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  1. A monotype print by Sara Brown of ladies swimming. It can be seen in the forthcoming exhibition "Connections" at Down Arts Centre from 10 April - 3 Ma

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4014

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    This 'Connections' exhibition is the latest in the cross-border series of contemporary art exhibitions, exhibited at Down Arts Centre from 10 April to 3 May 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2025to3 May 2025
  2. painting pottery at Down Arts Centre

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4014

    Price

    Price £60.00 to £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling, using formers and more. Create unique pieces from pots, figures, animals, bowls and more.Fee includes clay, glazes and firings.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Mar 2025to16 Apr 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £60.00 to £65.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  3. mater group exhibition, Down Arts Centre

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4014

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    In celebration of International Women’s Day, this group exhibition invites viewers to contemplate the complex interplay of emotions, experiences, and societal expectations surrounding motherhood.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Mar 2025to5 Apr 2025
  4. Willow Birdfeeder

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44(0) 33 0137 4014

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join Heather McDermott to make a beautiful Willow bird feeder for Spring. Using sustainable organic NI Willow you will learn three different weaving techniques, including a handle.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2025Open 09:30 - 12:30
    From:
    12 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  5. Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4014

    Price

    Price £40.00 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers. Classes will consist of practical work and a demonstration of the design to be completed at the next class. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 Mar 2025to16 Apr 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £40.00 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  6. celebrating earth

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44(0) 33 0137 4014

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    In honour of Earth Day, our Earth Day & Eco Art workshop teaches kids ages 6-9 to make a difference for the planet through art. This eco-friendly session invites children to connect with nature, think creatively about recycling, and understand the…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    26 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  7. Image of Killowen Distillery
    Killowen Rum & Raisin Whiskey
    Killowen Poitín
    Killowen Native Irish Botanical Gin
    Killowen Distillery Stills
    Image of Killowen Distillery
    Killowen Rum & Raisin Whiskey
    Killowen Poitín
    Killowen Native Irish Botanical Gin
    Killowen Distillery Stills

    Killowen

    Address

    Killowen Distillery Tour, 29 Kilfeaghan Road, Killowen, County Down, BT34 3AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 74 6884 3838

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Events

    Discover the beautiful location of Killowen Distillery, its history and why it is ideally suited for making spirits.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre

    Cullyhanna, Newry

    Address

    Slatequarry Road, Cullyhanna, Cullyhanna, Newry, County Armagh, BT35 0JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3086 1220

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm  Admission £3.

    Drop in and join Úna Walsh to take a tour of the newly refurbished centre, while enjoying tea and scones.  Hear the stories from 6,000…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2025to12 Mar 2027Various Opening Times
  9. Poster for Historical & Cultural Bus Tour of South Armagh

    Newry

    Address

    Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 75 2626 9726

    Price

    Price £16.96 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    A borderland tour of history, culture and heritage, geology, archaeology, myths and legends, poets, music and stories.  Join Úna Walsh for a guided tour.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £16.96 Per Ticket
  10. Barbara Dickson

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4014

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    In this special acoustic performance Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. The pair let the words and melodies take 'centre stage' as they perform a wonderful range of material drawing on…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  11. Enjoying the best sunset in the country out on the water
    Sitting around the campfire listening to music
    Taking a minute to enjoy the sunset after paddle boarding
    Enjoying the best sunset in the country out on the water
    Sitting around the campfire listening to music
    Taking a minute to enjoy the sunset after paddle boarding

    Newry

    Address

    Greencastle Pier Road, 121 Greencastle Pier Road, Greencastle, Kilkeel, Newry, Co Down, BT34 4LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)77 0711 1906

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure

    Do you want to relax in nature, be on the water, enjoy gourmet BBQ food, have a drink while relaxing with new outdoor friends? Well read on if it sounds like you!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Image of young girl playing bat and ball in Montalto Estate, with Easter animated graphics

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £5.60 to £16.80 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Join us for an Easter Monday Extravaganza at Montalto Estate!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £5.60 to £16.80 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre

    Newry

    Address

    Slatequarry Road, Cullyhanna, Newry, County Armagh, BT35 0JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3088 8050

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre

    For a perfect day out book your guided group tour with Úna Walsh of the O'Fiaich Heritage Centre, along with history and stories of South Armagh.

    The tour will last 2 hours and includes light…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2025to30 Apr 2026
  14. Anastasiia Todchuk - Only Hope
    Tatiana Novokhatnia - The Escape Artist
    Anastasiia Todchuk - Only Hope
    Tatiana Novokhatnia - The Escape Artist

    Newry

    Address

    Newry Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry, County Down, BT34 1DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 79 0028 8750

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Only Hope and The Escape Artist give a unique insight in to the impact of War, especially on young women in the 21st Century. In February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine and a protracted conflict has ensued. This work addresses themes of loss,…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2025Open 20:00 - 21:15

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £10.00 Per Ticket
  15. Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Finding the way on the navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Which way is it? orientating herself on our navigation skills course
    Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Finding the way on the navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Which way is it? orientating herself on our navigation skills course

    Newcastle

    Address

    Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0QB

    Telephone

    +(0) 44 77 0711 1906

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Do you want to improve your navigation skills and have a great day out in the hills at the same time? Click and have a look here!

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2025Open 08:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Killeavy Estate longhorn beef

    Killeavy

    Address

    Killeavy Castle Estate, 12 Ballintemple Road, Killeavy, Armagh, BT35 8LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3044 4888

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Slow Roast Sunday

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2024to31 Dec 2027Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Bar

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  17. Family enjoying easter trail at Rowallane Garden

    Saintfield

    Address

    Crossgar Road, Saintfield, Saintfield, County Down, BT24 7LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9751 0131

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure

    This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  18. Getting to the top on an amazing sea cliff rock climb!
    Tackling BIG heights on some  central Mournes Granite
    In the zone, doing some active meditation
    Getting to the top on an amazing sea cliff rock climb!
    Tackling BIG heights on some  central Mournes Granite
    In the zone, doing some active meditation

    Hilltown

    Address

    Spelga Dam, Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 0711 1906

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure

    The newest olympic sport, and a the next step in most hikers outdoor journey, Rock climbing is a safe, adventurous and surprisingly peaceful outdoor activity - read on and see what it's all about!

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Two Trust Volunteers with locally grown produce

    Strangford

    Address

    Castle Ward, Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4488 1204

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Hop over to Castle Ward this Easter weekend for a vibrant market filled with local crafts, tasty treats, and family fun!

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  20. Image of Montalto House

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    County Down, Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £19.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Your visit will begin with a warm welcome while you enjoy tea, coffee and homemade shortbread in the beautiful Montalto House.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    From:
    2 Apr 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £19.00 Per Ticket
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