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  1. Offers
    Everyone loves a special offer, we love getting them ourselves, but we also love sharing them with others, have a look at some of our current offers...
  2. Plan Your Trip
    Ours is a place to escape to, slow down and feed your spirit Ards and North Down is defined by lush fertile fields and sweeping loughs, even the furthest reaches are within an hour of Belfast. Savour our award-winning local food and drink, be inspired by creative makers, artists and musicians and immerse yourself in our rich heritage.
  1. Experience Ards and North Down
    Be surprised and awakened with immersive experiences and guided walking tours. Take in the natural beauty of our countryside, encounter water’s edge wonders, charming towns and villages and our delicious food and drink.
  2. October Events
    What's On in October - within an hour of the bustling city of Belfast, Ards and North Down is a region brimming with creativity, we welcome you to celebrate with us; our maritime heritage, creatives, musicians and food – be entertained and inspired.
  3. A photo showing Island Hill on a beautiful winters day

    The gold of Autumn has dissipated some and the chill in the air may have a sharpness to it but our parks, our forests and idyllic walking spots are just as calming and beautiful as ever.

  4. Itineraries
    Let us help you make the most of your visit to Ards and North Down, whether you are looking a family getaway or an adventure for two, we have something for all. Our itineraries will guide you through some of our most spectacular landscapes and scenery, picture perfect settings, towns and villages that each hold a warm welcome.
  5. A boy and girl in hats and coats holding hands and running through the leafy park

    There are countless things to do in Ards and North Down, in every corner, town and village; new things to discover and old things to come back to time and time again...

  6. Bangor Marina at twilight

    Explore water’s edge beauty spots and heritage sites, savour our award-winning local food and drink, be inspired by our creative makers and experience exhilarating activities and events – it’s all waiting for you!

  7. A collage of photos highlighting particularly romantic spots for walks in the borough

    Enjoy some quality time with your nearest and dearest, let us guide you to some of the loveliest locations in the borough…

  8. A man, a woman, a baby and a dog on the beach

    Is your dog getting tired of the same old walks? Why not explore somewhere new this weekend? Whether your dog loves sniffing around the forest or running free on the beach, we can guarantee that we’ve got something to suit all pups here in Ards and North Down.

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