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Dr Dayna Jost
LocationNewtownards

Part of Leid and Lairn | In this 'Bite an Blether' session, participants will have a chance to…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Christmas craft. Enjoy a workshop of choice, whether…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

Newtownards Workhouse Minute Book
LocationNewtownards

A display by Ards Historical Society on the Workhouse system in Ireland and Bully's Acre,…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
LocationBallyhalbert

Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.

Bangor Castle Walled Garden
LocationBangor

It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants,…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationNewtownards

At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
LocationBangor

Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites…

Front exterior of No.14 The Georgian House
LocationComber

The Award Winning 1790 Georgian building, lovingly restored with antique fireplaces, cornicing…

Vespers Restaurant
LocationHolywood

Vespers is one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland. It serves modern Irish Cuisine using…

Scrabo Tower at dusk
LocationNewtownards

At the top of Scrabo Hill, overlooking Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down, is Scrabo…

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

Glide with the Tide Experience
LocationKillinchy

Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your…

More Highlights

Dr Dayna Jost
LocationNewtownards

Part of Leid and Lairn | In this 'Bite an Blether' session, participants will have a chance to…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Christmas craft. Enjoy a workshop of choice, whether…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

Newtownards Workhouse Minute Book
LocationNewtownards

A display by Ards Historical Society on the Workhouse system in Ireland and Bully's Acre,…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
LocationBallyhalbert

Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.

Bangor Castle Walled Garden
LocationBangor

It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants,…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationNewtownards

At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
LocationBangor

Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites…

Front exterior of No.14 The Georgian House
LocationComber

The Award Winning 1790 Georgian building, lovingly restored with antique fireplaces, cornicing…

Vespers Restaurant
LocationHolywood

Vespers is one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland. It serves modern Irish Cuisine using…

Scrabo Tower at dusk
LocationNewtownards

At the top of Scrabo Hill, overlooking Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down, is Scrabo…

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

Glide with the Tide Experience
LocationKillinchy

Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your…

More Highlights

Dr Dayna Jost
LocationNewtownards

Part of Leid and Lairn | In this 'Bite an Blether' session, participants will have a chance to…

A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
LocationDonaghadee

Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Christmas craft. Enjoy a workshop of choice, whether…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

Newtownards Workhouse Minute Book
LocationNewtownards

A display by Ards Historical Society on the Workhouse system in Ireland and Bully's Acre,…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Drone image of Burr Point the most easterly point in Ireland
LocationBallyhalbert

Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island.

Bangor Castle Walled Garden
LocationBangor

It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants,…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

Winner of Hospitality and Tourism (2010) - family run Bed and Breakfast right on Bangor's seafront…

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationNewtownards

At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

A photo of Bangor marina at sunset
LocationBangor

Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites…

Front exterior of No.14 The Georgian House
LocationComber

The Award Winning 1790 Georgian building, lovingly restored with antique fireplaces, cornicing…

Vespers Restaurant
LocationHolywood

Vespers is one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland. It serves modern Irish Cuisine using…

Scrabo Tower at dusk
LocationNewtownards

At the top of Scrabo Hill, overlooking Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down, is Scrabo…

Horse and rider mid-jump
LocationBangor

At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

a photograph of the motte surrounded by some trees
LocationHolywood

Holywood Motte is an Anglo-Norman castle mound, which probably had a ditch round its base and a…

Glide with the Tide Experience
LocationKillinchy

Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your…

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