Blog (Inspiration) - Ards & North Down

Come and explore a world full of adventure.  Take in the breathtaking views at Scrabo Tower or dive into Strangford Lough. With activities for all the family to enjoy, Ards and North Down is the perfect location for your staycation this spring. 

As half term approaches, this year more than ever we’re all in need of a relaxing short break!  Ards and North Down is the perfect place for family fun, all within an hour of Belfast City. 

Think Green. Think Environment. Think Sustainability: Making Ards and North Down a better place, for now and for our future.

Is your dog getting tired of the same old walks? Why not explore somewhere new this weekend? Whether your dog loves sniffing around the forest or running free on the beach, we can guarantee that we’ve got something to suit all pups here in Ards and North Down.

Here are some of the most beautiful sights in Ards and North Down, they need no filter, and you are guaranteed to be snap happy.  

With a renewed interest and appreciation for the outdoors and nature that is right on our doorstep, why not explore your local area and enjoy some of our walking routes?

Explore water’s edge beauty spots and heritage sites, savour our award-winning local food and drink, be inspired by our creative makers and experience exhilarating activities and events – it’s all waiting for you!

Our place offers far reaching skies, miles of magnificent coastline, natural beauty, bountiful beaches and inspirational coastal and country walks.

We all have a newfound appreciation for the outdoors and nature on our doorstep, and while we can’t celebrate Mother’s Day as we normally would, we can still plan a walk locally and enjoy our beautiful surrounding with family and our bubble.