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Highlights

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

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

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. Upon…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

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

Image of the outside front entrance
LocationGreyabbey

A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey,…

An aerial photo of the Country Park showing the expanse of forest, with Scrabo Tower in the background
LocationNewtownards

Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead…

Photo of Golf Club front
LocationDonaghadee

Founded in 1899, this part-seaside and part open parkland course has several lurking water hazards…

Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
LocationConlig

36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse…

Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
LocationBallyhalbert

Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

The Ulster Flying Club offers the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable adventure over the…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

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…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
LocationBangor

Founded in 558AD the main body of the building dates from 1830's, the tower from 15th century and…

More Highlights

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

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

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. Upon…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

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

Image of the outside front entrance
LocationGreyabbey

A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey,…

An aerial photo of the Country Park showing the expanse of forest, with Scrabo Tower in the background
LocationNewtownards

Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead…

Photo of Golf Club front
LocationDonaghadee

Founded in 1899, this part-seaside and part open parkland course has several lurking water hazards…

Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
LocationConlig

36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse…

Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
LocationBallyhalbert

Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

The Ulster Flying Club offers the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable adventure over the…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

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…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
LocationBangor

Founded in 558AD the main body of the building dates from 1830's, the tower from 15th century and…

More Highlights

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

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

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. Upon…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

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

Image of the outside front entrance
LocationGreyabbey

A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey,…

An aerial photo of the Country Park showing the expanse of forest, with Scrabo Tower in the background
LocationNewtownards

Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead…

Photo of Golf Club front
LocationDonaghadee

Founded in 1899, this part-seaside and part open parkland course has several lurking water hazards…

Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
LocationConlig

36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse…

Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
LocationBallyhalbert

Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

The Ulster Flying Club offers the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable adventure over the…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

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…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
LocationBangor

Founded in 558AD the main body of the building dates from 1830's, the tower from 15th century and…

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