{"id":7787,"date":"2014-08-05T16:54:19","date_gmt":"2014-08-05T15:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=7787"},"modified":"2014-08-05T16:56:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-05T15:56:00","slug":"north-down-tourism-events-this-coming-week-and-next%e2%80%a6-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/08\/north-down-tourism-events-this-coming-week-and-next%e2%80%a6-5\/","title":{"rendered":"North Down Tourism Events, this coming week and next\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 AUGUST \u2013 24 AUGUST<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Until Sunday 12 October<\/strong>, <\/strong>Exhibition: \u2018World War, Local People\u2019<\/strong>
\nNorth Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong>
\n <\/em><\/p>\n

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

Free admission. <\/strong>Open: Tues-Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except July, August & Bank Holidays.
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Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Thursday 7 August, Speed Art at Project 24<\/h1>\n

Project24, Bangor Seafront<\/strong><\/p>\n

6pm-9pm. Free. A selection of artists will be demonstrating their vast variety of skills and techniques in a range of mediums. Project 24\u2019s artists will not be the only artists at the event as Blaze FX who specialise in graffiti art will be on hand to bring some energy and cutting edge designs to the site plus The Really Rubbish Orchestra will perform their unique sounds using old garbage. Info: Cultural Services Marketing Officer, Paula Quinn. T: 028 9127 8032, paula.quinn@northdown.gov.uk<\/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>
\nFree entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
\nSat 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

Thursday 14 August, Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h1>\n

Meeting point: Bangor Abbey<\/strong><\/p>\n

7pm, \u00a33. Discover some of the graveyards most famous graves and memorials, including a memorial to John Simpson, surgeon on the Titanic.<\/strong> 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 16 August, \u2018Nautical Past\u2019 Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

2pm, \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.<\/strong> 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 16 August, Eddie Skelly Swim<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Groomsport, 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Info: facebook.com\/eddieskelly.memorialswim<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h1>\n

<\/strong>
\nGroomsport Harbour<\/strong>
\nFree entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
\nSat 16:<\/strong> Magician, Face Painting<\/p>\n

Sun 17:<\/strong> Circus Skills, Balloon Modelling & 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 17 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> Dana Masters Band, performing Motown, Soul, Jazz and Rock \u2018n Roll<\/p>\n

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

Monday 18 \u2013 Saturday 23 August, Clandeboye Festival<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h1>\n

Clandeboye Estate, Bangor<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

This will be the 12th Festival at Clandeboye and as usual there will be a range of talent to learn from the best artistic talent the world has to offer, this year from USA, Chile, England, France and Finland.<\/p>\n

Info: camerata-ireland.com\/clandeboye<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 20 August, Kids Nature Trail in Castle Park, Bangor<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

10.30am, free. Join this interactive nature trail led by Patrick Cregg from the Woodland Trust and well-known bird expert Dot Blakely, where you will learn all about the natural habitat and bird life that exist in the grounds of Castle Park.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h1>\n

<\/strong>
\nGroomsport Harbour<\/strong>
\nFree entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
\nSat 23:<\/strong> Party Animals NI, Glitter Tattoos<\/p>\n

Sun 24:<\/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 24 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> Avalon String Quarter<\/p>\n

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

Throughout August, Bangor Open House Festival<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

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

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