AprilJuly 8pm, Riverside Theatre, Coleraine BT52 1SA A presentation from Victoria Lagan Dance and Drama What’sstudents. Tickets: £13 On Guide 2018 www.causewaycoastandglens.com I 05 MarchApril Contents 03 March 07 April 23 May 39 June 57 July 79 August 101 September 109 October 117 November 121 December 126 Exhibitions 128 Markets www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com I 03 March March CAUSEWAY FOODIE TOURS - Lass and have it prepared along CATCH AND SEA with local seasonal produce for a memorable feast at Wednesday 28th March Babushka, overlooking the West Strand. 6.45am - Portrush Harbour, Portrush BT56 8DF £55pp (Booking essential as numbers are limited to 12). A sunrise fishing trip departing from North Pier, Portrush T: 07912 408 256 Harbour. Catch your breakfast aboard The Causeway E: [email protected] Lass and have it prepared along with local seasonal W: www.causewaycoastfoodietours.com produce for a memorable feast at Babushka, overlooking the West Strand. EASTER AT BENONE £55pp (Booking essential as numbers are limited to 12). Saturday 31st March T: 07912 408 256 Benone Complex, 55 Benone Avenue, E: [email protected] Limavady BT49 0LQ W: www.causewaycoastfoodietours.com 1pm-2pm, Under 8s Tennis Coaching with Paul Logan £4 per session. 2-3pm, Over 8s Tennis Coaching with Paul LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Logan, £4 per session. Wednesday 28th – Thursday 29th March Sunday 1st April 7.30pm - Riverside Theatre, Coleraine BT52 1SA 10am-11am, Under 8s Tennis Coaching with Paul Logan A drama for children and young people. Tickets: £10 £4 per session.11am-12noon, 8 and over Tennis Coaching T: 028 7012 3123 with Paul Logan. 3pm-5pm, Parent and child book folding W: www.riversidetheatre.org.uk workshop (8 yrs plus) T: 028 7775 0555 NORTHERN IRELAND FARM TOY & MODEL SHOW E: [email protected] Friday 30th March W: www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk 10am to 2pm – Magherabuoy House Hotel, AN AUDIENCE WITH RODD HOGG & FIDDLER ADAM Portrush BT56 8NX Saturday 31st March Featuring contemporary and older toy and model tractors, Organised by Ballymoney United Youth Academy. implements and machinery as well as gifts, books, Ballybrakes Community Indoor Bowling Club , clothing, soft furnishings. Adults: £5, Under 16: £1 Ballybrakes Road, Ballymoney BT53 6LW T: 07732 266 502 Be mesmerised by close-up Magician Rodd Hogg and E: [email protected] guest musician Fiddler Adam for an exceptional night of W: www.nationalminitrac.com entertainment. Over 18’s. Tickets £10 from Ballymoney United Youth Football Academy. BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT AND SO DOES COLERAINE T: 07762 202 811 Friday 30th March 8pm - Riverside Theatre, Coleraine BT52 1SA CAUSEWAY SPECIALITY MARKET AT EASTER An evening of local talent. Tickets: £12.50 Saturday 31st March T: 028 7012 3123 9am-4pm – The Diamond, W: www.riversidetheatre.org.uk Coleraine BT52 1DE Causeway Speciality Market is supportive of local CAUSEWAY FOODIE TOURS - producers and sets up outside Coleraine Town Hall. All CATCH & SEA products are either organic or speciality goods. Quality art, Saturday 31st March crafts and gifts for sale too. 6.45am - Portrush Harbour, T: 028 7034 7034 Portrush BT56 8DF E: [email protected] A sunrise fishing trip departing from North Pier, Portrush W: www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk Harbour. Catch your breakfast aboard The Causeway 04 I Causeway Coast and Glens What’s On www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com I 05 March April THE BIG EASTER WORKSHOP Saturday 31st March 10.30 – 12.30pm – Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart BT55 7HU Children can decorate an Easter card, paint a flower pot and plant a sunflower seed. T: 028 7083 1400 E: [email protected] W: www.flowerfield.org EASTER PROGRAMME AT CARROWMENA Saturday 31st March - Saturday 7th April Carrowmena Activity Centre, 100 Carrowclare Road, Limavady BT49 9EB Fun and adventure awaits every day during the Easter Holidays at Carrowmena. Programme: 10.00am - 1.00pm - Climbing Wall / Leap of Faith / Archery 2pm - 4.30pm - Canoeing / Kayaking Prices: Child ½ Day £20pp / Full Day £35pp, Adult ½ Day £30pp / Full Day £50pp Family (2A & 3K) ½ Day £105 / Full Day £170 ½ Day 10am - 1pm or 2-4.30pm. Full Day is BOTH. T: 028 7776 3431 E: [email protected] W: www.carrowmena.co.uk PILGRIMAGE BY SARAH CARRINGTON Saturday 31st March - Saturday 26th May Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart BT55 7HU Art exhibition by Sarah Carrington. In this beautiful exhibition, Sarah explores Columba’s coastlines, from the North of Ireland to Iona, in a series of paintings and drawings. Admission free. T: 028 7083 1400 E: [email protected] W: www.flowerfield.org 06 I Causeway Coast and Glens What’s On www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com I 07 April April AWAY A WEE WALK Join us for some Easter fun and Daily Throughout April Easter crafts at Downhill Demesne. Explore the natural 12:15pm departing from Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre play area and see new signs of spring in the meadows. Guided hiking tour of the Giant’s Causeway cliff path. Normal admission. Includes rambler bus, 3.5 hour guided cliff walk, visit to the T: 028 7084 8728 Causeway stones and shuttle bus. Tours £35pp Booking E: [email protected] essential by 4pm the day before. