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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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

Make Bangor VIC your first stop in the city for all local and national tourist information.

Modern living room with wood burning stove
LocationHolywood

White Cottage is a former railway cottage, just a stone's throw from the beach. Next to a railway…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

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

Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
LocationBangor

Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools,…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

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

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

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.

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
LocationNewtownards

This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of…

Beach
LocationBallywalter

Popular holiday park with designated area for touring caravans. Booking essential through Park…

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…

A tour group posing for the photo in the woods
LocationBangor

'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the…

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…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

More Highlights

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

Make Bangor VIC your first stop in the city for all local and national tourist information.

Modern living room with wood burning stove
LocationHolywood

White Cottage is a former railway cottage, just a stone's throw from the beach. Next to a railway…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

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

Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
LocationBangor

Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools,…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

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

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

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.

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
LocationNewtownards

This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of…

Beach
LocationBallywalter

Popular holiday park with designated area for touring caravans. Booking essential through Park…

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…

A tour group posing for the photo in the woods
LocationBangor

'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the…

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…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

More Highlights

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

Make Bangor VIC your first stop in the city for all local and national tourist information.

Modern living room with wood burning stove
LocationHolywood

White Cottage is a former railway cottage, just a stone's throw from the beach. Next to a railway…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Crawfordsburn Cottages Co.Down
LocationBangor

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

Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
LocationBangor

Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools,…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

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

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

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.

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
LocationNewtownards

This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of…

Beach
LocationBallywalter

Popular holiday park with designated area for touring caravans. Booking essential through Park…

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…

A tour group posing for the photo in the woods
LocationBangor

'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the…

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…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

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