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What's On: See a real space craft in Cultra, sample cider on an Orchard County tour

Jacqueline McGonigle shares her pick of family friendly events taking place across the north this week

The Soyuz space capsule on display at the Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra, north Down. Picture by Hugh Russell
The Soyuz space capsule on display at the Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra, north Down. Picture by Hugh Russell The Soyuz space capsule on display at the Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra, north Down. Picture by Hugh Russell

DOWN

The Soyuz capsule, which transported astronaut Tim Peake to and from the International Space Station, has landed at the Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra. Get up close to this famous spacecraft to examine its fully equipped interior and the exterior char marks caused by its impact with Earth's atmosphere. Admission is free. This fully immersive virtual reality experience, narrated by Tim Peake himself, is suitable for visitors aged 13 and over, and costs £6 per person. These tickets can be brought on the day of a visit. Museum is closed on Mondays except for Bank Holiday Mondays.

ARMAGH

Visit Long Meadow Farm this Saturday for a guided tour in the heart of the Orchard County. Traverse the beautiful orchards, explore the cider-making facilities and sample award-winning craft ciders. Tea/coffee and apple tart included.

FERMANAGH

Many of Fermanagh’s visitor attractions are opening their doors for free this weekend. Take this opportunity to visit and explore what Fermanagh has to offer. Bring your family and friends and make a day of it, travelling from one attraction to the next or make a night of it, with many local accommodation providers offering great deals for the weekend. Discover Fermanagh Open Weekend, March 1-3.

TYRONE

This Saturday at the Strule Art Centre Omagh, 'Oh! What A Feeling!' Winner of Best Newcomer' in 2018 at the National Tribute Music Awards and voted Official UK No1 by The Agents Association of Great Britain is back in 2019 with a stellar line-up of musicians including Talon's Jonny Miller and the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt in this high-octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.

DERRY

Do you love dogs, and running, and perhaps running with your dog? Join Dogtrails NI for a race in Drumnaph Nature reserve in the foothills of the Sperrin mountains this Sunday. This place has everything you could want from a canicross race, with twisty technical routes, soft grassy trails that your dog can fly along, and of course a bit of mud. See dogtrailsni.com.

ANTRIM

Smash hit dance spectacular Dance Is Life, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, Strictly Come Dancing’s creative director, is coming to Theatre at the Mill on February 28 to March 1.

BELFAST

Humpty Dumpty is brought to the stage in an interactive all-singing and dancing production, Humpty Dumpty’s Big Eggventure, at Belvoir Players Studio this Saturday. Show begins at 2pm.

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