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September 2022
Hospitality Exchange 202223rd Sept 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to support Hospitality Exchange once again for 2022.
The conference takes place in the Crowne…
Events Update Following the Passing of the Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II9th Sept 2022
Events Update Following the Passing of the Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II
Following the sad news of the death of the sovereign Queen Elizabeth II,…
CANCELLED-Celebrate European Heritage Open Day This Weekend at Kirkistown Castle! 7th Sept 2022
CANCELLED
Celebrate European Heritage Open Day and the 400th anniversary of the building of Kirkistown Castle with a fun family-friendly day at…
Visit Belfast launches two new Belfast Plus brochures6th Sept 2022
Visit Belfast is delighted to launch two new Belfast Plus brochures in partnership with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and Ards and North…
Savour Ards and North Down's Finest Food and Drink during Taste Autumn!6th Sept 2022
An exciting fortnight of activity starts this Saturday 10 September with Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down, giving you the chance to savour some of…
August 2022
Jamaica Inn features amongst 50 of the UK’s best seaside restaurants18th Aug 2022
Copyright - '50 of the UK’s best seaside restaurants, from oysters on the Yorkshire coast to mussels on a Cornwall beach' by Emily…
Tickets Now on Sale for Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down!15th Aug 2022
Savour seasonal tide and turf produce and some of Ards and North Down’s finest food and drink in an exciting fortnight of activity from 10-24…
July 2022
Aer Lingus Regional Services to Cardiff and Southampton take off from Belfast City Airport8th July 2022
New services to Cardiff and Southampton have taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport with Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines…
Snow Patrol to play acoustic concert on Bangor Seafront 7th July 2022
To Celebrate the Award of Freedom of The Borough to Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s…
Stand by for a Sizzling Summer of Events in Portaferry5th July 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce a series of Council sponsored events taking place in Portaferry from July through to…
Belfast City Airport hailed as the UK’s most punctual airport4th July 2022
Belfast City Airport has been revealed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport in recent data released by the Civil Aviation Authority…
June 2022
Creative Peninsula Celebrates Art and Craft in Ards and North Down30th June 2022
Creative Peninsula, Northern Ireland’s largest celebration of Art and Craft was officially launched in Ards and North Down this week. Now in…
Refurbishment of historic windmill creates 15 new jobs for people with disabilities17th June 2022
Fifteen new jobs have been created for people with disabilities after the opening of a magnificent new £1.7m visitor attraction at the historic…
May 2022
Sustainable Experience Showcase Day Offers Unique Experiences at Reduced Rates with Live Here Love Here Grant30th May 2022
An exciting Sustainable Experience Showcase day, offering six unique experiences at reduced rates, will take place on Saturday 18 June with a…
Heritage, Heart and Hope – Bangor's Successful Bid for City Status27th May 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted that Bangor has been successful in its bid for City Status as part of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee…
Helpful Information for Accommodation Providers26th May 2022
Owning and running your own tourist accommodation business can be very rewarding but there are many things you should consider before starting. The…
Portaferry Heritage Trail brings hidden history to life once more16th May 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce that the Portaferry Heritage Trail is now open.
Highlighted for its amazing potential…
The Old Inn Listed As One Of Ireland's Best Places To Stay3rd May 2022
The Irish Independent has published its Fab 50: Ireland’s best places to stay in 2022. We are so delighted that The Old Inn has been…
April 2022
Local Food and Drinks Producers Recognised at TASTE AND Food Heroes Awards14th Apr 2022
Local food
Condor Ferries to operate Zero-Emission Pilot Scheme between Bangor and Belfast14th Apr 2022
Condor Ferries to operate Zero-Emission Pilot Scheme between Bangor and Belfast
As part of the Belfast Maritime Consortium, Ards and North…
March 2022
Quick Getaways To And From Belfast Have Never Been Easier - Aer Lingus Regional Service Take Off From Belfast City25th Mar 2022
Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, today commences its services from Belfast City Airport, with its inaugural flight from…
Aer Lingus Regional Services From Belfast City Airport To 6 Cities In Great Britain On Sale Now10th Mar 2022
Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional has announced it will commence services from Belfast City Airport base later this month,…
Make it Yours spring campaign!1st Mar 2022
We are delighted that the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s #MakeItYoursAND campaign is due to launch on Wednesday 2 March 2022 supported…
February 2022
Embrace your Viking spirit this spring in Co. Down28th Feb 2022
Join us for an unforgettable experience this spring as the Strangford Lough Viking Festival sets up camp on the shores surrounding Portaferry and…
No 14 at The Georgian House Featured in Michelin Guide16th Feb 2022
A huge congratulations to No 14 at The Georgian House which was featured in the Michelin Guide.
