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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…

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.

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…

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 Castle Walled Garden
LocationBangor

It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants,…

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Open plan living dining kitchen area
LocationBangor

Merok Mill House, a self-contained, open-plan, split-level, 2 bedroom apartment, which sleeps 4-6…

Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
LocationNewtownards

Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established…

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…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

NITB approved stylish townhouse @driftwood. donaghadee was designed by Grand Designs House of The…

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

Golfers on the green with woodland and coast in background
LocationHolywood

Set high in the Holywood Hills, County Down we are just seven miles outside Belfast and have…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

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

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

Photo of the inside of the gallery showing seating area and paintings on display for sale
LocationBangor

Destination spot for Terry Bradley collectors and art enthusiasts from across the globe. Whether…

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…

Joseph Beech Organist
LocationPortaferry

Join us for a captivating Sunday afternoon organ recital featuring Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist of…

Living area
LocationBangor

Beachside – a modern coastal ground floor apartment centrally located in Groomsport, boasting…

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

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

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…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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.

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…

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 Castle Walled Garden
LocationBangor

It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants,…

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Open plan living dining kitchen area
LocationBangor

Merok Mill House, a self-contained, open-plan, split-level, 2 bedroom apartment, which sleeps 4-6…

Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
LocationNewtownards

Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established…

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…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

NITB approved stylish townhouse @driftwood. donaghadee was designed by Grand Designs House of The…

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

Golfers on the green with woodland and coast in background
LocationHolywood

Set high in the Holywood Hills, County Down we are just seven miles outside Belfast and have…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

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

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

Photo of the inside of the gallery showing seating area and paintings on display for sale
LocationBangor

Destination spot for Terry Bradley collectors and art enthusiasts from across the globe. Whether…

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…

Joseph Beech Organist
LocationPortaferry

Join us for a captivating Sunday afternoon organ recital featuring Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist of…

Living area
LocationBangor

Beachside – a modern coastal ground floor apartment centrally located in Groomsport, boasting…

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

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

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…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

More Highlights

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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.

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…

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 Castle Walled Garden
LocationBangor

It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants,…

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Open plan living dining kitchen area
LocationBangor

Merok Mill House, a self-contained, open-plan, split-level, 2 bedroom apartment, which sleeps 4-6…

Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
LocationNewtownards

Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established…

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…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

NITB approved stylish townhouse @driftwood. donaghadee was designed by Grand Designs House of The…

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

Golfers on the green with woodland and coast in background
LocationHolywood

Set high in the Holywood Hills, County Down we are just seven miles outside Belfast and have…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

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

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

Photo of the inside of the gallery showing seating area and paintings on display for sale
LocationBangor

Destination spot for Terry Bradley collectors and art enthusiasts from across the globe. Whether…

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…

Joseph Beech Organist
LocationPortaferry

Join us for a captivating Sunday afternoon organ recital featuring Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist of…

Living area
LocationBangor

Beachside – a modern coastal ground floor apartment centrally located in Groomsport, boasting…

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

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

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…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

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