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Guided History Tour of Groomsport

Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Viking raiders, an Irish chieftain, Scottish settlers and Schomberg landing on his way to the Battle of the Boyne. The voyage of the Eagle Wing – the first attempt by Ulster-Scots folks to emigrate to America - and landlords who kept changing their family name. All of these are aspects of Groomsport's history which are covered by the tour.

The tour also includes important buildings in the village including the Coast Guard's Watch House, the first lifeboat house in Belfast Lough and the fishermen's cottages at Cockle Row. Grander buildings include Groomsport House and the two churches which were all built in the 1840s.

Tours last 90 minutes. They are free of charge, but donations are welcomed.

Meet at Cockle Row Cottages at 2pm on the following Saturdays:
6th and 20th June, 4th and 16th July, 1st and 16th August and 5th and 12th September.

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Opening Times

Season (6 June 2026 - 12 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday14:00 - 15:30

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Cockle Row CottagesCockle Row CottagesTake a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside the harbour, Groomsport.

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Road Directions

Groomaport is on the A2 between Bangor and Donagadee.

Public Transport Directions

Groomsport is served by Ulsterbus number 3 (Bangor to Donaghadee). Hourly service during the day.

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