\/p>\n

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