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  1. Ballywalter Park
    Situated on the Ards Peninsula, Ballywalter Park is a classic example of an early Victorian Country House built in the Italianate Palazzo style.
  2. Bangor Triangle
    A easy tour of 3 key sites in Bangor – Bangor Abbey, North Down Museum and Bangor Castle Walled Garden. These sites are situated within easy walking distance of each other and provide a great overview of the history of Bangor.
  3. Castle Espie
    An international exemplar of habitat restoration, sustainable design, and green tourism. One of ten safe, accessible wetland centres in the UK and the only one in Northern Ireland, Castle Espie is run by a conservation charity, WWT, founded by Sir Peter Scott and supported by Sir David Attenborough. Its 60 acres host Ireland’s largest collection of native and exotic waterbirds.
  4. Copeland Distillery
    The Copeland Distillery, situated on Ireland’s East Coast, is a craft producer of a range of Irish Gin, Rum, Single Malt and Pot Still Whiskey. The Copeland Distillery story started in the summer of 2016, when they successfully raised £30,000 from crowdfunding. They have grown substantially over the last five years and now have a distillery based in Donaghadee to make all of their spirits. All of the products are inspired by the history of Donaghadee and the Copeland Islands.
  5. Echlinville Distillery
    The Echlinville Distillery in Kircubbin is Ireland’s first farm distillery. They craft the spirits from the ground up, on land they have farmed for generations.
  6. Greyabbey
    Overlooking Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula, Grey Abbey House and its gardens benefit from a temperate climate which supports a plethora of unusual flora and fauna. The ruins of a Cistercian Abbey lie adjacent to the Estate's grounds.
  7. Mobile Team Adventure
    An opportunity to get on the water of the scenic Strangford Lough. A range of experiences can be arranged to make the most of this beautiful area.
  8. SUPHUB NI
    An opportunity to get on the water in Bangor. A range of experiences can be arranged combining Stand Up Paddleboarding with artisan food and drink, craic and even karaoke!
  9. Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen
    Join Tracey in her beautiful home on the banks of Strangford Lough at Whiterock. Learn about Irish bread making and get your hands floury! Sit round her kitchen table and enjoy the homebaking.
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