{"id":7839,"date":"2014-08-14T14:17:18","date_gmt":"2014-08-14T13:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=7839"},"modified":"2014-08-14T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2014-08-14T13:17:18","slug":"north-down-tourism-events-this-coming-week-and-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/08\/north-down-tourism-events-this-coming-week-and-next\/","title":{"rendered":"North Down Tourism Events, this coming week and next."},"content":{"rendered":"

12 AUGUST \u2013 31 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><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Info: openhousefestival.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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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><\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/p>\n

in the U.S. Civil War and of course the Titanic.<\/strong> 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 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>
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Groomsport 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<\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/p>\n

will learn all about the natural habitat and bird life that exist in the grounds of Castle Park. <\/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 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Worldwide Missionary Convention<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Info: worldwidemission.org<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saturday 23 August, Bank Holiday Fun at the Museum<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

Puppet shows: 2pm\u00a0– Little Red Riding Hood, 3pm – Peppa Pig\u2019s Birthday Party. Children must be accompanied by an adult.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost \u00a31. 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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Saturday 23 August, Bangor Culture Day<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Bangor Seafront and Town Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first\u00a0Bangor Culture Day\u00a0takes place\u00a0in less than\u00a0two weeks! Local businesses and public spaces throughout\u00a0the\u00a0town centre will host<\/strong><\/p>\n

performances, workshops and demonstrations from\u00a0hundreds\u00a0of creative\u00a0people. There will be an open air tea dance, a record fair, a craft\u00a0bazaar <\/strong>and creative emporium,\u00a0iPhone\u00a0photography workshops, a street market, open air yoga and tai chi classes, a Reggae Sun Splash Sound System <\/strong>on the pier, flash dances, a\u00a0campervan\u00a0jam and dozens of other artistic delights.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Info: openhousefestival.com<\/a>, sharon@openhousefestival <\/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.
\n <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 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<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 26 August: Christian Heritage Walk, Bangor<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

2.30pm, \u00a33. This tours visits sites including Bangor Abbey, St Comgall\u2019s Roman Catholic Church, First Bangor Presbyterian Church and the North Down<\/strong><\/p>\n

Museum that houses various artefacts including a life-size reconstruction of a monks cell.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Info and tickets: 028 9127 0069, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

<\/strong>
\nFree entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
\nSat 30:<\/strong> Science Show<\/p>\n

Sun 31:<\/strong> Ark Farm, Face Painting & 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 31 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> Open House Bluegrass Picnic<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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