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Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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.

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

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,…

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

Now part of Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace, this 1868 barn is a cosy, peaceful haven, set in 95…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Image of full ball bucket ready for use at the driving range
LocationNewtownards

18 covered floodlit bays, 10 outside bays. Also Explanar Teaching centre, resident PGA…

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…

Dining area
LocationBangor

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

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

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

Portaferry Castle, view from the road
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the…

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…

a photo of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park
LocationHolywood

A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
LocationNewtownards

The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

Crawfordsburn Cottages are right in the centre of Crawfordsburn village exactly opposite The Old…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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.

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

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,…

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

Now part of Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace, this 1868 barn is a cosy, peaceful haven, set in 95…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Image of full ball bucket ready for use at the driving range
LocationNewtownards

18 covered floodlit bays, 10 outside bays. Also Explanar Teaching centre, resident PGA…

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…

Dining area
LocationBangor

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

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

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

Portaferry Castle, view from the road
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the…

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…

a photo of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park
LocationHolywood

A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
LocationNewtownards

The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

Crawfordsburn Cottages are right in the centre of Crawfordsburn village exactly opposite The Old…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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.

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

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,…

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

Now part of Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace, this 1868 barn is a cosy, peaceful haven, set in 95…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Image of full ball bucket ready for use at the driving range
LocationNewtownards

18 covered floodlit bays, 10 outside bays. Also Explanar Teaching centre, resident PGA…

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…

Dining area
LocationBangor

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

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Inside the Battletown Gallery
LocationNewtownards

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

Portaferry Castle, view from the road
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the…

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…

a photo of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park
LocationHolywood

A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
LocationNewtownards

The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

Crawfordsburn Cottages are right in the centre of Crawfordsburn village exactly opposite The Old…

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