When: Mon 13 Jun – Sun 6 Sep Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Calling Pokémon fans new and old! From 13 June, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, […]
When: Mon 13 Jun – Sun 6 Sep Where: Mount Stewart, Newtownards Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Ready to unleash your energy? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon trading, take part in mega games, flex your skills and collect stickers! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit […]
When: Sat 5 & Sun 6 Sep Where: Newcastle Cost: Various Time: Various Nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, this vibrant festival promised an unmissable weekend of incredible flavours and unforgettable music, creating a spectacular celebration of the region’s rich culinary and musical heritage. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 5 Sep & Sat 12 Sep Where: Castle Ward, Downpatrick Cost: From £40 Time: 12pm-3pm Enjoy a relaxed alpaca walking experience. Meet your alpaca companions, Zeus, Pretzel, Peanut and more – before heading out on a gentle guided walk around the beautiful Temple Water. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 6 Sep Where: McClelland Park, Newry Cost: Free Time: 12pm-6pm From traditional arts to modern fusion performances, Newry Mela offers something for everyone. Community groups, local artists, and international performers come together to create a day full of fun, learning, and cultural discovery. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
When: Sun 6 Sep Where: Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Cost: Car park charges apply Time: 1pm-3pm Young explorers become History Detectives using old maps, photos and following clues in the landscape to uncover the hidden heritage of our parks. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 11 Sep Where: Crom, Newtownbutler Cost: £5 Time: 7pm-8:30pm If you're keen to learn more about bats and what types of species we have at Crom, this is the event for you. Our Rangers will take you on a 1.5 hour walk around the estate where you'll hear about what species are found […]
European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is taking place on 12-13 September across Northern Ireland. This FREE weekend encourages everyone to explore extraordinary places and stories, including experiences that are not normally accessible to the public. From unique spaces and historic buildings to behind the scenes tours and stories rarely told, European Heritage Open Days offers […]
When: Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sep Where: Greyabbey, Co. Down Cost: Free Time: Tours: 1:15pm (Sat), 1:30pm (Sun) Travel back over 800 years at one of Ulster's best-preserved medieval abbeys. Explore the ruins, enjoy family-friendly activities and join guided tours through this remarkable historic site. W: discovernorthernireland.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sep Where: Ulster Aviation Society, Lisburn Cost: Free Time: 10am-5:30pm Step inside historic Second World War hangars and discover one of the finest aviation collections in the UK and Ireland. Climb into aircraft cockpits, try flight simulators and VR experiences, and see iconic aircraft including a Harrier jump jet. […]
