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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,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

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

A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
LocationBangor

Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites…

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

A photo of the Sketrick Castle ruins
LocationKillinchy

Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

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

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…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

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

Pizza cooking
LocationHolywood

Why Little Wing pizza?… …Because our passion for pizza shines through! Just taste one of our yummy,…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

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…

A main meal, mussels with bread
LocationBangor

Jamaica Inn is a Bangor institution, run by Dave and Michelle Harding since 2004. A warm welcome,…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

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…

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater…

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,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

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

A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
LocationBangor

Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites…

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

A photo of the Sketrick Castle ruins
LocationKillinchy

Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

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

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…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

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

Pizza cooking
LocationHolywood

Why Little Wing pizza?… …Because our passion for pizza shines through! Just taste one of our yummy,…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

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…

A main meal, mussels with bread
LocationBangor

Jamaica Inn is a Bangor institution, run by Dave and Michelle Harding since 2004. A warm welcome,…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

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…

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater…

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,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

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…

Double bedroom
LocationNewtownards

The Strangford Arms Hotel is ideally located in the lively town of Newtownards, 15 minutes drive…

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

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

A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
LocationBangor

Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites…

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

Birds eye view of front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

A photo of the Sketrick Castle ruins
LocationKillinchy

Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of…

Holywood Hill Country Cottages exterior
LocationHolywood

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

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…

Photos of shop merchandise to buy
LocationGroomsport

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

Pizza cooking
LocationHolywood

Why Little Wing pizza?… …Because our passion for pizza shines through! Just taste one of our yummy,…

Dining area
LocationKillinchy

Renowned for its fresh food and wonderful hospitality, Daft Eddy's offers fresh seafood and a host…

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…

A main meal, mussels with bread
LocationBangor

Jamaica Inn is a Bangor institution, run by Dave and Michelle Harding since 2004. A warm welcome,…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

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…

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater…

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