{"id":9831,"date":"2015-08-22T09:51:19","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T08:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9831"},"modified":"2015-08-22T09:51:19","modified_gmt":"2015-08-22T08:51:19","slug":"whats-on-in-north-down-ards-this-weekend-and-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/08\/whats-on-in-north-down-ards-this-weekend-and-next\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On in North Down & Ards this weekend and next!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday 22 August \u2013 Friday 28 August <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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S\"\"<\/a>aturday 22 August, Music and Fireworks <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Free Event<\/p>\n

With a fantastic entertainment line-up, this free event has all the elements for a family evening out with music, food and drinks available on site, a fun fair and the spectacular fireworks finale.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Fair 12noon \u2013 10pm, Live Music from 7pm and Fireworks Display from 10pm.<\/p>\n

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

visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 22 August, Bangor Culture Day <\/strong><\/p>\n

Free Event, 12noon \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n

Bangor Culture Day returns this year to celebrate the wealth of creative talent in the town, with music, dance, theatre, spoken word, craft, magic and much more.<\/p>\n

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

visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 22:<\/strong> Plant and Play Garden Workshop and Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 23:<\/strong> Aldo\u2019s Magic Show, 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 22 and 23 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 22:<\/strong> Captain Morgan<\/p>\n

Sun 23:<\/strong> Serena Sea Queen<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 23\u00a0August, 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 Nathan O\u2019Regan Band with Ryan McMullan (Popular, Folk)<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 23 August, Summer Band Concert <\/strong><\/p>\n

Lemons Wharf, Donaghadee<\/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: Ballywalter Flute Band<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 22 August, Maritime Coach Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Ticket: \u00a312 (Ad), \u00a310 (Con), \u00a36 (Ch)<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 23 August, Strangford Lough Boat Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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Sunday 23 August, Donaghadee Living History Walking Tour <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from the Town Hall, Donaghadee, 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ticket: \u00a36 (Ad), \u00a35 (Con), \u00a33 (Ch)<\/p>\n

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

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Tuesday 25 August, Bangor Christian Heritage Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Bangor Abbey. 2:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ticket: \u00a33<\/p>\n

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

\nSaturday 29 August \u2013 Friday 4 September <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 29:<\/strong> Face Painting, Casey\u2019s Creatures<\/p>\n

Sun 30:<\/strong> Science Show: \u2018Dino Dig, 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 29 and 30 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 29:<\/strong> Captain Horatio Hawke<\/p>\n

Sun 23:<\/strong> Miss Shell the Singing Mermaid<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 30 August, Live Music at the Bandstand <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Bring along a picnic and join us for the final day of our summer season of free live music Ward Park.<\/p>\n

This week: Open House Bluegrass Picnic<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 30 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: Ballygowan Flute Band<\/p>\n

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

Saturday 29 August, Decourcy\u2019s Norman Conquest of the Ards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Ards Visitor Information Centre, 10:30am <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a317 (Ad), \u00a315 (Con), \u00a38 (Ch)<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Copeland Island Boat Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, 2pm <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a38 (Ad), \u00a37 (Con), \u00a3 4 (Ch)<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@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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