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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…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelens Bay

Embark on a remarkable culinary adventure with Forage & Feast, a sustainable dining experience led…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

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…

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. 

Childs Crafts
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

FREE Halloween fun at Cockle Row Cottages and The Boat House Groomsport!

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Photo of outside of the accommodation with fields, blue sky and sunshine
LocationNewtownards

Entire cottage 1 bedroom, bathroom, living space, central heating,TV DVD, WIFI, private outdoor…

Moo-sical Christmas Adventure
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Step into a magical world of Christmas wonder with Moo Music. This enchanting session brings…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

From 1 October 2025 -  Bangor Visitor Information Centre will return to its original location…

View from the Coastal Path from Stricklands Glen direction coming into Bangor town
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

a photo of the front of a house
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Brooks Cottage was…

Front exterior lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

Made in AND Graphic
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

To kick off our annual Made in AND Christmas Pop-Up Shop, join us at North Down Museum for our Made…

External view of the Cultra Inn
LocationCultra

We pride ourselves on our high standard of food and service. Using only the finest local produce…

Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
LocationNewtownards

Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established…

More Highlights

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…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelens Bay

Embark on a remarkable culinary adventure with Forage & Feast, a sustainable dining experience led…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

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…

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. 

Childs Crafts
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

FREE Halloween fun at Cockle Row Cottages and The Boat House Groomsport!

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Photo of outside of the accommodation with fields, blue sky and sunshine
LocationNewtownards

Entire cottage 1 bedroom, bathroom, living space, central heating,TV DVD, WIFI, private outdoor…

Moo-sical Christmas Adventure
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Step into a magical world of Christmas wonder with Moo Music. This enchanting session brings…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

From 1 October 2025 -  Bangor Visitor Information Centre will return to its original location…

View from the Coastal Path from Stricklands Glen direction coming into Bangor town
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

a photo of the front of a house
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Brooks Cottage was…

Front exterior lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

Made in AND Graphic
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

To kick off our annual Made in AND Christmas Pop-Up Shop, join us at North Down Museum for our Made…

External view of the Cultra Inn
LocationCultra

We pride ourselves on our high standard of food and service. Using only the finest local produce…

Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
LocationNewtownards

Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established…

More Highlights

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…

Stack'd Wednesdays menu by Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Stack'd Wednesday Special

A group enjoying a food tour in Donaghadee
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn in AND | This is a food tour with a difference.  Taste Donaghadee celebrates…

Devine hours at Pier 36
LocationDonaghadee

Part of Taste Autumn AND | Happy hour promotions

Table set for dining at the Walled Garden Helen's Bay
LocationHelens Bay

Embark on a remarkable culinary adventure with Forage & Feast, a sustainable dining experience led…

Christmas wreath foilage
LocationBangor

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

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. 

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…

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. 

Childs Crafts
LocationMain Street, Groomsport

FREE Halloween fun at Cockle Row Cottages and The Boat House Groomsport!

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Sandend Cottage
LocationBallywalter

Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Photo of outside of the accommodation with fields, blue sky and sunshine
LocationNewtownards

Entire cottage 1 bedroom, bathroom, living space, central heating,TV DVD, WIFI, private outdoor…

Moo-sical Christmas Adventure
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Step into a magical world of Christmas wonder with Moo Music. This enchanting session brings…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, based at Tower House on Quay Street
LocationBangor

From 1 October 2025 -  Bangor Visitor Information Centre will return to its original location…

View from the Coastal Path from Stricklands Glen direction coming into Bangor town
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

a photo of the front of a house
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Brooks Cottage was…

Front exterior lit up in evening
LocationDonaghadee

Pier 36 overlooking Donaghadee harbour stands in a unique, picturesque location and enjoys an…

Made in AND Graphic
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

To kick off our annual Made in AND Christmas Pop-Up Shop, join us at North Down Museum for our Made…

External view of the Cultra Inn
LocationCultra

We pride ourselves on our high standard of food and service. Using only the finest local produce…

Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
LocationNewtownards

Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established…

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