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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

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 a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Outside seating area
LocationMillisle

Lagoon View cottage couldn’t be better placed if you want to enjoy the best of the wonderful Ards…

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.…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

Exterior building with view across the sea
LocationNewtownards

Located on the Ards Peninsular coastline with direct views out onto the Irish Sea, The Old Vicarage…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

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

exterior of main entrance to hotel framed by landscaped gardens
LocationBangor

A place apart. Clandeboye Lodge is the warm welcome of Northern Ireland. The comfortable and cosy…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

Holywood Hill Country Cottages, new modern holiday cottages with unique, panoramic views of Belfast…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

The Hide is a spacious property with open views of Strangford Lough just 4 miles from the centre of…

a photo of the front of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
LocationDonaghadee

This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including…

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

Bright and spacious centrally located townhouse in a quiet, peaceful location. Spindrift is handy…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

Building exterior
LocationBelfast

Self catering accommodation situated at the top of the Holywood Hills, three miles from Holywood…

External view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Looking for somewhere totally different? Why stay in boring when you can stay in a converted…

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…

An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
LocationHelens Bay

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
LocationBangor

Visit North Down Museum to explore the fascinating saga of the North Down area from the Bronze Age…

More Highlights

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

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 a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Outside seating area
LocationMillisle

Lagoon View cottage couldn’t be better placed if you want to enjoy the best of the wonderful Ards…

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.…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

Exterior building with view across the sea
LocationNewtownards

Located on the Ards Peninsular coastline with direct views out onto the Irish Sea, The Old Vicarage…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

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

exterior of main entrance to hotel framed by landscaped gardens
LocationBangor

A place apart. Clandeboye Lodge is the warm welcome of Northern Ireland. The comfortable and cosy…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

Holywood Hill Country Cottages, new modern holiday cottages with unique, panoramic views of Belfast…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

The Hide is a spacious property with open views of Strangford Lough just 4 miles from the centre of…

a photo of the front of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
LocationDonaghadee

This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including…

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

Bright and spacious centrally located townhouse in a quiet, peaceful location. Spindrift is handy…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

Building exterior
LocationBelfast

Self catering accommodation situated at the top of the Holywood Hills, three miles from Holywood…

External view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Looking for somewhere totally different? Why stay in boring when you can stay in a converted…

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…

An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
LocationHelens Bay

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
LocationBangor

Visit North Down Museum to explore the fascinating saga of the North Down area from the Bronze Age…

More Highlights

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

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 a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Outside seating area
LocationMillisle

Lagoon View cottage couldn’t be better placed if you want to enjoy the best of the wonderful Ards…

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.…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

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

Exterior building with view across the sea
LocationNewtownards

Located on the Ards Peninsular coastline with direct views out onto the Irish Sea, The Old Vicarage…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

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

exterior of main entrance to hotel framed by landscaped gardens
LocationBangor

A place apart. Clandeboye Lodge is the warm welcome of Northern Ireland. The comfortable and cosy…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

Holywood Hill Country Cottages, new modern holiday cottages with unique, panoramic views of Belfast…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

The Hide is a spacious property with open views of Strangford Lough just 4 miles from the centre of…

a photo of the front of a house
LocationGreyabbey

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

a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
LocationDonaghadee

This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including…

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

Bright and spacious centrally located townhouse in a quiet, peaceful location. Spindrift is handy…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

Building exterior
LocationBelfast

Self catering accommodation situated at the top of the Holywood Hills, three miles from Holywood…

External view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Looking for somewhere totally different? Why stay in boring when you can stay in a converted…

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…

An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
LocationHelens Bay

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
LocationBangor

Visit North Down Museum to explore the fascinating saga of the North Down area from the Bronze Age…

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