Blog (Things To Do)

Birds eye view of Donaghadee and the Lough landscape

Mar 26 2026

America 250: Local Links

As America prepares for its 250-year milestone, join us in exploring some of the remarkable local links that helped shape the nation’s earliest chapters.

A trio of images showing a mum and daughters enjoying the view from Scrabo Tower, two children running through Ulster Folk Museum and Mount Stewart lake.

Feb 07 2022

Categories: Inspiration, Plan Your Trip, Things To Do

Family Fun is Guaranteed This Mid-term in Ards and North Down

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.

A collage of the 11 AND Sustainable Giants, the Green Tourism Network

Feb 02 2022

Categories: Inspiration, Plan Your Trip, Walking and Hiking, Nature and Wildlife, Things To Do

AND Sustainable Giants - A Green Tourism Network

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

May 13 2021

Categories: Inspiration, Plan Your Trip, Things To Do

Discover Ards and North Down at your own pace…

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!