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Shorelife Celebration Returns to WWT Castle Espie and National Trust Mount Stewart
Join us on Saturday 4 October for Shorelife Celebration and enjoy free entry to both venues for the day, offering a perfect day out for families and nature enthusiasts.

'Leid AND Lairn' Returns to Celebrate Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage
This November, Ards and North Down will once again celebrate the richness of Ulster-Scots language, culture and history with the Leid AND Lairn festival. Organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council, the diverse programme invites audiences to explore the tradition through music, storytelling, walks, a talk and exhibition.

Council Confirms Queen's Parade as Preferred Option for New Council Headquarters
Ards and North Down Borough Council, with the support of its partners, has announced its decision to progress with the Queen's Parade site in Bangor as the preferred location for its new civic offices.
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Explore water's edge beauty spots and heritage sites, savour our award-winning local food and drink, be inspired by our creative makers and experience exhilarating activities and events - it's all waiting for you!
Inspiring a passion for our local culture
Explore our AND Culture website to find out arts and heritage activities in the Borough, and to discover more about the work we do at Ards and North Down Borough Council in maintaining our local culture and encouraging others to engage with it.

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Providing help and support for businesses based in Ards and North Down, our focus is business success through economic growth in the Borough.