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Swift Workshop – Antrim Castle Gardens - May 25 Join us in a half-day workshop celebrating the arrival of the Summer-visiting ‘Bird of the Borough’. This workshop will comprise an in-depth presentation looking at the life of the swift, the majority of which is spent on the wing, followed by an outdoor session observing our newly arrived swifts as they begin their nesting activities. Dates: Sat, 17 May 2025 Booking and More Information
Ranger Led l Tour - Antrim Castle Gardens May 2025 GUIDED HISTORICAL TOUR Our Ranger led Guided Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens takes approx. 1hr and involves an easy walk over flat ground. Dates: Sat, 24 May 2025, Sun, 25 May 2025, Sat, 31 May 2025, Sun, 18 May 2025, Sat, 17 May 2025 Booking and More Information
Little Women - The Old Courthouse - May 25 This beloved classic novel by Louisa May Alcott is given a Hotbuckle make-over in a new adaptation by Adrian Preater. Dates: Tue, 20 May 2025 Booking and More Information
The Jerseytones - The Old Courthouse - May 2025 The Jerseytones are a tribute to the Jersey Boys, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and The Overtones. Dates: Sat, 24 May 2025 Booking and More Information
POSTPONED - Top of the Pops @ The Old Courthouse - May 2025 Due to unforeseen circumstances the show has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon!

THE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION TRAINING UNIT proudly presents Top of the Pops, performed by our amazing trainees with guests presenter Ibe Sesay. Join us for an evening of music from across the decades and be transported to a time when Saturday nights were all about “Top of the Pops”! Dates: Thu, 29 May 2025 Booking and More Information
Summer Birds Workshop @ Antrim Castle Gardens - May 25 Join us for a fun-filled and informative workshop where our Park Rangers will guide you through the steps of Bird Identification. The day will comprise a theoretical presentation on bird ID and general information, with an emphasis on Summertime Bird watching. Followed by a guided walk around the Grounds to identify some of our feathered friends. Dates: Sat, 31 May 2025 Booking and More Information
Ranger Led Tour @ Antrim Castle Gardens Jun 25 HISTORICAL TOUR
Our Ranger led Guided Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens takes approx. 1hr and involves an easy walk over flat ground. Dates: Sun, 01 Jun 2025, Sat, 07 Jun 2025, Sun, 08 Jun 2025, Sat, 14 Jun 2025, Sun, 15 Jun 2025, Sat, 28 Jun 2025, Sat, 21 Jun 2025, Sun, 22 Jun 2025, Sun, 29 Jun 2025 Booking and More Information
Tea Dance @ The Old Courthouse - June 2025 Join Double Trouble for some great tunes from all eras. Enjoy a cup of tea and whether you dance or not, these relaxed, friendly and entertaining afternoons are sure to delight. Age: Over 16 Dates: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 Booking and More Information
Comedy Ladder @ The Old Courthouse TRIPLE HEADLINER BILL Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter at Comedy Ladder, hosted at The Old Courthouse in Antrim. Featuring a triple headliner bill with the brilliant Dave Elliot, Diona Doherty and Ian Thompson, this promises to be a night of top-notch comedy. Dates: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 Booking and More Information
Tree ID Workshop - Antrim Castle Gardens - June 25 Join the Park Ranger team for an interactive half-day workshop on tree identification. Dates: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 Booking and More Information
Belfast Ma @ The Old Courthouse Jun 25 BELFAST MA - AWAY PLAY AROUND YOUR OWN DOOR
Belfast Ma is back with Away Play Round Your Own Door! A hilarious 5-star comedy hit. This number one sell out show tells the story of a wee Belfast Street. Dates: Fri, 13 Jun 2025, Sat, 14 Jun 2025 Booking and More Information
Mini Beast Workshop @ Antrim Castle Gardens June 25 National Insect Week
Children between the ages of 3 and 12 are invited to join the Rangers on an activity-packed and fun-filled half-day Workshop focusing on the amazing world of insects. Join us for a scratch around Antrim Castle Gardens Grounds to see and learn about the many different mini beasts that live right under our noses, with an emphasis on our six-legged friends. PS… Adults welcome too!!
 Dates: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 Booking and More Information
Rock Rehab Showcase @ OCH – June 2025 Tommy McMeekin is back with his showcase from Rock Rehab. Join Tommy and the participants from the Rock Rehab course in showcasing their talents, and being a rock star for the night. Dates: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 Booking and More Information
Mad About Mammals Workshop @ Antrim Castle Gardens July 2025 Join our park Rangers for an informative half-day workshop that explores mammals, their taxonomy, habits and distribution. Special emphasis will be placed on our own indigenous species of mammal, followed by a walk around the grounds and surrounding areas, searching for animal signs, tracks and activity. Dates: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 Booking and More Information
Ranger Led Tour @ Antrim Castle Gardens Jul 25 HISTORICAL TOUR: Our Ranger led Guided Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens takes approx. 1hr and involves an easy walk over flat ground. Dates: Sat, 26 Jul 2025, Sat, 05 Jul 2025, Sun, 06 Jul 2025, Sun, 13 Jul 2025, Sat, 19 Jul 2025, Sun, 20 Jul 2025, Sun, 27 Jul 2025 Booking and More Information
Bugs Hotel Decorating @ Antrim Castle Gardens July 2025 BUGS HOTEL DECORATING WITH DECOUPAGE CRAFTING.
Decorate a bug hotel with the fun craft technique of 'decoupage'. Tutor: Let's Craft NI
Date: Sat 19 July
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: £15
Age: Suitable for all ages, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dates: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 Booking and More Information
Moths and Butterflies Workshop @ Antrim Castle Gardens July 25 (Big Butterfly Count, 2025) Join the Park Rangers on this half-day Workshop focussing on the amazing world of moths and butterflies.
Date: 19th July 2025
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm
Venue: Antrim Castle Gardens Dates: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 Booking and More Information
Bird Box Decorating @ Antrim Castle Gardens July 2025 BIRD BOX DECORATING WITH DECOUPAGE CRAFTING.
Decorate a bird box with the fun craft technique of 'decoupage'.
Date: Sat 19 July
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: £15
Age: Suitable for all ages, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dates: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 Booking and More Information
Shoreline Wildlife @ Loughshore Gateway July 2025 Delivered by Lough Neagh Partnership, this interactive workshop will be delivered on the shoreline of Lough Neagh.
Age Guidance: 8yrs+ Dates: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 Booking and More Information
Ranger Led Tour @ Antrim Castle Gardens Aug 25 HISTORICAL TOUR: Our Ranger led Guided Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens takes approx. 1hr and involves an easy walk over flat ground. Dates: Sun, 17 Aug 2025, Sat, 16 Aug 2025, Sun, 24 Aug 2025, Sat, 02 Aug 2025, Sat, 30 Aug 2025, Sun, 03 Aug 2025, Sat, 09 Aug 2025, Sun, 10 Aug 2025, Sun, 31 Aug 2025, Sat, 23 Aug 2025 Booking and More Information
Mini Beasts for the Family @ Antrim Castle Gardens Aug 25 Join us for an informative workshop about the fascinating world of the largest group of living organisms on the planet - Invertebrates.
Date: 16th August 2025
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm
Venue: Antrim Castle Gardens Dates: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 Booking and More Information
Life around the Lough @ Antrim Castle Gardens Sept 25 Join the ACG park ranger team on an interactive workshop focussing on the fauna and flora across the different habitats, as we walk along the riverine environment and end up on the shores of lough Neagh. The 3-hour workshop will start at Clotworthy House with a brief indoor presentation, followed by a 1mile walk down the beautiful river towpath to the Gateway Centre at the Loughshore Park. Dates: Sat, 06 Sep 2025 Booking and More Information
Ranger Led Tour @ Antrim Castle Gardens Sept 2025 Our Ranger led Guided Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens takes approx. 1hr and involves an easy walk over flat ground. Dates: Sat, 20 Sep 2025, Sat, 06 Sep 2025, Sat, 27 Sep 2025, Sat, 13 Sep 2025, Sun, 07 Sep 2025, Sun, 14 Sep 2025, Sun, 21 Sep 2025, Sun, 28 Sep 2025 Booking and More Information
Martin Harley @ Old Courthouse - Sept 2025 Martin Harley has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to earth. Exploring roots, blues and slide guitar in a style The Guardian referred to as ‘Spellbinding’, Harley has released nine albums to date, four recorded on home soil and four across the Atlantic in Texas and Nashville. Dates: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 Booking and More Information
Getting to know the Sixmile Water @ Antrim Castle Gardens Sept 25 (World Rivers Day – 2025)

