{"id":9256,"date":"2015-06-02T12:11:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T11:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9256"},"modified":"2015-06-02T12:11:00","modified_gmt":"2015-06-02T11:11:00","slug":"whats-on-ards-north-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/06\/whats-on-ards-north-down\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On, Ards & North Down."},"content":{"rendered":"

Sat 6 June to Fri 12 June<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Saturday 6 June, Meet the Maker: Making a Folding Stool<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ards Crafts, Craft and Design Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a312 inc materials (Age 18+)<\/p>\n

A workshop with green woodturner Alexey Janes<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a> visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 6:<\/strong> Glitter Tattoos, Casey\u2019s Creatures<\/p>\n

Sun 7:<\/strong> Aldo\u2019s Magic Show<\/p>\n

Cottages open daily\u00a0 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

Saturday 6 June, Abbots, Priests & Pilgrims Coach Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Ards Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a317 (Ad), \u00a315 (Conc), \u00a38 (Ch) \u2013 Includes light lunch<\/p>\n

This tour traces the rise of Christianity in the Ards Peninsula.<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a> visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Monday 8 June, Helens Bay in 2 World Wars: St Johns Church and Grey Point Fort <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from St John\u2019s Church car park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33<\/p>\n

This fascinating Tour of two of North Down\u2019s hidden gems explores their strong connections to both World Wars.<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday 10 June, Bangor Castle Walled Garden Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from the bandstand in the Walled Garden <\/strong><\/p>\n

Free tour<\/p>\n

This popular tour provides an insight into the garden\u2019s history, its restoration and the vast array of plants, fruits and vegetables which are grown there.<\/p>\n

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

Friday 12 June, Shane McAnanty Family Treasure Hunt <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour Departs from Scrabo Tower car park <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a36 (Ad), \u00a35 (Conc), \u00a33 (Ch)<\/p>\n

Join the King of the Ulster Fairies on Scrabo Hill for an enchanted tour and treasure hunt.<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a> visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Sat 13 June \u2013 Friday 19 June <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 13:<\/strong> Jumping Clay, Face Painting<\/p>\n

Sun 14:<\/strong> Party Animals NI<\/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

Saturday 13 June, Copeland Island Boat Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a38 (Ad), \u00a37 (Conc), \u00a34 (Ch)<\/p>\n

Departing from Donaghadee your trip to Copeland Island will be enhanced by tails of those who have travelled across that stretch of water over the centuries.<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a> visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Tickets on sale now…<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, Sea Bangor Festival Tall Ship Sailings<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The Morgenster will be open to the public over the two days of the Sea Bangor Festival weekend, with evening sailings on both nights from the Eisenhower Pier (limited numbers):
\nSaturday, departs at 7pm
\nSunday, departs at 7.30pm<\/p>\n

Tickets cost \u00a315 (no concessions) and the sailing will take you around Belfast Lough over a duration of 1 hour and thirty minutes<\/p>\n

Info and booking: 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/p>\n

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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 and 6pm<\/p>\n

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

Watch the fabulous characters from the celebrated novel by David Williams 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)<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

Wednesday 20 May \u2013 Sunday 28 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Whom the Bell Tolls: 9th<\/sup> Century Bells Exhibition. This exhibition has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday 6 \u2013 Sunday 28 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden<\/p>\n

ForM Sculpture Exhibition<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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Saturday 6 \u2013 Saturday 27 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft – “Ash artefacts”<\/p>\n

Downloadable Guides<\/strong><\/p>\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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