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Newtownards
Address
203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Scrabo Country Park is centred at the top of Scrabo Hill near Newtownards and boasts incredible views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
less than 2 miles
Newtownards
Address
High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7HZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
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Churches & Sacred Sites
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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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Newtownards
Address
Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 0803Type
Type:
Art Gallery
The former Georgian House, now home of the Arts Centre, was designed in 1765. The ground floor was originally housed the market. On the east side of the central arch was a gaol which still exists.
Newtownards
Address
Court Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7NYTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary founded in 1244 may be viewed. They are the only ones of their type in Northern Ireland.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Newtownards
Address
Movilla Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8EZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Newtownards
Address
Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TTTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
Type:
Nature Trail
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.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
less than 5 miles
Newtownards
Address
Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8387Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Garden
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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Catering
- Licensed
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- Car parking
- On site parking
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- Restaurant on Premises
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- Wifi
Comber
Address
Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 4146Gradings
- Four Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Ireland's largest collection of ducks, geese and swans. Viewing from hides, waterfowl gardens, woodland walks. Extended gardens and woodlands with a gift shop, home made food, art gallery and coffee shop.
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- On site parking
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- Wifi
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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- On site parking
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- Wifi
Antrim
Address
4 Steeple Green, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 1BPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9446 1272Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
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.
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Bangor
Address
Clandeboye Estate, 495 Belfast Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1RNTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9185 2263Type
Type:
Art Gallery
Run by Adam's Auctioneers, The Ava Gallery is a hidden gem of visual arts in North Down, just 15 minutes from Belfast. Its focus is on showcasing the very best in Irish art, through both selling and privately loaned exhibitions & auction previews.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Bangor
Address
Close to Signal Business Growth Centre, Innotec Drive, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7PGTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9045 4094Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
Accesible to all and perfect for a family stroll while looking at the local flora and fauna the area is maintained by Ulster Wildlife.
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- Dogs accepted by arrangement
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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Comber
Address
St Mary's Parish Church, The Square, Comber, Co Down, BT23 5DUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 3963Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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.
Comber
Address
Comber Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DXTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 6846Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
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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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Newtownards
Address
296 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9182 0445Type
Type:
Nature and Wildlife
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.
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- On site parking
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- Wifi
Newtownards
Address
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
+44 (0) 7824 334 429Type
Type:
Visitor Centres & Museums
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.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Holywood
Address
High Street, Holywood, County Down, BT19 9ABTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9127 0069Type
Type:
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Holywood Priory is an intersting and historic site close to the bustling town of Holywood.
Newtownards
Address
90 Bowtown Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SLTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 2626Type
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.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Comber
Address
The Manse, 15 Windmill Hill, Comber, County Down, BT23 5WHTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 2265Type
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.
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
more than 5 miles
Portaferry
Address
The Rope Walk, Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NZTelephone
+44 (0) 28 4272 8062Gradings
- Five Star Quality Assurance
Type
Type:
Zoo / Aquarium
Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. A sunken galleon, friendly sharks and a snappy crocodile all star in Northern Ireland’s only aquarium and seal rehabilitation centre.
