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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. 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. 

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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…

Jingle Bell Trail animation graphic
LocationCastle Park, Bangor

Free Festive Family Event in the beautiful Walled Garden

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Set within the grounds of Castle Espie House dating back to 1860, this cosy first floor apartment…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
LocationComber

Situated in The Square in Comber, it was erected in 1845 to commemorate the bravery of Major…

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…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

a photograph of a graveyard
LocationHolywood

Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self-Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Photo of Mahee Castle, with bridge way and water to forefront
LocationComber

This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough.…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

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…

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

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

Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
LocationHolywood

Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior of house
LocationKircubbin

The Wayfarers' Rest has all the comforts of home and is ideally suited to provide the person who…

Photo of the external building of Ards Visitor Information Centre
LocationNewtownards

Make us your first point of call for information on attractions, accommodation, activities and…

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. 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. 

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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…

Jingle Bell Trail animation graphic
LocationCastle Park, Bangor

Free Festive Family Event in the beautiful Walled Garden

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Set within the grounds of Castle Espie House dating back to 1860, this cosy first floor apartment…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
LocationComber

Situated in The Square in Comber, it was erected in 1845 to commemorate the bravery of Major…

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…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

a photograph of a graveyard
LocationHolywood

Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self-Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Photo of Mahee Castle, with bridge way and water to forefront
LocationComber

This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough.…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

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…

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

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

Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
LocationHolywood

Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior of house
LocationKircubbin

The Wayfarers' Rest has all the comforts of home and is ideally suited to provide the person who…

Photo of the external building of Ards Visitor Information Centre
LocationNewtownards

Make us your first point of call for information on attractions, accommodation, activities and…

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. 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. 

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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…

Jingle Bell Trail animation graphic
LocationCastle Park, Bangor

Free Festive Family Event in the beautiful Walled Garden

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Set within the grounds of Castle Espie House dating back to 1860, this cosy first floor apartment…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

With stunning views directly over Bangor Marina, and minutes from all local attractions, Oscar's is…

Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
LocationComber

Situated in The Square in Comber, it was erected in 1845 to commemorate the bravery of Major…

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…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

a photograph of a graveyard
LocationHolywood

Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self-Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Photo of Mahee Castle, with bridge way and water to forefront
LocationComber

This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough.…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

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…

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

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

Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
LocationHolywood

Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

a photo of a kitchen
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior of house
LocationKircubbin

The Wayfarers' Rest has all the comforts of home and is ideally suited to provide the person who…

Photo of the external building of Ards Visitor Information Centre
LocationNewtownards

Make us your first point of call for information on attractions, accommodation, activities and…

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