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  1. 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
    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.

  2. Bowcrafty

    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
    • Parking Available
  3. Hall filled with crafters and people undertaking activities
    Hall filled with crafters and people undertaking activities

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Centre, Balmoral Avenue, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Embark on a creative adventure at the Whitehead Community Centre's Crafters' Market, a highlight of August Craft Month. Explore diverse stalls, enjoy live demonstrations, and participate in engaging workshops for all skill levels. Indulge in a…

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  4. The Siege of Carrickfergus
    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

  5. The Lighthouse Bakes Supper Club & Cookery School
    Cartoon logo of couple dining with words Lighthouse Bistro Supper Club and Cookery School
    Fish served on a white plate with vegetables
    Selection of bottles of wine on display
    Cartoon logo of couple dining with words Lighthouse Bistro Supper Club and Cookery School
    Fish served on a white plate with vegetables
    Selection of bottles of wine on display

    Whitehead

    Address

    2 Marine Avenue, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9QN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2447

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Lighthouse Bakes Supper Club and Cookery School in Whitehead offers unique experiences like supper clubs, wine tastings, cookery classes and private dining in a licensed venue with exceptional food and drink.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed
    • Licenced Bar

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
    • SWi-Fi Available
  6. Midtown Makers Studio Craft Workshops

    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.

  7. Two women laying under stick huts around a camp fire.
    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.

    Ballyclare

    Address

    The Burn Road, Doagh, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 0RE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7980 656 291

    Price

    Price £95.00 Course

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    At WildWalk we offer everyone a chance to connect to the outdoors. We offer a variety of bushcraft and wilderness, survival and living activities, such as outdoor foraging, campfire cooking, shelter building and wildlife tracking. Learn new skills…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price £95.00 Course
  8. Jenny Bristow Cookery School Experience

    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
    • Parking Available
  9. Blue and Grey Music and Mind Logo
    Blue and Grey Music and Mind Logo

    Whitehead

    Address

    Various venues, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Experience the Music and Mind Festival in Whitehead, County Antrim, from August 23-25! Celebrate health and well-being with live music, storytelling, yoga, family activities, and more. Discover local talent and community spirit in a stunning coastal…

    Dates

  10. The Steensons Économusée

    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
    • Parking Available
  11. Silver stacking rings
    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
    • Parking Available
  12. Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
    Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
    Strawberry ice cream being scooped from container.
    Man pouring milk into container with strawberries to make ice-cream.
    Two brown and white cows staring forward.
    Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.
    Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
    Strawberry ice cream being scooped from container.
    Man pouring milk into container with strawberries to make ice-cream.
    Two brown and white cows staring forward.
    Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.

    Glarryford

    Address

    Dundermot House, 30 Station Road, Glarryford, County Antrim, BT44 9RA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7720 464669

    Type

    Type:

    Economusee

    Discover the story behind the Creamery Can ice-cream located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena to the Causeway.

  13. ⁠Rosegift Studios - Pottery Wheel Studio

    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.

  14. Glenravel International Furnace Festival 2024

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Old Cushendun Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT43 7LL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7857 579710

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Visitors to the Glenravel International Furnace Festival will see iron smelting in action, learn more about the iron heritage of the area and take part in a programme of immersive demonstrations, walks, talks and workshops.

    Dates

  15. The Giant of Drums experience with Bellahill Culture & Cuisine
    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 2025to1 Jan 2026

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance
    • Wheelchair Access

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  16. Group of storytellers
    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...

  17. Theatre in The Park: The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan with details of venue/date/ticket price £5
    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

  18. painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
    painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
    interiors studio space artist at work Économusée ni islandmagee bobbins Co Antrim things to do in Northern Ireland workshops painting workshops creati
    Artist Audrey Kyle in her studio at Gobbins Studio
    art studio august craft month things to see in Northern Ireland experience the giant spirit visit Économusée watercolour workshops
    lighthouse blackhead large painting on location watercolour workshops gallery visits artist studio
    Gobbins Cliffs  Irish farm country life watercolour for sale watercolour workshops creatives art days out in Northern Ireland
    artists studio coloured houses greeting cars art prints original artwork things to do goblins cliffs artist studio visits workshops
    farm country life dog cat sheep farmland country girl watercolour workshops country life  art for sale Northern Ireland
    painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
    interiors studio space artist at work Économusée ni islandmagee bobbins Co Antrim things to do in Northern Ireland workshops painting workshops creati
    Artist Audrey Kyle in her studio at Gobbins Studio
    art studio august craft month things to see in Northern Ireland experience the giant spirit visit Économusée watercolour workshops
    lighthouse blackhead large painting on location watercolour workshops gallery visits artist studio
    Gobbins Cliffs  Irish farm country life watercolour for sale watercolour workshops creatives art days out in Northern Ireland
    artists studio coloured houses greeting cars art prints original artwork things to do goblins cliffs artist studio visits workshops
    farm country life dog cat sheep farmland country girl watercolour workshops country life  art for sale Northern Ireland

    Islandmagee

    Address

    Gobbins Studio Économusée, 147 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7712 464 966

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of the Gobbins Cliffs on a working family farm. She displays her original unique watercolour paintings, cards and prints in her studio/gallery and runs…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
    • SWi-Fi Available
  19. Ballymena Golf Club

    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
    • Licenced Bar

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  20. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from 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
    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:

    St Patrick's Day

    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
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises
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