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Halloween at Cockle Row
LocationGroomsport

Halloween themed, family fun in Groomsport

A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop
LocationNewtownards

Join the festive family fun and enjoy a seasonal atmosphere at the local food and gift market.

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Start the New Year off on the right foot, by exploring the rich and varied history of Newtownards.

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Start the New Year off on the right foot. Build up an appetite for NYD lunch!

Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights
LocationBangor

A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Photo of front exterior of the building
LocationBangor

Everything is locally sourced our wonderful meat, fish, vegetables, our staff (apart from our…

Boat on the water
LocationPortaferry

Marine Surveys, diving, sight seeing trips, fishing trips. All year for some activities and June…

Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
LocationBangor

Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the…

Ireland offroad experience logo
LocationBangor

If you crave the thrill of the off-road, or want the ultimate day in corporate entertainment, but…

Ards Arts Centre
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

Exterior building with view across the sea
LocationNewtownards

Located on the Ards Peninsular coastline with direct views out onto the Irish Sea, The Old Vicarage…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Exterior of house
LocationNewtownards

Tastfully restored cottage with 2 double rooms both ensuite. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, winners of The Best Ulster Welcome and Seafood Pub Of The Year,…

Boats moored at Portaferry Marina
LocationNewtownards

Portaferry Marina is situated on the east shore of The Narrows, the gateway to Strangford Lough, a…

Photo of the exterior of the building
LocationPortaferry

Adairs is centrally heated, has spacious bedrooms which include a family ensuite room, double room…

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

a photograph of a graveyard
LocationHolywood

Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.

Titanic boarding pass leaflet, part of themed dinner
LocationHolywood

Rayanne House is the only Exclusively Fine Dining restaurant in the Belfast area. This perfect,…

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

Bright and spacious centrally located townhouse in a quiet, peaceful location. Spindrift is handy…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Building exterior
LocationHolywood

This modern apartment offers the visitor a luxurious retreat with panoramic views of Belfast lough.…

More Highlights

Halloween at Cockle Row
LocationGroomsport

Halloween themed, family fun in Groomsport

A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop
LocationNewtownards

Join the festive family fun and enjoy a seasonal atmosphere at the local food and gift market.

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Start the New Year off on the right foot, by exploring the rich and varied history of Newtownards.

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Start the New Year off on the right foot. Build up an appetite for NYD lunch!

Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights
LocationBangor

A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Photo of front exterior of the building
LocationBangor

Everything is locally sourced our wonderful meat, fish, vegetables, our staff (apart from our…

Boat on the water
LocationPortaferry

Marine Surveys, diving, sight seeing trips, fishing trips. All year for some activities and June…

Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
LocationBangor

Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the…

Ireland offroad experience logo
LocationBangor

If you crave the thrill of the off-road, or want the ultimate day in corporate entertainment, but…

Ards Arts Centre
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

Exterior building with view across the sea
LocationNewtownards

Located on the Ards Peninsular coastline with direct views out onto the Irish Sea, The Old Vicarage…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Exterior of house
LocationNewtownards

Tastfully restored cottage with 2 double rooms both ensuite. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, winners of The Best Ulster Welcome and Seafood Pub Of The Year,…

Boats moored at Portaferry Marina
LocationNewtownards

Portaferry Marina is situated on the east shore of The Narrows, the gateway to Strangford Lough, a…

Photo of the exterior of the building
LocationPortaferry

Adairs is centrally heated, has spacious bedrooms which include a family ensuite room, double room…

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

a photograph of a graveyard
LocationHolywood

Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.

Titanic boarding pass leaflet, part of themed dinner
LocationHolywood

Rayanne House is the only Exclusively Fine Dining restaurant in the Belfast area. This perfect,…

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

Bright and spacious centrally located townhouse in a quiet, peaceful location. Spindrift is handy…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Building exterior
LocationHolywood

This modern apartment offers the visitor a luxurious retreat with panoramic views of Belfast lough.…

More Highlights

Halloween at Cockle Row
LocationGroomsport

Halloween themed, family fun in Groomsport

A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop
LocationNewtownards

Join the festive family fun and enjoy a seasonal atmosphere at the local food and gift market.

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Start the New Year off on the right foot, by exploring the rich and varied history of Newtownards.

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Start the New Year off on the right foot. Build up an appetite for NYD lunch!

Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights
LocationBangor

A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Photo of front exterior of the building
LocationBangor

Everything is locally sourced our wonderful meat, fish, vegetables, our staff (apart from our…

Boat on the water
LocationPortaferry

Marine Surveys, diving, sight seeing trips, fishing trips. All year for some activities and June…

Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
LocationBangor

Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the…

Ireland offroad experience logo
LocationBangor

If you crave the thrill of the off-road, or want the ultimate day in corporate entertainment, but…

Ards Arts Centre
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

Exterior building with view across the sea
LocationNewtownards

Located on the Ards Peninsular coastline with direct views out onto the Irish Sea, The Old Vicarage…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Exterior of house
LocationNewtownards

Tastfully restored cottage with 2 double rooms both ensuite. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, winners of The Best Ulster Welcome and Seafood Pub Of The Year,…

Boats moored at Portaferry Marina
LocationNewtownards

Portaferry Marina is situated on the east shore of The Narrows, the gateway to Strangford Lough, a…

Photo of the exterior of the building
LocationPortaferry

Adairs is centrally heated, has spacious bedrooms which include a family ensuite room, double room…

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

a photograph of a graveyard
LocationHolywood

Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.

Titanic boarding pass leaflet, part of themed dinner
LocationHolywood

Rayanne House is the only Exclusively Fine Dining restaurant in the Belfast area. This perfect,…

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

Bright and spacious centrally located townhouse in a quiet, peaceful location. Spindrift is handy…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Building exterior
LocationHolywood

This modern apartment offers the visitor a luxurious retreat with panoramic views of Belfast lough.…

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