{"id":9522,"date":"2015-07-15T20:32:17","date_gmt":"2015-07-15T19:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9522"},"modified":"2015-07-15T20:32:17","modified_gmt":"2015-07-15T19:32:17","slug":"ards-and-north-down-events-sat-18-july-to-fri-31-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/07\/ards-and-north-down-events-sat-18-july-to-fri-31-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Ards and North Down Events – Sat 18 July to Fri 31 July"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday 18 July \u2013 Friday 24 July <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 18:\u00a0 Louie the Magician and Caricaturist<\/p>\n

Sun 19: Clayrazy, Children\u2019s Crafts, Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/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 19 July, Live Music at the Bandstand <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Join us for the summer season of FREE live music every Sunday in Ward Park, with a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s act: The Russian Dolls (Country Rock)<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 19 July, Summer Band Concert <\/strong><\/p>\n

Conway Square, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 3pm \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

Join us for the summer season of FREE band concerts every Sunday in Newtownards, Comber or Donaghadee.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s band: Ards Silver Band<\/p>\n

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

Thursday 23 \u2013Sunday 26 July, Donaghadee Ulster Scots Festival <\/strong><\/p>\n

Various Locations, Donaghadee <\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the town\u2019s strong Ulster-Scots heritage with an extensive programme of themed entertainment, including live music, a cookery masterclass, Living History Fayre and themed tours.<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 18 July, Nautical Past, Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from The Jetty<\/strong><\/a>, Bangor, 2pm<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Tickets: \u00a310 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the rich nautical history of Belfast Lough as you explore Bangor\u2019s role in World War I and II<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 19 July, Copeland Island Boat Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Departs from Donaghadee Harbour<\/strong><\/a>, 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a38 (Ad), \u00a37 (Con), \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:<\/strong> Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a> visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 19 July, 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, Helens Bay, 2:30pm<\/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

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Thursday 23 July, Newtownards Historical Walking Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Town Hall, Newtownards, 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33<\/p>\n

Discover the wealth of historical treasures Newtownards has to offer and how some of history\u2019s most notable civilians including the Normans, Celts and Vikings shaped the town.<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 25 \u2013 Friday 31 July <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 25:<\/strong> Plant & Play Garden Workshop & Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 26:<\/strong> Children\u2019s Crafts, Archery, 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 26 July, Live Music at the Bandstand <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Join us for the summer season of FREE live music every Sunday in Ward Park, with a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s act: Johnny and the Riviera (Swing, Jazz)<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 26 July, Summer Band Concert <\/strong><\/p>\n

Comber Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 3pm \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

Join us for the summer season of FREE band concerts every Sunday in Newtownards, Comber or Donaghadee.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s band: Comber Silver Band<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 25 July, Kids Nature Trail, Castle Park, Bangor <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from North Down Museum, 10:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: Free<\/p>\n

Learn about the natural habitat or the birds and animals who live in the picturesque grounds of Castle Park<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 25 July, Strangford Lough Twilight Boat Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from The Slipway, Portaferry, 6:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Find a little inner peace and harmony as you take an evening cruise across the beautiful Strangford Lough<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 26 July, A<\/strong> Forenoon Aroon the Ards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour Departs from the Ards Visitor Information Centre, 1pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a318 (Ad), \u00a316 (Con), \u00a39 (Ch)<\/p>\n

This Ulster-Scots tour of \u2018the Ards\u2019 traces the history of the 1606 Hamilton\/Montgomery settlement. (Includes afternoon tea)<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 26 July, Dander around the Dee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Pier 36, Donaghadee, 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33<\/p>\n

Step back through the ages with local historian Harry Allen as he leads you around the history-rich town of Donaghadee.<\/p>\n

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

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

Thursday 2 July \u2013 Sunday 2 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

Here Comes The Bride – Come along and enjoy an exhibition of bridal dresses from over the decades, on loan to the Museum from local ladies.<\/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 – This exhibition will showcase the great maritime past of the ports of Portaferry and Strangford.<\/p>\n

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

Art in the Loft \u2013 \u2018Portaferry Reflections\u2019 \u2013 Portaferry Art Society\u2019s annual exhibition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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