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Comber
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
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
Free
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
Newtownards
Address
High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7HZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by Commonwealth troops in 1653.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Newtownards
Address
203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Tower
At the top of Scrabo Hill, overlooking Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down, is Scrabo Tower. The tower, which was built in 1857, is one of Northern Ireland’s best known landmarks and the views from the top are spectacular.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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)
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
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
FreeGroomsport
Address
The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
+44 (0)28 9109 3038Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside the harbour, Groomsport.
Dates
- From:
- 5 June 2026to14 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Comber
Address
Comber Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DXTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Historial figure
Situated in The Square in Comber, it was erected in 1845 to commemorate the bravery of Major General Robert 'Rollo' Gillespie born in the town in 1766.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Portaferry
Address
Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8387Price
FreeType
Type:
The National Trust
Sitting on the southern tip of the famous Ards Peninsula, Kearney is a picturesque fishing village full of unspoilt, timeless character. On this short coastal walk from the village car park and visitor centre, look out for quaint, whitewashed…
Price
FreeFacilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
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
High Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9ABTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Movilla Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8EZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Movilla Abbey, Methodist and Church of Ireland.
As important as Bangor, Movilla was associated with Saint Finian of the 6th-century. As with many early monasteries, it was refounded as an Augustinian abbey in the Norman 12th century.
Price
FreeComber
Address
The Manse, 15 Windmill Hill, Comber, County Down, BT23 5EQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 2265Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the stained glass windows in the church depict family members. Members of the Andrews family are also buried in the graveyard.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Portaferry
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
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
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
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
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)
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