{"id":20581,"date":"2022-09-28T20:13:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T19:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=20581"},"modified":"2022-09-28T20:19:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T19:19:24","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-161","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2022\/09\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-161\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do in Northern Ireland\u00a0Next Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are ten exciting things taking place October\u00a03-9,\u00a02022\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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  1. Belfast International Arts Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Various locations across Belfast, October<\/span>5\u00a0–\u00a0November\u00a06.<\/strong>\u00a0Established in 1962, Belfast’s longest-running international arts festival, reimagined and reborn as Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) in 2015, has announced a new extended season of contemporary arts and cultural events as it marks its milestone 60th year. Over 320 imaginative, inspiring\u00a0and intriguing events spanning the artistic disciplines of music, theatre, dance, film, visual arts and discussion will be hosted throughout the city for all to engage with and enjoy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. GrandaBen’s Spooktacular Ethical Zoo Trail<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone, October\u00a01-31.<\/strong>\u00a0This October, come see Granda\u00a0Ben’s Ethical Zoo, at Todds\u00a0Leap Activity Centre,\u00a0be transformed into an Autumnal Pumpkin Paradise with lots of activities, crafts\u00a0and photo opportunities!\u00a0Booking is required.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Celtic Pendant Woodturning Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Mullaghbawn, Co.Armagh, October\u00a08.<\/strong>\u00a0Using locally sourced native trees, learn how to use the lathe, sharpen tools, sand\u00a0and finish under the expert guidance of Padraig. Stroll through the beautiful private woodland and learn how these trees have been used in woodturning for centuries throughout Ireland while enjoying the fresh country air and surrounding beauty of Slieve\u00a0Gullion.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. \"\"The Big Brent Weekend<\/strong><\/span><\/a>,<\/span>Comber,\u00a0 Down, October\u00a08-9. <\/strong>Castle Espie\u00a0Wetland Centre will celebrate the return of the light-bellied brent geese to Strangford Lough by hosting The Big Brent Weekend, which promises family fun, wildlife experts and free workshops. During the two days visitors can experience the incredible journey of the light-bellied brent through fun family activities, photography workshops, guide in the hide talks, and arts and craft workshops.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The Emigrant’s Walk<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Maghera, Co. Londonderry, October<\/span>8.<\/strong>\u00a0Walk in the footsteps of an emigrant leaving famine-stricken Ireland. Local famine expert Cathy O’Neill will guide you up Carntogher\u00a0Mountain, where the famine-struck emigrants once walked their final footsteps on Irish soil. You will place your own stone on the \u2018Carn\u2019\u00a0and feel what the emigrants felt as they departed their beloved homeland. At the site of an original soup kitchen, Friel’s Bar & Restaurant, you will see an authentic Famine Pot, taste the nettle soup they would have been served and learn more about local emigrants. This is a moderately challenging hike, which will require suitable clothing for walking, such as light layers and a raincoat, along with suitable walking shoes\/boots.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Adventure Caving<\/strong>,<\/strong><\/span><\/a>Florencecourt, Co.\u00a0Fermanagh, October\u00a08. <\/strong>Your group of ten guided by your cave leader will explore cave passages, negotiate boulder chambers and clamber through the well-known flyover to emerge into the public tour of the Marble Arch Caves before navigating your way out, muddy and ecstatic. There are two sessions \u2013 a morning and afternoon time slot.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. ElmfieldMarket<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Gilford, <\/span>Co.\u00a0Armagh, October\u00a08. <\/strong>The Elmfield\u00a0Market brings together local food producers, artisans\u00a0and wellness experts, to create an experience that realises the ethos of Elmfield\u00a0Estate as a place of natural wellbeing through the power of whole foods. Gathered in the newly renovated courtyards, the market features passionate food producers, natural self-care products, plants and flowers, and art & artisan crafts. You can also participate in taster wellbeing experiences, take a tour of the gardens\u00a0or listen to live music with a coffee and street food treat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. LakelanderGravel Grinder<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh, October\u00a08.<\/strong>\u00a0The Lakelander\u00a0Gravel Grinder returns to County\u00a0Fermanagh. This ultimate off-road cycle challenge that’s open to gravel, cyclocross, MTB and even e-MTB riders will see riders traverse through relatively unexplored areas of forest wilderness.\u00a0Distance options \u2013 Big Dog 100km or Little Dog 50km. Both events have been expertly designed by their experienced event team in order to\u00a0challenge participants physically and mentally over a demanding route with stunning views across County Fermanagh and beyond.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Rock In TheMournes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Annalong, Co.\u00a0Down, October\u00a08.<\/strong>\u00a0Immerse yourself in the majestic Mourne Mountains for a full day of exhilarating activities you’ll always remember. This exciting mountain day combines some easy yet beautiful hiking into the heart of the Mourne Mountains, followed by some new and exciting adventure activities you may not have tried before, guaranteed to leave you buzzing to be in the great outdoors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Autumnal Garden Highlight Tour<\/strong>,<\/strong><\/span><\/a>Ballynahinch, C<\/span>\u00a0Down, October\u00a09.<\/strong>\u00a0Located at the beautiful Montalto Estate, this tour is ideal for those who have an interest in gardens and want to gain an insight into what it takes to be shortlisted for the UK Garden of the Year. Your tour will start with a short talk about the history of the estate by their Head Gardener. Following this, you will be inspired by this location, soaking in the sights and scents of one of the most beautiful gardens in Northern Ireland.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Here are ten exciting things taking place October\u00a03-9,\u00a02022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0   Belfast International Arts Festival, Various locations across Belfast, October5\u00a0–\u00a0November\u00a06.\u00a0Established in 1962, Belfast’s longest-running international arts festival, reimagined and reborn as Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) in 2015, has announced a new extended season of contemporary arts and cultural events as it marks its milestone 60th year. … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20581"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20581"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20585,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20581\/revisions\/20585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

    For more information on what\u2019s on or to plan a short break in Northern Ireland, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.discovernorthernireland.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n