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Comber
Address
Comber Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DXTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
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. A list of his battles can be found on the sides of the pillar.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Groomsport
Address
The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 2269Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 3202Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the cross-community involvement in the 3 local volunteer Divisions: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Leisure Facilities
- Wifi
Comber
Address
St Mary's Parish Church, The Square, Comber, Co Down, BT23 5DUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 3963Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
St Mary’s Parish Church stands on the site of a Cistercian Abbey built in 1199. It was of similar size and architecture to the one in Greyabbey and survived until 1543 when it was closed by order of Henry VIII. The present church dates from 1840.
Bangor
Address
Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the seasons.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Portaferry
Address
Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8387Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Owned by the National Trust, it is a picturesque 18th century fishing village with scenic coastal walks. There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen. A small visitor centre is open from dawn to dusk, as are the public toilets and car park.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Scrabo Country Park is centred at the top of Scrabo Hill near Newtownards and boasts incredible views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Portaferry
Address
Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the slope overlooking Portaferry harbour.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Millisle
Address
Windmill Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DSTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
Price £3.00 to £15.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. Take a virtual tour and discover this unique building.
Dates
Price
Price £3.00 to £15.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Holywood
Address
High Street/Shore Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9ABTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Holywoods most well known feature is the towns Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps show a Maypole has stood on the site since the 1620`s and today is still the focus of the May Day Celebrations and Fair in the town.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Bangor
Address
1 St. Malachy's Way, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JETelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Killinchy
Address
Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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
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Catering
- Licensed
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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
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Catering
- Restaurant on Premises
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Leisure Facilities
- Wifi
Newtownards
Address
High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7HZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by Commonwealth troops in 1653.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Comber
Address
Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Groomsport
Address
Groomsport Harbour, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Groomsport village is a delightful spot, with quaint village shops, cafes and popular eateries, including historic Cockle Row Cottages, a restored turn of the century fisherman's cottages.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Holywood
Address
High Street, Holywood, County Down, BT19 9ABTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.
Belfast
Address
Nine Lanyon Place, Ground Floor, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3LFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Holywood
Address
153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price Free to £9.90 Per TicketGradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are preserved and celebrated to help shape future generations.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2022to30 Sept 2022Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Oct 2022to28 Feb 2023Various Opening Times
Price
Price Free to £9.90 Per TicketFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
Movilla Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8EZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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