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  1. Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price from: £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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  2. Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing
    Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Strangford Lough Boat Tours offer trips, experiences and even a waterborne taxi service on the beautiful, protected waters of this incredible sea lough. Available for all people of all ages as well as to film crews and photographers,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  3. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat, see the exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballyatwood Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    SOLD OUT | Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden, in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, followed by a Q&A and delicious…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  5. Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival
    Guided Walking Tour Festival

    Groomsport

    Address

    9 Bangor Road, Groomsport, Down, BT19 6JF

    Telephone

    07593570390

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    This is the first Guided Walking Tour Festival for the Ards and North Down Borough. Join fully-trained, local tour guides as they introduce you to the history and myths of the Borough. Come and Discover Where You Live!

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Skipper Brian Meharg poses with his book on Jenny Watts
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Skipper Brian Meharg poses with his book on Jenny Watts
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Trip departs from Pickie Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "The Legend of Jenny Watt" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026
    From:
    24 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  7. Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Image of City of Bangor from the Marina with boats in foreground and buildings in background
    A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Tour Guide Alison Armstrong
    Image of City of Bangor from the Marina with boats in foreground and buildings in background
    A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch

    Bangor

    Address

    Departs from Bangor Abbey, 1 Malachy Way, beside Abbey Street/Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    *NEW TOUR FOR 2026* | This unique walking tour brings heritage to life through historic spaces shaped by the sea, revealing how generations of individuals have left their mark on the city.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  8. Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville
    Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our family run farm distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026
    From:
    13 June 2026
    From:
    27 June 2026

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Boat tour of Strangford Lough with marine biologist

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    27 June 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    25 July 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  10. A lady dressed as a character from the Titanic
    Voices from Titanic
    A lady dressed as a character from the Titanic
    Voices from Titanic

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Town Square, The Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5EQ

    Telephone

    +447967123558

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Immersive Historical Walking Tour

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  11. Full Moon Boat Tours
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Full Moon Boat Tours
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    07938517009

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Boat tour of Stangford Lough under the light of the full moon.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
    From:
    29 June 2026Open 21:30 - 23:00
    From:
    29 July 2026Open 21:00 - 22:30
    From:
    27 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
    From:
    26 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Behind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    A guided tour of the fascinating folk history objects that are kept in Ulster Folk Museum's collection store

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2026Open 11:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
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    Bangor

    Address

    Meet at Bangor Train Station, Abbey Street, Bangor, Down, BT20 4AE

    Telephone

    07955 729 600

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Guided Street Art walking tour of Bangor NI

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    From:
    5 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. View of Groomsport

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    07979335265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    90 minute guided tour of the history and important buildings in the village.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026to12 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Free
  15. High Tea at Sea
    High Tea at Sea
    Strangford Lough Boat Tours
    High Tea at Sea
    High Tea at Sea
    Strangford Lough Boat Tours

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Price

    Price from: £79.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    High Tea at Sea is a guided boat tour of Strangford Lough followed by an artisan picnic. This experience offers you the opportunity to soak in the history and scenery of Strangford Lough finishing with a beautiful artisan picnic.

    Dates

    From:
    19 June 2026

    Price

    Price from: £79.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
  16. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina bird's eye view
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina bird's eye view

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty tales. Then sit back, relax and be entertained by local musicians, Clanreagh.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  17. An aerial photo of portaferry
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Strangford Lough on board the St Brendan, celebrating the Summer Solstice. Cruise between the islands and inlets of this area of outstanding beauty while being entertained by stories of pagan folklore…

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  18. E Bike Tour
    Electric Picnic
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Picnic
    E Bike Tour
    E Bike Tour
    Electric Picnic
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Picnic
    E Bike Tour

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    07909721898

    Price

    Price from: £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Take a guided electric bike around the shoreline of stunning Strangford Lough, with a stop for an artisan picnic en route.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £65.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays
    Orlock Farm Sundays

    Orlock, Bangor

    Address

    Orlock Farm, 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Bangor, Down, BT196LW

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 to £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    We would love you to join us for one of this years Orlock Farm Sundays series. This is an exclusive farm walk and relaxed three course wild dining experience at Orlock Farm, home to Ballyboley Dexters. The perfect opportunity to reconnect with…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 15:00 - 17:30

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 to £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre
    Ards Arts Centre

    Off High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Off High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will take you on a journey through time. Immerse yourself in the history of Newtownards.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
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