{"id":9326,"date":"2015-06-16T10:32:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T09:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9326"},"modified":"2015-06-16T10:40:49","modified_gmt":"2015-06-16T09:40:49","slug":"find-out-whats-on-in-north-down-ards-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/06\/find-out-whats-on-in-north-down-ards-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Find out What’s On in Ards and North Down in June."},"content":{"rendered":"

Sat 20 June \u2013 Friday 26 June<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 20 June, Strangford Upper Lough Boat Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from The Slipway, Portaferry <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and experience the serenity of a trip around the beautiful and mystical Strangford Lough.<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 20:<\/strong> Science Show: \u2018Cool Vibrations\u2019<\/p>\n

Sun 21:<\/strong> Plant and Play Garden Workshop & Crafts<\/p>\n

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

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

Sunday 21 June, World Music Day <\/strong><\/p>\n

Project 24, Queens Parade, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

Beyond Skin and Project 24 presents traditional drum and dance from West Africa. The prestigious Ghanaian group ‘Akrowa’ will be visiting Northern Ireland to host this Interactive Music Experience. The event is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland & Ards and North Down Borough Council.<\/p>\n

INFO: project24ni.com<\/p>\n

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Friday 26 June<\/strong>, <\/strong>Ards Half Marathon and Walk <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ards Leisure Centre (Start and Finish)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marathon entry fees vary.\u00a0 Free to spectate.<\/p>\n

Start Time: 6.30pm<\/p>\n

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

Sat 27 June \u2013 Friday 3 July <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

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

Free admission<\/p>\n

Time: Sat 10am \u2013 6pm, Sun 12noon – 6pm<\/p>\n

Sea Bangor Maritime Festival returns with a fantastic line up of entertainment, food galore, children’s fun, a Tall Ship, the \u2018Great Bangor Bake Off\u2019 and Twister Aerobatic Displays to mention just a few of the highlights of this superb weekend event.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 27:<\/strong> Archery, Face Painting<\/p>\n

Sun 28:<\/strong> Glitter Tattoos, Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

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

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

Sunday 28 June, Historic Bangor (Walking Tour) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Bangor VIC <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33<\/p>\n

Join us on a walk through the past discovering the varied history of Bangor. From bronze age settlements and the establishment of Bangor Abbey through Viking invasions and 2 World Wars to Bangor\u2019s emergence as a prominent seaside town.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> 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

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

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

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

The Bell Tolls for Thee : 9th Century Christian Bells Exhibition<\/a>. This exhibition has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Tuesday 2 \u2013 Sunday 28 June <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Walk Around Portavoe Reservoir : Art Exhibition<\/a><\/h3>\n

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

Castle Park, Bangor, BT20 4UT<\/p>\n

T: 028 9127 0069. Admission Free<\/p>\n

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

Ards and North Down Borough Council are delighted to announce the return of ForM sculpture exhibition. The sculptures, inspired by the garden, will give visitors a unique experience and the opportunity to see art in a different context.<\/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” \u2013 Ceramics by a collective of unique and diverse local artists and makers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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