{"id":7698,"date":"2014-07-18T08:51:55","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T07:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=7698"},"modified":"2014-07-18T08:57:15","modified_gmt":"2014-07-18T07:57:15","slug":"whats-on-in-north-down-this-week-and-next-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/07\/whats-on-in-north-down-this-week-and-next-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On in North Down this week and next."},"content":{"rendered":"

19 JULY \u2013 3 AUGUST<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Until 27 July, Exhibition: Brian Desmond Hurst<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

This exhibition explores the life and work of Northern Ireland\u2019s most prolific director through a variety of fascinating images, objects and stories.<\/p>\n

Free admission.<\/p>\n

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 19 July, Tour: \u2018Nautical Past\u2019 Short Sea Cruise on Belfast Lough<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Meeting point: The Jetty, Pickie Funpark in Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm, tickets \u00a310. Discover the rich nautical history of the lough including Bangor\u2019s role in D Day, WWII, \u2018The Battle of the Copeland\u2019s\u2019, the first naval battle in the U.S. Civil War and of course the Titanic. Learn about the surrounding coastline and the variety of wildlife inhabiting it. Pre-booking essential. Call to book. Limited availability.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July, Wood at the Walled Garden<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Free. 11am-4pm.<\/p>\n

Bring the family along and enjoy an afternoon of free events. There will be demonstrations from the Irish Woodturners Guild and local sculptor Owen Crawford. \u00a0You can put your knowledge to the test with the Woodlands Trust display board or take the opportunity to have a stroll around the award winning gardens.<\/p>\n

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
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Sat 19:<\/strong> Clown Activities<\/p>\n

Sun 20:<\/strong> Party Animals NI, Children\u2019s Crafts & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
\nInfo: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 20 July, Summer Sundays: Live music at the Bandstand<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s act:<\/strong> Amanda Jameson Band and Chelsea Chambers performing pop music and favourite covers.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 20 July, Walking Tour: Helen\u2019s Bay in 2 World Wars<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Meeting point: Helen\u2019s Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.30pm, tickets \u00a33. This fascinating tour of two of North Down\u2019s hidden gems is conducted by expert local historians and guides. Visit St John\u2019s Church then proceed on foot to Grey Point Fort via the Bayburn Trail display. Pre-booking essential. Call to book. Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 26 July, Kids Nature Trail<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Meeting point: North Down Museum, Castle Park, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free. 10.30am. Join this interactive nature trail led by a guide from the Woodland Trust and a well-known local bird expert. Learn about the habitat and bird life that exist in Castle Park grounds. Pre-booking essential. Call to book.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 26 July, \u2018Pipes in the Park\u2019 featuring Red Hot Chilli Pipers<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Bangor Town Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free event, 12noon-6pm.<\/p>\n

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be playing from 4pm \u2013 6pm. The event is free and non-ticketed. From 12 noon, other activities will be taking place around Castle Park and The Town Hall too, including Ulster Scots dancing, music and demonstrations and a children\u2019s entertainment area which will guarantee to make the event a great family day out. In conjunction with the Ulster Scots Agency.<\/em><\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
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Sat 26:<\/strong> Magician, Face Painting<\/p>\n

Sun 27:<\/strong> Jumping Clay Workshop, Children\u2019s Crafts & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment.<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
\nInfo: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 27 July, Summer Sundays: <\/strong>Live music at the Bandstand<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s act:<\/strong> Hoppers & Stompers \u2018Downshire Jazz All Stars\u2019 old time Dixie Jazz<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 August, Coach Tour: \u2018Our links with the Great Wars\u2019- North Down & Ards<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Meeting Point: Coach Collection at Ards Visitor Information Centre or North Down Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a310. 9.30am\/10am respectively.<\/p>\n

In this year of commemoration of the First World War, this tour focuses on our links with the two Great Wars. The tour will visit sites in both North Down & Ards including North Down Museum, the coastal defence battery of Grey Point Fort and the Somme Centre.<\/p>\n

Call to book. Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
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Sat 2:<\/strong> \u2018Casey\u2019s Creatures\u2019, Balloon Modelling<\/p>\n

Sun 3:<\/strong> Ark Open Farm, Children\u2019s Crafts & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
\nInfo: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 3 August<\/strong>, Summer Sundays: <\/strong>Live music at the Bandstand<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s act:<\/strong> Remembrance Picnic, music from the Templemore Band \u2013 Commemorating the 100th<\/sup> anniversary of the beginning of WWI.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

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BANGOR OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL, Throughout August<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Info: www.openhousefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

19 JULY \u2013 3 AUGUST Until 27 July, Exhibition: Brian Desmond Hurst North Down Museum, Bangor This exhibition explores the life and work of Northern Ireland\u2019s most prolific director through a variety of fascinating images, objects and stories. Free admission. Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com Saturday 19 July, Tour: \u2018Nautical Past\u2019 … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7698"}],"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=7698"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7698\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7700,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7698\/revisions\/7700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7698"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7698"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}