{"id":7732,"date":"2014-07-24T18:56:25","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T17:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=7732"},"modified":"2014-07-24T18:58:53","modified_gmt":"2014-07-24T17:58:53","slug":"north-down-tourism-events-26-july-to-10-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/07\/north-down-tourism-events-26-july-to-10-august\/","title":{"rendered":"North Down Tourism Events – 26 July to 10 August"},"content":{"rendered":"

26 JULY \u2013 10 AUGUST<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/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. Open: Tues-Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except July, August & Bank Holidays.<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday 30 July – Sunday 12 October<\/strong>, <\/strong>Exhibition: World War, Local People<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong>
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This exhibition explores the impact of WW1 on the people of North Down featuring many fascinating original objects and images.<\/p>\n

Free admission. <\/strong>Open: Tues-Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except July, August & Bank Holidays.<\/p>\n

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

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

Meeting point: North Down Museum, 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<\/p>\n

Info: 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><\/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<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Meeting point: Ards TIC\/North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.30am (Ards) or 10am (Bangor), \u00a310. In this year of the commemoration of the First World War, this tour focuses on our links with the two Great Wars, visiting sites in North Down and Ards.<\/p>\n

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 2 August<\/strong>, Reflections of the First World War<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

12 noon – 4.30pm. Free. WW1 re-enactments, exhibition tours and music for the whole family.<\/em>
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Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 August<\/strong>, ‘Lights Out’ Workshop<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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North Down Museum, Bangor
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2pm – 3pm. Cost \u00a31. Create your own\u00a0candle holder for the Candlelit Vigil taking place at 10.45pm on Monday 4 August. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August, 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 2:<\/strong> Casey\u2019s Creatures, 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<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 3 August<\/strong>, Drumhead Service and Veterans Parade<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Meeting Point: Bangor Castle (Town Hall)<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.30pm. Following a short drumhead service, the parade will proceed down Main Street, along Bridge Street, High Street, to the Royal British Legion Hall on Hamilton Road.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 3 August, Summer Sundays: <\/strong>Live music at the Bandstand <\/strong><\/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:<\/strong> Commemorating WWI: Remembrance Picnic, music by Templemore Brass Band<\/p>\n

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

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Monday 4 August, Walking Tour: Step Back in Time, Bangor<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

2.30pm, \u00a33. Gain an insight into the history and life of the Ward family who built Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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Monday 4 August<\/strong>, Interdenominational Remembrance Church Service<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

10pm. Extracts, readings and praise in remembrance of the centenary of the beginning of WW1.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

Monday 4 August, ‘Lights Out’ Candlelit Vigil<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Cenotaph in Ward Park, Bangor
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10.45pm. Take this opportunity to reflect and to remember this momentous date.<\/em> Lights are being turned out across the UK and Europe to commemorate WW1. Bangor will take part in this commemoration at Ward Park War Memorial<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

where all lights will be switched off and candles extinguished whilst a one minute silence is observed.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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Monday 4 \u2013 7 August, Rosebowl Soccer Tournament<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Bangor Sportsplex<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grant Aided Event. <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

Info: www.cypni.net<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 9 August, Walking Tour: Helen\u2019s Bay in Two World Wars<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

10.30am, \u00a33<\/strong>. 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

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Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August, 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 9:<\/strong> Science Show<\/p>\n

Sun 10:<\/strong> Archery, 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 10 August, Summer Sundays: <\/strong>Live music at the Bandstand <\/strong><\/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> Los Dram\u00e1ticos, Salsa and South American music<\/p>\n

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

UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS\u2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Throughout August, Bangor Open House Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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