

# Newtownards Travel Events & Adventurous Activities

- **Subtitle**: Adventurous Trips & Weekend trek near Newtownards. Get ready to bike, climb, race, and paddle at Newtownards. Trips & Outdoor Activities in Newtownards
- **Category**: Trips & Adventures
- **Display Name**: Trips & Adventurous Activities
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## Trips & Adventures Events in Newtownards

- **Event Name**: The Grey Abbey Endurance Challenge & Trail Races
  - **Description**: The course is an approximate 5.5 km loop with 142 feet gain, starting at the Paddock Field base and is a mix of private laneways, forest trail and a section of open field. Underfoot is 90% forest trail and 10% tarmac. Trails shoes are recommended. 

It's
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Grey Abbey
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- **Event Name**: Sam Wickens Live in Groomsport
  - **Description**: Sam Wickens at The Groomsport Inn. An intimate night of original songs, with all proceeds going toward his volunteer trip to Uganda.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:30 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Groomsport Inn
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## Trending Events in Newtownards

- **Event Name**: All American Weekend - Northern Ireland
  - **Description**: We are very excited to expand on previous years to include a stage with music from Sam Johnstone and Country Superstars to include Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and 3 other Country Stars. 
2 Monster Trucks offering rides - including Europes only Race Spec ri
  - **Venue**: Ulster Flying Club
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- **Event Name**: Stephen Large - Live Stand-Up | Bangor, The Court House
  - **Description**: NI Comedy presents Stephen Large – Having It Large! Stephen's the brains (or lack thereof) behind the social media sensation The Dundonald Liberation Army. His previous stand-up tour, Sabotage, produced four sold-out Belfast shows. He’s written five stage
  - **Venue**: The Court House Bangor
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- **Event Name**: PAST PRESENT FUTURE - BANGOR WITH QFX
  - **Description**: #MAKINGBANGORRAVEAGAIN
The Addicted Promotions ‘Past Present Future In Bangor with QFX’ gig on Easter 
Sunday 2026 (April 5th) at the Grand Social Bangor is a 10 hour event hosting a huge line up including international DJS also LIVE PAS collaborating wit
  - **Venue**: The Grand Social
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- **Event Name**: Ards International Guitar Festival 2026 | 30th Anniversary
  - **Description**: The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of guitar inspired gigs and free fringe events!

Expect a jam-packed line-up of blues, folk, rock, bluegrass and classical and contemporary music for guitar afic
  - **Venue**: Ards Arts Centre, BT23 4NP Newtownards, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Easter at Ards!
  - **Description**: 🐰 Hop into Easter at Ards! 🐣
Saturday 4th April – Sweet Treat Saturday with the Easter Bunny🐰
✨ Free candyfloss for the first 150 little visitors!
📸 Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny near Asda from 12–3pm
🎨 Face painting &amp; balloon modelling from 12–3
  - **Venue**: 22 Circular Road, Newtownards, BT23 4EU Newtownards, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Pet Nose Day 2026
  - **Description**: The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show and more. Meet local animal charities and learn about their valuable work.

Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cu
  - **Venue**: Portaferry Road, BT22 2AD Newtownards, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: City Church Bangor Model Railway Club Exhibition
  - **Description**: The City Church Bangor Model Railway Club once again host their popular exhibition much welcomed back for 2026 at First Bangor Presbyterian Church. Visitors can enjoy a large and varied timetable of displays including, static aircraft, farming models, mod
  - **Venue**: Main Street, Bangor, BT20 4, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Mamma Mia / R
  - **Description**: 💃 Mamma Mia – The Day Party🗓 Grand Social, Bangpr . Saurday 23rd May | 5PM
This is Mamma Mia with the heels off and the volume turned up. A full-on daytime disco party built around ABBA, 70s &amp;amp; 80s disco classics, and wall‑to‑wall feel‑good energy.
  - **Venue**: The Grand Social
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- **Event Name**: Passenger Rides Crushing Cars at All American weekend northern Ireland
  - **Description**: Monster truck rides
american big rig driving experiences
lawn mower racing
line dancing
kids Zone
paintballing 
music from Country Superstars including dolly parton
details www.allamericanweekend.co.uk
  - **Venue**: Ulster Flying Club
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** The Grey Abbey Endurance Challenge & Trail Races (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Grey Abbey), Sam Wickens Live in Groomsport (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:30 pm at Groomsport Inn).
- **Q**: What Trips & Adventures events are happening in Newtownards in April 2026?
  - **A:** Sam Wickens Live in Groomsport (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:30 pm at Groomsport Inn).
- **Q**: How can I find Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards include Grey Abbey, Groomsport Inn.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards include Gaithouse Events, Sam Wickens.
- **Q**: Are there any online Trips & Adventures events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Trips & Adventures events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Trips & Adventures events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** Follow the Trips & Adventures category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Trips & Adventures events are listed in Newtownards.

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