{"id":9396,"date":"2015-06-25T10:35:17","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T09:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9396"},"modified":"2015-06-25T10:35:55","modified_gmt":"2015-06-25T09:35:55","slug":"whats-on-this-weekend-and-next-in-ards-and-north-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/06\/whats-on-this-weekend-and-next-in-ards-and-north-down\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On this weekend and next in Ards and North Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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S\"\"<\/a>aturday 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

Bangor\u2019s Seafront is definitely the place to be this weekend 27 & 28 June where Sea Bangor\u2019s Tented Village will have all the ingredients for the perfect seaside day out with superb local food, live music, celebrity chefs, street theatre, a tall ship, fun for kids and lots more!<\/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

Sat 4 July \u2013 Fri 10 July <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 4 July, Glorious Gardens Coach Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Tickets: \u00a320 (Ad), \u00a318 (Con), \u00a310 (Ch)<\/p>\n

Experience the Historical delights of some of the Peninsula\u2019s Famous gardens, Including Mount Stewart, Greyabbey House and the Cistercian Monastery. Light refreshments included.<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 4:<\/strong> Children\u2019s Crafts, Party Animals NI, Aldo\u2019s Magic Show<\/p>\n

Sun 5:<\/strong> Crafts, Face Painting, Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/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 5 July, Live Music at the Bandstand <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward Park, Bangor <\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 3pm \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n

The summer season of FREE live music every Sunday in Ward Park starts this week! The 2015 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s act:<\/strong> Emilie Conway Band (Swing)<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 5 July, The Tall Ships Parade of Sails Belfast Lough <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from The Jetty, Pickie Funpark<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a320<\/p>\n

Experience the grandeur and history of the parade of sails by getting close to a fleet as large as Drake\u2019s Spanish Armada.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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:<\/strong> 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

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

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

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

Tuesday 30 June – Thursday 30 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photographic: Mobile Artistry<\/p>\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

Tuesday 30 June \u2013 Wednesday 29 July <\/strong><\/p>\n

Maritime Exhibition by Portaferry and Strangford Trust<\/p>\n

Saturday 4 \u2013 Saturday 25 July <\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft \u2013 \u2018Portaferry Reflections\u2019 \u2013 Portaferry Art Society annual exhibition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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