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  1. Wake the Giant Festival is back again for more gigantic fun and this year he's not alone! This year's tale will once again bring Finn to life - come and help Wake the Giant and meet his friends. Embrace your giant spirit and join in the Giant Adventures in Warrenpoint to see what happens as the story unfolds.
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  1. Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
    Cranfield Alpacas Beach trek
    Feeding the Gang at Cranfield Alpacas
    Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
    Cranfield Alpacas Beach trek
    Feeding the Gang at Cranfield Alpacas

    Kilkeel

    Address

    Cranfield Alpacas, 35 - 37 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 75 6853 7779

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    Price £30.00 to £65.00 Per Ticket

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    Walking

    Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of the gang, feed them and enjoy some refreshments while taking in the stunning panoramic views of Carlingford Lough and the Mournes.

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    Price £30.00 to £65.00 Per Ticket

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    • On site parking
  2. Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
    Everyone Falls in Love with our Alpacas
    Albert, the Alpaca, charming our guests
    Fun for Everyone!
    Feeding Alpacas
    Picnic time with the Alpacas
    Family Meeting & Mingling with our alpacas
    Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
    Everyone Falls in Love with our Alpacas
    Albert, the Alpaca, charming our guests
    Fun for Everyone!
    Feeding Alpacas
    Picnic time with the Alpacas
    Family Meeting & Mingling with our alpacas

    Kilkeel

    Address

    Cranfield Alpacas, 35 - 37 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 75 6853 7779

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

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    Adventure

    Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and Carlingford Lough. Our alpaca adventure trail experience lets you get up close to our family of Alpacas whilst enjoying tales of Vikings, Knights,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

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    Price £10.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

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    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  3. 3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
    Field Walk Family Fun
    Alpaca Cuddles
    Ladies Enjoying a Field Walk Treat
    Mum  & Daughter Field Walk Birthday Treat
    3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
    Field Walk Family Fun
    Alpaca Cuddles
    Ladies Enjoying a Field Walk Treat
    Mum  & Daughter Field Walk Birthday Treat

    Kilkeel

    Address

    37 Cranfield Road, Cranfield, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 75 6853 7779

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close and feed them. Suitable for all ages. Lasts 60 minutes.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. ceramics

    Downpatrick

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4014

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    Exhibition

    Conversations in Clay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024to30 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
  5. Text promoting fun days at Cranfield Beach with Mae Murray Foundation. 29.06, 25,07, 01.07 and 23.08.

    Kilkeel

    Address

    Ameracam Lane, Cranfield, Kilkeel, Co. Down, BT34 4LN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 600 1166

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    Summer Events

    Join us for fun days across the Summer at Cranfield Beach with Mae Murray Foundation.

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    From:
    1 Aug 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
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    23 Aug 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  6. A child and an adult enjoying Summer activities at Cranfield Beach

    Cranfield Beach

    Address

    Ameracam Lane, Cranfield Beach, County Down, BT34 4LN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

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    Family Fun

    Come along and discover the wonders of our beach and marine life during National Marine Week. Uncover the secrets of protecting our beaches and marine creatures with the motto: "Snap only pictures, leave behind just footprints!"

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
  7. Basket of Flower, Summer Sips and Season Stems

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Spa Road, Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44(0) 28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

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    Summer Events

    In the stunning surroundings of Montalto Estate, join us and learn how to make your very own Floral Summer Bouquet. Using seasonal blooms and a selection of homegrown foliage you will be shown the techniques and guided through the steps to make your…

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    From:
    2 Aug 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

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    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Drinking glasses on craft-vendor's table

    Strangford

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

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    Markets / Fairs

    Take home the crafts made by skilled local makers and artists.

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    3 Aug 2024to4 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

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    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  9. Greener Shade of Blue

    Newry

    Address

    3 Lowes Lane, Camlough Road, Newry, County Armagh, BT45 7JS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 75 1725 2371

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    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

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    Festival

    As part of the Lúnasa Festival, a cultural mix of award winning traditional Irish music and songs by Dún Réimhe CCE and mountain bluegrass by the “Tan and Sober Gentlemen” from North Carolina.

