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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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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.
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Portaferry
Address
Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NYTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Castle / Fort
Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the slope overlooking Portaferry harbour.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Free -
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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Bangor
Address
Station Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1EZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0368Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first municipal golf club in 1927. Its beautiful seaside setting has superb views over Belfast Lough and the Antrim hills beyond. Long on history and ...
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Catering
- Restaurant on site
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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.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Establishment Features
- Wifi
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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
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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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Holywood
Address
Seapark Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0LHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 5622Type
Type:
Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt
Seapark Recreation Grounds has one putting green of 18 holes. There is also putting equipment for hire.
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Comber
Address
Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
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Churches & Sacred Sites
Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St Patrick in later sources. The monastery consists of 3 round dry stone walled enclosures, one within the other.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7HZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
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Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by Commonwealth troops in 1653.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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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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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
130 Rubane Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4277 1325Type
Type:
Motor Sports and Karting
Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience in a Formula Ford Single Seater Racing Car.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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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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
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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
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Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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
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Free -
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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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 -
Bangor
Address
Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BNTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 5622Type
Type:
Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt
One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts.
There is also putting and pitch and putt equipment for hire.
For booking information, please contact Bangor Sportsplex.
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