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Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum, 7 February,…

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Front exterior
LocationBangor

Nestled near the centre of the quaint and historic County Down village of Crawfordsburn, Courtyard…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and…

Photo of the external building of Ards Visitor Information Centre
LocationNewtownards

Make us your first point of call for information on attractions, accommodation, activities and…

Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park
LocationHolywood

A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range…

Newtownards Priory from street view
LocationNewtownards

At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary…

Mount Stewart House
LocationNewtownards

Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal…

Exterior view of a segmented white house with a large stone driveway.
LocationCloghy

Manse on the Beach is a luxurious house on the sea front. Five superbly finished double/twin…

Outside seating area
LocationBangor

A uniquely situated Cottage in the heart of Bangor. Approached by a private laneway, the property…

Exterior of house
LocationKircubbin

The Wayfarers' Rest has all the comforts of home and is ideally suited to provide the person who…

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Elm Cottage is…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport Golf Centre has been established for 22 years, we have 16 inside floodlit bays and over…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Ards International Guitar Festival 2026
LocationNewtownards

The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of…

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

The Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation - join them for a…

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

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

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Close up photo of the ripples of sand on Ballyholme Beach with the promenade and bathers in backdrop
LocationBangor

The mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along Ballyholme bay has been a favourite sea bathing…

A photo of the Sketrick Castle ruins
LocationKillinchy

Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum, 7 February,…

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Front exterior
LocationBangor

Nestled near the centre of the quaint and historic County Down village of Crawfordsburn, Courtyard…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and…

Photo of the external building of Ards Visitor Information Centre
LocationNewtownards

Make us your first point of call for information on attractions, accommodation, activities and…

Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park
LocationHolywood

A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range…

Newtownards Priory from street view
LocationNewtownards

At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary…

Mount Stewart House
LocationNewtownards

Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal…

Exterior view of a segmented white house with a large stone driveway.
LocationCloghy

Manse on the Beach is a luxurious house on the sea front. Five superbly finished double/twin…

Outside seating area
LocationBangor

A uniquely situated Cottage in the heart of Bangor. Approached by a private laneway, the property…

Exterior of house
LocationKircubbin

The Wayfarers' Rest has all the comforts of home and is ideally suited to provide the person who…

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Elm Cottage is…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport Golf Centre has been established for 22 years, we have 16 inside floodlit bays and over…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Ards International Guitar Festival 2026
LocationNewtownards

The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of…

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

The Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation - join them for a…

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

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

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Close up photo of the ripples of sand on Ballyholme Beach with the promenade and bathers in backdrop
LocationBangor

The mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along Ballyholme bay has been a favourite sea bathing…

A photo of the Sketrick Castle ruins
LocationKillinchy

Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum, 7 February,…

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Front exterior
LocationBangor

Nestled near the centre of the quaint and historic County Down village of Crawfordsburn, Courtyard…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and…

Photo of the external building of Ards Visitor Information Centre
LocationNewtownards

Make us your first point of call for information on attractions, accommodation, activities and…

Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park
LocationHolywood

A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range…

Newtownards Priory from street view
LocationNewtownards

At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary…

Mount Stewart House
LocationNewtownards

Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal…

Exterior view of a segmented white house with a large stone driveway.
LocationCloghy

Manse on the Beach is a luxurious house on the sea front. Five superbly finished double/twin…

Outside seating area
LocationBangor

A uniquely situated Cottage in the heart of Bangor. Approached by a private laneway, the property…

Exterior of house
LocationKircubbin

The Wayfarers' Rest has all the comforts of home and is ideally suited to provide the person who…

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Elm Cottage is…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport Golf Centre has been established for 22 years, we have 16 inside floodlit bays and over…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Ards International Guitar Festival 2026
LocationNewtownards

The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of…

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

The Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation - join them for a…

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

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

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Close up photo of the ripples of sand on Ballyholme Beach with the promenade and bathers in backdrop
LocationBangor

The mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along Ballyholme bay has been a favourite sea bathing…

A photo of the Sketrick Castle ruins
LocationKillinchy

Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of…

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