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/downhill-demesne-and- Bookings can be made through all visitor information hezlett-house centres in the Causeway Coast and Glens, see back cover of guide for contacts. DUNLUCE CASTLE - DALRIADA KINGDOM TOURS E: [email protected] Daily throughout April W: www.awayaweewalk.com 11am departing from Dunluce Castle Join tour guide Mark for a spectacular tour of Dunluce METALS, WEALTH & WAR EXHIBITION Castle which is Ulster’s most important landmark site. Tuesday 6th February – Saturday 7th April Learn how its history forms and shapes this corner of Open: Mon-Thurs & Sat 9am-5pm Fri 9am-5pm Ireland in the most dramatic fashion. Ballymoney Museum,Townhead Street BT53 6BE Contact Ballycastle Visitor Information Centre to book. This exhibition by Council’s Museum Services surveys the T: 028 2076 2024 Bronze Age in the Causeway area, and explores some of E: [email protected] the most recent archaeological discoveries. W: www.dalriadakingdom.com Admission Free T: 028 2766 0230 GAME OF THRONES TOUR E: [email protected] Every Tuesday and Friday W: www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk 9:30am – 4:30pm – departs 3 Railway Place, WORLD ILLUSTRATION AWARDS 2017 Coleraine BT52 1PQ Saturday 10th March – Saturday 7th April Join this luxury tour and visit some of the most spectacular Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady Game of Thrones locations. £40pp. Touring exhibition showcasing the best of international Bookings can also be made through Coleraine Visitor illustration. Original works on display include murals, Information Centre Tel: 028 7034 4723 posters, packaging and children’s books by artists from T: 07718 805 633 the UK, USA, Italy, the Netherlands, South Korea, Hong E: [email protected] Kong and Israel. W: www.glenara-elite-travel.co.uk T: 028 7776 0650 E: [email protected] CAUSEWAY COAST GUIDED TOUR W: www.roevalleyarts.com Every Wednesday and Saturday in April 9:30am – 4:30pm – PEACE OF MIND, THE PAVESTONE COLLECTIVE departs 3 Railway Place, Monday 12th March – Saturday 28th April Coleraine BT52 1PQ Exhibition at the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine BT52 1SA Visit all the spectacular sites of the Causeway Coast on T: 028 7012 3123 this luxury day tour. £55 per person. W: www.riversidetheatre.org.uk Bookings can also be made through Coleraine Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 7034 4723 EASTER AT DOWNHILL DEMESNE T: 07718 805 633 Monday 26th March – Sunday 8th April E: [email protected] 12 noon to 4pm – Downhill Demesne, W: www.glenara-elite-travel.co.uk Mussenden Road, Castlerock BT51 4RP 08 I Causeway Coast and Glens What’s On www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com I 09 April April THE RATHLIN EXPERIENCE WALKING TOUR EASTER MONSTER EGG ROLL Sunday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29 April Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd April 11am 11.30am, Watertop Farm, 188 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle Rathlin Island (Meeting Point: Rathlin Island Ferry Terminal) Annual event at Watertop Farm attracting families from Enjoy an Island steeped in history and folklore with Nine year to year enjoying, not only the Egg Roll, but also the Glens Walking Tours Guide. Situated just off the coast of many farm activities including Paddiwagon, Quad Train, Ballycastle it is home to one of the largest bird sanctuaries New Indoor Activity Barn with Giant Inflatable Slide, Pony in Northern Ireland and the perfect spot for a family day Rides, Boating and much more. Families can also enjoy a out. £10pp (ferry travel not included). snack in the Lakeside Tea House. T: 028 2076 2024 T: 028 2076 2576 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.nineglenswalkingtours.co.uk / W: watertopfarm.co.uk www.dalriadakingdomtours.co.uk EASTER AT DOWNHILL DEMESNE EASTER EGG TRAIL AT CARROWMENA Sunday 1st – Sunday 8th April Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd April 12 noon to 4pm – Downhill Demesne, 11am – 4pm. Carrowmena Activity Centre, Mussenden Road, Castlerock BT51 4RP 100 Carrowclare Road, Join us for some Easter fun and Easter crafts at Downhill Limavady BT49 9EB Demesne. Explore the natural play ‘Eggcellent’ Easter Egg Trail at Carrowmena. Follow the area and see new signs of spring in the meadows. trails, unlock the code and win a prize. Activities include Normal admission. Easter Egg Trail, face painting, inflatable fun and an arts & T: 028 7084 8728 crafts corner. E: [email protected] Prices: Kids £8 / Adults £3 / Family £25. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/downhill-demesne-and- T: 028 7776 3431 hezlett-house E: [email protected] W: www.carrowmena.co.uk EASTER EGG HUNT AT ROSEPARK FARM Sunday 1st April CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNTS 12noon – 4pm Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd April Rosepark Farm, 98 Bravallen Road, Ballymoney BT53 7DU 12 noon – 4pm – Downhill Demesne, Family Easter fun activities around the farm.