Blog (Inspiration) - Ards & North Down

Are you looking for a family adventure or unique day out? Well look no further, Ards and North Down offers beautiful locations, immersive experiences and exciting activities for an amazing day out you will never forget. There is always something new to discover- so, come and explore with ideas for five unique days out!

Love Christmas in Ards and North Down...The crisp winter days, shorter days and longer nights mean Christmas is upon us. The season of goodwill, hope, gratitude and merriment. The season where we get to stop for a few days and enjoy eachothers company over the holidays.

Ards and North Down is brimming with events, activities and attractions to stir all the senses in every season of the year. 

In April we launched the Experience Ards and North Down programme, a series of experiences that run annually from Easter to New Year’s Day. These experiences offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in our place, from the natural beauty of our countryside to water’s edge encounters, touring our historic towns and charming villages, and sampling our delicious food and drink.

Discover this beautiful region, all within an hour of Belfast. Bring your group to journey along our stunning shorelines nestled between the sparkling waters of the Irish Sea and spectacular Strangford Lough. 

Dive deep into the maritime history and heritage of this stunning Peninsula, with many tales to tell dating back through the centuries with this free App recently launched by Ards and North Down Borough Council.

It is time to wind down as you discover 115 miles of scenic coastline along the edge of Belfast Lough, the Ards Peninsula and Strangford Lough. All within an hour of Belfast you will find stunning beauty spots, fascinating heritage sites and savour award-winning local food and drink.

Come and explore a world full of adventure.  Take in the breathtaking views at Scrabo Tower or dive into Strangford Lough. With activities for all the family to enjoy, Ards and North Down is the perfect location for your staycation this spring. 

As half term approaches, this year more than ever we’re all in need of a relaxing short break!  Ards and North Down is the perfect place for family fun, all within an hour of Belfast City. 

Think Green. Think Environment. Think Sustainability: Making Ards and North Down a better place, for now and for our future.

Is your dog getting tired of the same old walks? Why not explore somewhere new this weekend? Whether your dog loves sniffing around the forest or running free on the beach, we can guarantee that we’ve got something to suit all pups here in Ards and North Down.

The gold of Autumn has dissipated some and the chill in the air may have a sharpness to it but our parks, our forests and idyllic walking spots are just as calming and beautiful as ever.