The official website of Visit Ards and North Down
En

Welcome to Ards and North Down

Plan your trip
  • Stay
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Experience and
enjoy 
  1. March Events
    Find what's on in March in our place.
  2. Experience Ards and North Down
    Be surprised and awakened with immersive experiences and guided walking tours. Take in the natural beauty of our countryside, encounter water’s edge wonders, charming towns and villages and our delicious food and drink.
  3. Make it Ards and North Down this Spring
    All within an hour of Belfast - escape, relax and have fun in this beautiful part of Northern Ireland. Lose yourself in our breathtaking landscapes, enjoy exhilarating adventures, taste delicious local cuisine, and take a moment to press pause.
  4. Painted eggs sitting on grass amongst daisies

    Make the most of your Easter 2024 break in Ards and North Down.

    We have pulled out the specific Easter themed activities for you, happening throughout the Borough, with this What's On guide.

  5. April Experiences in Ards and North Down 2024
    Discover what the Experience AND 2024 programme has in store for you this April, with Knit like a Viking, Wee Birds Art Workshop, SUP, Sauna and Swim and Felting with Bees in The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay.
  6. Tank demonstration lobster
    Exploris Aquarium is dedicated to engaging with the public about the natural world. Educating people about our coastline and the ocean and elevating conservation as something that concerns us all.
    1. 2 Mar 202427 Mar 2024
  7. Donaghadee - 'Hope Street'
    Ever wondered where Hope Street is filmed? Find out all there is to know about the town of Port Devine in BBC One's Hope Street, Donaghadee. A beautiful seaside town, steeped in history and character, now famous world wide thanks to the hit TV series.
  8. A family walking along Bangor promenade

    We have put together a list of highlights in the borough that you can do or visit for free, no matter the season, whether you are a local resident or a visitor to the borough. There is plenty to be enjoyed for all, for little to no money.

All this
and more...

Delve into rich culture and heritage, explore parks and gardens, discover the coast and feast on fabulous food.

  1. Golf in Ards and North Down
    Ards and North Down is renowned for for it’s most famous home grown player; world golf star Rory McIlroy and and Ireland's oldest golf club, The Royal Belfast. Perfect for your Society break, Ards and North Down have courses for all levels, and plenty to do to make your visit all the more worthwhile.
  2. Taste Ards and North Down
    Taste Ards and North Down - a leading food region where culinary innovation thrives. The finest and freshest ingredients are sourced in abundance from our fertile fields and sparkling shores and can be found at our markets, artisan food shops and dishes across the region's award-winning restaurants.
  3. Sustainable Tourism
    The need to be green and sustainable to protect the planet is increasing, across in our personal lives and for businesses. Tourism is no exception with many of our attractions, activity and accommodation providers taking steps to protect the environment and be more sustainable.
Share your own Stories
View Maps and Visitor Guides
View of what Ards and North Down has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Ards and North Down newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss