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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…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport Golf Centre has been established for 22 years, we have 16 inside floodlit bays and over…

Trees
LocationHolywood

Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with…

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…

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…

Aerial view of WWT Castle Espie wetland centre
LocationComber

WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect…

Outside view of the Culloden Estate and Spa from the lawn
LocationHolywood

Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County …

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is…

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…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

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

Exterior building
LocationHolywood

Local attractions nearby include Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast. Good variety…

Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
LocationBangor

There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first…

a photo showing a living room with sofas, a mirror, a plant and a window
LocationDonaghadee

Recently refurbished to a high standard Harbour View luxury apartment offers everything required…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

Exterior of house
LocationNewtownards

Tastfully restored cottage with 2 double rooms both ensuite. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom…

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

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…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

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…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

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

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…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport Golf Centre has been established for 22 years, we have 16 inside floodlit bays and over…

Trees
LocationHolywood

Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with…

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…

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…

Aerial view of WWT Castle Espie wetland centre
LocationComber

WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect…

Outside view of the Culloden Estate and Spa from the lawn
LocationHolywood

Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County …

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is…

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…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

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

Exterior building
LocationHolywood

Local attractions nearby include Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast. Good variety…

Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
LocationBangor

There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first…

a photo showing a living room with sofas, a mirror, a plant and a window
LocationDonaghadee

Recently refurbished to a high standard Harbour View luxury apartment offers everything required…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

Exterior of house
LocationNewtownards

Tastfully restored cottage with 2 double rooms both ensuite. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom…

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

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…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

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…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

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

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…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport Golf Centre has been established for 22 years, we have 16 inside floodlit bays and over…

Trees
LocationHolywood

Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with…

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…

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…

Aerial view of WWT Castle Espie wetland centre
LocationComber

WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect…

Outside view of the Culloden Estate and Spa from the lawn
LocationHolywood

Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County …

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is…

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…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

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

Exterior building
LocationHolywood

Local attractions nearby include Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast. Good variety…

Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
LocationBangor

There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first…

a photo showing a living room with sofas, a mirror, a plant and a window
LocationDonaghadee

Recently refurbished to a high standard Harbour View luxury apartment offers everything required…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

Exterior of house
LocationNewtownards

Tastfully restored cottage with 2 double rooms both ensuite. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom…

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

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…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

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…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

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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