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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

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

A lady at work on a weaving sculpture resembling a person
LocationNewtownards

Welig Heritage Crafts produce traditional willow basketry, bespoke baskets and sculptural pieces;…

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…

Front aspect
LocationBangor

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

Open plan living room dining area
LocationNewtownards

Located on the same terrace as the Strangford Arms Hotel, this serviced self-catering 2 bedroom…

Photo of kitchen
LocationHolywood

Self-Catering apartment situated conveniently on the ground floor. Guests have access to the entire…

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

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

Image of open packaged takeaway food
LocationBangor

Wolf & Devour is one of Northern Ireland’s most established and stylish Street Food trucks.…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

30 minute drive to Belfast and the lower Ards peninsula. Bus timetable and Taxi service available.

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.

Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
LocationMillilse

Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

Avalon’s master luthiers have nurtured the skills and craftsmanship that permeates every guitar…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

Yard Gallery is a contemporary, purpose-built art space housing two galleries. We aim to make…

The front of 5 Brandon Grove.
LocationBangor

This spacious bungalow in a quiet neighborhood offers fully equipped kitchen, dining area, two…

Music at Christmas
LocationBangor

A special Christmas evening with the brilliant Bangor Ladies Choir, in support of the Mayor's…

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…

More Highlights

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

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

A lady at work on a weaving sculpture resembling a person
LocationNewtownards

Welig Heritage Crafts produce traditional willow basketry, bespoke baskets and sculptural pieces;…

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…

Front aspect
LocationBangor

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

Open plan living room dining area
LocationNewtownards

Located on the same terrace as the Strangford Arms Hotel, this serviced self-catering 2 bedroom…

Photo of kitchen
LocationHolywood

Self-Catering apartment situated conveniently on the ground floor. Guests have access to the entire…

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

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

Image of open packaged takeaway food
LocationBangor

Wolf & Devour is one of Northern Ireland’s most established and stylish Street Food trucks.…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

30 minute drive to Belfast and the lower Ards peninsula. Bus timetable and Taxi service available.

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.

Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
LocationMillilse

Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

Avalon’s master luthiers have nurtured the skills and craftsmanship that permeates every guitar…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

Yard Gallery is a contemporary, purpose-built art space housing two galleries. We aim to make…

The front of 5 Brandon Grove.
LocationBangor

This spacious bungalow in a quiet neighborhood offers fully equipped kitchen, dining area, two…

Music at Christmas
LocationBangor

A special Christmas evening with the brilliant Bangor Ladies Choir, in support of the Mayor's…

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…

More Highlights

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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. 

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

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

A lady at work on a weaving sculpture resembling a person
LocationNewtownards

Welig Heritage Crafts produce traditional willow basketry, bespoke baskets and sculptural pieces;…

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…

Front aspect
LocationBangor

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

Open plan living room dining area
LocationNewtownards

Located on the same terrace as the Strangford Arms Hotel, this serviced self-catering 2 bedroom…

Photo of kitchen
LocationHolywood

Self-Catering apartment situated conveniently on the ground floor. Guests have access to the entire…

The Piatti Quartet
LocationPortaferry

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

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

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

Image of open packaged takeaway food
LocationBangor

Wolf & Devour is one of Northern Ireland’s most established and stylish Street Food trucks.…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

30 minute drive to Belfast and the lower Ards peninsula. Bus timetable and Taxi service available.

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.

Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
LocationMillilse

Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

Avalon’s master luthiers have nurtured the skills and craftsmanship that permeates every guitar…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

Yard Gallery is a contemporary, purpose-built art space housing two galleries. We aim to make…

The front of 5 Brandon Grove.
LocationBangor

This spacious bungalow in a quiet neighborhood offers fully equipped kitchen, dining area, two…

Music at Christmas
LocationBangor

A special Christmas evening with the brilliant Bangor Ladies Choir, in support of the Mayor's…

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…

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