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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…
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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-
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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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
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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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
Type
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.
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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Price from: £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket -
Newtownards
Address
233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
028 9182 6846Type
Type:
Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)
Whitespots has a fascinating industrial heritage and a walk here gives an insight into the lead mining which took place here from the late 18th century until the 1910s. In the mid 19th century, around 40% of the total lead produced in Ireland was…
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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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Comber
Address
Comber Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DXTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
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 -
Holywood
Address
Brook Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9BBTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Price
FreeType
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a timber palisade round the summit.
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Free -
Holywood
Address
Station Rd, Craigavad, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0BPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8165Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in Ireland. Visitors are assured of a very warm welcome and a wonderful golfing experience.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on site
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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 ...
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant on site
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Holywood
Address
Demesne Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9LETelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 3135Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Set high in the Holywood Hills, County Down we are just seven miles outside Belfast and have breathtaking views of Belfast Lough and the Antrim Coast. Visit the home course of world golf star Rory McIlroy. Get a photo taken with the major trophies.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Catering
- Restaurant on site
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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 -
Ballywalter
Address
Springvale Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PETelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Beach
A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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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.
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Free -
Newtownards
Address
203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 1491Price
FreeType
Type:
Country / Royal Park
This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of Newtownards. When visitors come and explore, they will be able to view the panoramic sights of Strangford Lough as well as the surrounding countryside.
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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
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Free -
Newtownards
Address
115 Old Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TSTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 3484Type
Type:
Driving Range
18 covered floodlit bays, 10 outside bays.
Also Explanar Teaching centre, resident PGA professional Gordon Fairweather. -
Killinchy
Address
Braddock Reach, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PYTelephone
+44 (0) 7909 721 898Type
Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and greet the day ahead with a guided yoga flow.
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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
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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