Things to Do

Ards and North Down is jam-packed with things to do. The hardest part of planning your visit will be deciding which to do first!

A three day suggested itinerary

ESCAPE AND KICK BACK
Air-tastic Trampoline Park Bangor

Jump in and feel the air at Air-tastic Trampoline Park Bangor.
Andrews-Titanic Audio Trail

Explore the birthplace of Thomas Andrews, designer of the Titanic
Ardminnan Golf Club

Situated in a scenic spot overlooking the Irish Sea, just 5 minutes from Portaferry and Kircubbin
Ards Arts Centre

A year-round venue in Newtownards used for the arts and the performing arts
Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex

Details about the newly opened, Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
Ards Crafts

Ards Crafts is a modern, contemporary craft centre situated within Ards Visitor Information Centre.
Ards Peninsula Tours

Tours of the Ards Peninsula delivered by tour guide, Brigid Watson
Ards Visitor Information Centre

Information on attractions, accommodation, activities and events
Art in the Loft

Housed in Portaferry Visitor Information Centre the Loft Gallery showcases the local artist's work
Avalon Guitars Shop and Tours

Custom acoustic guitars exclusively handcrafted in Newtownards since 1989
Balloo and Killinchy

For fine cuisine and something 'crafty'
Balloo Nature Reserve

Balloo Nature Reserve is perfect for a family stroll while looking at the local flora and fauna
Ballycopeland Windmill

Ballycopeland Windmill
Ballygowan
Ballygrangee Fishery

Fly fishing on 2 ½ acre lake stocked with trout and coarse fish
Ballyhalbert

Northern Ireland's most easterly point
Ballyhalbert Airfield

Ballyhalbert Airfield
Ballyholme Beach and Park

Located in the seaside town of Bangor, a mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along the bay
Ballyholme Yacht Club

You can learn to sail at any age – we take new sailors from the age of 3 to over 70
Ballymenoch Park

A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood
Ballyquintin

The beautiful coastal path passes through beaches and farmland.
Ballyrolly Farm

Part of the Great Wars Trail
Ballywalter

Seaside and holiday destination with an award winning beach

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