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  1. Portglenone

    Address

    79 Gortgole Road, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8AN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7738 029459

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Rosegift Studios in Portglenone offers pottery wheel classes, paint-your-own pottery, and canvas painting. Ideal for individuals, families, and groups, it’s perfect for creative activities, events, or team-building sessions.

  2. Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.
    Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Castle Green, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245 000

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    The re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege of Carrickfergus is taking place bank holiday Monday 26 August.

    Dates

  3. Archipelago Festival of Colour 27-28 July, Willow & Lore, Co. Antrim.  A weekend of playful activities for crafters and families to explore botanical
    Bell tents at Willow and Lore Wild Glamping
    Archipelago Festival of Colour 27-28 July, Willow & Lore, Co. Antrim.  A weekend of playful activities for crafters and families to explore botanical
    Bell tents at Willow and Lore Wild Glamping

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore Wild Glamping, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT436RQ

    Telephone

    +353877006512

    Price

    Price £65.30 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    A weekend of playful activities for crafters and families to explore botanical dyes, pigments & inks!

    Dates

    Price

    Price £65.30 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Broughshane

    Address

    128 Raceview Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4HY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 1487

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Ballymena Golf Club, founded in 1903 near Broughshane, offers a scenic 18-hole course with views of Slemish Mountain, year-round play, a restaurant, bar, pro shop, and facilities for events and competitions.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  5. Three Photographers

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition by three immigrant photographers who have built lives in Northern Ireland. A visual exploration of the human condition in Northern Ireland, seen through the eyes of three individuals who have embraced photography as a way of life.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2024to29 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
  6. Silver stacking rings
    Silver stacking rings
    Half day workshop
    Silver stacking rings
    Silver stacking rings
    Half day workshop

    Islandmagee

    Address

    184 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9338 2577

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Gobbins Crafts Workshop in Islandmagee offers classes in jewellery making. Create a unique piece of silver jewellery to remember your visit to Northern Ireland or to mark an important life event.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Ballymena

    Address

    51 - 53 Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9430

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, is one of Northern Ireland's foremost handmade craft and gift shops, located on Church Street in Ballymena offering regular crafting experiences and workshops with skilled local crafters.

  8. Cullybackey

    Address

    Dromona Lodge, 11 Dromona Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT43 5QL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7867 631 877

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Join Jenny for a unique cookery event at her home, nestled in the rolling green countryside outside the village of Cullybackey in County Antrim.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Drawing of people in Victorian costume in town centre with snowy backdrop, stalls and steam train.

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9337 8077

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. A beloved tradition since its inception in 2008, the…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Glenarm

    Address

    Seaview Hall, New Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1445

    Type

    Type:

    Economusee

    The Steensons are delighted to welcome visitors to their workshop and gallery. A fascinating and rare opportunity to watch highly skilled craftspeople at work. The goldsmiths can be observed using a variety of techniques.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Picture of The Braid Museum

    Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum - The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Steet, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5900

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    An exhibition highlighting how Mid and East Antrim Museum Collections provide a window into past lives for the family history researcher.

    Dates

  12. Theatre in The Park: The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan with details of venue/date/ticket price £5
    Illustration of Gondolier lying back with crown on his head to promote outdoor theatre performance of 'The Gondoliers'.
    Theatre in The Park: The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan with details of venue/date/ticket price £5
    Illustration of Gondolier lying back with crown on his head to promote outdoor theatre performance of 'The Gondoliers'.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Shaftesbury Park, Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Illyria Outdoor Theatre Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers' in Shaftesbury Park, Carrickfergus featuring romance, satire, and comedy. Enjoy an outdoor evening with friends or family and bring a picnic!

    Dates

  13. Martinstown

    Address

    22 Lisnamanny Road, Martinstown, County Antrim, BT43 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7595 862748

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    BowCrafty near Martinstown offers fun and educational two day classes in the art of bow making - through traditional techniques you can learn the skills required to craft your very own bow.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Group of storytellers
    Woodland Storyteller
    Woodland Storyteller
    Group of storytellers
    Woodland Storyteller
    Woodland Storyteller

    Glenarm

    Address

    Mid and East Antrim, Glenarm, County Antrim

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    ​Dalriada Legends, a brand new group of professional storytellers and musicians are keeping this storytelling tradition alive, collecting and reworking the old stories to bring to new audiences from near and far...

  15. Black and white aerial picture of Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Heritage Hub, 2 Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Carrickfergus Museum and Carrickfergus & District Historical Society (C&DHS) will be displaying a wide range of fascinating projects they have jointly delivered this May - including an exhibition on old Co. Antrim gaol. Call in any lunchtime and…

    Dates

  16. Two women laying under stick huts around a camp fire.
    A man in camouflage clothes under a shelter made from trees.
    A bushcraft fishing hook.
    A selection of meats cooking on an open fire.
    Two men camping next to a fire under bushcraft shelters.
    A smiling man sitting against a tree with a campfire.
    Two women laying under stick huts around a camp fire.
    A man in camouflage clothes under a shelter made from trees.
    A bushcraft fishing hook.
    A selection of meats cooking on an open fire.
    Two men camping next to a fire under bushcraft shelters.
    A smiling man sitting against a tree with a campfire.

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm, County Antrim

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7980 656 291

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Wildwalk is the premier bushcraft, survival and wilderness living skills provider in Northern Ireland. We teach bushcraft course for adults and children, wild foraging courses, outdoor wild food cookery courses, green wood carving courses, flint…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. 17th century drum being played!
    Battle drum with drum sticks Lambeg canes and brace hoops
    Arlene in the Bellahill Kitchen
    Some tasty apple fadge being made!
    Arlene demonstrating open fire cooking on a gridle
    17th century drum being played!
    Battle drum with drum sticks Lambeg canes and brace hoops
    Arlene in the Bellahill Kitchen
    Some tasty apple fadge being made!
    Arlene demonstrating open fire cooking on a gridle

    Ballycarry

    Address

    2 Bellahill Road, Ballycarry, County Antrim, BT38 9LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2303

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Let your heart beat to the sound of the Lambeg Drum as you become immersed in its large role within Northern Irish culture.
    An interactive history and music lesson all in one, you’ll be treated to a live performance from one of Northern Ireland's…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to1 Jan 2025

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance
  18. Islandmagee

    Address

    171 Low Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7485 605612

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Swifts Forge in Islandmagee offers a range of blacksmithing classes to create something special, with different courses running throughout the year. Christmas vouchers given priority in Feb-May

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historic charm. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 - 15:00. Book in advance.

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  20. Table set up with equipment for jewellery making class at Vera McCullough's
    Table set up with equipment for jewellery making class at Vera McCullough's
    Table set up with equipment for jewellery making class at Vera McCullough's
    Table set up with equipment for jewellery making class at Vera McCullough's

    Broughshane

    Address

    18 Hazelbank Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7796 262736

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Vera McCullough's jewellery workshop, set at the foot of Slemish Mountain, offer a hands-on experience crafting silver rings. Ideal for beginners and groups, VIP packages add special treats for celebrations. Booking required.

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