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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
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Facilities
Accessibility
- Ramp to main entrance - From car park level into woodland trailhead.
Price
Free-
Holywood
Address
High Street/Shore Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9ABTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps show a Maypole has stood on the site since the 1620s and today is still the focus of the May Day Celebrations and Fair in the town.
Price
Free -
Greyabbey
Address
Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Donaghadee
Address
60 Upper Gransha Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0LZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9446 1272Type
Type:
Miniature Railway
This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including bridges, cuttings, embankments, gradients and a twin-track tunnel. There is a station, picnic tables and the ticket office includes a small shop.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Cloughey
Address
Ardminnan Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1QJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
Within it are the ruins of a medieval church which is believed to be the Church of Ardmacossce or Ardmacaisse, mentioned in the Taxation of Pope Nicholas, 1306, along with an unusual cross-carved boulder.
Price
Free -
Comber
Address
St Mary's Parish Church, The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 3963Type
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
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.
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Bangor
Address
Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BNTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 5622Type
Type:
Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt
One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts.
There is also putting and pitch and putt equipment for hire.
For booking information, please contact Bangor Sportsplex. -
Saintfield
Address
130 Station Road, Saintfield, County Down, BT24 7ELTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9751 0654Type
Type:
Game Fishing
Carrickmannon Fishery offers a range of facilities and methods to suit everyone. Fly fishing from boat or bank and bait or spinning from bank only.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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
Free -
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on site
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Groomsport
Address
101 Springwell Road, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6LXTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9147 3586Type
Type:
Driving Range
Groomsport Golf Centre has been established for 22 years, we have 16 inside floodlit bays and over 100 yards of outside hitting bays. Our shop is well stocked with the latest brands at the best prices with our speciality being the golf trolley market
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Newtownards
Address
61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 3327Type
Type:
Microlight Flying
The Ulster Flying Club offers the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable adventure over the picturesque landscapes of Ards & North Down. Take to the skies in either our Microlight C42 or Cessna 172, you will soar above this stunning region,…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
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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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Holywood
Address
Seapark Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0LHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 5622Type
Type:
Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt
Seapark Recreation Grounds has one putting green of 18 holes. There is also putting equipment for hire.
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Donaghadee
Address
The Harbour, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
Type:
Lighthouse
Donaghadee lies on the Irish Sea coast and as such is popular with water enthusiasts, anglers and those who simply like to be beside the seaside.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Portaferry
Address
Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8387Price
FreeType
Type:
The National Trust
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
Price
Free -
Helen's Bay
Address
Fort Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1PUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal forts anywhere in the British Isles.
Price
Free -
Killinchy
Address
52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UDTelephone
+44 (0) 7749 011 283Type
Type:
Food Tour
A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.
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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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Price
Free -
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…
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