The Old Market House Bangor

28/05/2026

Join the Old Market House Tour guide on a tour around Bangor with 10% off in Jenny watts bar. https://www.ticketsource.com/ardsandnorthdownboroughcouncil/tours-2026-gifted-hearts-of-bangor/p-lmwq

Join us for a short walking tour around Bangor where we will share some history and folklore and finish in Jenny watts for 10% Off.

https://www.ticketsource.com/ardsandnorthdownboroughcouncil/tours-2026-gifted-hearts-of-bangor/p-lmwq

26/05/2026

We had a fabulous day!

24/05/2026

Did you attend the Sea Bangor Event at the Old Market House on Saturday 23rd? 🌊

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23/05/2026

23/05/2026

SUNSHINE
MUSIC
FUN
at THE OLD MARKET HOUSE, BANGOR

Come join us

22/05/2026

🌊☀️ REMINDER – SEA BANGOR 2026 IS TOMORROW! ☀️🌊

Join us at The Old Market House, Bangor for an amazing FREE family fun day packed full of entertainment, activities and lots of summer fun! 🏖️🎉

📅 Saturday 23rd May 2026
📍 The Old Market House, Main Street, Bangor
⏰ Main Event: 12PM – 4.30PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

✨ Enjoy:
🎶 Musical Guests
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🖍️ Colouring Competition
🦸 Meet & Greet Characters
🐸 Mobile Micro Zoo
🎭 Caricature Artist
🎮 VR Experience
🎈 Games & Family Fun
…and so much more!

💚 QUIET HOUR SESSIONS 💚
We are also offering two quieter sessions for children and families who prefer a calmer environment:

🕚 11AM – 11.30AM
🕦 11.30AM – 12PM

⚠️ Quiet Hour spaces MUST be pre-booked through the Kilcooley Women’s Centre website.

Bring the whole family along and enjoy a fantastic day with us by the sea! 🌊☀️🍦

21/05/2026

What an amazing surprise visitor we had today! We got to discuss the Sea Bangor plans and all about our wonderful event this Saturday.
He was very disappointed that he is going to miss it.
Make sure you don’t miss out!

20/05/2026

We hope to see you there!
We will be the ones in the striped t shirts and a pirate accessories!
Saturday 23rd May
Quiet Hour 1100-1200 (must be pre booked)
Main event 1200-1639 (no pre booking required)

18/05/2026

🌺🧶 Learn to Crochet – Create a Poppy for Remembrance 🧶🌺

Join us for a welcoming 3-week crochet course where participants will learn the basics of crochet, build confidence with new skills, and work towards creating a beautiful handmade poppy.

Delivered as part of the PEACEPLUS HERO Project and our ongoing WWII heritage and remembrance work, this course offers an opportunity to connect creativity with local history. The poppies created during the workshops will contribute to future remembrance events and installations, helping us explore and honour the borough’s role during the Second World War.

Whether you are completely new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills, everyone is welcome to take part in this relaxed and supportive environment.

✨ Learn the basics of crochet
✨ Develop your skills over 3 weeks
✨ Create a meaningful handmade poppy
✨ Contribute to local remembrance projects
✨ Meet others and share stories through creativity

📍 Free to attend
📅 Limited spaces available – booking essential
https://giftedenterprise.org/product/beginner-crochet-poppy/

Come along, learn something new, and help us stitch together stories of remembrance and community. ❤️

17/05/2026

🧬 Discover Your Story with Our PRONI Genealogy Trip! 🧬

Join us for a special coach trip to the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) in Belfast as part of our *Who Do You Think You Are?* project funded through PEACEPLUS.

This guided visit will include:
✨ A talk from PRONI staff
✨ A tour of the facilities
✨ Advice on researching your family history
✨ Opportunities to build new genealogy skills and uncover your roots

Whether you’re just beginning your family history journey or looking to develop your research skills further, this trip offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the past while connecting with others in our local community who share similar interests.

🚌 Coach departs from The Old Market House, Bangor at 10:00am
🕑 Approximate return time: 2:00pm

Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up today!
https://giftedenterprise.org/product/proni-coach-trip-tour/