{"id":7793,"date":"2014-08-06T16:52:53","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T15:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=7793"},"modified":"2014-08-06T16:53:19","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T15:53:19","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-52","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/08\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-52\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND NEXT WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (August 11 &#8211; August 17).<\/h1>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6938\" title=\"discovernipink\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a>Belsonic, Custom House Square, Belfast, <\/strong>August 15 &#8211; 22<strong>. <\/strong>Example      and Jess Glynne are the first of an electrifying line up playing at this      year\u2019s Belsonic festival kicking off Friday 15 August. Biffy Clyro, Twin      Atlantic, Kodaline and Chic follow throughout the week at what is tipped      to be one of the most exciting events of the summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ulster Grand Prix, Dundrod Circuit, Lisburn, Co Antrim, <\/strong>August 13 &#8211; 16<strong>. <\/strong>Enjoy      the world\u2019s fastest road race right here in Northern Ireland with many of      the top road racers from across the globe scheduled to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>24<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Family      Fun Day at Ark Open Farm Bangor Road,      Newtownards, Co Down, <\/strong>August 11.<strong> <\/strong>Come and join in on the fun filled Ark Open Farm celebration. Now open      to the public for 24 years, The Ark has plenty of events planned including      a bouncy castle, inflatable assault course and face painting with a      delicious BBQ served all day.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Twilight Tour, Belfast Zoological Gardens, Belfast, <\/strong>August 16<strong>. <\/strong>Ever wondered what the animals      get up to after closing time? Well come along and find out at this special      VIP twilight tour of the zoo. The night will begin with a barbeque dinner,      followed by a guided tour.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Victorian Weekend, The Argory, Co      Armagh, <\/strong>August 16 -17<strong>. <\/strong>Become a Victorian this weekend      by enjoying afternoon tea, traditional games and get dressed up in customary clothing at the stunning      Argory. The Argory is known for its sweeping vistas and eclectic interior      of the 1820\u2019s riverside estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dinner Cruise on Upper and Lower      Lough Erne, Killyhevlin Hotel Jetty, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, <\/strong>August 16. \u00a0Start your Saturday evening off with a relaxing 90 minute cruise of Upper and Lower Lough Erne. Why not enjoy a chilled glass of wine, or a hot drink, listen to some music or the live commentary about the history of Enniskillen Town, the flora and fauna of Lough Erne, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Celebration of Cultures, An Creag\u00e1n,      Creggan, Co Tyrone, <\/strong>August      12. \u00a0Have fun when a kaleidoscope of      colours, sounds, sights and fun at An Creag\u00e1n on Tuesday 12 August. \u00a0With an African Drum Circle, Thai Sand      Arts, Henna Tattooist, African face painter, Brazilian crafts and much      more to entertain the whole family.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>River Discover Day, Riverwatch      Aquarium, Co Londonderry, <\/strong>August 15.<strong> <\/strong>Enjoy<strong> <\/strong>an afternoon discovering the spectacular      Faughan and Foyle wildlife and try your      hand at willow craft, fishing, falconry and much more at the local      aquarium visitor centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Landscape Painting &amp; Photography      Workshops, Castle Archdale Country Park, Co Fermanagh,<\/strong> August 16. Explore your inner artist      with the help of free tuition at Castle Archdale Courtyard where you can      paint some stunning scenes and snap a memorable picture. Lessons available      include painting and photography.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sundays at Carrickfergus Castle,      Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim<\/strong>, August 17. History is made fun at Carrickfergus      Castle with music, crafts, historic characters including the castle\u2019s      blacksmith and carpenter and also the Barber-Surgeon.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (August 11 &#8211; August 17). Belsonic, Custom House Square, Belfast, August 15 &#8211; 22. 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