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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…

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,…

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.

The Man Who Left the Titanic
LocationHamilton Road, Bangor

SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE….SHE WAS DOOMED… On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the…

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
LocationConlig

36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse…

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…

Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
LocationKillinchy

Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford…

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

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

Ards International Guitar Festival 2026
LocationNewtownards

The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of…

Front aspect
LocationBangor

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

Pizza making
LocationBangor

At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Belle at the Museum - Easter
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Hop along to the museum this Easter for some family fun!

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

Originally established in the 1800’s as an old coaching inn, The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Living area
LocationNewtownards

Bright, attractive, sympathetically renovated, first floor apartment within an early Victorian…

Golfer on the course
LocationHelen's Bay

Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area.…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

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

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

More Highlights

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…

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,…

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.

The Man Who Left the Titanic
LocationHamilton Road, Bangor

SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE….SHE WAS DOOMED… On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the…

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
LocationConlig

36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse…

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…

Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
LocationKillinchy

Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford…

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

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

Ards International Guitar Festival 2026
LocationNewtownards

The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of…

Front aspect
LocationBangor

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

Pizza making
LocationBangor

At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Belle at the Museum - Easter
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Hop along to the museum this Easter for some family fun!

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

Originally established in the 1800’s as an old coaching inn, The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Living area
LocationNewtownards

Bright, attractive, sympathetically renovated, first floor apartment within an early Victorian…

Golfer on the course
LocationHelen's Bay

Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area.…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

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

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

More Highlights

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…

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,…

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.

The Man Who Left the Titanic
LocationHamilton Road, Bangor

SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE….SHE WAS DOOMED… On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the…

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
LocationConlig

36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse…

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…

Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
LocationKillinchy

Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford…

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

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

Ards International Guitar Festival 2026
LocationNewtownards

The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of…

Front aspect
LocationBangor

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

Pizza making
LocationBangor

At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh…

Exterior building
LocationNewtownards

Luxury hideaway for 2 in Portaferry. Only 30 miles from Belfast but a world away. Uninterrupted…

Belle at the Museum - Easter
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Hop along to the museum this Easter for some family fun!

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

Originally established in the 1800’s as an old coaching inn, The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Living area
LocationNewtownards

Bright, attractive, sympathetically renovated, first floor apartment within an early Victorian…

Golfer on the course
LocationHelen's Bay

Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area.…

Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
LocationNewtownards

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

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

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