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Portaferry
Address
Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation stones now remain. The Washing, Eye and Drinking wells in this peaceful, wooded dell are reputed to have healing powers.
Price
FreeFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Holywood
Address
150 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EYTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at the Ulster Transport Museum. Check out the famous DeLorean, a Ferguson tractor and the motorbikes of some of Northern Ireland's biggest road racing…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
Price
Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
Holywood
Address
Brook Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9BBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a timber palisade round the summit.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Millisle
Address
Windmill Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DSTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Windmill
Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. Take a virtual tour and discover this unique building.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Newtownards
Address
Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8387Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
The National Trust
Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal Gardens are ranked as one of the top ten in the world and the within the house there are collections of national and international significance.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs Welcome Inside
Facilities
Catering
- Licensed
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on Premises
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
- Wi-fi available
Greyabbey
Address
Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster.
Price
FreeFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Comber
Address
Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St Patrick in later sources. The monastery consists of 3 round dry stone walled enclosures, one within the other.
Price
FreeFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Helen's Bay
Address
Fort Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1PUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal forts anywhere in the British Isles.
Price
FreePortaferry
Address
11 Cloughey Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
These ruined churches are situated one and a half miles north east of Portaferry on the Tullymally Road, east of the A2 to Cloughey and are signposted from Portaferry.
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Court Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7NYTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Abbey / Priory
At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary founded in 1244 may be viewed. They are the only ones of their type in Northern Ireland.
Price
FreeComber
Address
Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough. The house was built in 1570 by an English soldier called Captain Browne. Today, it is badly ruined but still of considerable interest.
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
028 9181 0803Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards Arts Centres a welcoming space which supports a wide range of community arts activities alongside our own initiatives.
Bangor
Address
Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Founded in 558AD the main body of the building dates from 1830's, the tower from 15th century and steeple dates around 1693. Interesting gravestones include a memorial to the assistant surgeon of the Titanic, local man John Edward Simpson.
Price
FreeFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
90 Bowtown Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SLTelephone
+447816 576102Price
FreeType
Type:
Art Gallery
The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range of work. With emphasis on quality and innovative work, the gallery showcases both contemporary and semi-traditional styles.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Bangor
Address
105-107 High Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5BDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9147 3508Price
FreeType
Type:
Art Gallery
Destination spot for Terry Bradley collectors and art enthusiasts from across the globe. Whether you are passing through or spending the day on the beautiful Peninsula, be sure to pop in and experience all that Bradley Art has to offer.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
Cloughey
Address
Main Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1JBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Traditionally believed to have been built by Roland Savage of Ballygalget in 1622, possibly reusing an earlier site.
Price
FreeBangor
Address
Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TFTelephone
+44 (0) 300 013 3333Price
FreeType
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is presently the headquarters of Ards and North Down Borough Council who use the mansions spectacular grand salon as the council chamber.
Price
FreeFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Portaferry
Address
Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NYTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the slope overlooking Portaferry harbour.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Killinchy
Address
Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of Strangford Lough. This large tower house was built in the mid 15th century and was actively involved in warfare during the 16th century.
Price
FreeMillilse
Address
218 Abbey Road, Millilse, County Down, BT22 2DHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9186 2300Type
Type:
Craft Workshops and Courses
Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by fields, with Strangford Lough on one side and beaches and the seaside on the other. You can come along and create your own masterpiece in the studio.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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