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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-
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)
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Free -
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
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.
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Bangor
Address
Bangor Seafront, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Marinas
Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites include historic McKee Clock, Bregenz House the Headquarters of HM Coastguard, and Pickie Funpark.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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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Free -
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
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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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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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.
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Free -
Portaferry
Address
11 Cloughey Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
These ruined churches are situated one and a half miles north east of Portaferry on the Tullymally Road, east of the A2 to Cloughey and are signposted from Portaferry.
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Millisle
Address
Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2HSTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Beach
Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater lagoon extending out 50 metres. A jetty, slipways and paddling pool complement the lagoon area.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Comber
Address
The Manse, 15 Windmill Hill, Comber, County Down, BT23 5EQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 2265Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the stained glass windows in the church depict family members. Members of the Andrews family are also buried in the graveyard.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Groomsport
Address
The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
+44 (0)28 9109 3038Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside the harbour, Groomsport.
Dates
- From:
- 5 June 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Bangor
Address
Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Founded in 558AD the main body of the building dates from 1830's, the tower from 15th century and steeple dates around 1693. Interesting gravestones include a memorial to the assistant surgeon of the Titanic, local man John Edward Simpson.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Holywood
Address
153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Price
Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per TicketGradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are preserved and celebrated to help shape future generations.
Special Offers
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Oct 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket -
Donaghadee
Address
84 Warren Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0PQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9188 3624Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Founded in 1899, this part-seaside and part open parkland course has several lurking water hazards to catch the unthinking shot. The eighteenth is an intimidating finishing hole with out of bounds on both left and right.
Dates
- 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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Portaferry
Address
Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation stones now remain. The Washing, Eye and Drinking wells in this peaceful, wooded dell are reputed to have healing powers.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
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 -
Helens Bay
Address
Crawfordsburn Country Park, Helens Bay, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Beach
Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.
Price
Free
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