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  1. Portaferry Castle, view from the road

    Portaferry

    Address

    Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the slope overlooking Portaferry harbour.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  2. Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
    Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
    Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
    Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background

    Bangor

    Address

    Station Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1EZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0368

    Type

    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 ...

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  3. A view of Kearney village from the beach.
    Original white wash fishing cottages in the village.
    A view of the Black Rock lighthouse out at sea.
    The visitor centre at Kearney
    A view of the sea from the village.
    A view of the Mourne Mountains from Kearney Beach.
    A view of Kearney village from the beach.
    Original white wash fishing cottages in the village.
    A view of the Black Rock lighthouse out at sea.
    The visitor centre at Kearney
    A view of the sea from the village.
    A view of the Mourne Mountains from Kearney Beach.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Sitting on the southern tip of the famous Ards Peninsula, Kearney is a picturesque fishing village full of unspoilt, timeless character. On this short coastal walk from the village car park and visitor centre, look out for quaint, whitewashed…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  4. The green
    Drone image of the course
    Club house
    The green
    Drone image of the course
    Club house

    Holywood

    Address

    Station Rd, Craigavad, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8165

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in Ireland. Visitors are assured of a very warm welcome and a wonderful golfing experience.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  5. Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
    Photo of the external building and car park area
    Photo of paint pots of all colours lined up ready for use
    Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
    Photo of the external building and car park area
    Photo of paint pots of all colours lined up ready for use

    Millilse

    Address

    218 Abbey Road, Millilse, County Down, BT22 2DH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9186 2300

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by fields, with Strangford Lough on one side and beaches and the seaside on the other. You can come along and create your own masterpiece in the studio.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
    Drone photo of Scrabo Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking countryside
    Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
    Drone photo of Scrabo Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking countryside

    Newtownards

    Address

    203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 1491

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of Newtownards. When visitors come and explore, they will be able to view the panoramic sights of Strangford Lough as well as the surrounding countryside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  7. Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
    Tracey with a male and female couple making soda bread at table in Tracey's kitchen
    group of 4 adults, 2 male and 2 female enjoying tea baked soda bread at a table in Tracey's Kitchen
    Tracey and guests in the external courtyard of the Farmhouse
    Ladies making soda bread on the griddle
    Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
    Tracey with a male and female couple making soda bread at table in Tracey's kitchen
    group of 4 adults, 2 male and 2 female enjoying tea baked soda bread at a table in Tracey's Kitchen
    Tracey and guests in the external courtyard of the Farmhouse
    Ladies making soda bread on the griddle

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Gradings

    • Five Star Quality Assurance
    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.

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  8. Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    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.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. coppersmithing copper jewellery workshop

    Millisle

    Address

    218A Abbey Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7926 121 282

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 to £90.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Every experience with Redsmith’s Forge results in at least two pieces of jewellery for you to take home and treasure. Our range of workshops are suitable for both beginners and creatives.

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 to £90.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. 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

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  11. Portaferry Sports Centre sign
    Portaferry Sports Centre
    Spin class at Portaferry Sports Centre
    Portaferry Sports Centre
    Football at Portaferry Sports Centre
    Gym facility at Portaferry Sports Centre
    Kids parties at Portaferry Sports Centre
    Portaferry Sports Centre sign
    Portaferry Sports Centre
    Spin class at Portaferry Sports Centre
    Portaferry Sports Centre
    Football at Portaferry Sports Centre
    Gym facility at Portaferry Sports Centre
    Kids parties at Portaferry Sports Centre

    Portaferry

    Address

    Cloughey Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1ND

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4272 8833

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    In Portaferry you'll find a comprehensive range of cardiovascular and resistance equipment including free hand weights, kettlebells, TRX bands and a punch bag as well as a range of bookable fitness activities and facilities.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Exterior to the centre with welcome banner

    Killinchy

    Address

    Church Hill Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 1249

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Centre

    The Livingston Centre at Killinchy Parish Church is a local heritage centre. It tells the transatlantic story of the Livingston family. The Livingston family became one of the most influential families in American history and includes Presidents, a…

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  13. 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.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  14. Kite surfers on the water
    Kite surfers on the water
    Kite surfers on the water and one in the air
    A close up of a kite surfer on the water
    Kite surfers on the water and in the air
    A kite surfer taking off into the air from the water
    A kite surfer taking off into the air from the water
    A kite surfer taking off into the air from the water
    Kite surfers walking along the beach
    A kite surfer on the beach
    Kite surfers on the water
    Kite surfers on the water
    Kite surfers on the water and one in the air
    A close up of a kite surfer on the water
    Kite surfers on the water and in the air
    A kite surfer taking off into the air from the water
    A kite surfer taking off into the air from the water
    A kite surfer taking off into the air from the water
    Kite surfers walking along the beach
    A kite surfer on the beach

    Newtownards

    Address

    Hawthorn Hill, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7842 555 315

    Type

    Type:

    Kitesurfing

    IKO kitesurfing school based in North Down. Certified IKO Level 2 Instructor with over 12 years of teaching experience. Focused on delivering the highest levels of service on a personal level.
    We only use the latest and best kitesurfing equipment…

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. The Portico of Ards, exterior
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    A lady enjoying an event at The Portico of Ards
    The Portico of Ards, inside venue
    The Portico of Ards front exterior
    The Portico of Ards at night
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    A lady enjoying an event at The Portico of Ards
    The Portico of Ards, inside venue
    The Portico of Ards front exterior
    The Portico of Ards at night

    Portaferry

    Address

    Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42728808

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Built in 1841, this beautiful Greek-style church hosts concerts and houses heritage displays. Guided tours include the organ loft and a chance to play on the spectacular restored pipe organ. To book a tour or see what's on visit porticoards.com

  18. Address

    Various Locations, County Antrim, BT54 6NA

    Type

    Type:

    Water Sports

    Active Adventures NI offer multiple activity options including Kayak sessions/lessons/courses/tours, SUP sessions/lessons/courses/tours, Surfing experiences/camps/lessons and of course our renowned Coasteering Experiences. We can create a bespoke…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. The Sound Spa Experience
    THE-SOUND-SPA-CASTLEWELLAN-SOMA-FESTIVAL
    The Sound Spa Experience
    The Sound Spa Experience
    The Sound Spa Experience
    The Sound Spa Experience
    THE-SOUND-SPA-CASTLEWELLAN-SOMA-FESTIVAL
    The Sound Spa Experience
    The Sound Spa Experience
    The Sound Spa Experience

    (Next door to WWT Castle Espie), Comber

    Address

    Ballydrain Road, Castle Espie, (Next door to WWT Castle Espie), Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Health & Wellbeing

    The Sound Spa Events and Experiences combine Tessa Ann’s carefully curated soundscapes with the therapeutic vibrations of gongs, bowls, voice, and other sonic instruments to create immersive experiences that promote relaxation, restoration, and…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 16:45
    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 16:45
    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:45

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  20. Statue and bowls with incense
    Spa relaxation beds
    Seated area with cushions
    Lady in water with bubbles
    Entrance and reception area
    Blue mosaic tiled area
    Statue and bowls with incense
    Spa relaxation beds
    Seated area with cushions
    Lady in water with bubbles
    Entrance and reception area
    Blue mosaic tiled area

    Newtownards

    Address

    48a Ballybunden Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 3000

    Type

    Type:

    Spa and Well-being

    Pure Day Spa is situated in the naturally tranquil countryside of Killinchy, Co. Down. As you step inside you will be enveloped in a calming atmosphere which will make your stress float away, your spirit free, and your body relaxed.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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