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Highlights

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.

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Portaferry Hotel Entrance
LocationPortaferry

The Portaferry Hotel, the ideal place to relax, the minute you walk through our doors you can feel…

Close up photo of one of the gravestones, with others within view
LocationCloughey

Within it are the ruins of a medieval church which is believed to be the Church of Ardmacossce or…

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

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…

Modern living room with wood burning stove
LocationHolywood

White Cottage is a former railway cottage, just a stone's throw from the beach. Next to a railway…

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…

Living room
LocationNewtownards

Originally three labourers thatched cottages dating back to 1912 Bayview House was sympathetically…

Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are…

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…

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

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

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

Now part of Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace, this 1868 barn is a cosy, peaceful haven, set in 95…

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 of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

Lorne Estate a 21 acre estate overlooking Belfast Lough. Situated 8 miles from Belfast on easily…

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

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…

Trees
LocationHolywood

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

More Highlights

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.

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Portaferry Hotel Entrance
LocationPortaferry

The Portaferry Hotel, the ideal place to relax, the minute you walk through our doors you can feel…

Close up photo of one of the gravestones, with others within view
LocationCloughey

Within it are the ruins of a medieval church which is believed to be the Church of Ardmacossce or…

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

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…

Modern living room with wood burning stove
LocationHolywood

White Cottage is a former railway cottage, just a stone's throw from the beach. Next to a railway…

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…

Living room
LocationNewtownards

Originally three labourers thatched cottages dating back to 1912 Bayview House was sympathetically…

Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are…

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…

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

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

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

Now part of Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace, this 1868 barn is a cosy, peaceful haven, set in 95…

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 of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

Lorne Estate a 21 acre estate overlooking Belfast Lough. Situated 8 miles from Belfast on easily…

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

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…

Trees
LocationHolywood

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

More Highlights

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.

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

Exterior photo of Doodle & Boom Gift Shop
LocationBangor

Doodle & Boom is a multi-award winning independent gift shop situated on Bangor's seafront . We…

Portaferry Hotel Entrance
LocationPortaferry

The Portaferry Hotel, the ideal place to relax, the minute you walk through our doors you can feel…

Close up photo of one of the gravestones, with others within view
LocationCloughey

Within it are the ruins of a medieval church which is believed to be the Church of Ardmacossce or…

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

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…

Modern living room with wood burning stove
LocationHolywood

White Cottage is a former railway cottage, just a stone's throw from the beach. Next to a railway…

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…

Living room
LocationNewtownards

Originally three labourers thatched cottages dating back to 1912 Bayview House was sympathetically…

Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are…

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…

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

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

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

Now part of Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace, this 1868 barn is a cosy, peaceful haven, set in 95…

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 of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

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

Exterior and surrounding grounds
LocationHolywood

Lorne Estate a 21 acre estate overlooking Belfast Lough. Situated 8 miles from Belfast on easily…

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

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…

Trees
LocationHolywood

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

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