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Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02842787769Price
FreeType
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford Lough area. Telescopes and remotely controlled camers allow close up views of basking seals and breeding seabird colonies.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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.
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Free -
Cloughey
Address
Ardminnan Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1QJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
Within it are the ruins of a medieval church which is believed to be the Church of Ardmacossce or Ardmacaisse, mentioned in the Taxation of Pope Nicholas, 1306, along with an unusual cross-carved boulder.
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Free -
Newtownards
Address
61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 3327Type
Type:
Microlight Flying
The Ulster Flying Club offers the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable adventure over the picturesque landscapes of Ards & North Down. Take to the skies in either our Microlight C42 or Cessna 172, you will soar above this stunning region,…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
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Groomsport
Address
Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JPTelephone
+44 (0)28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
Groomsport village is a delightful spot, with quaint village shops, cafes and popular eateries, including historic Cockle Row Cottages, a restored turn of the century fisherman's cottages.
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 1971Type
Type:
Sightseeing
Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced flyers. We also offer tours of Northern Ireland, transport for wedding and golf parties and many more tailor made packages.
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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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Donaghadee
Address
60 Upper Gransha Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0LZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9446 1272Type
Type:
Miniature Railway
This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including bridges, cuttings, embankments, gradients and a twin-track tunnel. There is a station, picnic tables and the ticket office includes a small shop.
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 -
Bangor
Address
Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Public Park
Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the seasons.
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Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Millise
Address
218 Abbey Road, Millise, Down, BT22 2DHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9186 2300Type
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.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
296 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 0445Type
Type:
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
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
- Wi-fi available
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Newtownards
Address
233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 3202Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the cross-community involvement in the 3 local volunteer Divisions: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Wifi
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Killinchy
Address
Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9064 6695Price
Price from: £89.00 ActivityType
Type:
Canoeing & Kayaking
Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your guide you're in for a rewarding and unique experience that will be remembered for all the right reasons.
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Price from: £89.00 Activity -
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 -
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.
Price
Free -
Cloughey
Address
Ardminnan Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1QJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
Type:
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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Bangor
Address
Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TFTelephone
+44 (0) 300 013 3333Price
FreeType
Type:
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
Price
Free -
Greyabbey
Address
Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
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.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free
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