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Ward Park

Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TA
Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months

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Ward Park covers an area of 37 acres and among its attractions are a children's playground, all weather hockey pitches, cricket pitch, bowling greens, putting green and tennis courts.

It also has a chain of small lakes providing wildfowl sanctuary with many interesting specimens and dry pens containing a large variety of exotic birds.

Free live music at the Bandstand takes place every Sunday in July and August, 3pm-5pm, as part of the annual Open House Festival. Please phone for further information.

Ward Park has also hosted a  number of open air concerts at the Ward Arras side of the Park bringing in International artists including homegrown talent Snow Patrol.

Facilities

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Guide Prices

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Free admission

Events

Sunday, 24th August 2025 - Sunday, 24th August 2025

Sunday, 31st August 2025 - Sunday, 31st August 2025

2025 Picnic in the Park posterOpen House Festival Picnic in the ParkOpen House Festival's Picnic in the Park - nine summer Sunday afternoons of FREE music in Ward Park
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Friday, 5th September 2025 - Saturday, 6th September 2025

RAF Bangor Town ShowRAF Bangor Town ShowJoin us for the RAF Bangor Town Show – an action packed family event!
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Tel+44 (0) 28 9127 0069

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Opening Times

* Open all year

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Directions from Town:Located in the centre of Bangor, with easy access to car parks

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