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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-
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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Bangor
Address
Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TATelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Public Park
A perfect park in the centre of Bangor. An ideal spot to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the ducks.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
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.
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Free -
Bangor
Address
Close to Signal Business Growth Centre, Innotec Drive, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7PGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9045 4094Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Accesible to all and perfect for a family stroll while looking at the local flora and fauna the area is maintained by Ulster Wildlife.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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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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.
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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.
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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 -
Bangor
Address
3 Valentine Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4THTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0271Type
Type:
Swimming Pool
Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools, leisure waters and extensive gym facilities the Aurora offers a great family fun day out.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Killinchy
Address
Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of Strangford Lough. This large tower house was built in the mid 15th century and was actively involved in warfare during the 16th century.
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Free -
Cloughey
Address
Main Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1JBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Traditionally believed to have been built by Roland Savage of Ballygalget in 1622, possibly reusing an earlier site.
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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. -
Newtownards
Address
Blair Mayne Road South, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 1000Type
Type:
Theatre / Cinema
IMC cinema in Newtownards.
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Millisle
Address
Windmill Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DSTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Windmill
Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. Take a virtual tour and discover this unique building.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
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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 -
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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Comber
Address
Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough. The house was built in 1570 by an English soldier called Captain Browne. Today, it is badly ruined but still of considerable interest.
Price
Free -
Kircubbin
Address
130 Rubane Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4277 1325Type
Type:
Motor Sports and Karting
Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience in a Formula Ford Single Seater Racing Car.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Helen's Bay
Address
Bridge Road South, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1JTTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 3621Price
FreeType
Type:
Country / Royal Park
With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - Car Parking is available at the Main Car Park, exit road lay by, Fort Road Car Park, Grey Point Fort and Sea Park, Coastguard Avenue.
Price
Free
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