{"id":9043,"date":"2015-04-28T09:31:33","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T08:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9043"},"modified":"2015-04-28T09:31:51","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T08:31:51","slug":"find-out-what-may-has-in-store-in-ards-and-north-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/04\/find-out-what-may-has-in-store-in-ards-and-north-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Find out what May has in store in Ards and North Down!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sat 2 May to Fri 8 May<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday 2 May, Copeland Island Bird Observatory Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

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North Down Museum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tickets: \u00a312\/\u00a310 (Children under 14 accompanied by adult \u00a36), pre-booking essential. Starts 1pm.<\/p>\n

This trip to \u2018Bird Isle\u2019, home of the Bird Observatory, is a treat for amateur ornithologists, wildlife enthusiasts, and plant lovers alike.<\/p>\n

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.<\/p>\n

Sat 2:<\/strong> Science Show: \u2018Gold and Gem Panning\u2019, Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 3:<\/strong> Plant and Play: \u2018Make your own Fairy Garden\u2019 Workshop<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 3 May, Hysterical Historics Newtownards Walking Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a36\/\u00a35 concession (Children under 14 accompanied by adult \u00a33), pre-booking essential. Starts 2pm.<\/p>\n

Take a \u2018hysterical history\u2019 lesson for the whole family as you encounter murky and macabre characters from across the centuries in unexpected corners<\/p>\n

of Newtownards Town Centre. Kids and grown-ups alike will love this hysterical twist on tales from the Ards.<\/p>\n

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday 3 May, Historic Holywood and Ulster-Scots Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33, pre-booking essential. Starts 2.30pm.<\/p>\n

Enjoy an informative stroll through Holywood\u2019s colourful history.<\/p>\n

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday 4 May \u2013 Bank Holiday Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Merry May Day, Holywood Town Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free event, 10am-4pm<\/p>\n

Family fun for all! Traditional Maypole Dancing, Children\u2019s Fancy Dress Competition, Food and Charity Stalls, highlight of the event is a performance by the Monster Ceilidh Band perform an<\/p>\n

infectious blend that fuses UK folk, with drum & bass.<\/p>\n

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

Monday 4 May, \u2018Happy Bank Holiday\u2019 \u2013 Fun children\u2019s Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free event, 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n

Keep the children entertained on May Bank Holiday with free art and crafts activities for children.<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Monday 4 May, WW1 Children’s Craft Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Free, 12noon-2pm. Pre-booking essential.<\/p>\n

Design your own postcards to send home from the trenches and create a special gift to send to your loved ones.<\/p>\n

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

Sat 9 May to Fri 15 May<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday 9 May, VE Day Commemorations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

11am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Short wreath laying service at Ward Park<\/p>\n

2.30pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parade of over 500 veterans and servicing officers led by the Band of The Royal Irish Regiment, taking route from the Town Hall<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 9 May, WW1 Children’s Craft Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Free, 12noon-2pm. Pre-booking essential.<\/p>\n

Design your own postcards to send home from the trenches and create a special gift to send to your loved ones.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.<\/p>\n

Sat 9:<\/strong> Aldo\u2019s Magic Show<\/p>\n

Sun 10:<\/strong> Clayrazy, Face Painting<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

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

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Thursday 14 May, \u2018The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe\u2019 by Dyad Productions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Web Theatre, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a310, Starts 8pm<\/p>\n

To book: 028 9181 0803, Book online<\/a> (ticketsource.co.uk\/visitstrangfordlough)<\/p>\n

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Thursday 14 to Monday 18 May, Continental Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

McKee Clock Arena, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday to Saturday 9am \u2013 6pm, Sunday 10am \u2013 4pm, Monday 9am \u2013 6pm<\/p>\n

A selection of stalls offering a wonderful range of foods and crafts from across Europe.<\/p>\n

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

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Tickets on sale now…<\/em><\/p>\n

Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July, Heartbreak Productions presents David Walliams\u2019 \u2018Mr Stink\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Shows: 2pm & 6pm<\/p>\n

Cost: Tickets \u00a37 (Ad), \u00a35 (Ch). Pre-booking essential<\/p>\n

Watch the fabulous characters from the celebrated novel by David Walliams come to life in Heartbreak Productions\u2019 adaptation of Mr. Stink for the outdoor stage, working together with Ards and North Down Borough Council.<\/p>\n

To book: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, 028 9127 0069; Ards Visitor Information Centre, 028 9182 6846; Book online<\/a> (ticketsource.co.uk\/visitstrangfordlough) <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Exhibitions<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Ards Crafts & Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

31 Regent Street, Newtownards BT23 4AD<\/p>\n

T: 028 9182 6846. Admission Free<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 – Saturday 30 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Maker: \u2018Green Wood Works\u2019<\/p>\n

Green Woodworker Alexey Janes<\/p>\n

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

Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall) BT20 4BT<\/p>\n

T: 028 9127 1200. Admission Free<\/p>\n

Tuesday 31 March – Thursday 30 April<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paintings: U3A Art Groups<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 – Sunday 31 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Storyboard: Mining Heritage<\/p>\n

Until Sunday 17 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exhibit: En-gauge with the past, history of the railway<\/p>\n

Friday 1 May – Thursday 28 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Great War: Through the words of the County Down Spectator & Newtownards Chronicle<\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stables, Castle Street BT22 1NZ<\/p>\n

T: 028 4272 9882. Admission Free<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 – Saturday 30 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: \u2018Follow the Thread – From Ewe to You\u2019 Fibre art by the Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers<\/p>\n

Downloadable Guides<\/strong><\/h1>\n

2015 Ards and North Down Events Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

2015 Experience Ards and North Down Tours<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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