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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…
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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
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Accessibility
- Ramp to main entrance - From car park level into woodland trailhead.
Price
Free-
Bangor
Address
Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5HTTelephone
+44 (0) 7546 198 939Type
Type:
Adventure Sports
Learn to Sail or Powerboat at Ballyholme Yacht Club. Learn Navigation skills or take part in the summer sea swim series. There is something for everyone here from age three up.
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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.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Free -
Ballywalter
Address
Springvale Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PETelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Beach
A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Free -
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. -
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.
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Catering
- Licensed
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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Parking (free)
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Catering
- Restaurant on Premises
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Establishment Features
- Wi-fi available
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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.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Free -
Newtownards
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…
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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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Bangor
Address
Bank's Lane, Groomsport Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Beach
The mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along Ballyholme bay has been a favourite sea bathing spot for generations.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Free -
Holywood
Address
Church Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9BXTelephone
+44 (0) 7921 159 846Type
Type:
Game Fishing
This Trout Fishing Farm, Donaldson Lake, was opened in 1995. This four acre lake is situated on the Church Road, Holywood, within 10 minutes drive of Belfast, Newtownards and Bangor.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
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Free -
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. -
Bangor
Address
Station Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1EZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0368Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first municipal golf club in 1927. Its beautiful seaside setting has superb views over Belfast Lough and the Antrim hills beyond. Long on history and ...
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- Restaurant on site
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Holywood
Address
153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at the Ulster Transport Museum. Check out the famous DeLorean, a Ferguson tractor and the motorbikes of some of Northern Ireland's biggest road racing…
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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- Wifi
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Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket -
Killinchy
Address
52 Ballydorn Road (near Sketrick Island), Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9754 1663Type
Type:
Adventure Sports
Ballydorn is located upon the northeast coast of Ireland, upon Strangford Lough’s western shore and to the west of Rainey Island.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Portaferry
Address
200a Shore Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LATelephone
+44 (0) 28 4272 8297Type
Type:
Diving & SubAqua
Marine Surveys, diving, sight seeing trips, fishing trips. All year for some activities and June –October fishing
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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.
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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.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Price
Free -
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.
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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