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  1. Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point

    Ballyhalbert

    Address

    Ballyhalbert Harbour, Ballyhalbert, County Down, BT22 1DL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.

    Price

    Free
  2. Trees in Seapark Recreation Grounds
    Close up photo of two putting sticks and two golf balls beside putting hole and flag at Seapark
    Trees in Seapark Recreation Grounds
    Close up photo of two putting sticks and two golf balls beside putting hole and flag at Seapark

    Holywood

    Address

    Seapark Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A seafront facility perfect for all the family.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
    Photo of the external building and car park area
    Photo of paint pots of all colours lined up ready for use
    Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
    Photo of the external building and car park area
    Photo of paint pots of all colours lined up ready for use

    Millilse

    Address

    218 Abbey Road, Millilse, County Down, BT22 2DH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9186 2300

    Type

    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. a photograph of the exterior of the church

    Comber

    Address

    The Manse, 15 Windmill Hill, Comber, County Down, BT23 5EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 2265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the stained glass windows in the church depict family members. Members of the Andrews family are also buried in the graveyard.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Jewellers at work crafting
    Jewellers at work crafting
    Shop made rings
    Jewellers at work crafting
    Jewellers at work crafting
    Shop made rings

    Bangor

    Address

    38 Prospect Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0766

    Type

    Type:

    Jewellery

    At Robinson Goldsmith Family jewellers we design, manufacture and repair jewellery. Specialising in custom made jewellery and fitted wedding rings. We also stock unique jewellery from other jewellery designers from the UK, Ireland and Europe.

  6. An image of the Groomsport Information sign

    Groomsport

    Address

    Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Type

    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.

  7. Horse and rider mid-jump
    Horse and rider mid-jump
    Horse and rider mid-jump
    Horse and rider mid-jump

    Bangor

    Address

    10 Kerrs Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7QD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7855 462 614

    Type

    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
  8. Photograph of the Movilla Abbey, grave stones and ruins

    Newtownards

    Address

    Movilla Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8EZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    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.

    Price

    Free
  9. Image of full ball bucket ready for use at the driving range

    Newtownards

    Address

    115 Old Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 3484

    Type

    Type:

    Driving Range

    18 covered floodlit bays, 10 outside bays.
    Also Explanar Teaching centre, resident PGA professional Gordon Fairweather.

  10. Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
    Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
    Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
    Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
    Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch
    Photo showing a craftsman building a guitar from scratch

    Newtownards

    Address

    8 Glenford Way, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4BX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 0542

    Type

    Type:

    Music & Film

    Avalon’s master luthiers have nurtured the skills and craftsmanship that permeates every guitar built at our Newtownards workshop – the spiritual home of Irish guitar making. Take the Avalon Pilgrimage to witness their mastery of their art.

  11. Close up photo of the ripples of sand on Ballyholme Beach with the promenade and bathers in backdrop
    Ballyholme Esplanade during the day showing the waters splashing against the seawall.
    Photo of bathers and a kayaker enjoying the sparkling waters of Ballyholme Beach on a sunny day
    Close up photo of the ripples of sand on Ballyholme Beach with the promenade and bathers in backdrop
    Ballyholme Esplanade during the day showing the waters splashing against the seawall.
    Photo of bathers and a kayaker enjoying the sparkling waters of Ballyholme Beach on a sunny day

    Bangor

    Address

    Bank's Lane, Groomsport Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    The mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along Ballyholme bay has been a favourite sea bathing spot for generations.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Comber Andrews-Titanic Trail information board that sits in Comber Square
    Photo of a more close up view of the Rollo Gillespie monument
    Rollo Gillespie Monument in Comber. Tablet text on West Face of the Pillar
    Rollo Gillespie Monument in Comber. Tablet text on East Face of the Pillar
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Comber Andrews-Titanic Trail information board that sits in Comber Square
    Photo of a more close up view of the Rollo Gillespie monument
    Rollo Gillespie Monument in Comber. Tablet text on West Face of the Pillar
    Rollo Gillespie Monument in Comber. Tablet text on East Face of the Pillar

