{"id":9437,"date":"2015-07-03T10:29:47","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T09:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9437"},"modified":"2015-07-03T10:29:47","modified_gmt":"2015-07-03T09:29:47","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/07\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-80\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND NEXT WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (July 6-12).<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/nitblogo-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8641\" title=\"nitblogo (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/nitblogo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"103\" \/><\/a>Mr      Stink, Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Castle Park, Bangor, Co Down, <\/strong>July      2-5. Enjoy an outdoor show packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming      message suitable for the whole family. Watch the fabulous characters from      the celebrated novel by David Walliams come to life in Heartbreak      Productions&#8217; adaptation of Mr. Stink for the outdoor stage. Shows: 2pm      &amp; 6pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ulster Scots      Festival, Reivers House, Newcastle Street, Kilkeel, Co Down, <\/strong>until<strong> <\/strong>July 11. Come along and      experience our Ulster-Scots culture at first hand. The festival will      highlight the best of Ulster-Scots traditional music and dance      performances. This will include highland dancers, fifes, Lambeg drums and      traditional fiddles. Children\u2019s entertainment will also be available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer Concert at Downhill      Demesne, Mussenden Temple, Seacoast Road, Downhill, Co Londonderry<\/strong>, July 11.\u00a0 The National Trust presents an evening      of acoustical pleasure in the stunningly beautiful surroundings of Mussenden      Temple. For timings follow on Facebook.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maiden of the Mournes Festival, Warrenpoint, Co Down,<\/strong> July 9-16. The Maiden of the Mournes International Festival continues to offer something for everyone from the free open air musical entertainment each evening, the children\u2019s events, the fireworks display, sports events, the festival banquet, brass and accordion bands, through to the Selection and Crowning of the \u2018Maiden of the Mournes\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Armagh City Walking Tours, departing from Armagh Visitor Information Centre, English Street, Armagh, Co Armagh, <\/strong>July 8 &#8211; August 29.\u00a0 For those who want to explore everything the Ecclesiastical capital has to offer, a guided walking tour is a must. You\u2019ll walk through Armagh\u2019s rich history as you hear stories and anecdotes about the area, learn about the City\u2019s renowned Georgian architecture and stroll along the distinct cobbled streets as you unearth some of the City\u2019s hidden gems along the way. Tour Times: Wed &#8211; Sat 11am and 12.30pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer Extravaganza at Share, Shanaghy, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, <\/strong>until August 31. Enjoy an exciting and innovative activity programme at Share Extravaganza including archery, banana boating, canoeing, climbing, orienteering, circus skills, combat corps, sailing, windsurfing and mountain biking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rogue Robots &#8211; A Lasertag Activity, W5 at Odyssey, Queen&#8217;s Quay, Belfast, <\/strong>until August<strong> <\/strong>30. Have you got what it takes to be a member of RoboSquad? Rogue Robots is W5&#8217;s new lasertag activity for summer 2015 and is a fun challenge for all the family. So get yourself down to W5 and take part in a short, story driven challenge to deactivate as many robot targets as you can in the time available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ballycastle Town Market, Ballycastle Sea Front, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, <\/strong>July 12 and 13. At the Ballycastle Town Markets there are some amazing local artisan producers, artists and crafters displaying and selling their goods. You can also meet the makers, try some local produce and learn more about the goods they produce and sell. Opening times: 11am-4pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u2018The Holy, Holy Bus\u2019,<\/strong> <strong>Lyric Theatre, Belfast, <\/strong>until<strong> <\/strong>July 10. Head down to the Lyric Theatre for a hilariously madcap adventure about love, hope, happiness and faith. \u2018The Holy, Holy Bus\u2019 will have you laughing, crying and even praying for some divine inspiration along the journey! Show times: Tues \u2013 Sat 7.45pm \/ Sat &amp; Sun 2.30pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Children&#8217;s Street Theatre, Station Square, Kerr Street, Portrush, Co Antrim, <\/strong>from July 10 &#8211; Aug 31<strong>. <\/strong>Come and join us for a fun filled afternoon with excitement and laughter at your local Street Theatre in the heart of Portrush. It is a free family entertainment event on a weekly basis as part of the Causeway Coast and Glens Council&#8217;s programme of summer entertainment. Suitable for all ages. From 1.30pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Please note some of the events require pre-booking. For more details on these and other events click on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/events\">www.discovernorthernireland.com\/events<\/a>, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/discovernorthernireland\">www.facebook.com\/discovernorthernireland<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (July 6-12). Mr Stink, Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Castle Park, Bangor, Co Down, July 2-5. Enjoy an outdoor show packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming message suitable for the whole family. 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