The Michelin Guide's Point of View on No 14 at…
The Vikings are Coming!4th Feb 2022
Supported by Tourism NI, Ards and North Down Borough Council and Newry Mourne and Down District Council are excited to launch the Strangford Lough…
January 2022
Magic Carpet Ride – The next big development in water sports31st Jan 2022
E-Foiling allows people to effortlessly glide above water in a futuristic activity that has been likened to taking a magic carpet ride.
Once the…
AND Sustainable Giants – Green Tourism Network Launched31st Jan 2022
Ards and North Down Borough Council has launched the AND Sustainable Giants - Green Tourism Network which will enable the Council, in partnership…
Tourism NI Undergoes Digital Transformation18th Jan 2022
Seven local council websites have been successfully redeveloped by Tourism NI as part of its digital transformation work programme which aims to…
Emerald Airlines and Belfast City Airport Announce new partnership18th Jan 2022
In a bid to increase choice for customers travelling from Belfast and the wider region, Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional…
Hastings Hotels Announces New Chairman and Managing Director13th Jan 2022
Hastings Hotels has announced that its longest serving Director, Edward Carson, has retired as Chairman and is succeeded by Howard Hastings…
Visit Ards and North Down Tourism Team… Here to help you in 20225th Jan 2022
Here’s how….
We work to keep Ards and North Down at the forefront of visitors’ minds, so that they choose this beautiful place…
November 2021
Have your say: Citizen Services for Newtownards11th Nov 2021
The Council is exploring options for the development of ‘Citizen Services’ in Newtownards that would make it easier for residents…
Hastings Hotels showcase the beauty of Culloden and the local area with their new 'Have a Giant Stay' Campaign5th Nov 2021
Hastings Hotels has launched a new marketing campaign to celebrate the reawakening of the tourism and hospitality industry and some of Northern…
October 2021
Enchanting New Series coming to UTV about Strangford Lough26th Oct 2021
A brand new series about Strangford Lough - its people and habitat, is coming to UTV. Called ‘Keepers of the Lough’, the…
September 2021
Boost Your Local High Street in Ards and North Down23rd Sept 2021
23 September 2021
Northern Ireland’s High Street Scheme opens for registration on 27 September so it is time to claim your £100…
Ards and North Down producers accredited under the Great Taste 2021 scheme21st Sept 2021
21 September 2021
We are absolutely delighted that several Ards and North Down based producers were accredited under the Great Taste 2021 scheme…
Ards and North Down featured in The Guardian - County Down and Around9th Sept 2021
Date: 9 September 2021
This fantastic article in The Guardian, by Phoebe Taplin, highlights a really exciting range of places to visit and things…
August 2021
The Old Inn unlocks its doors to reveal £1 million refurbishment27th Aug 2021
27 August 2021
Historic luxury hotel in Crawfordsburn reopens on 3 September under new ownership by premier hospitality group Galgorm…
May 2021
Royal Visit to Ards and North Down19th May 2021
On day two of their visit to Northern Ireland, Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, travelled to Ards and North…
April 2021
The Culloden Estate & Spa joins small luxury hotels of the world 22nd Apr 2021
The 5-star Estate is the collection’s only property in Northern Ireland
THE five-star Culloden Estate & Spa is proud to announce that it…
Galgorm Collection Snaps Up Crawfordsburn’s Old Inn9th Apr 2021
Copyright - Galgorm Collection Snaps Up Crawfordsburn's Old Inn by Margaret Canning: Full article can be found at Belfast Telegraph…
Music And Culture Are Re-Shaping Bangor’s Perception Of Itself7th Apr 2021
Article Copyright - Clash magazine: article can be found at Clash magazine website
Northern Ireland's third city is engaged in…
Holywood and Strangford Lough named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide 20217th Apr 2021
Copyright -Best place to live in Northern Ireland named in Sunday Times list, by Sheena McStravick: Full article can be found at Belfast Live…
March 2021
Hi-Spirits Ireland to Distribute Echlinville Distillery Brands19th Mar 2021
The Echlinville Distillery has announced a new distribution agreement with Hi-Spirits Ireland. The deal will see an increased presence for…
Ryanair returns to Belfast City Airport Summer 202118th Mar 2021
The announcement of Ryanair's return to Belfast City Airport after 11 years with 8 Routes for Summer 2021 has been welcomed by many, travellers…
Two Borough Chefs take part in Great British Menu Season 1618th Mar 2021
Copyright - Belfast Live, Great British Menu 2021 - Meet the 4 Northern Irish chefs taking part in this year's show by Peter McGoran: Full…
Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt wins at the Made in Northern Ireland Awards15th Mar 2021
The awards recognise and reward manufacturing companies based in Northern Ireland that have demonstrated success in innovation, product development…
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