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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…

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,…

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…

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…

Grey Point Fort canon
LocationHelen's Bay

Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

The Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation - join them for a…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

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

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…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

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

External view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Relaxing and tranquil escape to the country in a unique barn conversion. A romantic retreat for…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Between Worlds Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Between Worlds is the inaugural exhibition of the Veridian Collective, a group of four local…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at…

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 …

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the…

Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
LocationKillinchy

Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

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

More Highlights

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Grey Point Fort canon
LocationHelen's Bay

Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

The Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation - join them for a…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

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

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…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

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

External view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Relaxing and tranquil escape to the country in a unique barn conversion. A romantic retreat for…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Between Worlds Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Between Worlds is the inaugural exhibition of the Veridian Collective, a group of four local…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at…

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 …

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the…

Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
LocationKillinchy

Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

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

More Highlights

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Grey Point Fort canon
LocationHelen's Bay

Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

The Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation - join them for a…

Image of row of terraced houses
LocationNewtownards

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

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…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

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

External view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Relaxing and tranquil escape to the country in a unique barn conversion. A romantic retreat for…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Between Worlds Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Between Worlds is the inaugural exhibition of the Veridian Collective, a group of four local…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at…

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 …

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the…

Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
LocationKillinchy

Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

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

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