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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.

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationNewtownards

At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by…

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…

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Photo of kitchen
LocationHolywood

Self-Catering apartment situated conveniently on the ground floor. Guests have access to the entire…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

Idyllic location 10 miles from Belfast City, views of Strangford Lough & Scarbo Tower. Close to the…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

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

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

Double bedroom overlooking Ballyholme Bay
LocationBangor

The Lodge has been watching the sunrise and gazing over beautiful Ballyholme Bay, the Irish Sea and…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Helicopter
LocationNewtownards

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced…

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

Front entrance
LocationHolywood

Coffee Yard is a family-run business that combines all our favourite things - coffee, art, tasty…

More Highlights

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.

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationNewtownards

At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by…

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…

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Photo of kitchen
LocationHolywood

Self-Catering apartment situated conveniently on the ground floor. Guests have access to the entire…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

Idyllic location 10 miles from Belfast City, views of Strangford Lough & Scarbo Tower. Close to the…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

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

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

Double bedroom overlooking Ballyholme Bay
LocationBangor

The Lodge has been watching the sunrise and gazing over beautiful Ballyholme Bay, the Irish Sea and…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Helicopter
LocationNewtownards

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced…

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

Front entrance
LocationHolywood

Coffee Yard is a family-run business that combines all our favourite things - coffee, art, tasty…

More Highlights

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.

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationNewtownards

At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by…

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…

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Photo of kitchen
LocationHolywood

Self-Catering apartment situated conveniently on the ground floor. Guests have access to the entire…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

Idyllic location 10 miles from Belfast City, views of Strangford Lough & Scarbo Tower. Close to the…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

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

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

Double bedroom overlooking Ballyholme Bay
LocationBangor

The Lodge has been watching the sunrise and gazing over beautiful Ballyholme Bay, the Irish Sea and…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Helicopter
LocationNewtownards

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced…

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

Front entrance
LocationHolywood

Coffee Yard is a family-run business that combines all our favourite things - coffee, art, tasty…

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