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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,…

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 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.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of birds eye view of Kirkistown Castle surrounded by grassland
LocationCloughey

Traditionally believed to have been built by Roland Savage of Ballygalget in 1622, possibly reusing…

Photo of the exterior front of the building in daytime
LocationPortaferry

The pub and upmarket bed and breakfast, called Fiddler's Green, is situated in the central square…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

Living area
LocationNewtownards

Bright, attractive, sympathetically renovated, first floor apartment within an early Victorian…

Front exterior lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

Holywood Hill Country Cottages, new modern holiday cottages with unique, panoramic views of Belfast…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

30 minute drive to Belfast and the lower Ards peninsula. Bus timetable and Taxi service available.

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

Exterior building
LocationHolywood

Local attractions nearby include Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast. Good variety…

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

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

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self-Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

A lady at work on a weaving sculpture resembling a person
LocationNewtownards

Welig Heritage Crafts produce traditional willow basketry, bespoke baskets and sculptural pieces;…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

Photo of four seals gathered on the seaweed and moss covered sea rocks
LocationNewtownards

The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford…

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

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,…

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 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.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of birds eye view of Kirkistown Castle surrounded by grassland
LocationCloughey

Traditionally believed to have been built by Roland Savage of Ballygalget in 1622, possibly reusing…

Photo of the exterior front of the building in daytime
LocationPortaferry

The pub and upmarket bed and breakfast, called Fiddler's Green, is situated in the central square…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

Living area
LocationNewtownards

Bright, attractive, sympathetically renovated, first floor apartment within an early Victorian…

Front exterior lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

Holywood Hill Country Cottages, new modern holiday cottages with unique, panoramic views of Belfast…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

30 minute drive to Belfast and the lower Ards peninsula. Bus timetable and Taxi service available.

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

Exterior building
LocationHolywood

Local attractions nearby include Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast. Good variety…

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

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

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self-Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

A lady at work on a weaving sculpture resembling a person
LocationNewtownards

Welig Heritage Crafts produce traditional willow basketry, bespoke baskets and sculptural pieces;…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

Photo of four seals gathered on the seaweed and moss covered sea rocks
LocationNewtownards

The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford…

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

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,…

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 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.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of birds eye view of Kirkistown Castle surrounded by grassland
LocationCloughey

Traditionally believed to have been built by Roland Savage of Ballygalget in 1622, possibly reusing…

Photo of the exterior front of the building in daytime
LocationPortaferry

The pub and upmarket bed and breakfast, called Fiddler's Green, is situated in the central square…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

Living area
LocationNewtownards

Bright, attractive, sympathetically renovated, first floor apartment within an early Victorian…

Front exterior lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

Holywood Hill Country Cottages, new modern holiday cottages with unique, panoramic views of Belfast…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

30 minute drive to Belfast and the lower Ards peninsula. Bus timetable and Taxi service available.

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

Exterior building
LocationHolywood

Local attractions nearby include Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast. Good variety…

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

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

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self-Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

A lady at work on a weaving sculpture resembling a person
LocationNewtownards

Welig Heritage Crafts produce traditional willow basketry, bespoke baskets and sculptural pieces;…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

Photo of four seals gathered on the seaweed and moss covered sea rocks
LocationNewtownards

The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford…

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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