{"id":14783,"date":"2017-08-04T11:09:41","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T10:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=14783"},"modified":"2017-08-04T11:13:10","modified_gmt":"2017-08-04T10:13:10","slug":"whats-on-in-ards-and-north-down-this-weekend-and-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/08\/whats-on-in-ards-and-north-down-this-weekend-and-next\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On in Ards and North Down this weekend and next!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 4 – Thursday 10 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Friday 4 August, Craft in the Square <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

11am \u2013 6pm | Free<\/p>\n

See Conway Square\u00a0transformed into a tented village full of local Artists and Craftspeople to celebrate the start of the annual Creative Peninsula Open Studio event.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday 4 August, Music in the Courtyard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

12noon \u2013 2pm | Free<\/p>\n

Chill out in the ambiance of lunchtime music performances, every Friday in August.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday 4 \u2013 Sunday 13 August, Creative Peninsula <\/strong><\/p>\n

Various locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open Studios, Studio Coach Tours, Exhibitions, Workshops, Demonstrations and more, all taking place throughout the beautiful and picturesque Ards and North Down Borough. See website for full event programme.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> 028 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 5 August, Kid\u2019s \u201cMini-beasts\u201d Nature Trail <\/strong><\/p>\n

Killynether Wood, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Join this fascinating interactive nature trail led by Patrick Cregg from the Woodland Trust and bird expert Dot Blakely<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0028 9127 0069, \u00a0visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 5 August, 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 August.<\/p>\n

Sat 5: \u00a0Science Workshop and Glitter Tattoos<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Sat 5\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Magic Show
\nSun 6\u00a0\u00a0 CSI Workshop and\u00a0Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

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

Info:\u00a0028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday 6 August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Join us for live music every Sunday in August. This week, see The 19th Street Band<\/strong> deliver an exciting mix of red hot Americana, country and rock \u2018n roll.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 8 August,<\/strong> Crafty Kids at North Down Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castle Park Avenue, Bangor <\/strong><\/p>\n

10am \u2013 12.30pm | \u00a336<\/p>\n

Treat the kids to a fun-filled week of Crafty fun for little hands. Early booking essential.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 1200, \u00a0visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday 11 \u2013 Thursday 17 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 11 August, Music in the Courtyard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

12noon \u2013 2pm | Free<\/p>\n

Chill out in the ambiance of lunchtime music performances, every Friday in August<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 11 August<\/strong>,<\/strong> Fair weather Fridays<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

12.30 – 1.30pm | Free<\/p>\n

With everything from music to circus performance and comedy, Conway Square will be the place to be in Ards on Fridays throughout\u00a0August.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9181 0803, ardsarts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 12 August,\u00a0Portavogie Seafood Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portavogie Seafood Festival <\/strong><\/p>\n

12noon -5pm | Free<\/p>\n

Come along for a\u00a0superb family day out, including a cookery demo with celebrity chef Nick Nairn, Fish Market, maritime themed activities, a touch tank, Dizzylands Funfair and so much more!<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Saturday 12 August, 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 August.<\/p>\n

Sat 12: \u00a0Doodlebugs Workshop<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 12 August,\u00a0Strangford Lough Boat Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm-4pm |\u00a0\u00a310 (ad), \u00a35 (ch)<\/p>\n

Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating wildlife of Strangford Lough<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 12 \u2013 Sunday 13 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Sat 12\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Bricks4kidz Lego Workshop and Children\u2019s Crafts
\nSun 13\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u2018Tales of the Wild\u2019 Animal Roadshow, Traditional Crafts and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sunday 13 August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Join us for live music every Sunday in August. This week, see \u00a0Tony Villiers and The Villains play a unique blend of folk-blues originals, influenced by Jonny Cash, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wednesday 16 August, Kids Nature Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castle Park, Bangor\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.30am-12.30pm |\u00a0\u00a32.50<\/p>\n

Join this fascinating interactive nature trail, led by Patrick Cregg from the Woodland Trust and bird expert Dot Blakely.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wednesday 16 August, Bangor Castle Walled Garden Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

6.30pm-8.30pm | Free (Booking Required)<\/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

Info: 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Exhibitions <\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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 5 \u2013 Sunday 27 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: \u2018The Language of Pain\u2019<\/p>\n

An exhibition by the Martin family addressing the hidden side of pain<\/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

 <\/p>\n

Until Sunday 20 August\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lay of the Land Exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n

Bangor based artists draw on their experiences of living and working within the beautiful borough of Ards and North Down.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 2 August – Sunday 3 September\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Peninsula<\/p>\n

A celebration of the exclusivity and quality of the artwork produced by local artists and craftspeople<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/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

 <\/p>\n

Saturday 5 \u2013 Saturday 26 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Maker: \u2018Natural Impressions\u2019<\/p>\n

A collaborative exhibition by Printmaker Michael Geddis and Ceramicist Andrew Cooke<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ards Arts Centre <\/strong><\/p>\n

Town Hall,\u00a0Conway Square,\u00a0 Newtownards, BT23 4NP<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0028 9181 0803<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 2 \u2013 Thursday 31 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Peninsula<\/p>\n

A showcase of the high concentration of artists and craft persons living and working in the Ards Peninsula<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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