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Helen's Bay
Address
Golf Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1TLTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 2815Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area. Founded in 1896, it nestles on a gentle hill over Belfast Lough in the middle of a quaint village.
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on site
Cloughey
Address
142 Main Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1JATelephone
+44 (0) 28 4277 1233Type
Type:
Links Golf Course
Kirkistown Castle Golf Club is situated in the sleepy little village of Cloughey on the eastern seaboard of the Ards Peninsula in County Down, N.Ireland. It is the nearest links golf course to the city of Belfast (about 45 minutes by road)
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on site
Holywood
Address
153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £12.50 to £36.50 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 Oct 2026to28 Feb 2027Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Mar 2027to30 Sept 2027Various Opening Times
Price
Price from: £12.50 to £36.50 Per TicketFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Killinchy
Address
Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9064 6695Price
Price from: £89.00 ActivityType
Type:
Canoeing & Kayaking
Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your guide you're in for a rewarding and unique experience that will be remembered for all the right reasons.
Price
Price from: £89.00 ActivityNewtownards
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
Bangor
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
Bangor
Address
1 Marine Gardens, Queens Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9145 0746Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans, Pickie Puffer train, children's play area, children's electric car track and more.
Special Offers
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - There is a public car park on Queen’s Parade which is a short walk round the marina. There are also limited disabled car parking spaces adjacent to Pickie Funpark which can be accessed via Marine Gardens.
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
Comber
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
Helens Bay
Address
Crawfordsburn Country Park, Helens Bay, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Beach
Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.
Price
FreeComber
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)
Newtownards
Address
63 Cloughey Road, Nunsbridge, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1NHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4277 1542Type
Type:
Craft Workshops and Courses
Welig Heritage Crafts produce traditional willow basketry, bespoke baskets and sculptural pieces; gardenware, living willow installations and rustic furniture. we also undertake other traditional countryside skills like chair seating and drystone.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
115 Old Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TSTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 3484Type
Type:
Driving Range
18 covered floodlit bays, 10 outside bays.
Also Explanar Teaching centre, resident PGA professional Gordon Fairweather.Portaferry
Address
The Rope Walk, Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4272 8062Gradings
- Five Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Zoo / Aquarium
Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel Experience, friendly sharks and a Dwarfcrocodile, a Waddle of Penguins, all star in Northern Ireland’s only aquarium and seal rehabilitation centre.
Facilities
Catering
- Licensed
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Parking (free)
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on Premises
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wi-fi available
Killinchy
Address
Braddock Reach, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PYTelephone
+44 (0) 7909 721 898Type
Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and greet the day ahead with a guided yoga flow.
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
FreeKircubbin
Address
62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4273 8597Price
Price from: £23.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Distillery
Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits, before settling down to relax and enjoy them in the bar.
Price
Price from: £23.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Groomsport
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:
- 4 June 2027to13 Sept 2027Various Opening Times
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 1971Type
Type:
Sightseeing
Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced flyers. We also offer tours of Northern Ireland, transport for wedding and golf parties and many more tailor made packages.
Portaferry
Address
Windmill Hill, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Viewpoint
Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a viewpoint has been provided. One can enjoy a breath-taking view of Strangford Lough from the mouth of the Lough to Greyabbey.
Price
FreeKillinchy
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
Free
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