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  1. Comber Leisure Centre
    Tennis
    Racquet sports at Comber Leisure Centre
    Sauna at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Children's Gymnastics at Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Tennis
    Racquet sports at Comber Leisure Centre
    Sauna at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Children's Gymnastics at Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre

    Comber

    Address

    Castle Street, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4350

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    Comber has a modern well equipped gym and separate heavy weights room, book any number of fitness classes or why not take time to relax and unwind in our health suite.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. image of a young boy and a man in canoe out on the water

    Killinchy

    Address

    Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 6695

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing & Kayaking

    Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough. Down at water level, you are in tune with the tides, time of day and weather conditions. Gliding softly brings you closer to the lough’s wildlife, including seal pups and wild geese.

  3. Laser Tag at Airtastic
    Soft Play at Airtastic
    Bowling at Airtastic
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Two Boys holding footballs in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Laser Tag at Airtastic
    Soft Play at Airtastic
    Bowling at Airtastic
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Two Boys holding footballs in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame

    Bangor

    Address

    Units 3-5, South Circular Retail Park, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 174 2933

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    Plan your day out at Airtastic Bangor! Our newly upgraded centre features a fantastic range of activities, including our soft play area for younger children, action-packed laser tag, a modern bowling alley, and an incredible Play to Win amusements…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    20 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Outside view of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Splash Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Soft Play at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Spa at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Dome at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Main Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Play Park at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Outside view of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Splash Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Soft Play at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Spa at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Dome at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Main Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Play Park at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex

    Newtownards

    Address

    1 Dairy Hall Lane, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4DB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 2837

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex is a modern sports and leisure facility on the edge of Newtownards town.

  5. Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve

    Address

    County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Accessible at low-tide, this walk around Rough Island provides magnificent views of Strangford Lough and is an excellent view point for bird watching.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  6. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

    Newtownards

    Address

    Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT Millennium Miles Status. Almost 1000 metres of walkway were upgraded to enable disabled access to the reserve.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. The National Trust sign for Orlock Point
    Rock tunnel at Orlock Point
    The National Trust sign for Orlock Point
    Rock tunnel at Orlock Point

    Address

    County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Rocky coastal path with some steep steps.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor
    A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor

    Bangor

    Address

    75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9146 0595

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Seacourt is a friendly open-access print workshop based in the seaside town of Bangor, Northern Ireland

  9. Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    SUNSET SUP, ULTIMATE SUP NI
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    Group SUP Lessons in Millisle
    SUP Summer Scheme, Ultimate SUP NI Northern Ireland
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    SUNSET SUP, ULTIMATE SUP NI
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    Group SUP Lessons in Millisle
    SUP Summer Scheme, Ultimate SUP NI Northern Ireland

    Donaghadee

    Address

    114 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7717 777 995

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing

    Ultimate SUP NI provides efoiling lessons and experiences along side its very popular Paddle Boarding (SUP) school.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  10. Paddle Boarding
    E Foiling
    Hill Walking Skills Course
    Sea Kayaking
    Sea Kayaking Tours
    Electric Bike Tours
    Paddle Boarding
    E Foiling
    Hill Walking Skills Course
    Sea Kayaking
    Sea Kayaking Tours
    Electric Bike Tours

    Killinchy

    Address

    40 Whiterock Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre offer a variety of land and water activities throughout Northern Ireland. Whatever your adventure, we’ll help you realise it. We are run by a team of qualified experienced instructors & guides.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  11. Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing
    Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Strangford Lough Boat Tours offer trips, experiences and even a waterborne taxi service on the beautiful, protected waters of this incredible sea lough. Available for all people of all ages as well as to film crews and photographers,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Golfers in play on the green with Scrabo Tower in background close by

    Newtownards

    Address

    233 Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 2355

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Scrabo, set in the shadow of its famous tower, has its own unique personality and is a favourite amongst Northern Ireland golfers. The course offers magnificent views over Strangford Lough and the Mourne Mountains.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  13. Clay pigeon shooting
    Clay pigeon shooting
    A family group gathered for the photograph
    Clay pigeon shooting
    Archery
    Archery
    Archery
    Cooking meat on the barbeque
    Clay pigeon shooting
    Clay pigeon shooting
    A family group gathered for the photograph
    Clay pigeon shooting
    Archery
    Archery
    Archery
    Cooking meat on the barbeque

    Bangor

    Address

    55 Upper Gransha Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7QE

    Telephone

    07872 837 056

    Type

    Type:

    Target Sports

    Field of Dreams offers a range of field sports, including clay shooting, archery, and air rifle shooting, perfect for family gatherings, corporate events, and stag and hen parties. With expert guidance, safety briefings, and all necessary gear…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Holywood Priory and windmill

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Priory, Bangor Rd, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0NU

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail on foot in Holywood, from Whodunit Hunts, starting/ending at the Priory.

    Along the clue trail you’ll come across grand architecture & historic buildings, including the ruined priory; the only maypole on the island…

  15. Bangor Castle
    Bangor Church Window
    Bangor Abbey
    Bangor mural
    Bangor Castle
    Bangor Church Window
    Bangor Abbey
    Bangor mural

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Park+Ride Car Park, 4 Abbey St, Bangor, County Down, BT16 1JS

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Discover fascinating and historic places while solving this self-guided, murder mystery walking trail from Whodunit Hunts in seaside town Bangor. Over 30 clues to solve!

  16. Millisle Windmill and Greyabbey
    Donaghadee Folly
    Greyabbey Mural
    Millisle Windmill and Greyabbey
    Donaghadee Folly
    Greyabbey Mural

    Bangor

    Address

    Ballyholme Parish Church, 68 Groomsport Rd, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5NE

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided driving murder mystery trail around the Ards Peninsula coastline, starting at Bangor and ending at Greyabbey. See stunning coastal scenery and sights as old as 1,300 years, visit Northern Ireland’s only working windmill… and MUCH more…

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