{"id":14550,"date":"2017-07-05T16:31:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T15:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=14550"},"modified":"2017-07-05T16:31:40","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T15:31:40","slug":"whats-on-in-ards-north-down-borough-council-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/07\/whats-on-in-ards-north-down-borough-council-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On in Ards & North Down Borough Council"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 7 July \u2013 Thursday 13 July <\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 8 July, Family fun at Portaferry Visitor Information Centre <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Bring the little ones along to Portaferry VIC for free family entertainment every Saturday in July.<\/p>\n

Sat 8: Bricks4Kidz Lego Workshop and Balloon Modelling<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0 028 9182 6846 | visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July, 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 8: Traditional Crafts and Magic Tricks (limited numbers)<\/p>\n

Sun 9: Clayrazy Workshop, Crafts and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open 11am \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 9 July, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward Park, Bangor <\/strong><\/p>\n

3pm \u2013 5pm | Free<\/p>\n

Music in the park is back! Join us for summer entertainment every Sunday in July and August. This week, see Salvation Army Brass Band play a mix of popular songs and well known hymns.<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 9 July, Kids \u201cSea-Creatures\u201d Nature Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crawfordsburn\u00a0Country Park <\/strong><\/p>\n

10.30am \u2013 12.30pm | \u00a32.50 per child<\/p>\n

Join local naturalist \u2018Woody\u2019 on a beachcombing adventure to uncover the numerous types of sea creatures who live on the shores of the park.<\/p>\n

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

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Friday 14 July \u2013 Thursday 20 July <\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 15 July, Family fun at Portaferry Visitor Information Centre <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stables, Castle Street, Portaferry<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Bring the little ones along to Portaferry VIC for free family entertainment every Saturday in July.<\/p>\n

Sat 15: Magic Show<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0 028 9182 6846 | visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July, 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 15:\u00a0 \u2018Tales of the Wild\u2019 Animal Roadshow and Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 16: Archery, Face Painting and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open 11am \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 16 July, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward Park, Bangor <\/strong><\/p>\n

3pm \u2013 5pm | Free<\/p>\n

Music in the park is back! Join us for summer entertainment every Sunday in July and August. This week, see Los Dramaticos perform a unique fusion of Andalusian and Latin American songs.<\/p>\n

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

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Tuesday 18\u00a0July, \u201cNautical Past\u201d Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

7pm – 8.30pm\u00a0| Tickets \u00a310 (Ch), \u00a35 (Ad)<\/p>\n

Discover the rich nautical history of Belfast Lough. As you head towards Orlock and the Copeland Islands you will learn about the history of the area and its nautical past.<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0 028 9182 6846 | 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><\/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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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 1 \u2013 Sunday 30 July <\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: \u2018The Trains Don\u2019t Stop Here Anymore\u2019<\/p>\n

Robert JE Simpson presents a collection of images centred around abandoned railways of Northern Ireland<\/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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Until 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

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 1 \u2013 Saturday 29 July <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tower Houses of Strangford Lough<\/p>\n

An exhibition showcasing late medieval tower houses<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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