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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 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
Holywood
Address
Demesne Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9LETelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 3135Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Set high in the Holywood Hills, County Down we are just seven miles outside Belfast and have breathtaking views of Belfast Lough and the Antrim Coast. Visit the home course of world golf star Rory McIlroy. Get a photo taken with the major trophies.
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on site
Comber
Address
Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 4146Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect with nature, and experience the wonder of wetlands on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough. Visit Castle Espie all year round and discover new…
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
- Wi-fi available
Portaferry
Address
8 Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4461 5520Price
FreeType
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County Down where the Irish Sea enters Strangford Lough.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Portaferry
Address
Slanes Point, 38 Ardminnan Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QJTelephone
+44 (0) 7763 898 074Type
Type:
Sightseeing
Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach tour with local, specialist tour guide, Brigid Watson.
You will journey to areas off the beaten track to places which most tourists never see and…Newtownards
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
FreeBangor
Address
12 Meadow Way, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1JJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 3081Type
Type:
Sightseeing
'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the privately owned masterpieces of Co. Down and Northern Ireland together with those of the Republic of Ireland.
Ballyhalbert
Address
Ballyhalbert Harbour, Ballyhalbert, County Down, BT22 1DLTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Viewpoint
Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
028 9182 6846Type
Type:
Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)
Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead mining which took place here from the late 18th century until the 1910s. In the mid 19th century, around 40% of the total lead produced in Ireland was…
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
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
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)
Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02842787769Price
FreeType
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford Lough area. Telescopes and remotely controlled camers allow close up views of basking seals and breeding seabird colonies.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Bangor
Address
Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BNTelephone
+44 (0)28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Garden
It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables mix with sculptures and a unique fountain with a tongue twister! We are thrilled that the Walled Garden is now open all year round…
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs Welcome Inside - All dogs must remain on a lead.
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 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)
Bangor
Address
Broadway, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4RHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0922Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Bangor Golf Club is situated on the outskirts of Bangor overlooking Belfast lough and the Antrim Hills. It is a Private Members Club with upwards of 1,000 playing and social members. Bangor Golf Club was founded in 1903 with a nine hole golf course.
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on site
Bangor
Address
Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 1200Price
FreeType
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Visit North Down Museum to explore the fascinating saga of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day. The Museum takes you on a journey through Early Christian heritage and the Vikings to Scottish Settlers and the Victorians.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
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
Holywood
Address
Old Holywood Road, Holywood, County Down, BT4 2HLTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 3621Price
FreeType
Type:
Country / Royal Park
Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with spectacular views of Belfast and the south Antrim hills.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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