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    From:
    3 Aug 2024Open 20:00 - 23:45

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    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. coding for kids poster

    Downpatrick

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4014

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    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

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    Workshop

    STEM Coding Week - 8 -12 years - With an emphasis on hands on activity and experiential, problem-based learning in STEM subjects, Sentinus is inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, digital developers, and entrepreneurs.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2024to9 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  11. Summer Painting Week

    Downpatrick

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44(0)3301374014

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    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

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    Craft

    This two-hour summer painting class with tutor Jenny Bailie will allow your 5 to 8 year-old to express their creativity and have fun with other like-minded children.

    We will explore a different theme each day and at the end of the week, we will…

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    From:
    5 Aug 2024to9 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

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    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

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    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  12. Summer Painting Week

    Downpatrick

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0134 4014

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    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

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    Workshop

    Summer Painting Week for 5 to 8 year olds

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2024to9 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  13. Sewing Machine Basics

    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

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    Type:

    Craft

    Sewing Machine workshop suitable for ages 14+

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  14. Ballynoe Stone Circle

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Ballynoe, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6ET

    Price

    Free

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    Walking

    Discover more about this fascinating and important ancient monument

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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    Free
  15. Rowallane Garden, Saintfield

    Saintfield

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9751 0131

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

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    Workshop

    Join artist Ruth Osborne and learn all about this playful printmaking process using a gel plate.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 15:00

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    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  16. St Ayles Skiffs on Strangford Lough at Delamont Country Park.
    Aerial view of land based activities at Skiffiefest
    View of Strangford Lough at Delamont from the festival village at Skiffiefest
    St Ayles Skiffs on Strangford Lough at Delamont Country Park.
    Aerial view of land based activities at Skiffiefest
    View of Strangford Lough at Delamont from the festival village at Skiffiefest

    Killyleagh

    Address

    Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 7198 4296

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    SkiffieFest - the Strangford Lough Water Sports Festival returns for 2024!

    Watch local St Ayle Skiffs compete in the SkiffieFest Regatta, whilst enjoying local food and drink vendors, and other land based activities that promises to be fun for all…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2024to11 Aug 2024

    Price

    Free
  17. The Boondocks

    Downpatrick

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44(0)3301374014

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    The Boondocks
    'Hank Williams, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard…'
    'I'm so Lonesome I could Cry, Galveston, Sea of Heartbreak, Love Hurts, Always on my Mind, Silver Wings…'
    Just some of the names and songs…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket
  18. image of knitwear on a mannequin

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4049

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    'A Toast to our Retrospective' is an exhibition that aims to showcase a diverse collection of past and present art work created by the Top Floor Studio Group.

    This exhibition will highlight pieces of textile art from our repertoire, with a…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2024to28 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  19. Foraging at Lúnasa
    Foaring at Lúnasa
    Foraging at Lúnasa
    Foraging at Lúnasa
    Foraging at Lúnasa
    Foraging at Lúnasa
    Foaring at Lúnasa
    Foraging at Lúnasa
    Foraging at Lúnasa
    Foraging at Lúnasa

    Forkhill, Newry

    Address

    Mountain Ways Ireland, 11A Cloughinny Road, Forkhill, Newry, County Down, BT35 9RY

    Telephone

    +353 8722 43176

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    As part of the Lúnasa Festival, re-discover the ancient art of foraging. Join us to learn about edible 'weeds' and medicinal wild plants once used by our ancestors at Slieve Gullion's foot.

    Summer is all about abundance. However, It's also a time…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Newcastle

    Address

    5 Donard Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT330HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9267 0445

    Type

    Type:

    Competition / Game

    Pipe Band and Highland Dance contest

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
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