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  1. Boy in harness climbing up stacked blocks
    Inclusion Zone Clip 'n Climb and soft play at High Rise Lisburn

    Lisburn

    Address

    11a Altona Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 5QB

    Telephone

    028 9263 6195

    Type

    Type:

    Play

    High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ one Sunday a month with Inclusion Zone Clip ‘n Climb and soft play sessions to support guests with additional needs (such as Autism, Down’s Syndrome, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders)…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Indicative Availability

    Book Inclusion Zone Clip 'n Climb and soft play at High Rise Lisburn Online (opens in a new window)

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Stall at Inns Cross Market
    Stall at Inns Cross Market
    Stall at Inns Cross Market
    Stall at Inns Cross Market
    Inns Cross Market

    Belfast

    Address

    Saintfield Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 7HN

    Telephone

    +44 7751 049199

    joanne@wearebabble.com

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Inns Cross Market returns with its fantastic choice of farm-to-market producers and small batch artisan producers.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2025to20 Dec 2025
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  3. Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
    Image shows flowers in bloom at gardens of hillsborough castle with two children and an adult walking along
    A view of South Lawn side of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image of the front of the castle and gardens
    Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
    Image shows flowers in bloom at gardens of hillsborough castle with two children and an adult walking along
    A view of South Lawn side of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image of the front of the castle and gardens
    Garden Workshops

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6AG

    hillsboroughcastle@hrp.org.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Demonstration

    Join our expert gardeners for a series of unmissable workshops throughout the year. These small group sessions in the idyllic setting of Hillsborough Castle's gardens will teach you hands-on techniques to use at home, from creating a bee-friendly…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2025to14 Sept 2025

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    Book Garden Workshops Online (opens in a new window)

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Image of the front of the castle and gardens
    Image of the front of the castle and gardens
    Royal Style in the Making

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    03333206000

    Type

    Type:

    Art & Design

    Step into the world of regal elegance with Royal Style in the Making, a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2025to4 Jan 2026

    Indicative Availability

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Exhibition entitled In Their Own Words being held at the Lisburn Museum
    'In Their Own Words: LGBTQIA+

    Lisburn

    Address

    Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    0289244663377

    ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    We are delighted to host ‘In Their Own Words’ on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project. The exhibition focuses on activists and members of the LGBTQIA+ community that the Heritage Project chose to highlight.

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2025to30 Aug 2025
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  6. Image is of various rock stars performing on stage at Live Aid Wembley Arena London
    Live Aid - 40 Years

    Lisburn

    Address

    Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    0289244663377

    ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition


    On 13 July 1985, thousands of people flocked to what was perhaps the greatest concert of all time – Live Aid.

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2025to30 Aug 2025
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  7. Image shows a family of 4 exploring the gardens of Hillsborough Castle
    Image shows a family of 4 exploring the gardens of Hillsborough Castle
    Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt
    28 June - 31 August
    Hillsborough Castle & Gardens

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025
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  8. Image shows poster with white and blue text advertising Park Life 2025 in Lisburn Parks. Image shows green grass and colourful flowers
    Image shows poster with white and blue text advertising Park Life 2025 in Lisburn Parks. Image shows green grass and colourful flowers
    Park Life 2025

    Lisburn

    Address

    Wallace Park, Moira Demesne, Moat Park, Castle Gardens and Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Lisburn

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Park Life 2025- FREE family fun!
    Throughout July & August 
    Various locations- Wallace Park, Moira Demesne, Moat Park, Castle Gardens and Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
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    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted - Well-behaved dogs on a lead welcome
  9. Shrek The Musical Poster
    Shrek The Musical

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, Island Hall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    arts.information@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Musical

    Lisnagarvey Youth Society presents Shrek the Musical

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025

    Indicative Availability

    Book Shrek The Musical Online (opens in a new window)

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  10. View of Market Square with the museum in the background
    Sounds Like Summer

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892447544

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Live Music in Market Square

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  11. A blue Art on the Rails poster with text
    Image shows a number of pieces of art from Art on the Rails
    Image shows a number of pieces of art from Art on the Rails
    A blue Art on the Rails poster with text
    Image shows a number of pieces of art from Art on the Rails
    Image shows a number of pieces of art from Art on the Rails
    Art on the Rails

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892447544

    LisburnCreatives@artlover.com

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Saturday 30th August 9.30am to 12.30pm

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025
    More Info

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    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  12. Image is of trees in the Lagan Valley Regional Park and its logo
    Bats Along the Lagan

    Milltown Road, Belfast

    Address

    Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper's Lane, Milltown Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT8 7XT

    Telephone

    02890491922

    admin@laganvalley.co.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Discover the secret world of bats.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025
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  13. Image is of exhibition called Singing Threads: Songs and Stories of Ulster's Mill Life by Eimear Magee
    Eimear Magee - ‘Singing Threads: Songs and Stories of Ulster’s Mill Life’

    Lisburn

    Address

    R-Space Gallery, 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4XE

    Telephone

    02892663179

    rspace@linenroomslisburn.com

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    ‘Singing Threads: Songs and Stories of Ulster’s Mill Life’ features textile artist and musician Eimear Magee.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025to19 Sept 2025
    More Info

    Add Eimear Magee - ‘Singing Threads: Songs and Stories of Ulster’s Mill Life’ to your Itinerary

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
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