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Highlights

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…

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…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Image of open plan living kitchen dining area
LocationBangor

The newly renovated, first-floor Atrium Apartment is situated in the heart of the popular seaside…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Family run bed and breakfast in the heart of the country yet only 5 minutes drive to Newtownards…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

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

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Horseshoe Cottage exerior
LocationNewtownards

This stunning 18th century cottage on the shores of Strangford Lough, combines luxury with cosiness…

The green
LocationHolywood

Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Outside seating area
LocationBangor

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

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…

Open plan living room area
LocationNewtownards

Rose Cottage Annex is one of 3 “Quaint Cottages Greyabbey” available to rent. It has a spacious…

a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
LocationDonaghadee

This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Arts Night at the Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Step into an evening of creativity at North Down Museum as the historic building comes alive with…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

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

More Highlights

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…

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…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Image of open plan living kitchen dining area
LocationBangor

The newly renovated, first-floor Atrium Apartment is situated in the heart of the popular seaside…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Family run bed and breakfast in the heart of the country yet only 5 minutes drive to Newtownards…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

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

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Horseshoe Cottage exerior
LocationNewtownards

This stunning 18th century cottage on the shores of Strangford Lough, combines luxury with cosiness…

The green
LocationHolywood

Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Outside seating area
LocationBangor

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

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…

Open plan living room area
LocationNewtownards

Rose Cottage Annex is one of 3 “Quaint Cottages Greyabbey” available to rent. It has a spacious…

a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
LocationDonaghadee

This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Arts Night at the Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Step into an evening of creativity at North Down Museum as the historic building comes alive with…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

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

More Highlights

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…

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…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Image of open plan living kitchen dining area
LocationBangor

The newly renovated, first-floor Atrium Apartment is situated in the heart of the popular seaside…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Family run bed and breakfast in the heart of the country yet only 5 minutes drive to Newtownards…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

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

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Horseshoe Cottage exerior
LocationNewtownards

This stunning 18th century cottage on the shores of Strangford Lough, combines luxury with cosiness…

The green
LocationHolywood

Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Outside seating area
LocationBangor

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

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…

Open plan living room area
LocationNewtownards

Rose Cottage Annex is one of 3 “Quaint Cottages Greyabbey” available to rent. It has a spacious…

a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
LocationDonaghadee

This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Arts Night at the Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Step into an evening of creativity at North Down Museum as the historic building comes alive with…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

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

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