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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. Upon…

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. 

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.

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. 

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…

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

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

Dining room
LocationBangor

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

Blonde female in outdoor hot pool
LocationBangor

The Old Inn is like home away from home, with personable service and an easy-going atmosphere.…

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…

Helicopter
LocationNewtownards

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced…

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…

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…

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 lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

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…

Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
LocationBangor

Bangor Marina is located right in the heart of Bangor city centre close to all major road, rail and…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

Accommodation from outside
LocationNewtownards

Traditional 19th century cottage in a rural setting in the heart of County Down, 13 miles from…

Pizza cooking
LocationHolywood

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

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. Upon…

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. 

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.

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. 

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…

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

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

Dining room
LocationBangor

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

Blonde female in outdoor hot pool
LocationBangor

The Old Inn is like home away from home, with personable service and an easy-going atmosphere.…

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…

Helicopter
LocationNewtownards

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced…

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…

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…

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 lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

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…

Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
LocationBangor

Bangor Marina is located right in the heart of Bangor city centre close to all major road, rail and…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

Accommodation from outside
LocationNewtownards

Traditional 19th century cottage in a rural setting in the heart of County Down, 13 miles from…

Pizza cooking
LocationHolywood

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

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. Upon…

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. 

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.

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. 

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…

Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
LocationDonaghadee

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers,…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationLisbane

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

External view of accommodation
LocationKillinchy

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

Dining room
LocationBangor

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

Blonde female in outdoor hot pool
LocationBangor

The Old Inn is like home away from home, with personable service and an easy-going atmosphere.…

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…

Helicopter
LocationNewtownards

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced…

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…

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…

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 lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

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…

Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
LocationBangor

Bangor Marina is located right in the heart of Bangor city centre close to all major road, rail and…

External view of accommodation
LocationDonaghadee

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

Accommodation from outside
LocationNewtownards

Traditional 19th century cottage in a rural setting in the heart of County Down, 13 miles from…

Pizza cooking
LocationHolywood

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

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