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Newtownards
Address
21 Craigantlet Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TETelephone
0300 013 3333Price
FreeType
Type:
Walking & Hiking
The Woodland Pathways offer five scenic walks, starting from the car park and weaving through beautiful mixed woodland. These trails are a favourite among families and local dog walkers. With trail lengths ranging from 1.7 to 4.5 km, the routes…
Dates
Price
FreeFacilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Facilities
Accessibility
- Ramp to main entrance - From car park level into woodland trailhead.
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:
- 5 June 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Killinchy
Address
52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9754 3224Gradings
- Five Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Cookery School
Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford Lough. Join her to make Soda and Wheaten Breads and to enjoy a feast of homemade treats around the Farmhouse Kitchen table. A hands on experience.
Special Offers
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Kircubbin
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
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)
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
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
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Holywood
Address
Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT19 6JFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Public Park
A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.
Price
FreeFacilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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
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
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
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
Portaferry
Address
15 Ardminnan Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4277 1321Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Situated in a scenic spot overlooking the Irish Sea and five minutes from both Portaferry and Kircubbin, this nine hole treat is perfect for starting a day’s touring with a quick round featuring water hazards, challenging holes and other parkland.
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
Groomsport
Address
Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JPTelephone
028 9127 0069Type
Type:
Beach
Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities, located close to Bangor in County Down.
Bangor
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.
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
Bangor
Address
The Seafront, Quay Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Marinas
At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade, past Bregenz House (Headquarters to HM Coastguard), takes you to the Eisenhower Pier
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownards
Address
Blair Mayne Road South, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 1000Type
Type:
Theatre / Cinema
IMC cinema in Newtownards.
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
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