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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.

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…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

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

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are…

The Bench
LocationHamilton Road, Bangor

One Bench. Seven Stories. A whole host of characters. You never know who you'll meet on a park…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

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…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Front aspect
LocationBangor

Amy's accommodates up to four adults plus a child. It offers an ideal base for a holiday, being…

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

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

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

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

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

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 view of Kearney village from the beach.
LocationPortaferry

Sitting on the southern tip of the famous Ards Peninsula, Kearney is a picturesque fishing village…

Open plan living dining kitchen area
LocationBangor

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

Nendrum monastic site on a clear sunny day
LocationComber

Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

More Highlights

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.

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…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

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

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are…

The Bench
LocationHamilton Road, Bangor

One Bench. Seven Stories. A whole host of characters. You never know who you'll meet on a park…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

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…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Front aspect
LocationBangor

Amy's accommodates up to four adults plus a child. It offers an ideal base for a holiday, being…

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

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

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

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

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

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 view of Kearney village from the beach.
LocationPortaferry

Sitting on the southern tip of the famous Ards Peninsula, Kearney is a picturesque fishing village…

Open plan living dining kitchen area
LocationBangor

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

Nendrum monastic site on a clear sunny day
LocationComber

Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

More Highlights

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.

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…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

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

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are…

The Bench
LocationHamilton Road, Bangor

One Bench. Seven Stories. A whole host of characters. You never know who you'll meet on a park…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

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…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Front aspect
LocationBangor

Amy's accommodates up to four adults plus a child. It offers an ideal base for a holiday, being…

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

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

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

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

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

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 view of Kearney village from the beach.
LocationPortaferry

Sitting on the southern tip of the famous Ards Peninsula, Kearney is a picturesque fishing village…

Open plan living dining kitchen area
LocationBangor

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

Nendrum monastic site on a clear sunny day
LocationComber

Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

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