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  1. image of a young boy and a man in canoe out on the water

    Killinchy

    Address

    Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 6695

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing & Kayaking

    Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough. Down at water level, you are in tune with the tides, time of day and weather conditions. Gliding softly brings you closer to the lough’s wildlife, including seal pups and wild geese.

  2. Paddle Boarding
    Paddle Board Yoga
    Paddle Boarding
    Canoeing
    Hill Walking Skills Course
    Sea Kayaking
    Sea Kayaking Tours
    E Foiling
    Paddle Boarding
    Paddle Board Yoga
    Paddle Boarding
    Canoeing
    Hill Walking Skills Course
    Sea Kayaking
    Sea Kayaking Tours
    E Foiling

    Killinchy

    Address

    40 Whiterock Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre offer a variety of land and water activities throughout Northern Ireland. Whatever your adventure, we’ll help you realise it. We are run by a team of qualified experienced instructors & guides.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  3. Boy Bouncing in the Airtastic Inflata Park
    Girl Swinging off hanging hoops at Airtastic Ninja Park
    Group of children jumping in the air at the Airtastic Inflata Park
    3 girls running up an incline at beat the wall in Inflata Park
    Girl Jumping onto Free Fall Air bag
    Large group of Children together at the Airtastic Inflata Park
    Two Girls jousting on the gladiator beam
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    The Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Boy Bouncing in the Airtastic Inflata Park
    Girl Swinging off hanging hoops at Airtastic Ninja Park
    Group of children jumping in the air at the Airtastic Inflata Park
    3 girls running up an incline at beat the wall in Inflata Park
    Girl Jumping onto Free Fall Air bag
    Large group of Children together at the Airtastic Inflata Park
    Two Girls jousting on the gladiator beam
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    The Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame

    Bangor

    Address

    Units 3-5, South Circular Retail Park, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 174 2933

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    Bounce down to Airtastic Bangor for some inflata and ninja fun. Try out some of the inflata activities including Beat The Wall, Freefall, Wipe Out and their Drop Slides.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Ballintoy

    Address

    Ballintoy Harbour, Portrush, Bangor, Antrim & requests, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6NA

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Sports

    Active Adventures NI offer multiple activity options including Kayak sessions/lessons/courses/tours, SUP sessions/lessons/courses/tours, Surfing experiences/camps/lessons and of course our renowned Coasteering Experiences. We can create a bespoke…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. The National Trust sign for Orlock Point
    Rock tunnel at Orlock Point
    The National Trust sign for Orlock Point
    Rock tunnel at Orlock Point

    Address

    County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Rocky coastal path with some steep steps.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  6. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

    Newtownards

    Address

    Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT Millennium Miles Status. Almost 1000 metres of walkway were upgraded to enable disabled access to the reserve.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Island Hill

    Address

    County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Accessible at low-tide, this walk around Rough Island provides magnificent views of Strangford Lough and is an excellent view point for bird watching.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    SUNSET SUP, ULTIMATE SUP NI
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    Group SUP Lessons in Millisle
    SUP Summer Scheme, Ultimate SUP NI Northern Ireland
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    SUNSET SUP, ULTIMATE SUP NI
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    Group SUP Lessons in Millisle
    SUP Summer Scheme, Ultimate SUP NI Northern Ireland

    Donaghadee

    Address

    114 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7717 777 995

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing

    Ultimate SUP NI provides efoiling lessons and experiences along side its very popular Paddle Boarding (SUP) school.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  9. The Portico of Ards, exterior
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    A lady enjoying an event at The Portico of Ards
    The Portico of Ards, inside venue
    The Portico of Ards front exterior
    The Portico of Ards at night
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    The Portico of Ards, exterior
    A lady enjoying an event at The Portico of Ards
    The Portico of Ards, inside venue
    The Portico of Ards front exterior
    The Portico of Ards at night

    Portaferry

    Address

    Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42728808

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Built in 1841, this beautiful Greek-style church hosts concerts and houses heritage displays. Guided tours include the organ loft and a chance to play on the spectacular restored pipe organ. To book a tour or see what's on visit porticoards.com

  10. Helen's Bay beach
    A woodland path along the Coastal path shore
    a photograph of Crawfordsburn beach shown through some trees on a hill
    Compass locator along located along the Coastal path coming into Bangor
    The Coastal path near Pickie Funpark in Bangor
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo of nearby Ballyholme beach
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    Helen's Bay beach
    A woodland path along the Coastal path shore
    a photograph of Crawfordsburn beach shown through some trees on a hill
    Compass locator along located along the Coastal path coming into Bangor
    The Coastal path near Pickie Funpark in Bangor
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo of nearby Ballyholme beach
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign

    Address

    Extends from Holywood to Orlock near Donaghadee, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This relatively flat scenic coastline known as the North Down Coastal Path extends from Holywood in the west to Orlock in the east. The path passes through coastline and parkland. Historic relics and flora and fauna are found in abundance, including…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  11. Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

    6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  12. Ballymacomick Point
    A large walking group trailing through Ballymacomick Point
    Ballymacomick Point
    Ballymacomick Point
    Ballymacomick Point
    A large walking group trailing through Ballymacomick Point
    Ballymacomick Point
    Ballymacomick Point

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Rocky coastal path with some steep steps.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor
    A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor

    Bangor

    Address

    75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9146 0595

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Seacourt is a friendly open-access print workshop based in the seaside town of Bangor, Northern Ireland

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