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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. Upon…

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. 

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

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

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Set within the grounds of Castle Espie House dating back to 1860, this cosy first floor apartment…

Image of the Ark Open Farm's small replica of Noah's Ark with animal statues including giraffe
LocationNewtownards

The Ark Open Farm is a fantastic family day out; the farm itself is set in 40 acres of beautiful…

exterior of main entrance to hotel framed by landscaped gardens
LocationBangor

A place apart. Clandeboye Lodge is the warm welcome of Northern Ireland. The comfortable and cosy…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

a photo of the side of a house
LocationBangor

A large ground floor modern apartment with stunning sea views of Belfast Lough. Two bedrooms (one…

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…

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Photo of Golf Club front
LocationDonaghadee

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

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Lilac Tree Cottage is one of three cottages we rent in Greyabbey. This 2 bedroom cottage offers all…

Front external view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Sleeping four in a double and two singles, as well as having the option of a single sofa bed…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room.
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Elm Cottage is…

Trees
LocationHolywood

Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with…

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. Upon…

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. 

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

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

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Set within the grounds of Castle Espie House dating back to 1860, this cosy first floor apartment…

Image of the Ark Open Farm's small replica of Noah's Ark with animal statues including giraffe
LocationNewtownards

The Ark Open Farm is a fantastic family day out; the farm itself is set in 40 acres of beautiful…

exterior of main entrance to hotel framed by landscaped gardens
LocationBangor

A place apart. Clandeboye Lodge is the warm welcome of Northern Ireland. The comfortable and cosy…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

a photo of the side of a house
LocationBangor

A large ground floor modern apartment with stunning sea views of Belfast Lough. Two bedrooms (one…

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…

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Photo of Golf Club front
LocationDonaghadee

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

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Lilac Tree Cottage is one of three cottages we rent in Greyabbey. This 2 bedroom cottage offers all…

Front external view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Sleeping four in a double and two singles, as well as having the option of a single sofa bed…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room.
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Elm Cottage is…

Trees
LocationHolywood

Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with…

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. Upon…

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. 

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Airplane on the ground
LocationNewtownards

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

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Set within the grounds of Castle Espie House dating back to 1860, this cosy first floor apartment…

Image of the Ark Open Farm's small replica of Noah's Ark with animal statues including giraffe
LocationNewtownards

The Ark Open Farm is a fantastic family day out; the farm itself is set in 40 acres of beautiful…

exterior of main entrance to hotel framed by landscaped gardens
LocationBangor

A place apart. Clandeboye Lodge is the warm welcome of Northern Ireland. The comfortable and cosy…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

a photo of the side of a house
LocationBangor

A large ground floor modern apartment with stunning sea views of Belfast Lough. Two bedrooms (one…

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…

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Photo of Golf Club front
LocationDonaghadee

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

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Lilac Tree Cottage is one of three cottages we rent in Greyabbey. This 2 bedroom cottage offers all…

Front external view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Sleeping four in a double and two singles, as well as having the option of a single sofa bed…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room.
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Elm Cottage is…

Trees
LocationHolywood

Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with…

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