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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…

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

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

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,…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

Originally established in the 1800’s as an old coaching inn, The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in…

Portaferry Hotel Entrance
LocationPortaferry

The Portaferry Hotel, the ideal place to relax, the minute you walk through our doors you can feel…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

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

Front aspect
LocationBangor

Amy's accommodates up to four adults plus a child. It offers an ideal base for a holiday, being…

An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
LocationHelens Bay

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

Make Bangor VIC your first stop in the city for all local and national tourist information.

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

Image of Donaghadee lighthouse and boats tied in the harbour
LocationDonaghadee

Donaghadee lies on the Irish Sea coast and as such is popular with water enthusiasts, anglers and…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

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

Outside view of the Culloden Estate and Spa from the lawn
LocationHolywood

Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County …

The front of 5 Brandon Grove.
LocationBangor

This spacious bungalow in a quiet neighborhood offers fully equipped kitchen, dining area, two…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Photo of outside of the accommodation with fields, blue sky and sunshine
LocationNewtownards

Entire cottage 1 bedroom, bathroom, living space, central heating,TV DVD, WIFI, private outdoor…

Newtownards Priory from street view
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
LocationBangor

There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

Avalon’s master luthiers have nurtured the skills and craftsmanship that permeates every guitar…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

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

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,…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

Originally established in the 1800’s as an old coaching inn, The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in…

Portaferry Hotel Entrance
LocationPortaferry

The Portaferry Hotel, the ideal place to relax, the minute you walk through our doors you can feel…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

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

Front aspect
LocationBangor

Amy's accommodates up to four adults plus a child. It offers an ideal base for a holiday, being…

An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
LocationHelens Bay

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

Make Bangor VIC your first stop in the city for all local and national tourist information.

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

Image of Donaghadee lighthouse and boats tied in the harbour
LocationDonaghadee

Donaghadee lies on the Irish Sea coast and as such is popular with water enthusiasts, anglers and…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

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

Outside view of the Culloden Estate and Spa from the lawn
LocationHolywood

Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County …

The front of 5 Brandon Grove.
LocationBangor

This spacious bungalow in a quiet neighborhood offers fully equipped kitchen, dining area, two…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Photo of outside of the accommodation with fields, blue sky and sunshine
LocationNewtownards

Entire cottage 1 bedroom, bathroom, living space, central heating,TV DVD, WIFI, private outdoor…

Newtownards Priory from street view
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
LocationBangor

There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

Avalon’s master luthiers have nurtured the skills and craftsmanship that permeates every guitar…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

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

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,…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

Originally established in the 1800’s as an old coaching inn, The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in…

Portaferry Hotel Entrance
LocationPortaferry

The Portaferry Hotel, the ideal place to relax, the minute you walk through our doors you can feel…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

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

Front aspect
LocationBangor

Amy's accommodates up to four adults plus a child. It offers an ideal base for a holiday, being…

An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
LocationHelens Bay

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

Make Bangor VIC your first stop in the city for all local and national tourist information.

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

Image of Donaghadee lighthouse and boats tied in the harbour
LocationDonaghadee

Donaghadee lies on the Irish Sea coast and as such is popular with water enthusiasts, anglers and…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

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

Outside view of the Culloden Estate and Spa from the lawn
LocationHolywood

Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County …

The front of 5 Brandon Grove.
LocationBangor

This spacious bungalow in a quiet neighborhood offers fully equipped kitchen, dining area, two…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Photo of outside of the accommodation with fields, blue sky and sunshine
LocationNewtownards

Entire cottage 1 bedroom, bathroom, living space, central heating,TV DVD, WIFI, private outdoor…

Newtownards Priory from street view
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
LocationBangor

There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

Avalon’s master luthiers have nurtured the skills and craftsmanship that permeates every guitar…

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