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Newtownards
Address
21 Craigantlet Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TETelephone
0300 013 3333Price
FreeType
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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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- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
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- Ramp to main entrance - From car park level into woodland trailhead.
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Free-
Newtownards
Address
Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8387Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
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The National Trust
Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal Gardens are ranked as one of the top ten in the world and the within the house there are collections of national and international significance.
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- Dogs Welcome Inside
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- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
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- Restaurant on Premises
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- Wifi
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Portaferry
Address
200a Shore Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LATelephone
+44 (0) 28 4272 8297Type
Type:
Diving & SubAqua
Marine Surveys, diving, sight seeing trips, fishing trips. All year for some activities and June –October fishing
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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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Bangor
Address
12 Meadow Way, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1JJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 3081Type
Type:
Sightseeing
'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the privately owned masterpieces of Co. Down and Northern Ireland together with those of the Republic of Ireland.
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Newtownards
Address
Blair Mayne Road South, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 1000Type
Type:
Theatre / Cinema
IMC cinema in Newtownards.
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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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- Restaurant on site
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Bangor
Address
Broadway, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4RHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0922Type
Type:
Parkland Golf Course
Bangor Golf Club is situated on the outskirts of Bangor overlooking Belfast lough and the Antrim Hills. It is a Private Members Club with upwards of 1,000 playing and social members. Bangor Golf Club was founded in 1903 with a nine hole golf course.
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- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- Restaurant on site
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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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Portaferry
Address
8 Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4461 5520Price
FreeType
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County Down where the Irish Sea enters Strangford Lough.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Bangor
Address
105-107 High Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5BDTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9147 3508Price
FreeType
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Art Gallery
Destination spot for Terry Bradley collectors and art enthusiasts from across the globe. Whether you are passing through or spending the day on the beautiful Peninsula, be sure to pop in and experience all that Bradley Art has to offer.
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- Dogs accepted by arrangement
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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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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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Bangor
Address
1 Marine Gardens, Queens Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5HATelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
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Adventure Park / Playground
A perfect area for a family day out. Picnic area, children's playground and views over Ballyholme Bay.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
02842787769Price
FreeType
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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.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
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Donaghadee
Address
20 Shore Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0DGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9188 4270Type
Type:
Cruising
Training in dinghy sailing & safety boat handling. Donaghadee Sailing Club is situated in Shore Street overlooking the harbour
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Holywood
Address
High Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9ABTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.
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Portaferry
Address
Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RFTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Price
FreeType
Type:
Churches & Sacred Sites
The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation stones now remain. The Washing, Eye and Drinking wells in this peaceful, wooded dell are reputed to have healing powers.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Newtownards
Address
233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
028 9182 6846Type
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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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Bangor
Address
Valentine's Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JHType
Type:
Theatre / Cinema
Omniplex located close to Bangor town centre showing the latest releases.
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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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