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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-
Helen's Bay
Address
Bridge Road South, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1JTTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 3621Price
FreeType
Type:
Country / Royal Park
With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - Car Parking is available at the Main Car Park, exit road lay by, Fort Road Car Park, Grey Point Fort and Sea Park, Coastguard Avenue.
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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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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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.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Portaferry
Address
Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8387Price
FreeType
Type:
The National Trust
Owned by the National Trust, it is a picturesque 18th century fishing village with scenic coastal walks. There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen. A small visitor centre is open from dawn to dusk, as are the public toilets and car park.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free -
Bangor
Address
150 Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1GBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 2706Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Premier pay and play golf facility with open Stableford every Friday. Visitors are always most welcome to come along and play the course..
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Comber
Address
Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough. The house was built in 1570 by an English soldier called Captain Browne. Today, it is badly ruined but still of considerable interest.
Price
Free -
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.
Price
Free -
Bangor
Address
41 Balloo Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7PGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9145 1457Type
Type:
Motor Sports and Karting
Race around an indoor karting track designed by Formula One superstar Eddie Irvine. Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you make your way around the track racing your friends.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Donaghadee
Address
The Harbour, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
Type:
Lighthouse
Donaghadee lies on the Irish Sea coast and as such is popular with water enthusiasts, anglers and those who simply like to be beside the seaside.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Bangor
Address
10 Kerrs Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7QDTelephone
+44 (0) 7855 462 614Type
Type:
Equestrian
At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride out or lesson in any of our 4 arenas to suit your individual requirements on our lovely horses and ponies, accompanied by our friendly qualified staff
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- 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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Newtownards
Address
Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
028 9181 0803Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards Arts Centres a welcoming space which supports a wide range of community arts activities alongside our own initiatives.
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Comber
Address
St Mary's Parish Church, The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 3963Type
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
St Mary’s Parish Church stands on the site of a Cistercian Abbey built in 1199. It was of similar size and architecture to the one in Greyabbey and survived until 1543 when it was closed by order of Henry VIII. The present church dates from 1840.
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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
49 North Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4DFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 8234Type
Type:
Cultural Learning Experiences
N.I's only privately owned theatre. 120 fully raked seats with professional sound/lighting. resident amateur drama company 2nd Skin. Community cinema specialising in classic and golden oldie movies. Available for birthday parties and charity events
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Holywood
Address
Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT19 6JFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Public Park
A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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 -
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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Price
Free
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