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  1. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Helen's Bay beach
    A woodland path along the Coastal path shore
    a photograph of Crawfordsburn beach shown through some trees on a hill
    Compass locator along located along the Coastal path coming into Bangor
    The Coastal path near Pickie Funpark in Bangor
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo of nearby Ballyholme beach
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    Helen's Bay beach
    A woodland path along the Coastal path shore
    a photograph of Crawfordsburn beach shown through some trees on a hill
    Compass locator along located along the Coastal path coming into Bangor
    The Coastal path near Pickie Funpark in Bangor
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo of nearby Ballyholme beach
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign

    Address

    Extends from Holywood to Orlock near Donaghadee, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This relatively flat scenic coastline known as the North Down Coastal Path extends from Holywood in the west to Orlock in the east. The path passes through coastline and parkland. Historic relics and flora and fauna are found in abundance, including…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  3. 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

  4. Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

    6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  5. Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough
    Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7879 698 286

    Price

    Price from: £90.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Based in Holywood, County Down, NI Silver welcomes you to connect with a centuries-old tradition, through which you'll learn a new skill whilst creating your own unique piece of jewellery.

    Price

    Price from: £90.00 Activity
  6. 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
  7. A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor
    A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor

    Bangor

    Address

    75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9146 0595

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Seacourt is a friendly open-access print workshop based in the seaside town of Bangor, Northern Ireland

  8. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

    Newtownards

    Address

    Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT Millennium Miles Status. Almost 1000 metres of walkway were upgraded to enable disabled access to the reserve.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop
    Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop
    Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop
    Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop

    Ardkeen

    Address

    Kiri Cottage, 6 Loughdoo Road, Ardkeen, County Down, BT22 1HJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7968 342 928

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Spinner, dyeing and knitting expert Christine Casey will help you find pleasure in the possibilities of wool. She empowers people with the knowledge, and hands on skills to go home and make. People with all level of skill can benefit from a trip to…

  10. 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…

  11. 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)
  12. image of a young boy and a man in canoe out on the water

    Killinchy

    Address

    Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 6695

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing & Kayaking

    Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough. Down at water level, you are in tune with the tides, time of day and weather conditions. Gliding softly brings you closer to the lough’s wildlife, including seal pups and wild geese.

  13. Comber Leisure Centre
    Tennis
    Racquet sports at Comber Leisure Centre
    Sauna at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Children's Gymnastics at Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Tennis
    Racquet sports at Comber Leisure Centre
    Sauna at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Children's Gymnastics at Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre

    Comber

    Address

    Castle Street, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4350

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    Comber has a modern well equipped gym and separate heavy weights room, book any number of fitness classes or why not take time to relax and unwind in our health suite.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Two people undertaking aerial trekking

    Millisle

    Address

    Ganaway Training and Activity centre,, 268 Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9186 1297

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Ganaway is situated on a 13 acre site just outside the village of Ballywhiskin and is an excellent position to facilitate a wide range of outdoor activities.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Outside view of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Splash Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Soft Play at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Spa at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Dome at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Main Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Play Park at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Outside view of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Splash Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Soft Play at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Spa at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Dome at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Main Pool at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
    Play Park at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex

    Newtownards

    Address

    1 Dairy Hall Lane, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4DB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 2837

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex is a modern sports and leisure facility on the edge of Newtownards town.

  16. Holywood Priory and windmill

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Priory, Bangor Rd, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0NU

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail on foot in Holywood, from Whodunit Hunts, starting/ending at the Priory.

    Along the clue trail you’ll come across grand architecture & historic buildings, including the ruined priory; the only maypole on the island…

  17. Bangor Castle
    Bangor Church Window
    Bangor Abbey
    Bangor mural
    Bangor Castle
    Bangor Church Window
    Bangor Abbey
    Bangor mural

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Park+Ride Car Park, 4 Abbey St, Bangor, County Down, BT16 1JS

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Discover fascinating and historic places while solving this self-guided, murder mystery walking trail from Whodunit Hunts in seaside town Bangor. Over 30 clues to solve!

  18. Millisle Windmill and Greyabbey
    Donaghadee Folly
    Greyabbey Mural
    Millisle Windmill and Greyabbey
    Donaghadee Folly
    Greyabbey Mural

    Bangor

    Address

    Ballyholme Parish Church, 68 Groomsport Rd, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5NE

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided driving murder mystery trail around the Ards Peninsula coastline, starting at Bangor and ending at Greyabbey. See stunning coastal scenery and sights as old as 1,300 years, visit Northern Ireland’s only working windmill… and MUCH more…

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