GIVE ME 10.STUCK for something to do this week? You shouldn't be! Check out our Top 10 events in Northern Ireland over the next seven days. For more details on these and other events, click on or visit your local tourist information centre tourist information centre tourist (Brit) n → Touristen-Informationszentrum nt .1 REOPENING of Belfast City Hall Belfast City Hall is the civic building of the Belfast City Council. Located in Donegall Square, it faces north and effectively divides the commercial and business areas of the city centre. , until October 31. Enjoy the extensive programme of events and help celebrate the reopening of the newly refurbished hall. It's a must-see. 2 Roe Valley Folk Festival at various locations in Limavady, Co Londonderry, October 23-25. Premier music festival featuring folk, dance, song and verse, performances, concerts and sessions. 3 Spooky Farmyard, Streamvale Farm, Belfast, October 23-31. Join in the family fun when the farmyard turns spooktacular for Halloween. 4 Autumn Bounty at Castle Archdale Country Park, Co Fermanagh, October 24. Enjoy the colours, tastes and aromas of autumn with activities and entertainment for all the family including music, games and workshops. 5 The Giant Walk, Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim, October 24 is an 11-mile walk along the coastline from the The Giants Causeway to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope suspension bridge near, Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny Carrick Island. It is thought salmon fishermen have been erecting bridges to the island for over 300 years. 6 Seapark Halloween Fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to , Holywood, Co Down, October 24. This popular event returns to the historic town of Holywood to entertain the crowds with live music, a fun fair, delicious treats and a themed fireworks display. 7 Ghostly Halloween at Ardress House, Co Armagh, October 24. Celebrate Halloween with storytelling and a fancy dress competition 8 Ghosts and Gourds Day, Rowallane Garden, Co Down, October 24. An afternoon of spooky fun with scary face painting and ghostly storytelling. Carve your own pumpkin and follow the ghost trail around the garden. 9 Apple Day, Peatlands Park, Co Armagh, October 25. Celebrate the diversity of apple varieties from all over the world with crafts and cooking. There will also be free train rides on the popular Orchard Express. 10 Little Big Walk, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park The Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is a park located in South Belfast. The park spans almost 130 acres and is accessible from the Upper Malone Road. The park features a series of themed Rose gardens, meadows, copses, woodland and a Japanese garden. , Belfast, October 25 in aid of Meningitis Research Foundation. CAPTION(S): Get a bite of the apple festival at Peatlands Park Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge in North Antrim |
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