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Hope Street and the real life Port DevineYour guide to Donaghadee, the seaside town that features as Port Devine in the hit BBC One police drama 'Hope Street'.- To plan your trip to our beautiful part of the island, we’ve some tools to make things hassle free, view our Maps and Guides, for inspiration on where to go, what to do and how to get there, view our suggested itineraries. For everything you need to know about visiting Ards and North Down and Northern Ireland please check out our Frequently Asked Questions.Read More
- Whether you are a film buff, a TV addict or have a keen interest in the area, we will help you plan a trip to explore some of the top filming locations in Ards and North Down, and enjoy this stunning place for yourself.Read More
Highlights of Donaghadee...
Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to September (See Opening Times).- 3 May 202528 Sep 2025
- Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat,see our exhibition and hear her story.
- 1 May 202530 Sep 2025
- Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers, savage battles and remarkable voyages, all while soaking up our coastal spirits of whiskey, gin, and rum.
Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the weather and the hustle and bustle of modern life. It is the perfect spot for award-winning food, a welcome drink with friends or some old-world character and charm to feed the imagination.- The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious local beef, pork, lamb and game for lunch and dinner.
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