Join the Park Rangers for this half-day Workshop, during which we will take a stroll down the banks of the Sixmile Water, and discuss the various fauna and flora which call our Inland Waterways home. Dates: Sat, 27 Sep 2025 Booking and More Information
Ranger Led Tour @ Antrim Castle Gardens Oct 25 HISTORICAL TOUR: Our Ranger led Guided Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens takes approx. 1hr and involves an easy walk over flat ground. Dates: Sun, 12 Oct 2025, Sat, 04 Oct 2025, Sat, 25 Oct 2025, Sat, 18 Oct 2025, Sun, 19 Oct 2025, Sun, 26 Oct 2025, Sun, 05 Oct 2025, Sat, 11 Oct 2025 Booking and More Information
Inland Water Safety Workshop @ Antrim Castle Gardens Oct 25 Join Park Ranger and lough Neagh Rescue team member, Drew Taggart for this informative 3-hour workshop on inland waterway safety. Dates: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 Booking and More Information
Anthony Toner @ The Old Courthouse - Oct 2025 Anthony Toner returns to the intimate setting of the Old Courthouse Theatre in Antrim for a solo acoustic show – and with an armful of new songs to celebrate. Dates: Fri, 17 Oct 2025 Booking and More Information
The Rat Pack at Christmas @ OCH Dec 2025 Celebrate the festive season with a dazzling mix of Christmas classics, including Let It Snow, The Christmas Song, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. These timeless tunes are seamlessly blended with Ratpack favourites like Fly Me to the Moon, New York, New York, Mr. Bojangles, and Ain't That a Kick in the Head. Dates: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 Booking and More Information

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