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    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.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. Cockle Row Cottages
    A close up photo of Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport with a sense of location beside the harbour
    A photo of some museum articles on display. Items from the 1910's era commonly used by the fisherman and his family who lived in Cockle Row Cottages.
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    A photo of the view of Groomsport Harbour which featured a number of boats moored in the bay
    Cockle Row Cottages
    A close up photo of Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport with a sense of location beside the harbour
    A photo of some museum articles on display. Items from the 1910's era commonly used by the fisherman and his family who lived in Cockle Row Cottages.
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    A photo of the view of Groomsport Harbour which featured a number of boats moored in the bay

    Groomsport

    Address

    The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9109 3038

    Type

    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.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Inside the shop

    Comber

    Address

    97-99 Mill Street, Comber, County Down, BT23 5EG

    Telephone

    028 9187 3655

    Type

    Type:

    Art Gallery

    Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the world. One of the best places in Ireland to see and buy quality craft and applied art.

  15. Inside the Battletown Gallery

    Newtownards

    Address

    90 Bowtown Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SL

    Telephone

    +447816 576102

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Art Gallery

    The gallery seeks to promote quality Irish art in a relaxed atmosphere and displays a varied range of work. With emphasis on quality and innovative work, the gallery showcases both contemporary and semi-traditional styles.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough
    Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough

    Holywood

    Address

    Old Holywood Road, Holywood, County Down, BT4 2HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with spectacular views of Belfast and the south Antrim hills.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
    Golfers on the green
    Woodland surrounding the golf course
    Water and woodland surrounding the green
    Photo of huge rock set in the green beside the course with club house in the background
    A photo of a deer running across a snowy golf course
    Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
    Golfers on the green
    Woodland surrounding the golf course
    Water and woodland surrounding the green
    Photo of huge rock set in the green beside the course with club house in the background
    A photo of a deer running across a snowy golf course

    Conlig

    Address

    51 Tower Road, Conlig, County Down, BT23 7PN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 1767

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse bushes and copses ready to claim the wayward shots.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  18. Image of the Ark Open Farm's small replica of Noah's Ark with animal statues including giraffe
    Photo of Tractor ride at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of mother and son holding  Chicks at the Ark Open Farm
    Photo of little girl playing with a dinosaur
    image of 2 children enjoying the play area
    Image of mother and son feeding deer at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of Jumping pillow at The Ark Open Farm with a little boy bouncing
    Image of the Ark Open Farm's small replica of Noah's Ark with animal statues including giraffe
    Photo of Tractor ride at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of mother and son holding  Chicks at the Ark Open Farm
    Photo of little girl playing with a dinosaur
    image of 2 children enjoying the play area
    Image of mother and son feeding deer at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of Jumping pillow at The Ark Open Farm with a little boy bouncing

    Newtownards

    Address

    296 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 0445

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    The Ark Open Farm is a fantastic family day out; the farm itself is set in 40 acres of beautiful countryside between Newtownards and Bangor. It’s home to a huge selection of farm animals and some that are a little more exotic.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  19. A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Photo of Bangor marina and promenade at dusk
    Life buoy on Eisenhower Pier beside Bangor Marina
    Photo of the light beacon on Eisenhower Pier and the mural made of ceramic tiles
    Image of the promenade mid summer, taking you round the marina. Image shows the visiting Big Wheel attraction.
    A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Photo of Bangor marina and promenade at dusk
    Life buoy on Eisenhower Pier beside Bangor Marina
    Photo of the light beacon on Eisenhower Pier and the mural made of ceramic tiles
    Image of the promenade mid summer, taking you round the marina. Image shows the visiting Big Wheel attraction.

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Seafront, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Marinas

    Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites include historic McKee Clock, Bregenz House the Headquarters of HM Coastguard, and Pickie Funpark.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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