{"id":9674,"date":"2015-08-06T10:22:50","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T09:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9674"},"modified":"2015-08-06T10:22:50","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T09:22:50","slug":"whats-on-ards-north-down-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/08\/whats-on-ards-north-down-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On Ards & North Down."},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday 8 August \u2013 Friday 14 August<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 8 August, Super Saturday at The Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conway Square, Newtownards<\/p>\n

Free Event, 10am \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

A free family day out to celebrate the return of the weekly market at Conway Square, with pop up performances, live music, a bouncy castle, face painter, magic shows and much more.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 8:<\/strong> Plant & Play \u2018Design A Fairy Garden\u2019<\/p>\n

Sun 9:<\/strong> Science Show\u00a0 \u2018Forensics\u2019 , 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

Saturday 8 and 9 August, Fun at the Lough<\/h3>\n

Portaferry, various locations <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Free entertainment every weekend this August in Portaferry, including Fishy Fun Street Theatre, Exploris Discovery Tank and Exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Sa<\/strong>t 8:<\/strong> Fish Heads<\/p>\n

Sun 9:<\/strong> Captain John Ed Smith<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, <\/strong>(028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 9 August, 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:\u00a0 Soul Truth Band (Funk, Soul, R\u2019n\u2019B)<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 9 August, 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: Lord Londonderry Flute Band<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 8 August, Crawfordsburn and Helen\u2019s Bay Walk <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Station Square, Helen\u2019s Bay, 10:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 9 August, Strangford Lough Boat Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from the Slipway, Portaferry, 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, <\/strong>(028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 12 August, Kids \u2018Sea Creatures Nature Trail\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Education Centre, Crawfordsburn Country Park, 10:30am & 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: Free<\/p>\n

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

Thursday 13 August, Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 15 August \u2013 Friday 21 August <\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 15:<\/strong> Children\u2019s Crafts, Jumping Clay<\/p>\n

Sun 17:<\/strong> Glitter Tattoos, Ark Open Farm, 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

Saturday 15 and 16 August, Fun at the Lough<\/h3>\n

Portaferry, various locations <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Free entertainment every weekend this August in Portaferry, including Fishy Fun Street Theatre, Exploris Discovery Tank and Exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Sat 8:<\/strong> Pirate Peg<\/p>\n

Sun 9:<\/strong> Pirate Living Statue and Pirate Lass<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, <\/strong>(028) 4272 9882, Portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 16\u00a0 August, 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:\u00a0 Dave HOWELL AND THE Jazzmeisters (Jazz)<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 16 August, 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: Ards Silver Band<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 15 August, From an Abbey to a Stately Home (Coach Tour)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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Saturday 15 August, Nautical Past, Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Tickets: \u00a310<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 16 August, Copeland Island Boat Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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Wednesday 19 August, Kids Nature Trail, Castle Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from North Down Museum <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ticket: Free<\/p>\n

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

Tuesday 4 August \u2013 Sunday 6 September <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Creative Peninsula Exhibition – Now in its 14th year, this thriving event features Open Studios, Tours, Exhibitions, Workshops, Demonstrations and more.<\/h2>\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

Friday 31 July \u2013 Saturday 29 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft \u2013 \u2018Ocean Reflections on the Creative Process\u2019 \u2013 Drawings, sketches & panting proofs by Seacourt Print Workshop Artists.<\/p>\n

Ards Crafts and Visitor Information Centre <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD<\/p>\n

T: 028 9182 6846 Admission Free<\/p>\n

Friday 31 July \u2013 Saturday 29 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Maker: \u2018Outside of Us\u2019 – An exhibition by ceramicist Sharon Regan<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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