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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,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

Lorne Estate a 21 acre estate overlooking Belfast Lough. Situated 8 miles from Belfast on easily…

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
LocationBangor

Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans,…

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

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

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

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

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…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

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

a photograph looking up at a windmill with a blue sky in the background
LocationMillisle

Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. Take a virtual tour and…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

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…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

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…

Between Worlds Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

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

Front exterior of house
LocationBangor

Offering Victorian charm and a warm atmosphere, the comfy rooms in this family-run guesthouse are…

An aerial photo of the Country Park showing the expanse of forest, with Scrabo Tower in the background
LocationNewtownards

Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead…

Trees
LocationHolywood

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

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

More Highlights

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,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

Lorne Estate a 21 acre estate overlooking Belfast Lough. Situated 8 miles from Belfast on easily…

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
LocationBangor

Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans,…

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

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

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

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

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…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

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

a photograph looking up at a windmill with a blue sky in the background
LocationMillisle

Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. Take a virtual tour and…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

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…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

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…

Between Worlds Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

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

Front exterior of house
LocationBangor

Offering Victorian charm and a warm atmosphere, the comfy rooms in this family-run guesthouse are…

An aerial photo of the Country Park showing the expanse of forest, with Scrabo Tower in the background
LocationNewtownards

Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead…

Trees
LocationHolywood

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

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

More Highlights

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,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

Lorne Estate a 21 acre estate overlooking Belfast Lough. Situated 8 miles from Belfast on easily…

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
LocationBangor

Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans,…

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

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

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

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

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…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

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

a photograph looking up at a windmill with a blue sky in the background
LocationMillisle

Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. Take a virtual tour and…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

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…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

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…

Between Worlds Exhibition
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

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

Front exterior of house
LocationBangor

Offering Victorian charm and a warm atmosphere, the comfy rooms in this family-run guesthouse are…

An aerial photo of the Country Park showing the expanse of forest, with Scrabo Tower in the background
LocationNewtownards

Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead…

Trees
LocationHolywood

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

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

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