Parks Activities and Events
Our Parks service offers a varied programme of activities and events throughout the year in our parks and open spaces. These activities and events are usually free of / minimal charge and aim to encourage residents and visitors to spend time in our borough, making the most of nature and its benefits for our health and wellbeing.
From educational walks and talks to opportunities for play, there is something for everyone.
Some of these events are ticketed via Ards and North Down Borough Council - Parks Events | Eventbrite
If you have any queries about these events, please contact andparks@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
January 2026
We're going on a trail hunt: Winter Walk Series 2026 | Various dates/locations
Free events | Any queries call: 0300 013 3333 Ext: 40451
Registration will be via Eventbrite: Ards and North Down Borough Council - Parks Events - | Eventbrite
When | What | Where to meet |
Saturday 24 January 10.30am-12noon | Walk & Bird Watching Event with Adam Ringland | Glenlyon Park Holywood BT18 9BQ ///crest.reject.outlooks |
4th Sunday each month 2-4pm | BTO volunteers head out to enjoy the local wildlife in a relaxed group. | Location varies each month. Email: wanders@bto.org to find out more |
Wednesday 28 January 10am-12noon | Mindful walks on Coastal Path from Seapark | Ballymenoch Park, Holywood BT18 0LL ///suffix.radiating.works |
Wednesday 11 February 10am-12noon | Mindful walks on Coastal Path from Helen's Bay | Helen's Bay beach and car park off Grey Point, Helen's Bay, BT19 1JX ///ownership.mouse.branching |
Wednesday 25 February 10am-12noon | Mindful walks on Coastal Path from Pickie Park | Pickie Park café, Marine Gardens, Bangor BT20 3JR ///prove.toast.form |
Wednesday 11 March 10am-12noon | Mindful walks on Coastal Path from Groomsport Harbour | Groomsport Harbour car park and Community Centre, Groomsport, BT19 6JP ///junction.syndicate.proceeds |
February 2026
We're going on a trail hunt: Winter Walk Series 2026 | Various dates/locations
Free events | Any queries call: 0300 013 3333 Ext: 40451
Registration will be via Eventbrite: Ards and North Down Borough Council - Parks Events - | Eventbrite
When | What | Where to meet |
Wednesday 11 February 10am-12noon | Mindful walks on Coastal Path from Helen's Bay | Helen's Bay beach and car park off Grey Point, Helen's Bay, BT19 1JX ///ownership.mouse.branching |
Wednesday 25 February 10am-12noon | Mindful walks on Coastal Path from Pickie Park | Pickie Park café, Marine Gardens, Bangor BT20 3JR ///prove.toast.form |
March 2026
We're going on a trail hunt: Winter Walk Series 2026 | Various dates/locations
Free events | Any queries call: 0300 013 3333 Ext: 40451
Registration will be via Eventbrite: Ards and North Down Borough Council - Parks Events - | Eventbrite
When | What | Where to meet |
Wednesday 11 March 10am-12noon | Mindful walks on Coastal Path from Groomsport Harbour | Groomsport Harbour car park and Community Centre, Groomsport, BT19 6JP ///junction.syndicate.proceeds
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