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  1. Portico Feel Good Festival March 2025

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steele Dickson Ave, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds throughout March. Celebrating energy and renewal, the festival offers an exciting range of performances and…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Lake Walk in  Spring
    Mount Stewart gardens
    Lake Walk in  Spring
    Mount Stewart gardens

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Come and join a member of the Gardens Team on a tour which will look at seasonal highlights from late winter and spring, including trees, flowering shrubs and bulbs.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Mar 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    23 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    21 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
  3. A poster promoting the Fireside Stories event in Newry, Newcastle and Downpatrick this March.

    Downpatrick/Newcastle/Newry

    Address

    Downpatrick/Newcastle/Newry, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    A spectacular fire performance, Fireside Stories, by renowned circus company, Nikki & JD and Lost Dog, this March in Newry, Downpatrick and Newcastle.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 20:30
    From:
    14 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 20:30
    From:
    15 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 20:30

    Price

    Free
  4. Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Treasure Trail in search of our mischievous Leprechauns. You will receive a pack from our Ticket Office which will include a map to help you with your search.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2025to17 Mar 2025Open 09:30 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
    Two women are on the path way at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. The woman on the left is pointing to orange tulips.
    A man and a woman are standing behind a garden installation. The installation is an old cart which as boxes of flowers standing on it, including a dis
    A man and a woman are standing near the side of The Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. They are admiring a large selection of potted pl
    Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
    Two women are on the path way at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. The woman on the left is pointing to orange tulips.
    A man and a woman are standing behind a garden installation. The installation is an old cart which as boxes of flowers standing on it, including a dis
    A man and a woman are standing near the side of The Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. They are admiring a large selection of potted pl

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    See Northern Ireland’s royal residence burst into colour as Spring Spectacular returns to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. More bulbs than ever have been planted to create stunning floral displays and installations across beds, pots, barrels—even a…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2025to5 May 2025
  6. Shamrock Garden
    Statues in the gardens
    Shamrock Garden
    Statues in the gardens

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    Celebrate St Patrick's Day weekend at Mount Stewart with delicious traditional food, a Irish mythology family friendly garden tour and the perfect photo op in the Shamrock Garden.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Mar 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. A storyteller is talking to children on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    A family are walking up Yew Tree Walk at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    A storyteller is talking to children on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    A family are walking up Yew Tree Walk at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Government House The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    Join us at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for a fun-filled family day out, with stories, music and celebration, in honour of St. Patrick's Day!

    Dates

    From:
    16 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Performers walking down Market Street in Downpatrick as part of the St Patrick's Day parade.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    St. Patrick's Day parades will be the centre of celebrations in Downpatrick and Newry City on St Patrick’s Day. Led by St Patrick himself, the parades on Monday 17 March will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2025

    Price

    Free
  9. St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City 2025

    Newry

    Address

    Newry, County Down, BT34 2DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    St Patrick's Day Parades will be the centre of celebrations in Newry and Downpatrick on St Patrick’s Day. Led by Saint Patrick himself, the parades on Monday 17 March will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  10. Shamrock

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    028 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Ulster Folk Museum this Bank Holiday, Monday 17th March!

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Bronagh from Bakehouse NI Cookery School
    Ballycopeland Windmill at dusk
    Bronagh from Bakehouse NI Cookery School
    Ballycopeland Windmill at dusk

    Millisle

    Address

    Windmill Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DS

    Telephone

    028 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    A fun Easter-themed cake decorating workshop for children.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Free
  12. Sound Healing in the Temple

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Price

    Price £47.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Spa for this Spring Equinox retreat and workshop. The Spring Equinox represents balance once more, with equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price £47.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. A group of visitors at the ulster folk museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    028 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    History

    The Ulster Folk Museum are offering free entry on 22nd & 23rd March as part of National Lottery Heritage Week!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025to23 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart
    Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
    Mount Stewart
    Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart House and Gardens, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Healing Spa for a Sound Spa retreat and workshop. Immerse yourself in the magical energy of Mount Stewart’s Temple of the Winds as Tessa delivers a beautiful sound healing experience and workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Aviation display at the Ulster Transport Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Transport Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit the Ulster Transport Museum for free with your National Lottery ticket on 22nd & 23rd March as part of National Lottery Heritage Open Week!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025to23 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  16. A woman taking a moment to reflect on the bench in Castle Ward's Sunken Garden

    Strangford

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +442844881204

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    We recognize that special days like Mother's Day can be challenging for many, and we want to create a space for reflection, remembrance, and connection. That's why we invite you to join us for our "Moments of Reflection" experience in the serene…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Mar 2025to30 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
  17. Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods, 26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound escape offers an unparalleled experience the rejuvenates your mind and soul. Delivered by sound artist and practitioner Tessa Ann from The Sound Spa, this…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  18. Garden Tools
    Seeds and plants
    Garden Tools
    Seeds and plants

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Kick off the Spring gardening season with a seed sowing workshop suitable for all abilities.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. WILLOW DRYING OUT AGAINST A RED BRICK WALL
    WEAVING WILLOW
    WILLOW DRYING OUT AGAINST A RED BRICK WALL
    WEAVING WILLOW

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into the timeless charm of Old Mill House for a magical day of willow weaving with willow artist Heather McDermott. Using sustainably grown willow, you'll learn traditional techniques to craft your own beautiful spring basket. Enjoy homemade…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Image of a bird in flight

    Newcastle

    Address

    Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, 32 Hilltown Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Learn how to identify species of Raptors in this one-day training course at the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
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