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Newtownards
Address
21 Craigantlet Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TETelephone
0300 013 3333Price
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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
Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 1200Price
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Visitor Centres & Museums
Visit North Down Museum to explore the fascinating saga of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day. The Museum takes you on a journey through Early Christian heritage and the Vikings to Scottish Settlers and the Victorians.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
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- Wifi
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Killinchy
Address
52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9754 3224Gradings
- Five Star Quality Assurance
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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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Newtownards
Address
296 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 0445Type
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Open Farm
The Ark Open Farm is a fantastic family day out; the farm itself is set in 40 acres of beautiful countryside between Newtownards and Bangor. It’s home to a huge selection of farm animals and some that are a little more exotic.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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- Wifi
- Wi-fi available
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Cloughey
Address
Ardminnan Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1QJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
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Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
On the coast, two thirds of a mile south east of Cloughey village. This house appears to have been built about 1634 by Roland Savage, a cadet of the Ardkeen family.
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Ballyhalbert
Address
Ballyhalbert Harbour, Ballyhalbert, County Down, BT22 1DLTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
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Viewpoint
Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.
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Free -
Groomsport
Address
Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JPTelephone
028 9127 0069Type
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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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Cloughey
Address
142 Main Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1JATelephone
+44 (0) 28 4277 1233Type
Type:
Links Golf Course
Kirkistown Castle Golf Club is situated in the sleepy little village of Cloughey on the eastern seaboard of the Ards Peninsula in County Down, N.Ireland. It is the nearest links golf course to the city of Belfast (about 45 minutes by road)
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Catering
- Restaurant on site
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Newtownards
Address
63 Cloughey Road, Nunsbridge, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1NHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4277 1542Type
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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.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Comber
Address
The Manse, 15 Windmill Hill, Comber, County Down, BT23 5EQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 2265Price
FreeType
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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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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
Lifeboat Station, The Strand, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 1PFTelephone
+44 (0) 7703 209 780Type
Type:
Sailing
Portaferry Marina is situated on the east shore of The Narrows, the gateway to Strangford Lough, a marine nature reserve of unparalleled beauty, it is a good starting point on which to explore the Lough, and on-shore activities.
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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.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Bangor
Address
1 Marine Gardens, Queens Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9145 0746Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
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Adventure Park / Playground
Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans, Pickie Puffer train, children's play area, children's electric car track and more.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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- Wifi
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Portaferry
Address
11 Cloughey Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
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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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Kircubbin
Address
62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4273 8597Price
Price from: £23.00 Per TicketType
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Distillery
Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits, before settling down to relax and enjoy them in the bar.
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- On site parking
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Bangor
Address
Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TFTelephone
+44 (0) 300 013 3333Price
FreeType
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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 -
Greyabbey
Address
Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
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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.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Free -
Millisle
Address
Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2HSTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
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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)
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- On site parking
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Free -
Comber
Address
Comber Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DXTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
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Historial figure
Situated in The Square in Comber, it was erected in 1845 to commemorate the bravery of Major General Robert 'Rollo' Gillespie born in the town in 1766. A list of his battles can be found on the sides of the pillar.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Free -
Bangor
Address
The Seafront, Quay Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Marinas
At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade, past Bregenz House (Headquarters to HM Coastguard), takes you to the Eisenhower Pier
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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